Last week, being the terribly impulsive and impatient buyer I am, I bought a buggy off eBay. Now I know this blog is merely a few days old, but I’m sure you’ve figured out by now that I’m not actually pregnant yet.

I bought it because it’s a very nice buggy and, well, it was a bargain! It’s an iCandy Apple with the carrycot and everything. Just like this:

I assumed that Henry was included, along with the washing-up bowl and attractive (if slightly grubby) blue plant pot, but sadly I was disappointed. I do wish people would more accurately describe what they’re selling in the listing….

According to superstition, it’s very bad luck to buy kit like this even in early pregnancy, let alone when you’re just trying to conceive. So I’m really hoping I haven’t jinxed things before I’ve even started. I can’t even hide the thing in the loft as it’s pretty bulky and Nobby looks none too pleased about trying to stuff it up there whilst precariously balancing on the knackered stepladder he bought 15+ years ago. So it’s been unceremoniously hidden behind the rocking chair in the dining room where it still manages to catch my eye every time I walk past. Poor, lonely buggy….

Anyway, you’d think I’d have learnt my lesson when it comes to buying baby stuff. Well unfortunately, you’d be wrong. See, my shiny (used) buggy is technically a travel system, but it didn’t come with the car seat.

Can you see where this is going? Oh, I so love eBay….. Yes, I’ve found the carseat AND the matching isofix base and bidding starts at just 99p!

Now where can I store it for the next 9+ months? Under the kitchen sink? In the cat basket? I think Charlie would find a kiddy car seat very comfy indeed (not sure ginger hairs on black fabric would look great though).