For baby number two, that is. I spent £45 online because there was a baby event. This wasn't budgeted for. Now that it's here though I'm pleased I've started.
Hubby got SG's old clothes out from the back of our biggest cupboard. I picked out all of the neutral bodysuits and sleepsuits, and some of the girly ones too just in case. My cousin gave us boys clothes so I will sort that out too. It seems like I only need to buy some more hats, scratch mitts and socks for this baby. I do feel like I should have a few new outfits on hand though since SG got everything new - it's only fair, isn't it? Or is this just what happens with a second child?
Hubby wants to use the pram that we had for SG but I hate it because it's so heavy and awkward. Also it doesn't fold down. I was looking at prams in the catalogue, they're so expensive. Whatever happens it will be a pain because we're in a first floor flat.
My mum came over yesterday. I had to borrow some money from her for bus fares and food shopping, which I hate doing. If I hadn't bought that stuff I wouldn't have needed to borrow money. Whilst here, my mum was asking what baby stuff we need so I gave her a list of basic baby essentials to pick from e.g. nappies (can never have too many) and hats and mitts.
Starting to get organised
April 24th, 2014 at 08:16 am
April 24th, 2014 at 09:33 am 1398332000
Do you have any sort of second-hand baby store close by for the pram? If you can't get a new one cheap enough I agree with hubby to just use the same one you used for SG. Nice prams are really expensive!
Enjoy the "nesting" period before new little baby arrives!
April 24th, 2014 at 12:33 pm 1398342791
My recommendation for a second child is to make sure you take as many pictures as you did of the first! That's something he/she will care about in the future.
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April 24th, 2014 at 07:35 pm 1398368112
Good on you for giving your mom a list of super practical baby items. I hope you'll ask family and friends for super practical stuff as well...or return the cute items for those you actually need and use. Buying used baby gear and garments is the smart thing to do because babies grow so fast. I wouldn't worry about 'neutral' body suits/sleepsuits as your infant will be adorable no matter the colour of their clothes. If it truly bothers you, shortly after new baby arrives, create a couple of girly layettes and sell on your equivalent CraigsList as your 1st project.
I suggest you open a calendar or print one from internet highlighting every pay between now and 6 weeks after due date. Add income anticipated on the correct dates. On the back write out expenses you know like rent, food, utilities that we all identify as NEEDS. Write another column of the items you would like as WANTS. If you prefer but it on your computer's spread sheet.
I'm trying to explain that you need to avoid stress during this important pre natal time and knowing there will be money for what you need, when you need it will keep your blood pressure down way more than wondering what gifts to buy new baby.
April 25th, 2014 at 07:51 pm 1398455492
We have a nearly new baby and kids store nearby. I forgot to mention my bargain buy from there: a pair of booties and a hat for 80p. They had lots of hats, so I will be going back.
It did sound as though I bought stuff from the baby event just for the sake of it, but none of it was impractical. It included nappies for SG too and the baby. Also some new bottles and teats and a nappy disposal system. I bought refills for it too. We never had this with SG but we decided with two in nappies it would be best to get it.
@snafu: I like the calendar idea. I remember the first few weeks with SG being a blur so I imagine that this will be the same.
April 26th, 2014 at 05:52 pm 1398534758
When do you start maternity leave? If you knit or crochet you might find making a throw/wrap a relaxing craft these next 6 weeks. Perhaps finish any crafting project that you've had underway would be soothing.