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I bought a simple OEKO- certified changing pad (no fire retardants etc..) for around $30 that I put on top of our baby's dresser. Now that hes turned 2 and toilet trained we can still use the dresser and we don't have an extra piece of furniture to worry about. Some things may be worth the splurge but for me it was things that would sit on his body or he would spend a lot ofv"breathing" time on so I made sure they were organic, toxic free etc.. sometimes that made them most expensive, sometimes not but it is what I decided was most important than popular or name brand.

I didn't get anything when I had an Amazon registry!

There are some things you need for quality - stroller because you walk a lot outdoors, car seat for safety - but you'll be changing your baby's diapers everywhere. A safe change space is good to have but you can get safe ones that fit on top of your dresser for like $40-50. A change pad is always good, those are inexpensive and you can get a few so you can change baby downstairs or in your bedroom or on the road with less mess. Baby stuff has become so designer now it's insane!

the beach for me, as someone from southern mi, is going up north to lake michigan 😂

First pregnancies have a lot of shifting and adjusting of your body to accomodate the baby, all the annoying aches and pains are normal. But I was soooo worried during my pregnancy too. Working out and walking is great though, walking will really keep your muscles ready for delivery!

I have that book author Ina May. A lot of birth doulas practice from that book. (A birth doula can only give support emotionally and physically to mainly the mom, and husband. They can educate on medical advice and options. They are not allowed to make medical decisions for the mom or couple in general.)

I hope you speak on gaza because you have an audience and I think it's very important, to not be silent.

I love your Dad. My family roots are from Ireland and our family has a strong wit and at times a dry humor.

It’s so overwhelming when you are pregnant with your first child and having to navigate what you actually need and how much to spend on each item.

I used my changing table ALOT. It was a good place where I knew all supplies would be. Where I’d lay him after baths for lotion, and getting ready for bed / for the morning. It was def a staple.

lol YES on the beach thing!! Like on Long Island the beach is not a vacation, it’s your plan for the day. 😂 I’ve always noticed this also.

My wife had PCOS and we tried to get pregnant on our honeymoon and we succeeded first try and we were so ecstatic when we found out, our son has just graduated from university with his architecture degree

Wow the camera quality 🎥

I love all of these ideas! It looks like you ALL had a blast. Congratulations to Carly!

My puppy does that too when she comes in from outside! (But it’s super hot here) 🥵

Honestly, I didn’t listen about a lot of things that people said not to buy, and I’m here to tell you they were right! You might do things differently- but when I was pregnant I thought I was going to be sooo organized and have everything together all the time, and that was absolutely not the case lol I rarely even left my bed the first month after my daughter was born. We NEVER used her nursery, never used a changing table, or the changing pad. My bedroom became my fortress of solitude lol I got a changing pad/Moses style basket for changing her in the living room, ended up only using it to lay her down on before and after baths lol

My first baby I didn’t show till I was six months. I was always so worried, and everyone would comment on how small I looked. Didn’t help. He was almost 7 lbs. second baby I was huge!

Congrats Carly!!

Everything looks great! You guys look like you had an awesome time. 🎉🎉

Your makeup always looks so pretty!! Hi Asher!! Such a cute peanut!! I think you're having a boy!! 🩵🩵🩵

My parents didn't have a fancy stroller and I survived. The point of a stroller is to not have to carry your baby everywhere or to get your kid off their feet so they'll stop crying. We had the most simple one in the world. As for a changing table, you can literally make anything into a changing table or you can just do it on a pad.

I had the changing pad and it is a million times NOT worth it. Used it once and it slipped all over and was definitely not worth it.

Number one recommendations a baby freida and the bumbo nursing pillow 🍒🍒🍒

Nanny of over 30 years here…. You will not use half of the stuff they tell you that you need - save that money for childcare it’s expensive I charge $24-$30 an hour 🤍🤍🤍 just trying to prepare you for future date nights which I highly recommend especially if you are going to be a stay at home Mom - you need to get out 🤍 The “stuff” is not needed - in fact wait for baby to come and see where you change the baby….. 10 out of 10 times you change on the floor, bed, or couch 🤍🤍🤍😘

I have one child and I think the most expensive thing so far is putting him into sports and doing other activities. The store Once upon a child has been a blessing for everything else.

i would love to know what lip colour you're wearing, it's stunning on you!

That’s so cutee and looks like u guys had lot of fun 🤩❤️

Zac is so supportive I love it 🥰so happy for this new chapter ❤️

Honestly for all 3 of my kids I never even used a changing table and I had one with my first but you don’t need to spend 100+ for a changing table when the cheap ones do the same thing 🤷‍♀️. They grow out of everything so fast too

Clancy we want the pregnancy content!! We’ve been there through college, reporting, dating/engagement/marriage, Asher, and now we are in a new era!! Also, I used an average priced graco stroller that converted as she growed and it worked just fine! 😊

I agree with Kathy… no matter how much you love your parents it is extremely difficult to for them to be around 24/7 post partum between having a newborn, figuring out how to transition from spouses to parents, and also dealing with all your new hormones. Like she said, she would definitely help when needed but trust me, it’s important for you to have your own space during that time ❤

I'm very pregnant and my feet do not hurt 😂 it will all depend on your body but how sweet and thoughtful of him!

Posting a photo is frowned upon on the net? Really?

It’s written all over your face! It’s a girl! 🎉

Child services for a human not a dog

Lotsa transitions on the horizon, and all good. Leaving your childhood home is a sentimental time for sure. Blessed to have your roots all under one roof, you understand the “hug” the house gave you every time you crossed the threshold. But for you, Clancy, your parents are following you to the ends of the Earth (Cincinnati Ha Ha) to be Grandparents to the greatest Blessing of their lives. Excited for your Family, May Love & Light cover you guys as you process and proceed In this joyous time! 🏡 👶

The skip hop wipe changing pad is just as good and half the price . I do recommend a rubber changing pad bc the cleanup is amazing, but I got mine of Facebook marketplace for like $15 AND graco jogger stroller set we got for like $200 with 2 car seat based and the car seat & stroller and my baby is now 8 months and it’s amazing. We also already changed to the convertible car seat, so save ur money… lol😂 it is stressful.

This vlog wasn't blah!! We just love the updates and getting to stay current, honestly 😊 can't speak for everyone, but i have a feeling most of us subs feel this way ❤

Gabie's facial expressions rub off on you so much after you talk to her and her manner of speaking lololol

Asher knows Zac is coming home because he can smell him! Their sense of smell is so amazing!

Hi Clancy! Would you consider doing a « everything i purchased to prepare for the arrival of my baby »? Have a great day ☺️

There are only a couple of things you need to splurge on for a baby. I had a cheap changing table that was used for a while by both babies. It held up pretty well over that time. It was vinyl covered, so wiped clean easily. I also had a foldable one in another room, and one in both the diaper bag and car. Clothes I got a lot of second-hand from friends, with a few outfits I bought. They grow out of sizes pretty quickly so it's not really worth spending lots on. Strollers and car seats are the two you can splurge on. Get a stroller that's easy for you to fold, preferably one-handed, and light enough to take in and out of the car (it's not necessarily the most expensive one). Get a car seat that has a high safety rating and that you can use for a long time as they grow. Start adding a box of diapers to your grocery shop now and then, in different sizes. It takes a lot of the sticker shock away!

Love the talk about balance when spending money. And like you mentioned, you definitely got your moneys worth for the sweats!! Wear them everyday!! Nothing is wrong with that. Glad you found some great sweats. I will definitely have to try them out!!

I’m on my 4th kid and I would consider myself someone who likes to have “nice things” but I will tell you that I have never once used a changing pad. I change my babies on the floor, couch or bed. If someone has the drive and energy to take their newborn baby on the changing pad for every single diaper change..or even half..I applaud them! That’s a level of commitment I could never achieve 😅

My sister in laws blood test was wrong. He was a girl lol

Should have done my own hair. Should have worn different shoes.

Congratulations Clancy 🎉❤ you are gonna be an amazing mother. I am so excited for you!

Clothes clothes clothes, purchases purchases purchases lol thats in every vlog

I had a changing thing and I never used it. The best thing for baby is being changed right away not walking to a certain room to change them