I've taken to my bed! Had a long knackering day at the hospital today with various specialists, on top of a heavy cold with shivers and aches, which made the nausea unbearable so ended up calling DH at 4 asking him to come home and take over. It's such a relief that I can just rest and not push through tonight, was getting very teary there at the prospect of doing it all myself feeling crap.
Jazzcat, you need something to wash the baby in. We've used a tummy tub with both and then moved onto a bath support seat in the big bath. Tummy tub is basically a bucket that baby sits upright in - helps them bring up wind and they find the enclosed space and warmth calming. Also it uses less water and is lighter to carry so easy to use in the lounge or on a table if you have a c-section and bending is hard.
Getting cot can wait if you're decided on a Moses basket, or you could get a bednest / sidecar cot (they bump up against the side of your bed so baby is right there for calming/feeding, but in their own safe place for sleeping.
You'll also need a supply of newborn nappies, muslin cloths are v v useful, and a swaddle wrap is very good.
I think it's worth doing NCT or similar type classes partly for the information but also as a way to meet a group of women going through the same thing. Most classes do encourage you to meet up a couple of times once the babies have arrived and even if you don't hit it off with everyone there will probably be at least one other person you're happy to meet for coffee afterwards or a familiar face at a local baby activity. It can be isolating being at home with a baby for the first time and it's a tried and tested way of getting a bit of support and company.
For exercise I think the advice is that anything you were doing before pg, you can carry on as long as you feel well - listen to your body obviously. Not advised to start anything too strenuous although something like walking, swimming would be fine. And you should tell your instructor straight away so they can adjust if necessary.
Bearfrills I had to giggle at the image of your performance being imitated by your toddler too! I am so thankful that so far there has been quease but no vom.
Big congratulations to the newcomers - especially those who have travelled long and twisty roads to get here. My stomach is starting to look like a patchwork with purple splotching bruises from my nightly clexane jabs...every night I grit my teeth and count down another. Only 221 (plus 42 afterwards) to go!