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

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LBirch02 · 28/08/2021 19:42

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?

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Themostwonderfultimeoftheyear · 29/08/2021 08:58

I was 7 months pregnant at Christmas and apart from stocking up on alcohol free mulled wine it was all normal. Felt very fit and energetic at 7 months.

Mousetown · 29/08/2021 08:59

I was overdue on Christmas Day. It was the same as any other Christmas.

Cuddlywaterfall · 29/08/2021 08:59

I was 7 months pregnant at Christmas 6 years ago. I had a nearly 3 year old and an awful chest infection for which I could only take fucking paracetamol. I did presents, church, cooked dinner, blah blah then went to bed. It was crap but I lived. DH was pissed and useless as was BIL who then moaned that no one stayed up late with him to watch Bond or whatever. So that was shit.

zeromango · 29/08/2021 09:01

I'll be 9 months pregnant at Christmas and could give birth at any moment, so we've decided to have Christmas a week early this year and go out for Xmas dinner so no cooking required on either side! Aside from avoiding alcohol and Brie I won't be doing anything different

SmidgenofaPigeon · 29/08/2021 09:03

I’m still keen to know what you’ve agree specific tips about OP for Christmas when it’s August now.

You’ve Halloween and bonfire night to get through yet.

Stef92 · 29/08/2021 09:11

I was 7 months pregnant last Christmas, obviously there was a lockdown imminent so I didn't have much to do. You shouldn't be expected to cater/be on your feet for a lot of people as thatll tire you out. Be careful about being roped in as designated driver for too many people as well! Try to put your feet up and keep hydrated As Christmas 2022 will be very different

Neverrains · 29/08/2021 09:16

I was due on 26th December with DC3 so had a 5 and 3 year old to consider too.
We didn’t do anything differently, except pray he didn’t come on Christmas Eve/Day so that I didn’t have to miss Christmas with my children!
In the end he was 2 weeks late .

jellybe · 29/08/2021 09:23

I was this far along with my third but had crippling SPD on crutches, signed off work etc. That was not fun. I spent that Christmas Day trying to be with it enough for my other kids to enjoy it whilst being in agony and completely over did it. I spent the rest of that week in bed.

Honestly, with my other two pregnancies I've been pregnant at Christmas and it is fine. Just enjoy the things you can eat/ drink. Don't offer to cook for everyone and take a nap if you need it.

Chikapu · 29/08/2021 11:22

You’ve Halloween and bonfire night to get through yet

OP there's fodder for two more threads here!

hangrylady · 29/08/2021 12:46

Why are some people being so harsh? OPs excited about her pregnancy, it is allowed you know!

OP, just take it easy, get someone else to cook the dinner, eat lots of nice food and put your feet up in front of the telly, it's the last Christmas you'll be able to as next year you'll be running round like a blue arsed fly probably! Congratulations on your pregnancy.

Hercisback · 29/08/2021 13:30

because I adore my boyfriend’s nephew and want to spent all my time cuddling him

You are an adult in charge of your own body. Just give him a cuddle and move on to eating chocolate.

Derbee · 29/08/2021 15:42

@hangrylady probably because OP has multiple inane threads about pregnancy. Rather than joining a pregnancy thread and sharing her thoughts/feelings as they happen, she’s starting a brand new thread for every inane thought. Lots of us are pregnant, and despite it being first pregnancies, are still able to keep things in perspective

BritWifeInUSA · 29/08/2021 15:44

Don’t have sex in May if you don’t want to be 7 months pregnant at Christmas. I guess that’s the only advice I can think of.

Otherwise you will be 7 months pregnant at Christmas. Along with many others.

The world will still turn.

MakeMineALarge1 · 29/08/2021 15:47

You're not the first
You won't be the last
Please get over yourself 🙏

Hugoslavia · 29/08/2021 16:00

I'd tell you to relax and enjoy it and most importantly, take your time eating. Pay particular attention to the joy of eating with both a knife and fork in each hand, instead of shoveling it in, cold, whilst holding a screaming baby/toddler covered in sick! I was actually due on Xmas day. I couldn't make any plans. I spent the run up to Xmas sat quietly with my legs crossed,then boxing day onwards pleading with it to get a move on!

1forAll74 · 29/08/2021 16:38

Many years ago, when pregnant at 7 months, I was just finishing off building a little wall outside, on the 24th December that year, and had previously arranged all the food needed for Christmas day, when family were coming to visit. Everyone helped out with the dinner etc, I was able to relax, eat the nice food, and drink sherry all day.

I remember the day well, as family sat around suggesting all kind of names for my unborn baby, as it was the days before any scans were had, so didn't know what sex the baby was going to be.

BastardMonkfish · 29/08/2021 16:48

@SmidgenofaPigeon

I’m still keen to know what you’ve agree specific tips about OP for Christmas when it’s August now.

You’ve Halloween and bonfire night to get through yet.

Suggestions for maternity Halloween outfits? Maybe one of those ones where you're dressed as a skeleton and the baby is also there as a little womb dwelling skeleton?

sociallydistained · 29/08/2021 16:55

I’ll be 8 months and not really thinking about it. I always feel fat at Christmas from overeating now I’ll have a reason 🙈

I’m more concerned about being nearly 7 and a bit months pregnant and going to London to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

JudgeJ · 29/08/2021 23:32

@bluebeck

Use it as an excuse not to have to travel or put yourself out.

And start setting the scene for "Of course, from now on we will spend all our Christmases at home..."

Why can't she travel, she's pregnant, not ill!

Fishingforhappiness · 30/08/2021 09:12

Invest in gaviscon.

Allmyarseandpeggymartin · 30/08/2021 09:18

Youll probably not even be that big at 7 months with a first baby op.

Just enjoy it as the last Christmas you’ll get with any quiet and unlimited napping for another 15 years

LittleBearPad · 30/08/2021 09:19

@LBirch02

lyntheyresexpeople because I adore my boyfriend’s nephew and want to spent all my time cuddling him

So cuddle him

Mazblue86 · 30/08/2021 09:22

So many mean girls! It's so weird...

I think I'll be 6 months at Christmas and my plan is to put baby things on my Christmas list.

I wonder if it will be the last year Fr Christmas comes to me...

Marguerite2000 · 30/08/2021 09:45

It really depends on how your pregnancy progresses, OP.
Some people barely feel any different, and other people feel quite poorly, with a whole spectrum in between.
It's not really possible to predict how you're going to feel in December so it's best just to take each day as it comes. You'll know what to do nearer the time.

AngeloMysterioso · 30/08/2021 10:27

I get that joining Mumsnet can be an exciting time OP, but this is the 22nd thread you’ve started in less than three weeks.

Chill the fuck out!

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