Bump and Ready

It’s hard to believe I’m already heading into Week 5 of my 6-week nesting journey. Last week was huge for me—and I honestly owe it to one major change: maternity leave has officially begun. With full days to focus on prepping for baby #2 and spending extra time with my toddler, I’m finally feeling like I’ve hit my stride. 🙌

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🔥 Decluttering Complete – And It Feels SO Good

After weeks of chipping away at clutter, I finally tackled the last of it. And let me tell you—decluttering is weirdly therapeutic. There’s something incredibly satisfying about walking into a space that’s fully organized, where everything has a place. For the first time in what feels like forever, we can actually walk into our walk-in storage closet—and everything inside is tucked neatly into labeled bins.

💡 Storage Tip: I found that 66-quart clear storage bins were a great universal size for organizing everything from baby clothes to postpartum supplies. I grabbed several of these bins and added a few smaller 19-quart ones for more random odds and ends. Game changer!

🗑️ We even filled our giant waste bag this week, and I’ve scheduled the pickup!

🧩 Room Progress – Flooring, Furniture, & Next Steps

Another major milestone: we ordered new carpet for our son’s room. The company came out Monday to give an estimate and wrapped up the install by Friday. (Quick turnaround FTW!)

Now we’re just waiting on our contractor to reinstall the baseboards and a basic built-in cabinet in the closet. That’s scheduled for early this week—once that’s done, we’ll start transitioning our son into his new room so we can prep the nursery for our daughter.

👶 The dresser/changing table is still en route, and once that arrives, it will unlock the final phase of getting both rooms totally set up. Unfortunately that will likely not come till week 6. Reminder order furniture and items you need early.

🧼 Light Cleaning & Life Balance

Instead of diving into deep cleaning this week, I pivoted. I focused on light cleaning to get the house “guest-ready” in case anything unexpected happens. Is it as clean as I’d like? No. But it’s clean enough, and that’s a win!

We even snuck in a little date night this weekend! My brother watched our son while my husband and I grabbed dinner and caught a movie. It was our first proper night out in a while and reminded me how important it is to make time for us, even during the chaos.

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🗓️ Week 5 Priorities: Nesting Goals

Here’s what I’ve got planned for this week:

1. Clean Out the Freezer

I’m making room for breast milk storage, since I plan to breastfeed and pump extra once baby girl arrives. Didn’t get to it last week, but it’s a top priority now!
💡 Need pumping tips? Check out my full breastmilk stash guide.

2. Deep Clean the Entire House

We’re talking showers, tubs, baseboards, couches, and floors. I know coming home to a clean house will make the newborn haze feel a little less overwhelming.

3. Set Up the Kids’ Rooms

Once our son’s room is complete, we’ll finally start putting everything in its place—including all the Prime Day goodies we ordered. I also plan to test the new monitor this week to avoid any return window issues.

4. Pack My Hospital Bag

Yes, I know it’s early—but my husband gently (and wisely) reminded me how chaotic things were last time when our son came early. I’m determined not to repeat that panic!
👉 Don’t overpack! Read my Hospital Bag Essentials blog for the realistic must-haves.

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💡 What I’ve Learned This Week

One of the biggest takeaways from this journey so far is:
👉 Make your list, but be flexible.

You might not hit everything exactly on schedule—but if you stay focused on the high-priority items, you’ll get where you need to be. I was feeling behind just a couple of weeks ago, but as I enter Week 5, I’m actually feeling pretty confident.

Moms, give yourself grace. Things won’t always go as planned. Focus on progress, not perfection. Also, be okay with what you do accomplish during your nesting journey. Have your checklist but highlight the priorities. One thing motherhood has taught me is things don’t always go as planned but being as prepared as possible helps. And since we are all busy and usually are doing things until the last minute prioritizing the most important things first will help if baby comes before the deadline you set.

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