Before I fell pregnant I bought a baby names book and another little keepsake book on motherhood for myself.

Since falling pregnant I have picked up second hand clothes from time to time and now have quite a few things for a baby boy or girl. (for next to nothing!) I have been given quite a few things also, a cot, 2 prams, bouncer which has been a great help, and I have another friend who has a car seat, change table, jolly jumper and a few other things for me when I see her next.

So although I have not really starting buying things yet I'm well on my way to being stocked up.

I have my 18 week ultrasound sound next week and after that I will be hitting the shops big time!! My main reason for waiting is to find out the sex so I can buy the right things.

As for nappies and creams etc, I think I will wait until closer to my due date to stock up.