I'm having a baby, not opening a nursery: The pressure to buy everything before becoming a mother

“I'm having a baby, not opening a nursery: The pressure to buy everything before becoming a mother”

I have never considered myself a minimalist. I like nice things, enjoy shopping and can easily convince myself that a purchase is an investment rather than an indulgence. But since becoming pregnant with my first child, I have found myself navigating a level of consumerism unlike anything I have experienced before. It started with a spreadsheet. A friend sent over a document curated by a well-known influencer and businesswoman. It was a comprehensive list of everything one could possibly need…