I agree not to buy anything till after the shower. Register for anything you think you'll need/want and then re-evaluate afterwards and return. I know lots of people want like 10 crib sheets - but relialistically 2 is all you need. Think practically and you'll be okay.
The essentials for when the baby comes home are: a crib, a carseat, diapers (LOTS of them), sleepers, a handful of receiving or other blankets, undershirts, booties and bathing stuff. The Boppy pillow , bouncy chair, swing and stroller are nice in the beginning, but not essentials. Other stuff can wait a little while if need be.
Don't worry about the finances. Like said before, if we all waited "till we could afford (whatever it is)" we'd never do anything!!!! With love, everything will work out just fine!!!!!!
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