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Ladies, let’s be clear: this is your pregnancy, your baby, and your choices. There is absolutely no reason for some third party to be dictating your shopping list. Do what makes you happy and enjoy the process. This is actually the perfect time to practice setting boundaries for your own independence; from here on out, there will always be someone trying to tell you how to live your life, even if they think they’re doing it with the best intentions.
I’ve been following this thread, and if I can offer one bit of advice based on my own experience: you haven't heard anything yet until the baby actually arrives. From those early trips to the pediatrician—the kind we never had to deal with ourselves, so people think our kids shouldn't have to either—to breastfeeding, starting solids, and the endless cycle of discipline and chaos... honestly, all of that was far more exhausting than any unsolicited pregnancy advice.
Everything about this pregnancy feels incredibly steady for me. I honestly couldn't care less about outside drama; I’m just staying calm, avoiding anyone who might cause unnecessary stress, and focusing entirely on my baby. I’m counting down the days until delivery, though I'm hoping to keep this little one tucked away inside me for as long as possible. To be honest, if I weren't pregnant, things that bother me now wouldn't even register—I simply don't have the energy for it. I've embraced the whole experience, including the physical changes. I actually love my bump and how my body looks right now, knowing it all eventually settles back down. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to be a fashion icon or anything, but I feel deeply connected to this baby, and frankly, people can think whatever they want about it.