To ask - Any tips for being 7 months pregnant at Xmas?

[LBirch02]

I’ll be nearly 7 months pregnant this coming Xmas - is there anything you would say to help me get through it ? Or is it just like normal. Obviously I won’t drink. I’m sure I’ll see a lot of OH ‘s family who I love - they’re a large family so think many siblings /nephews and nieces. - my hormones are making me broody atm so I’ll need to stay away from the babies in the family. But seriously, am I likely to find Xmas much more tiring, etc?

It's often the easiest part of pregnancy. So it's not really that much of an issue compared to early pregnancy or being so big you get wedged in between the door and the sink of your in law's downstairs toilet DIY bodge job under the stairs don't ask me why I mentioned that possibility.

And by the following one, you'll have a 9-10 month old, so that'll be easier than a newborn.

Good timing, OP.

@SmidgenofaPigeon

It’ll be Christmas.

You’ll be pregnant.

That’s kind of it.

😂

I was 7 months pregnant with DC2 at Christmas. I used it as a good opportunity to do nothing that I didn't want to do. Had a lovely nap rather than go for enforced Xmas day walk with my parents. Ate merrily.

And in the sales after Christmas I bought baby clothes.

You might be a bit tired - presumably you’re with people who won’t make a big deal about you going for a nap? Family should understand.

Also you are allowed Stilton these days!

Have a nap, eat lots of chocolate, laze around on the sofa watching movies, pee every 20 minutes

What?

Eat all the things. Have naps.

Use it as an excuse to do fuck all and eat loads. That’s what I did.

I was so tempted to suggest getting knocked up in May!

Pregnancy doesn’t affect Christmas or vice versa.

@RuggerHug

If you normally cater for 30 people and have them stay then say now you're not doing it this year. Other than that...enjoy Christmas?

Why not? I did my last spin class at 39 weeks pregnant and last gym session the day I went into labour. Pretty sure I could have cooked Christmas dinner at 7 months pregnant.

If you get depressed because you can't drink, you could give yourself a laugh looking back on comments you've presumably written about how the first trimester is sooo hard

It's fucking August and you're thinking about this now.
If you're going to be this neurotic throughout your pregnancy, it's going to be a long 9 months for everyone else...

It's only fucking August

To say you are overthinking it is an understatement

Wow, I am actually due on Christmas Day and have a 3 year old who I want to give a nice Christmas to… I still wouldn’t post a thread asking for advice on how to manage Christmas in August

This is almost as bad as your previous thread tbh.

Try having a baby due at Christmas. You don't even know whether to buy a turkey incase you'll be in labour!

I'll be 6 months this Christmas and I can't say I've thought much about it other than not drinking of course.

Sounds like you’re really excited at being pregnant, which is ok! But you might want to be conscious of how much you’re talking about it with others, as no one else will be as excited as you.

I was 6 months pregnant as Christmas. I simply did not drink any alcohol and avoided the cheese board. I also made sure there was enough drink for me, as for some reason I could only drink fizzy drinks (anything flat or still would result in me throwing up). That’s all there is to being pregnant at Christmas...avoid what you should avoid and make sure you have what you need!

I was eight months at Christmas with DS2 and we were at the in laws for Christmas Day and then my brothers at Boxing Day. Take your own pillows if you’re staying overnight including one to stick under your bump. Get your shopping and wrapping done early so you are not on your feet for long shopping trips or standing in queues. Or do most of it online. And make sure you have something comfortable to wear that you will want to wear on Christmas Day. Don’t be like me and think something will fit and then spend the festive period in maternity jeans because nothing nice fitted.

Erm, not really. I had a sober hen do, wedding and honeymoon. Just don't do much x

C'mon ladies no need to be so harsh. OP is just excited

You’re overthinking.

Don’t be the person doing all the cooking / hosting. Get in some nice non-alcoholic drinks and a few pasteurised cheeses. Enjoy.

I've been 8 months pregnant at Christmas twice.

I had a glass of champers both times as tbh, they've got everything they were going to get by that stage. They're just growing so half a glass of champers won't hurt anyone.

Other than that, I refused to host anyone and spent most of it sat down feeling very uncomfortable.

OP I have just counted over 10 threads you have posted all about being pregnant in a week? I think you need to chill out and get a hobby. I’m sure you’re excited but you aren’t the first to be pregnant and you won’t be the last. If you’re only so early it’s gonna be a looooong pregnant.

It is a bit different actually.

You cant drink much. The odd glass is ok
You can stuff your face even more cos eating for 2
You can buy a nice maternity xmas dress to wear
People will give you baby stuff as a gift
Er... yep. That's it

Well I was 7 months pregnant last year and I mostly opened presents. Ate my body weight in after eights and glared at my other half for drinking the red wine I wasn't allowed to. So other than the wine, exactly the same as every other year.