Padsicles

Hey mommies and other mommies to be! I was wondering when I should start making padsicles I already bought the stuff I think I’d need and a big 36 pack of pads (idk if that enough exactly lol) but when should I start making them I’m now 26 weeks +2 days I want to be prepared as this is my first baby and maybe y’all could also give me advice on what else I should get ready for me postpartum I really forgot about myself honestly while shopping my whole pregnancy