Nesting Mode: Activated

The third trimester urge nobody fully prepares you for!

There is a very specific shift that happens late in pregnancy that nobody can fully explain until you experience it yourself. One day you’re tired, uncomfortable, counting down the weeks… and the next you suddenly feel an overwhelming need to organize every cabinet, wash every baby outfit, restock the pantry, and make your home feel ready!

That, my friends, is nesting. And let me tell you… it is REAL over here lately 😂

At 35 weeks pregnant, I’ve officially entered full nesting mode. I’m making lists in my notes app at midnight, reorganizing drawers that absolutely did not need to be reorganized, washing tiny baby clothes on repeat, and suddenly caring deeply about things like cabinet labels and storage bins.

Part of me knows I should probably just sit down and rest… but another part of me feels like my brain physically cannot relax until every corner of the house feels prepared for baby boy!

The funny thing is, I actually love this phase. There’s something really emotional and special about preparing your home for a new baby. It feels less about perfection and more about creating comfort. Safe spaces. Little systems that make life easier once newborn chaos hits.

So I thought it would be fun to share a little peek into what nesting has looked like for me lately, plus some of the things that have genuinely helped me feel more organized, calm, and ready these last few weeks!

Things I’ve Been Doing While Nesting

Washing + organizing baby clothes

There is truly nothing cuter than tiny baby clothes. I forgot how emotional it feels washing everything for the first time.

I’ve been using:

• baby-safe laundry detergent

• drawer dividers for sizing

• labeled storage bins for clothes he’ll grow into

Reorganizing literally everything

Why does pregnancy suddenly make you want to reorganize areas of your house you haven’t touched in years? 😂

I’ve been especially focused on:

• pantry organization

• bathroom storage

• cleaning out the girls’ room

• creating nursing + postpartum stations around the house

• restocking household essentials before baby arrives

A few things that have made the biggest difference:

• clear storage bins

• a good vacuum (it’s crazy how much dust accumulates!)

• collapsable storage baskets

• lots and lots of trash bags

My Current Nesting Favorites

Around the house

• drawer organizers

• under sink organizers

• toy shelf

Baby prep

• baby hangers

• diaper caddy

• sound machine

• newborn footed pjs

Little things making me feel more prepared

I’ve realized nesting is honestly less about “having everything perfect” and more about setting up little systems now that future postpartum me will appreciate later.

Things like:

• keeping bedside essentials stocked

• having easy snacks on hand

• setting up cozy spaces throughout the house

• simplifying routines wherever possible

And honestly? I’m trying to remind myself that the house doesn’t need to be perfect for this baby to feel deeply loved when he gets here!

Even though I’ve done this before, every pregnancy feels different, every baby feels different, and this season feels really special.

So if you’re also in your nesting era right now… solidarity 🤍

Would LOVE to hear:
What’s the most random thing you nested over during pregnancy? Because I need to know I’m not alone in this 😂

Love,

Lindsay

Recent Favorites:

• My Instagram broadcast channel! I just started one and have been sharing bts, favorite finds, and more!

• The cutest boots from Tecovas (you can use code “LINDSAY10”)

• This Desert Island Duo from Dibs (they also gave me a code! “LINDSAYA” for 15% off!)

• The cutest sweatshirt from Coco McCall Shop!