📄 Legal & Vital Documents

• Parentage paperwork (completed by surrogacy lawyer) — original + 2 copies
• Surrogacy agreement (full contract, copy)
• Photo IDs — both Vy & Tony (driver's license + passport)
• Marriage certificate copy
• Aetna insurance cards + policy details
• Pediatrician contact info (name, phone, address)
• Surrogacy lawyer contact + copy of retainer
• Digital backup of all docs (cloud + phone photos)

🏥 Hospital / Medical

• Dr. Hrynewych contact: 217-243-8455 (SIU Women's Health, 610 N Westgate)
• Confirm cord blood kit is with Heather + hospital knows the plan (ViaCord)
• Birth plan / preferences printed
• List of Vy & Tony's medications / allergies / blood type
• Notebook + pen for delivery notes

👶 Baby Gear (bring or ship ahead)

• Nuna car seat (FAA-approved base — required to leave hospital)
• Going-home outfit (newborn + 0-3M in case)
• Swaddle blankets (2-3)
• Baby hat + mittens
• Newborn diapers (small pack — hospital provides some)
• Wipes (sensitive)
• Formula backup (even if breastfeeding plan)
• Bottles (2-3) + sterilizing bags
• Pacifiers
• Baby nail file / clippers

🧳 Parents' Bags (long stay — plan ~2-3 weeks)

• Comfortable clothes for 14+ days (laundry available at Airbnb?)
• Layers — IL August is warm/humid but hospitals are freezing
• Toiletries + prescriptions (2-week+ supply)
• Chargers, extension cord, power bank
• Snacks / groceries plan for Airbnb
• Rental car reservation confirmed
• Airbnb/hotel booking near Jacksonville, IL

📱 Tech & Comms

• Phones fully charged + car chargers
• Cameras / good phone for first photos
• Family/friends notification list ready
• Emergency contacts printed (in case phones die)

💰 Money / Post-Birth Admin

• Cash for hospital parking / incidentals
• Credit card with high limit for unexpected expenses
• Application prep: SSN (hospital usually helps), birth certificate order form
• Aetna claim submission plan (30-day window)
• Passport application planning if traveling internationally later

💝 For Heather (surrogate)

• Thank-you gift / card
• Post-delivery care package (comfort items, snacks, flowers)
• Any agreed-upon final payments ready