Feeling overwhelmed

I just found out I’m expecting this past week and that I’m 29 weeks. I have 2 under 2. 1 is 18 months the other is 8 months and now I’m due in December. Everyone keeps asking what I need and I have no clue. Im just so overwhelmed. I was admitted into the hospital at 31 weeks and can’t help but think I have a ticking clock looming over me. I have most of the basics I think but my mom keeps asking me about things and I feel like I have nothing now. Also since I wasn’t expecting to fall pregnant again. I got rid of all my extra baby items too. Now I feel like I’m starting over at square 1.

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Honestly I would just tell everyone diapers and clothes, And the bigger stuff look on like Facebook marketplace for things that are still in good condition and cheap or even free. I'm in a few mom groups from my area and they are always getting rid of nice things for free and stuff.

I'd start by going through everything you have and then make a list or registry with obvious things you know you will need as soon as baby is born. Winter clothes, diapers, wipes, socks, and mittens and hats, fingernail clippers and baby bath tub. Then as you go you can add the bigger stuff you may need. That's kind of what I did, I have a 16 month old and thankful same gender so I have mostly everything I need just the smaller stuff.

I just made a baby registry and told everyone that this is what I need and it doesn't have to be exactly what's on the list just similar stuff so everyone has an idea of what to get for baby.

Yeah, essentials being a place for baby to sleep, a place to wash baby a few outfits and swaddles and diapers. I second if you have a local free group. Mine on Facebook has some incredibly wonderful moms that have been so generous!

Facebook marketplace baby buy nothing groups!!! Those go me so much stuff

As well as groups for free stuff / baby stuff or kids stuff just free anything

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