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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?

OP posts:
user1498572889 · 25/12/2018 07:52

What a lovely thing to wake up to on Christmas morning. Made me a bit teary. Congratulations and Merry Christmas. Xx

AnotherEmma · 25/12/2018 07:53

Awwww congratulations Smile

BlueSuffragette · 25/12/2018 07:55

Fantastic. Many congratulations. Happy Christmas to you all. Xx

Mooey89 · 25/12/2018 08:02

Congratulations!!

Wizzwazzwas · 25/12/2018 08:04

Congratulations!!

Booboostwo · 25/12/2018 08:05

Home wonderful, congratulations! Best Christmas Eve ever!

Partridgeamongstthepigeons · 25/12/2018 08:07

Congratulations!!SmileSmileSmile

DamsonWhine · 25/12/2018 08:10

What an absolutely wonderful early Christmas present for you all! Congratulations and I love that your DS thought they would be getting one each!

Muffinbutton · 25/12/2018 08:12

Congratulations! What heart warming Christmas news. A very happy Christmas indeed Smile

KitKat1985 · 25/12/2018 08:14

Ahh lovely story OP. I had a feeling you would have a Christmas eve baby as soon as you said your waters had gone. :) I hope you get a very much deserved lie in and you get to see your twins opening all their presents later just like you wanted. x

recently · 25/12/2018 08:27

Congratulations! What a lovely Christmas present.

PatchworkElmer · 25/12/2018 08:32

This is so lovely. Congratulations OP!

Bluelady · 25/12/2018 08:43

What a brilliant start to Christmas morning. Congratulations, OP, this is the most memorable Christmas you could possibly have.

Mamimawr · 25/12/2018 08:45

Congratulations!! Is Eve on the name list?!

Clankboing · 25/12/2018 08:47

Congrats OP! I'm sitting in bed waiting for my 4 teenage children to wake (8:45) and your experience has made me a little tearful this Christmas morning. Have a lovely day!

Neverunderfed · 25/12/2018 08:50

Lovely! I hope a quick labour wasn't too traumatic for you, it can be quite a shock.

LakieLady · 25/12/2018 09:06

Wow, what fantastic timing!

Congratulations Titus, and chuckling at your little chap thinking there were going to be 2 babies.

I hope you have a lovely first Christmas with your new arrival.

DontCallMeCharlotte · 25/12/2018 09:07

Congratulations and Merry Christmas OP xxx

Spudlet · 25/12/2018 09:24

What lovely news to wake up to! Merry Christmas op and family, including your newest member ❤️

merrybloominchristmas · 25/12/2018 09:29

Oh this is gorgeous! !!! Merry merry Christmas! !!! I am so happy for you all!!!!! (Crying happy sentimental tears!!)

Redpriestandmozart · 25/12/2018 09:31

Congratulations, you know that in the back of the twins minds they will always believe that Santa brought their baby sister on Christmas eve. Have a wonderful day with your new family little one.

CanuckBC · 25/12/2018 09:31

Congratulations on your Christmas baby🎄🎅🤱. Sounds like a quick, shocking delivery. Glad to hear all is well with you and your little one.

The story of your confused twin is adorable.

Merry Christmas!

YoureAllABunchOfBastards · 25/12/2018 09:51

Fabulous story. Merry Christmas!

Windmillsinsummer · 25/12/2018 09:51

Oh my goodness this is just amazing i hope all 5 of you are having a wonderful Christmas!

ElektraLOL · 25/12/2018 09:54

Yay, I'm so glad it worked out and you're home for Christmas 🎄