Is Nesting Starting… or Is It Just Me?

 

So, here’s a question I’ve been asking myself lately — when does nesting actually start? And more importantly… has it started for me already?

I’m not entirely sure if this sudden urge to have everything planned, organised, and ready is the nesting bug creeping in… or if it’s just my usual OCD tendencies wanting things done properly and in order. Either way, I’ve definitely been feeling a strong pull to get the nursery set up and sorted.

The catch?
Before I can even start, there’s a bed and a duchess that need to come out of the room, the space needs a good clean, and I’ll need someone to give Frank a hand moving the bigger items — because they’re just a bit much for this pregnant Mumma. Not impossible… just not sensible either.

And then there’s the second catch — I don’t actually have most of the nursery gear here yet.

Every day I look at the room and think, I should really start setting this up. Then I stop and think… what’s the point right now? We’re still slightly flooded in, and I haven’t even brought most of what I need yet.

I do have a few things organised — a friend is kindly giving me her cot, but I need to head to CQ to collect it. I’ve got some nappies and a baby bath… but they’re sitting in Townsville. As for storage like cupboards or a duchess, I still haven’t bought anything. We don’t have built-ins in that room, and I just can’t make my mind up on what I want.

I did find a really nice duchess/change table combo… until I found out the freight was nearly $300 — and the unit itself was only $299. Yeah… no thanks. Looks like I’ll be doing a Townsville shopping trip instead.

The exciting part though — Frank is going to make a change table for me, which I absolutely love. But it does make me wonder… what’s everyone’s thoughts on change tables? Do you actually use them, or do they just become another surface to dump things on?

There are so many baby items I think I might need… and then I change my mind and think, nah, I probably don’t. I’ve got some clothes already, but I’ll likely do a last-minute shop closer to Peanut’s arrival. So, tell me — who’s your go-to for baby clothes? Big W? Kmart? Target? Best & less?

Outside of baby prep, things on the station are ticking along. The grass is still growing, and we’re getting the odd shower here and there. Power is still out, so the old generator is humming away in the background. Fencing is slowly getting fixed, and I joked to Frank the other day while working on it that last time we did fences, I didn’t struggle nearly as much. His response?

“Well… you weren’t six months pregnant either.”

Fair call.

I’m definitely starting to slow down. Things that used to feel simple — like walking down the stairs and straight back up — now knock the breath right out of me. I’ve learnt to pause at the top, take a breather, and remind myself that slowing down is okay.

Peanut, on the other hand, is doing beautifully. The kicks and movements are getting stronger, and I’m starting to properly pop now — as Frank lovingly reminds me by telling me I’ve “got a gut on me.” Thanks, darling.

The quiet moments when Peanut rests still worry me sometimes, but then I’ll feel a kick or a roll and instantly feel reassured. Those little movements are my favourite part of pregnancy so far. They’re so humbling — a gentle reminder that my little Peanut is okay, growing, and safe.

Next scan day isn’t too far away now, and I can’t wait to see how much Peanut has grown.

So, I’ll finish with a few questions for you:

• What are your must-haves for a nursery?

• What should I avoid buying?

• Do white noise machines actually help?

• And what was your favourite thing about being pregnant?

Right now, mine is feeling Peanut move — those little kicks are everything. They remind me that I am strong, my body knows what it’s doing, and I am built to carry a healthy baby.

Life on the land might look a little different at the moment… slower, quieter, and powered by a generator — but it’s still good. And we’re getting there, one step at a time 💛