24 weeks pregnant - how prepared should I be?

Question

I have such a long checklist of things to do to get ready for baby. I just can't tell if I have a while to get them done, or if I should be hurrying up! I have done a lot of research on baby stuff but I haven't purchased anything yet.

When do I need to have everything ready by? At what point will I start feeling so tired/humongous that I stop being productive? My due date is June 28.

And lately I've also become so worried about everything: Zika, preparing for childbirth, if/when we should have a baby naming ceremony, when our families should fly in to help out, if the baby is healthy in there, if I'm missing out on certain aspects of preparation I just haven't thought of...I'm not usually an anxious person so this feels new and it's emotionally exhausting!

Your advice/experience is welcome.

Answer

Im a ftm too and im 27 weeks.  I haven't set anything up because I haven't had my shower yet. I just signed up for child birth classes and infant safety. The only thing im nervous about is finding child care but I don't want to look yet because I dont know if I'll be working full time or part time.

Answer

If you're having a shower, I'd wait to see what you get then fill in the missing stuff. I'm getting ready early because I'm high risk for about 12 reasons and want to prepared before the third trimester. I have no idea how my 43 year old body is going to behave then! So far so good at 23 weeks 3 days!

Answer

I'm 28 weeks and I'm a big planner and all I need for when baby gets here is a swing, a few more sleepers, diapers, wipes, and a nursing pillow. We aren't getting a crib, high chair, and other toys and stuff like jolly jumpers and such till after we move because baby will be just 3 months or not quite 3 months. We aren't going to start to get diapers and wipes until April. Everyone gets ready at their own pace, and like I said I'm a planner.

24 weeks pregnant - how prepared should I be?

Let’s Glow

Glow is here for you on your path to pregnancy

25+ million

4.8 stars

20+

Getting Pregnant

Pregnancy

1st Year (Baby & You)

Baby Products