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

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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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ChasedByBees · 25/12/2018 01:24

Congratulations! And you don’t have to miss Christmas either. Your twins will be thrilled. Flowers

Justaboy · 25/12/2018 01:26

Fantastic news!, hope mum and little 'un are all well:)

apintofharpandapacketofdates · 25/12/2018 01:28

Beautiful day for you OP! What a heartwarming thread.

Love does indeed conquer all .

Happy Christmas to all five of you x

jjemimapuddleduck · 25/12/2018 01:29

Ah this thread has made me feel all warm & fuzzy! Congratulations Titus, have a wonderful Christmas as a family of 5! Star

ginnybag · 25/12/2018 01:34

Congratulations to you all!

Welcome to the world, little girl!

Threeminis · 25/12/2018 01:34

Ah.. lovely!! Congratulations op. Merry Christmas 🎄

SlayRide · 25/12/2018 01:37

Congrats op!!

EdtheBear · 25/12/2018 01:42

OMG Op your birth story is almost a repeat of mine except it was a hospital bath I got out off. MW flew in the door and caught LO. I didn't make it home for Christmas thought you are so lucky.

Clare45BST · 25/12/2018 01:47

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smurfy2015 · 25/12/2018 01:48

Delighted for you OP, Congrats on your new baby, You are a legend and your twins will be totally made up in the morning.

Wine Nearest to a glass of champers to celebrate you and your family

jessstan2 · 25/12/2018 01:52

I am so delighted for you! Well done. I bet your twins are pleased.
How lovely, a Christmas baby.

Flowers Wine

Choccywoccyhooha · 25/12/2018 01:56

What a wonderful thread. Congratulations and a very happy Christmas.

averylongtimeago · 25/12/2018 01:57

What a lovely Christmas present! Congratulations OPThanks

Applesandpears23 · 25/12/2018 01:58

Congratulations!

MarcieBluebell · 25/12/2018 01:58

So lovely to read a happy thread
Merry xmas.

SarahET · 25/12/2018 02:00

Congratulations! My second was also born at home (unplanned), at least it was over nice and quickly. Hope poor husband isn't too traumatised. What's her name going to be???

BlackeyedGruesome · 25/12/2018 02:09

Someone will be in for the high jump with their a couple of hours advice.

Congratulations!

Ereshkigal · 25/12/2018 02:26

Wonderful to read OP. Happy Christmas to you all Thanks

Ereshkigal · 25/12/2018 02:27

From another Christmas baby.

Hanab · 25/12/2018 02:29

Congrats! What an awesome gift to be blessed with 🌷 I can only imagine the delight and possibly shocked faces your boys will have when they meet her ( they were in bed when she arrived 🤔forgive me if I got it wrong) once again congrats! May I ask what you have named her?

TitusAndromedom · 25/12/2018 03:24

No name yet. We’ve got a short list, but haven’t made a decision.

We got home around 2.30am and the boys woke up to meet her (which is astonishing considering they slept straight through the actual birth). One was delighted, the other a bit confused. My favourite part was when the confused one asked where the other baby was. I guess he assumed that he and his brother would each be getting their own baby sister. I told him they would have to share.

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Emelene · 25/12/2018 03:26

Congratulations OP! Merry Christmas! That will be some story to tell your daughter when she is old enough. I hope your twins enjoy time with their baby sister.

Is she going to have a Christmas themed name by any chance? Grin

Ifeelinclined · 25/12/2018 03:26

What a great Christmas present! Congratulations!! Xmas Smile

LuckyLou7 · 25/12/2018 03:26

Oh bless him. I bet he thinks all babies come in twos. Congratulations!

KonaMum · 25/12/2018 03:57

Huge congratulations OP!

It’s DH’s birthday today! She’s very lucky she decided to come just a little bit earlier as she gets a separate birthday now and amazing timing for you to be there for the twins too, how very considerate of her! 😊