Hi V.!
Congrats on choosing a home birth! Both of our babies (boys) were born at home. Our first birth was extremely long and difficult, but we are so thankful we were at home since we believe I would have ended up with a c-section at the hospital. Our second birth was much smoother and faster - I was better able to listen and pay attention to my body and what felt right. I spent alot of time in the shower & tub but ended up not wanting to push there. We actually didn't even have time to do anything but throw some beach towels on the bed in time for the birth.
We also ordered a custom birth kit from In His Hands - www.homebirthsupplies.com
I would say definitely have the underpads for your bed, couch, rocker, etc. You can buy these in the incontinence/feminine products aisles. Towels, baby blankets, baby shirt/gown, baby cap also.
One great idea while you're in the early stages of labor is to put clean sheets on your bed, put a clear plastic painter's drop cloth or shower curtain down next, then just an old bottom sheet (or a cheap one) on top. After the birth, take off the bottom sheet and drop cloth/shower curtain, and you have clean sheets ready to go!
Our births were amazing and having our boys at home was the right choice for us. If you want to talk more, I'd love to share with you. Just send me an email!
Blessings,
K.