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To not know how to do Christmas since I might be in labour

397 replies

TitusAndromedom · 24/12/2018 17:23

My due date is tomorrow and, despite all my protestations to the contrary, it seems like the baby might come on Christmas. I’ve never gone into labour naturally before so I don’t have any sense of how quickly things might progress, but contractions are fairly regular and seven minutes apart at the moment. The problem is that I have three year old twins who are very excited about Father Christmas coming tomorrow, and now I’m not sure if I’ll be here for Christmas morning. I know this is selfish but I would feel so sad to miss out on their excitement in the morning, but equally I don’t want them to wake up expecting something that hasn’t happened. My MIL and SIL will come look after them if we have to go, and I could get everything ready tonight for FC’s visit once the boys are in bed. Is there any other other way to deal with this than the two options I can currently see?

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Chocolateismynemesis · 24/12/2018 22:50

Oh congratulations OP! What wonderful news. So pleased that baby girl is here and you can now relax (as much as anyone relaxes with a newborn!) and enjoy Christmas!

Youcancallmeval · 24/12/2018 22:51

Congratulations!!! Talk about perfect timing! Enjoy tomorrow with all your babies x

comedycentral · 24/12/2018 22:51

Aww what amazing news! Just reading though and suddenly a baby!! Congratualtions!! Xx

pizzaa · 24/12/2018 22:52

Congratulations op Thanks

DragonMamma · 24/12/2018 22:52

Oooo I read this earlier and just popped back to check! Wow! Wel for OP. You won’t miss Christmas after all

😁

Heaviestdirtyestsoul · 24/12/2018 22:55

Congratulations ❤ hope you all are ok and have a beautiful Christmas xx

FOTTOSOFTFOSM · 24/12/2018 22:55

Congratulations! I hope your twins enjoy their very special gift!

Frankenterfer · 24/12/2018 22:57

Congratulations!

Tiredmummyof3 · 24/12/2018 22:58

How exciting! Congratulations!

HellsBellsAndBatteredBananas · 24/12/2018 22:58

How bloody amazing! Well done OP ❤️😊

OddestSock · 24/12/2018 22:59

Aww lovely! Congratulations! xx

Borderscotch · 24/12/2018 22:59

Oh wow, huge congratulations. Was just coming on to say my second was born within an hour of waters going, labour notes say 35mins!

GiveMeAllTheGin8 · 24/12/2018 22:59

Wow!!! Amazing op!
Big congrats to baby Eve!!

ArabellaUmbrella · 24/12/2018 23:00

Oh well done OP, that was quick! Congratulations and wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas 🎄😊🌟

Somewhereovertherainbow13 · 24/12/2018 23:00

Congratulations, lovely news! Hope you are both doing well x x

Onestep2 · 24/12/2018 23:01

Congratulations ❤ best early Xmas present!

VittysCardigan · 24/12/2018 23:02

Congratulations! Xx

ilikefastcars · 24/12/2018 23:03

Congratulations, fabulous news xxx

FannyAndMoonFace · 24/12/2018 23:05

Such a lovely Christmas thread

Knittedfairies · 24/12/2018 23:06

Fantastic! Congratulations💐

CatherineCawood · 24/12/2018 23:11

So quick!!! Well done! Congratulations and have a fab day tomorrow.

Crunchymum · 24/12/2018 23:11

Amazing OP. Well done you and yay you'll be home with the best ever Xmas gift for your twins.

X

Strugglingonagain · 24/12/2018 23:12

Oooh would love to hear details - presume home birth not.planned?! Hope all is ok and happy Christmas!

bilbodog · 24/12/2018 23:15

Congratulations and merry christmas to you all.

3boysandabump · 24/12/2018 23:15

Ahh congratulations op. Glad you get to spend Xmas at home after all with a brand new precious little bundle