Congratulations!
You don't need buy as much stuff as you think (eg do you really need a basinet, swinging crib and a cot?) and if you shop around, there are some good deals. http://www.kiddicare.com/ was cheapest for most things I found. And everybody you know will buy the baby an outfit or a toy, so just get a few basics to start with and then see what you didn't get. I didn't need buy my daughter any clothes until she was 18m. And buy a baby magazine. You get some good offers in them.
The best baby sites for info that I found are:
http://www.babycentre.co.uk/
http://www.babyworld.co.uk/
http://www.dontdropthebaby.com/
http://www.netmums.com
http://www.pampers.co.uk
and it's worth registering for the updates and newsletters.
It's also worth reading some books about babies (rather than pregnancy) before the baby arrives. I found it easier dealing with issues having thought about my approach beforehand. My favourite books were the NCT series, such as Help your Baby to Sleep, as rather than advocating one strategy, they gave you a range for what suited you best.
Think about childcare now - baby places are limited. http://www.childcarelink.gov.uk/ is a good place to start.
The first few weeks are the hardest, but you will get joined up sleep again - honest!
I love being a mam - it's far better than I even dared to hope. In the best possible way, I can't imagine a time when this little person who is the best bits of both of us didn't exist.
Hope this is some help - feel free to ask me my opinion on anything!
Z
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