Nesting During Pregnancy Made Me Think About Decluttering
My Tiktok algorithm has brought me to a lot of nesting videos where mommies share the stuff they've bought for their incoming little ones. I've taken down notes of a lot of stuff with good reviews from mommies - especially from those who've already tried the items with their newborns. It can be overwhelming, to be honest. I feel like at this point, I think I already have enough newborn clothes and most of the baby essentials. Just a few more things left to buy and prepare, and we're sort of ready for our little one soon. (10 weeks to go!) 🐣🍼
While I was clearing my clothes from my drawer to make space for the baby clothes, I realized how many clothes I don't actually need. Especially since I only wear loose dresses nowadays. It's more convenient and maybe it's that mother era already manifesting. I realized that I also want to be more intentional with the clothes I want to wear and purchase in the future - high quality, functional and comfortable clothes. So far, I'm liking the clothes from Uniqlo (especially their dresses & AIRism ones), and I usually get a few pieces every once in a while.
This has made me think a lot about consumerism and decluttering the past few weeks. I'm lucky enough that I am able to donate my clothes and other things to my relatives in the rural areas. It feels good to know that these items will find new life with people who can actually use them (I mean, we all know how fast fashion has caused a lot of clothes go to waste and fill most of the dumps right?). This is probably what I'll do next by December - clear up a lot of clothes I don't wear anymore and also send gifts along as gratitude for these families who are willing to receive the clothes.
It has also made me think of being intentional too with the things we'll be purchasing for our little one and for our home too. There's that idea implanted already in us that they grow up too fast and raising them in simplicity (and yeah, not necessarily minimalistic) is the way to go for us. I guess it also depends on our life goals - like for now, we're just renting a tiny home of love - so there's that idea of moving into a new home in a few years' time.
Anyhow, we'll cross the bridge when we get there. For now, we're just making sure everything's going safe and smooth sailing. I'm still so grateful every day to feel our baby kicking a lot every hour in my pregnant belly.