Peeking back in on the thread to see how you are all doing. 
My little girl is 2 and a half months now; it’s unbelievable how fast time goes!
A thought for those of you looking at the Medela pumps - the 24 mm flanges that come standard with the pump are pretty small when it comes to actually putting them to use. It is well worth buying the 27 mm flanges (they’re sold separately from the pump) right off the bat to try if you find the 24 mm ones rub. This is possibly TMI, but because my little girl came early and spent extra time in the hospital, I was pumping pretty aggressively to establish an adequate milk supply. The pump the hospital had me using was a double whammy - flanges that were too small AND not as rounded on the inside as the Medelas. I had blisters and open areas almost immediately and it got so that I absolutely dreaded putting the pump on… 
The Medela pump was so much better, once I got it, but it still took me a few days to clue into needing larger flanges. I only bought them out of desperation to change the point of contact from directly on the raw areas, and was ecstatic to find that the larger flange solved the problem entirely! I’m not a big girl, but the 24 mm’s just weren’t big enough. From reading and asking around, I think this is a pretty standard issue.
Along the same lines, invest in a good quality lanolin cream. A little bit goes a long way, and it really does help when you’re initially getting used to pumping and nursing. Even after you toughen up a bit, a smidgen on once baby is done nursing keeps things from sticking to you. Also, when I was really battered thanks to the pump, I would spread on a bit of breast milk (it seems weird, but it is absolutely proved to help), let it dry, then the lanolin, cover up with a thin towel and put a heating pad across my chest. It felt wonderful and really sped up the healing process.
Don’t delay accessing a lactation consultant if you’re planning on breastfeeding if you’re at all unsure of what you and your baby should be doing. I was slow getting a consult, as I really thought I could figure it out on my own, and sincerely wish I had gone sooner. The one I used was just wonderful, and very supportive of not only my struggles in trying to nurse a tiny baby who was sure that she only needed a bottle, but also the dedication needed to pump exclusively versus supplementing with formula. If you don’t hit a great one right away, try another. They really do make all the difference in the world, even if all they do is tell you you’re on the right track and it will take time.
Another helpful trick - hand towels make excellent bibs at home for bottle feeding and burping. When you get an over-achieving burp, the towel does a far, far better job of catching things and preserving your clothing, baby’s clothing and the immediate surroundings than any bib ever will!
If you’re considering trying washable diapers at all, don’t be afraid of them. We’re using Applecheeks, and they are just amazing! Our little girl came home with a bit of diaper rash from the hospital (she wore disposables there), and was stuck in disposables for another few weeks due to her size. We went through buckets of diaper cream trying to sort it out, and managed to get it down to just a bit of redness. Once she was big enough and we switched to the Applecheeks, everything disappeared within a few days, without any creams, etc. The bamboo inserts are pretty great, and the laundry truly isn’t an issue at all. (I think I would shy away from washables though if I didn’t have my own washer and dryer.)
The last and most important thing I think I can share is that while it is wonderful to have a plan and an idea as to how you’d like things to go, be open to changing that plan and adapting to whatever you might need to do, from pregnancy to birth to raising your baby. My husband and I are planners, and had a very clear cut idea as to how we’d like things to be - baby turned that plan on its ear by arriving a month early. 
Just listen to your baby, listen to your gut, and keep in mind that, like with horses, there’s a huge spectrum of “right” - baby hasn’t read the same books or talked to the same people you have, and may have a very different opinion as to how things should be to keep him or her happy and healthy.
Best wishes everyone, and ENJOY those little babies! This is a pretty special time.
(I have to add - I feel like the whole bit on pumping was an overshare, but if I can spare even one of you the pain and upset I went through figuring things out, it is worth putting a bit TMI out there.)
