Remembering everything in the thrill of the big moment may be hard, so make a checklist and keep it on your car's dashboard so that you remember everything when the time comes. Also remember to top off your gas tank every time it gets below the halfway mark, so that you won't have to make a stop for gas on the way to the hospital.

Overnight bag

Cell phone, calling card, or plenty of quarters for pay-phone calls (if cell phones are not allowed to be used in the hospital)

hone number list (see page 184)