Getting the “nest” ready for your little one can be one of the most time-consuming, expensive, and exhausting times during your pregnancy. But it can also be the most rewarding for your family once the new baby comes home. Even though it may be weeks or months until baby actually moves into this special new room (complete with your loving touches), it should be very satisfying to know that you created a special place for your special new someone.

There's one more added benefit: Decorating and preparing your baby's room exactly as you have always dreamed it can go a long way toward bringing baby home to a stress-free environment. The more you can do to ease the stress of transition, the happier you — and baby — will be in those critical first months together. With a tall order like that, thank goodness you have a whole nine months to accomplish the nest of your dreams!