My brain is so fried atm

I'm not sure if I should be worried or not.

My sister and a friend called me the other day and they both had so many questions in regards to the baby and arrival.
From the beginning I've kind of said to people that my partner and our parents would be buying most the baby things. This isn't because we're flash for cash but I don't believe in getting people to buy expensive things. We've spread it over a period of time, payment plans etc.
The plan is whatever people would like to gift whether is new or upcycled we would appreciate.

I've been asked what I need and in all honesty my brain can't think in my head we have everything we will need at least in the beginning.
It's a winter baby so I can't imagine we'll be going out loads as it's going to be cold.

I'm not fussed about getting my nails or my bikini line waxed. No offence but I feel like the midwifes have more to worry about than whether I have a bush or regrowth or something pretty and neat.

All I want to make sure is that my health is in top shape so there's less complications on the day.

So that involves my brain not being clogged with nonsense and maintaining a level of peace...

Can anyone relate to this? I'm ready to meet baby but I'm not excited because there's still 6 weeks to go.

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ScarletWitch · 31-35, F

Ive never had my nails done in my life. And you could also just shave like a regular person does. This is what happens when people have children. You have to sacrifice everything.

AngelUnforgiven · 46-50, F

@ScarletWitch i wish that i could frame this comment. Its so on the spot. ......In my opinion you can never have enough diapers, blankets, and onesies because you will find out really quick between baby diaper accidents and throwing up how much you will need them. Especially in the winter. So dont be modest stack up on essentials like you said you wont be going out due to weather so that means you need to stock up and have everything. Even if you breast feed stock a little baby formula also in case of an emergency .

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@AngelUnforgiven I'm not being modest as a first time mum and a woman who's not really been around pregnant women I'm actually relying on them to help me.
I'm not declining anything. I honestly just don't know.
We got lists from the baby app were using and pretty much ticked those things off the list.

Pump, stroller, health care and grooming kit, baby bath x 3, new born nappies, wipes, top and tale bowl, bouncer, travel cot, baby travel bag, seat, flannels, bibs, baby grows sets of 5 for each age group, spare bottles and freezer bags, moses basket,mobile, interactive toys-I knitted them myself, a teddy-I made, my maternity bag is packed and ready to go, baby monitor...

I don't know what else we need.

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@ScarletWitch I paint my nails myself. I can't currently reach my toes so if I were to go it's for a basic cut down and paint.
It's really not that expensive nor a big deal.
It's just not been on my mind to do.
The same with my body hair, hair removal cream should be sufficient if I care enough

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