What should I buy and prepare before my baby arrives?

I'm feeling overwhelmed and not very prepared for my baby's arrival. What essentials did you make sure to have ready before birth, and is there anything you wish you'd bought or organised earlier? This is my third and still unsure, guess Ill never be ready

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Big baby?

Hey I’m being induced on Friday, I will 38 + 1 weeks due to baby measuring big, she was measuring 7lb 2 at 36 weeks. Just wondering if anyone had similar but ended up with baby being smaller. She’s so wriggly I don’t know how they can even get a true reading lol.

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Induction

Hey girls looks like I am being induced , for reduced movement and the growth scans have showed a huge drop in size . Obviously I know these aren’t always accurate 🙈 any tips for preparation and keeping calm . I’m worrying now , I have been so chill the whole pregnancy but nerves are deffo there now .

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C section aftercare

I want to put a bundle together for my friend who is having a c section and has a little boy already! She felt terrible after her first c section so anything big, small or niche you can reccomend that will make mama feel amazing and support recovery! Thankyou so much in advance!

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At what point did you look at your child with immense happiness or pride?

I want to hear your stories!

Pull heartstrings and tell us the moment you felt an overwhelming amount of happiness or pride over your child! This is your time to boast!

Can't wait to hear about the greatness!

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False labor

Had my first ever experience of what I thought was labor. Turned out to be a fake out. But plus side I finally got checked. Yesterday I’m 2cm and 80% effaced. Today extremely sore everything hurts I feel immobilized. Currently doing a warm shower and sitting in the shower (don’t have a bath tub) and took Tylenol extra strength. Any other recommendations?

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ECV

Hi I am 36 weeks and been experiencing pain been admitted to hospital. The baby is breach and they are giving me the option of a ecv to move her head down. Has any one had one of theses and could tell me there experiences / advice going forward as I am nervous to make this decision xx

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