Preparing for baby in the third trimester 🤍

Hi Mamas!! Hope all is well!

We officially have 12 weeks until baby girl makes her arrival and that means full on nesting mode 🤍 Here are some things we are doing to currently prepare for her! Im not sure how all of you feel, but I’m in the mental state of feeling like I can’t sit down and feeling like there’s always something to do.. I find myself trying to be as productive as I can to try and prepare everything before it gets close to her due date! This week I had my glucose test too, I was able to take the fresh test for my first test and it tasted really good surprisingly. We also have our 3d/4d ultrasound within the next couple of weeks which I cannot wait for as well! We got some 28 week ultrasound photos yesterday and I just love looking at them. I’ve been making a little scrapbook for her to gift to her later in life and I’ve been putting all of her ultrasound photos and letters in there so she can hopefully one day look back and be reminded how loved she is❤️ We can’t wait to meet this girl so soon..

When are you due mamas? And how are you feeling? Comment below! Id love to know!! Let’s connect 🥰

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2024/1/11 Edited to

... Read moreAs your due date approaches, preparing for the arrival of your little one becomes more meaningful. In the third trimester, focus on organizing and packing gifts for your baby that can be used later, such as adorable plates for baby-led weaning. Handmade touches, like crocheting a special blanket, can also create lasting memories. Additionally, essential tasks like setting up a diaper station, packing your hospital bag, and installing the car seat are crucial. Consider ordering a breast pump through your insurance and creating a postpartum cart for easy access to essentials during the first few weeks at home. Don't forget to celebrate every milestone, such as your ultrasound photos, and document these moments for a scrapbook that your child can cherish in the future. Embrace these final weeks and connect with other expectant mamas to share experiences and tips!

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Samantha Pope

At this point I’m also 12 weeks away and baby may come earlier. I love your ideas and how you’ve set things up! It’s so functional I love it! I tried to apply for the breast pump thru insurance like last week and still haven’t heard anything. What was the process you went thru?

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Making her blanket is such a sweet idea!!

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