Unprepared

This is my second baby. I have my pram set which was second hand and needs a wash. I have a cot, and a few of my first baby’s newborn clothes. And that’s it 😂 I don’t have a nursery ready, I have a room for his bedroom but I won’t be doing it for a while. Everyone seems much more organised and ready when I look at myself 😂

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This is my second child and all I have is a few clothes. That’s literally it 😂 No nursery, no pram, no car seat, no swing chair, nappies, changing bag or anything. I honestly can’t be bothered I’ll sort it out in May 😂

This is my first and I have nothing (also due in June)! We’ve not got a lot of storage space so we don’t really see a good reason to fill up the house with baby items until we have to. I know some people really love the nesting stuff but if it’s not for you don’t worry - there’s always next day delivery nowadays anyway!

Girl I’m the same, all we have is a Moses basket lol. Second baby and I’m not even doing the room till after they are born as it won’t be in use anyway. We’re starting the baby shop end of this month 😩

Also second baby and I have NOTHING!! 🤣 We weren’t planning on having a second so got rid of everything, plus this baby is a boy and my first is a girl so the few bits of clothes that haven’t gone aren’t shareable.
Starting to think about things but keep saying I’ll do it when I stop working 🤦🏼‍♀️

i’m not even looking at her room until she’s here as she won’t be in it till after 6 months anyway! i haven’t gotten anything clothing wise (sleepsuits, outfits, hats, socks, sleepsacks, bodysuits etc) but i’m not stressed yet😂

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