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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:
notangelinajolie · 24/12/2018 22:03

Oooh! A Christmas baby 😁 I know you probably can't post right now but I'm excited beyond excited for you right now. Looking forward to checking this thread in the morning.

TitusAndromedom · 24/12/2018 22:07

Haven’t read all the responses, but baby girl born at home at 8.10pm. Currently at hospital getting checked out and hope to be home soon.

OP posts:
Bigonesmallone3 · 24/12/2018 22:08

Oh wow!!! Congratulations
And merry Christmas xx

HawkeyeInConfusion · 24/12/2018 22:08

Congratulations.

theITgirl · 24/12/2018 22:09

Well done.

HJWT · 24/12/2018 22:09

@TitusAndromedom wow op !!! Amazing ! Congratulations Enjoy your Christmas day so happy you will be home for christmas morning Grin

GhengisCalm · 24/12/2018 22:09

Congratulations Thanks

TheOnlyAletheia · 24/12/2018 22:10

Congra

2ducks2ducklings · 24/12/2018 22:10

Wowzers! I'd only just read the full thread and baby is already here!
Congratulations and well done!

TheOnlyAletheia · 24/12/2018 22:10

Tulations 😊

JoMalones · 24/12/2018 22:10

Congratulations! What a fantastic surprise for your DT to wake up to!

Troels · 24/12/2018 22:10

Amazing update. Congratulations. It'll be one exciting Chrstmas morning for the twins.

wishingitwasfriday · 24/12/2018 22:11

Congratulations. What an amazing Christmas present for you all xx

XmasPostmanBos · 24/12/2018 22:11

Congratulations!

YouBetterWORK · 24/12/2018 22:11

Congratulations!! Xmas Smile

EdtheBear · 24/12/2018 22:12

Congratulations!
Fingers crossed all is well and your home for the morning.

MixedMaritalArts · 24/12/2018 22:12

Congratulations!

isseywithcats · 24/12/2018 22:12

awww congratulations x

MinecraftHolmes · 24/12/2018 22:12

Well you were right that she wouldn’t be born on Christmas! Xmas Grin

Congratulations, OP! How wonderful!

brizzledrizzle · 24/12/2018 22:13

Awww, congratulations. What lovely, lovely news and a special Christmas. Do let us know her name if you want to.

Xmas Grin

We need a glass of champagne emoticon.

hamburgers · 24/12/2018 22:13

Congratulations OP ❤️

KiteMarked · 24/12/2018 22:13

Aw, OP, how lovely. Many congratulations.

Noelle is a lovely girl's name. Xmas Wink

PiggiesRuleOK · 24/12/2018 22:13

That's the way to do it Titus, no messing! Flowers Xmas Grin Star

Welcome to the world baby T.

hidinginthenightgarden · 24/12/2018 22:13

See! my idea of a home birth was the best choice after all! Grin

Lwmommy · 24/12/2018 22:14

Oh congratulations! That must have been a bit of a surprise, but what a wonderful xmas gift for you all.

Guess your DH will be in the kitchen sorting out lunch tomorrow Grin

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