What can I buy my baby? TW- miscarriage/new pregnancy

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History of early losses. On progesterone and aspirin and have made it to 14.5 weeks so far. Had a very active scan today, where the sonographer took a lot of time with me to do as much an anomaly scan as possible for this time. All main structures are there, she is wriggling about, strong heartbeat. My NIPT was also very low risk.

I’m feeling much better although I am still anxious.

I want to manifest some positivity and buy her something- maybe one thing each week. My loss group suggested water wipes and bathing stuff as that can always be reused and is easy to get rid of- but it’s not the positivity I’m looking for

What can I buy her that can be tucked away in a drawer somewhere and isn’t too expensive? Socks, a blanket? Baby grows seem a bit too much right now but I don’t know why.

Sorry for your losses. What about some nice muslins? You can get sensory style ones, or just nice patterned ones. They can be tucked away until the time is right and won’t take up too much space.
With my eldest I used them as comforters from when they were little rather than just for mopping up dribble. Wishing you all the best for your pregnancy.

@Roseandrose20

Sorry for your losses. What about some nice muslins? You can get sensory style ones, or just nice patterned ones. They can be tucked away until the time is right and won’t take up too much space. With my eldest I used them as comforters from when they were little rather than just for mopping up dribble. Wishing you all the best for your pregnancy.

I wouldn’t have ever thought of this! Thank you.

What about a soft toy? Something that feels more like a gift to the little one that you are waiting to meet?

I was going to suggest muslins too, little teddies or neutral decorations for the baby's room/picture frames for them? I've been in the same situation and I don't mind having little bits around that were meant for other babies. You could dedicate a little shelf for decorations and a small drawer for clothes or soft toys

I really like a cuddly toy myself so I will happily buy more plushies!

Rainbow muslins/ swaddles?

Cotton wool?
A pregnancy journal?

Congratulations ❤️

Hi OP Im delighted all is looking well for you. I had something similar with early loss and I couldn't enjoy a bit of my pregnancy with DD. I didn't buy one single thing until I was well past 20 weeks and that was just some plain baby gros. When she was born at 35 weeks by emergency section I still didn't have my pram at home or nappies or wipes or anything like that. What I did all along was I concentrated on my hospital bag and getting myself organised. I picked out books I had read previously and enjoyed and had then packed them away for my stay in hospital.

A book to read to it

I was going to suggest books too. You could build a lovely collection by the time baby arrives and then get enjoyment from them for many years by reading them to her every night at bedtime.

I was going to say books too. From baby books right up to kids/adult classics.

Could you make something like a blanket? So teach yourself to knit from a simple kit and knit a bit each week. Might also be quite calming.

A frame for your scan picture first, then move onto little bits for baby as you progress.

When I was pregnant with DD2 she was given a 30% chance of surviving the pregnancy. We named her and I chose her an outfit. Happily, she survived and was able to wear it, but even when things were so uncertain it comforted me to know that I had bought something specifically for her even though I didn't know if she would get to wear it. Slightly different to your situation, I hope all goes well for you

I’m a primary school teacher so I have an abundance of children’s books for small children already. But books are a lovely idea I will definitely buy some just for her when we have more space.

I think I will start looking for an outfit for her.

She has a name, and we have scan photos dotted all over the house in frames, in the Christmas tree.

@Isonthecase

Could you make something like a blanket? So teach yourself to knit from a simple kit and knit a bit each week. Might also be quite calming.

This is a really nice idea. My lovely granny would have done this for me. She died when I was in my early twenties and she was so sad on her deathbed that she’d never see me and my baby.

How about looking into hypnobirthing & pregnancy yoga which there are videos on YouTube & trying one of those a day as a sort of “gift” to yourself & the baby.