Your list is fantastic, you seem really organized and prepared
One thing that has been a lifesaver for me has been nipple shields and creams, for if you hope to breastfeed. They provided me with so much relief when my nipples were cracked and sore (sorry if that’s TMI) and gave me the motivation to keep going.
Also, I’d buy some of those soothing pads that you can either freeze or heat for relief (they’re microwavable and freezable). Again, this is probably TMI, but they were definitely a necessity when I was in pain after delivery. I had a natural birth both times but I’d imagine it’d be equally soothing for a c-section, if you are going down that route.
One thing I’d definitely recommend is that you start researching your preferred options for labour and delivery. Its never too early to start researching so you know what you’d be comfortable with.
I’m a firm believer in all things natural (two natural births) but you should look up some information on natural, medicated and caeseraen births. Would you want an epidural? Would you prefer a section, and would you have a section if it were medically necessary? Would you want to be induced with pitocin? [name]How[/name] about delayed cord cutting (something I recommend!)? Start planning now so you can make your wishes very clear when your finally beginning the wonderful journey.
I hope this doesn’t come across as preachy. These are just things I wish I’d found information about when pregnant on my first 
As for TTC, try not to panic if it doesn’t happen immediately. My eldest was conceived accidentally, and I expected to fall pregnant with my second quite easily because of this. It took us 7 months before I fell pregnant. It will happen!
Good luck to you and your DH on the start of your beautiful journey in to parenthood 
No that wasn’t TMI, it happens and I need to know. I love being as prepared as possible. I definitely want a natural childbirth but if it’s medically necessary to have a c-section, I’ll do it for my baby. I have no idea what a delayed cord cutting is. Explain?
Delayed cord cutting is basically delaying the cutting of the cord. The majority of doctors will cut the cord mere seconds after the baby comes out, but there are huge benefits to be found if its not cut for a few minutes.
It can dramatically reduce the risk of neonatal anaemia (by up to 50%) as it allows the blood from the placenta to pulsate into the baby, before slowing the speed of the pulsating, rather than cutting the blood supply from the placenta abruptly while the cord is still pulsating. 2-3 minutes post partum is the best time for the cord to be cut.
If baby arrives prematurely, and the clamping is delayed, it can reduce the requirement for blood transfusions in the first 6 weeks by a huge amount.
Also, cord blood can be stored or donated, as its rich in certain red blood cells (forgive me, I can’t remember which) and can be beneficial to other babies needing transfusions and even leukemia patients.
Its something I strongly believe in, and if your interested, you should definitely do some research ![]()
I really think I will! See, this is why I posted this thread in the first place! I’ve already learned quite a lot from you mothers out there. i’ll definitely be doing some research on this. Thanks lucykate!