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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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Hmmmbiscuits · 24/12/2018 22:14

Aw how lovely. Congratulations! Hope you have a lovely day tomorrow.

This has made my day Grin

Rosie2000 · 24/12/2018 22:14

Op I wish your family a happy, healthy and blessed Christmas. I have had a crap year and I’m feeling very sorry for myself, you have no idea how much this thread has cheered me up. Congratulations and enjoy this extremely special time.

WitchDancer · 24/12/2018 22:14

Congratulations!

rubaduhlo · 24/12/2018 22:14

Congratulations op!!! How wonderful. I hope you're all well. Can't wait for a full update of this!

W0rriedMum · 24/12/2018 22:14

Wow how amazing!! Merry Christmas and what a gorgeous surprise for your twins!!

CaptainCabinets · 24/12/2018 22:15

Aw wow! Just read the thread and by the time I clicked on the last page, she was here!

Congratulations OP, and Merry Christmas. Flowers

IHeartMarmiteToast · 24/12/2018 22:15

Massive congratulations lady! Back home with new baby and the twins just in time. My twins are just over 3 and this is certainly the first time they've GOT it.... it's special x

Sweetooth92 · 24/12/2018 22:15

Congratulations! Hope you get home to spend the day with your older children. What a fantastic surprise for them in the morning 😊 have a lovely & very memorable Christmas Day with all of your children together xx

MsJaneAusten · 24/12/2018 22:15

Amazing. Congratulations. I hope you make it home in time to get the presents sorted and introduce your older DC to their new baby sister. What a present!

WLAH · 24/12/2018 22:16

Congrats

TulipsInbloom1 · 24/12/2018 22:16

Congratulations! And you were right, baby wouldnt come Christmas Day

ohffsagain · 24/12/2018 22:16

That was fast! Many congrats !

bridgetreilly · 24/12/2018 22:17

What a wonderful thread! Congratulations, OP. Hope your twins are even more excited about the new baby than they are about Christmas.

Smurfy23 · 24/12/2018 22:17

Oh wow! Congratulations and winning all round- you will (hopefully!) be home to see your twins opening Santa's stocking! Delighted for you!

MinecraftHolmes · 24/12/2018 22:17

I wonder how many midwives will suggest Eve/Evie for a name 😅

CmdrIvanova · 24/12/2018 22:17

WOW op, Baby Girl was keen to see Christmas and wanted mummy home for her big brothers, no messing there :o congratulations, hope you're ok after such a quick delivery. Merry Christmas Flowers

SerenDippitty · 24/12/2018 22:17

Congratulations, how wonderful.

DailyMailDontStealMyThread · 24/12/2018 22:18

Oh wow, that is the most amazing Christmas present for your twins.

It’s actually made me cry

Please call him JC. (Joking)

Happy Christmas

Theyhaveallbeenused2 · 24/12/2018 22:18

Lovely news..stay well op

NotSureWhoIAmToday · 24/12/2018 22:18

Congratulations!

CarlGrimesMissingEye · 24/12/2018 22:18

Huge congratulations and happy Christmas! X

ToddlerTrouble · 24/12/2018 22:19

This is so lovely. Congrats OP. Enjoy Christmas with your new addition and your twins Xmas Smile

DailyMailDontStealMyThread · 24/12/2018 22:19

*her

Bloody iPad hates me, let’s hope I’m on the good list this year...

bridgetosomewhere · 24/12/2018 22:19

Oh wow congratulations!! What a wonderful surprise for your twins when they wake up on Christmas morning.
That couldn't have worked out better
I hope you are both well

hollyhaphazard · 24/12/2018 22:20

Amazing! Well done OP! Once your waters go it usually isn't hours. Merry Christmas!