Third trimester, huh? As you waddle like a pro, you're probably asking yourself crucial questions like, "Is it normal to want pickles and ice cream at 3 AM?" and "Why did I just burst into tears over a cute dog in a commercial?" As the countdown looms larger than your belly button popping out, let's dive into 10 heartwarming (and mildly hilarious) ways to prepare for that impending arrival.

Warning: Preparing for a baby will make "organized chaos" look like an understatement.

1. 1. Embrace the Nesting

   You've heard tales of nesting— that maternal instinct to clean, organize, and rearrange everything in sight. You’re basically Marie Kondo, but with more swearing and fewer cameras. Roll with it! Channel this energy to put together the nursery. Don’t be afraid to color-code the onesies, even though your baby will be the only one drooling on them.

Why do nursery patterns look more luxurious than my actual living room? 😒

2. 2. Stock Up on the Essentials

   Shopping for baby essentials is a rite of passage—like getting your university degree but possibly more expensive. Diapers, wipes, bottles, and pacifiers should be at the top of your list. But let’s be real, nothing declutters brain fog like seeing those tiny socks. Oh, those tiny, adorable socks!

She was a shopa



holic, and she lived happily ever after… until she realized babies grow out of clothes in a month. 😅

3. 3. Prepare for the Hospital

   Make that hospital bag like it’s a Vogue cover shoot. Comfy pajamas, toiletries, and slips to channel your inner Eve when baby-loving gets going. And, hey, if you’re still pregnant, you better strut in those maternity leggings like they’re catwalk worthy.

Practicing my runway walk for the hospital corridor arrivals. 💁‍♀️

4. 4. Find Your Mommy Tribe

   Nothing says “I’ve got this” like locking arms with fellow warriors who also have no clue. Join a parenting group or online forums to exchange tips and, more importantly, memes that capture your pregnancy awkwardness to a T.

Mom group motto: "We came, we saw, we swapped diaper horror stories." 🤔

5. 5. Arrange the Support Crew

   Your post-baby DLC (downloadable content) should include a list of family and friends who know it takes a village. They’ll help with meals, chores, and holding the mini-you while you slip into your much-needed nap.

All hail Queen Nap Time! 👑

6. 6. Learn the Baby Basics

   Taking care of a baby can feel more confused than assembling an IKEA piece. Practice swaddling, burping, and diaper changing with a baby doll if you have to. Google everything. Because let’s admit it, pulling off those swaddles is an art form.

If drawing blood was easier than wrapping swaddles, I'd be a vampire. 🧛‍♀️

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7. Document the Journey

Capture those belly bumpies and nursery selfies like a celeb. Not only do these moments create leaping nostalgia, but they'll also serve as proof when you triumphantly declare, “I carried you for 9 months, you owe me!”

Bump selfies: where I pretend this is just a delightful food baby. 📸

8. Know the Baby Gear Basics

Traveling with baby can be like escorting a listicle of ‘Top Ten Baby Gadgets You Never Knew You Needed.’ From strollers to carriers, dive through the reviews and pray you’re making the right call while setting up those advertising-flawless constructs.

If babies could give Yelp reviews, would mine give me 5 stars on the swaddle or on the boobie?

9. Consider a Doula or Birth Coach

If you feel the need, take a second out of Netflix binges and look up a doula or birth coach. Fairies with heads on straight, they’ll guide and support, making birth less a scream fest and more an outdoor concert vibe… kinda.

Can’t pay a doula in love, but sure can try with endless baby snaps! 📚

10. Rest and Relaxation

All superheroes need to recharge. Take time to pamper yourself, whether it’s binge-watching a series you love or sinking into a starry, bubbly tub. You and your partner will both need the energy once the stork completes its delivery.

Parenthood: The one marathon event where the goodie bag is eternal caffeine. 🏃‍♀️

Once your little one arrives, remember that postpartum care is a priority too. If you're looking to keep comfy and stylish, check out the Mum Tum leggings for keeping the bounce in your step while juggling mum duties.