* when & where do I start..???! *

[OctoberMommy2014]

okay, so I'll be 15 weeks this Friday, 25 ftm, and I'm at that point where I'm starting to wonder when is the best time to start getting the baby stuff, and what do I need to have by certain times?

I'm pretty sure I'll have at least one baby shower.. this will by my parent's first grand baby (I'm an only child now, my brother passed away back in 1996) so I'll be the only grand baby maker for them! needless to say, he/she may be a little spoiled, BUT I don't want to wait until the last minute for anything.. at least not the simple things. plus, I'm not ashamed to say I've always been independent, and *I* want to buy my baby plenty of stuff too.. but I don't even know what to put on the baby registry? do I include big stuff.. like bassinet, crib, etc. or just small stuff like clothes, bottles, wipes, etc.???

I'm NOT stressing, but I just keep telling myself, "okay, let's just make sure the baby is okay at THIS ultrasound.. then we'll start buying stuff.." I don't want to be that way.. I don't want to keep expecting our baby to not have a heart beat, but of course it's every woman's fear..

do I start stocking up on diapers now? wait until the 20 week mark? wipes, bassinet, onesies, etc.??
oh my, this stuff is coming up so much quicker than I expected!!! lol

thank all of you ladies, keep praying for us, we love you so much!!!! ((((: ❤

[abiandgabi_mom]

Meant 2007

[November2baby]

I am in the same boat as you this is my 3rd child though and even though I have stuff left from the older kids some things need to be replaced for loaning them out and people not taking care of things very well. But I am going to wait to buy clothing until the we find the gender out. I would put what ever strikes your fancy on your registry some people like to go in on a gift together and buy the bigger items just a thought. As for diapers is your sig other going to have a diaper party that's a good way for the guys to celebrate the baby and you get diapers too they bring a case or bag and hang out and do guy things we had every one at my shower that brought wipes got a door prize gives people an incentive to bring wipes. Clothes I wouldn't worry about clothes to much until your shower you will probably get a lot of those then. Just a thought good luck and congrats

[mckaylas_momma1018]

Think positively....your already in your 2nd trimester!!! Yes, you should stock up on diapers.... dont buy a WHOLE lot of newborn size because baby may not be in them for that long... maybe a few packs.. but do buy size 1-3.... I wouldnt buy any bigger because they you may have them around for a while and not have enough space... I bought all my big stuff- crib, dresser, changing table, the mattress, swing, and bedding.... and got a lot of clothes, the bouncer, an activity gym, diapers, etc. (The small stuff at my baby shower)... if you are finding out the sex or already know it (I dont remember if you wanted it to be a surprise or if you've found out-- I follow a lot of mommies-- lol), make sure to get a car seat and stroller as well... I would put a bumbo, boppy, clothes, diapers, wipes, soaps, lotions, any other toiletries, blankets, activity gym, etc. whatever else you want... if your parents want to contribute to a larger item and spoil yiur baby make sure you discuss it so you know what they will get you and you can cross it off the list... my MIL bought us our car seat and I had a discussion with her about it before my baby shower (baby shower is on Sunday!! Soo excited!)  and she was happy to buy it for us... I'm sure she will buy her granddaughter more stuff too but she lives in California and we live in AZ so it will probably be right after she is born

[OctoberMommy2014]

@abiandgabi_mom: thank you so much! he was almost 4, I was 7.. it was hard being an only child sometimes, but he's made me a strong woman!!
& what exactly is a diaper shower???

@November2baby: thank you so much!!! I'm definitely not going to go overboard with the clothes b/c I have a feeling my parents are going to do enough of that for me!! lol but this being my first.. I'm sure I'll buy quite enough.. thank you again for your response! I'm the MOST thankful person on here!! lol

[mckaylas_momma1018]

As far as bottles go though... your baby may not like the bottles you choose and you won't be able to use them... hold off until baby is born for those...I personally dont have any clothes on my registry though... I have learned people buy whatever clothes they think are cute and as far as clothes go dont go off the registry, so I didn't bother this time around... babies r us has a list of things you "need" but keep in mind you dont NEED everything on there

[babyscarletstewart]

We Def purchased the big items ourselves..highchair, stroller, crib, nursery furniture, car seat etc.. Some stuff we got at garage sales, antique stores, Craigslist, ffiends...
have fun!! We started around 10 weeks cause we were going to keep trying if anything happened..