Nothing wrong with starting with disposables and then moving to reusable. You have a lot to be getting your head around, especially with your first. In fact, some suggest that you transition gradually. Even one reusable a day is one less disposable in landfill. Gives you a chance to work out what works best for you. I’m just impressed how many of you are considering it. Even four years ago it was still a bit niche and I felt I was navigating it alone, but it’s become so much more mainstream, which is fab.
As for those of you being told you look small, I have normal-sized babies but carry compact, so I get that too. But it’s no walk in the park. Just means my internal organs are already crushed to hell. (And the farting is getting up be something else…)
I also wouldn’t worry about eating cake and biscuits etc. Babies are remarkably efficient little parasites. They scoop up all the nutrients they need, leaving you utterly depleted, I swear. Your hair and skin and nails will be crap and the baby will be thriving. We are second-class citizens in our own bodies now!