1st Christmas as a couple

[Princesspinkgirl]

As the title suggests it's mine and DP first christmas together this year I'm also due Christmas day so eventful what do couples do without children ? I'm lost to what even buy food wise and do together bearing in mind I don't want to be spending hours in the kitchen that day

I would just plan a quiet day at home, as realistically you don't know what the day will be like! Your baby might have arrived by then, or you might just be extremely uncomfortable!

Does your DP cook? If not, just buy some buffet bits or buy as much as you can ready made to just shove in the oven on the day.

Maybe get a traditional board game or Christmas film (or both)? Then you can do breakfast, presents, lunch, board game, film on the day, which might work out ok whether your baby is with you by then or not!

First Christmas together and you're expecting a baby on Christmas Day?! Wow, that was a quick one!

Scarelett... was there there any need?

Op if you want to dinner. Id do as much before hand.. and then the rest do it together in the kitchien. That could be fun and less stressfull.

Then just watch movies. Play board games. . And rest. Maybe go for a walk.

Also can i suggest a first christmas together bauble ... you can get some pretty ones.

scarlett seriously, was there really any need for that?

Op I wouldn't plan too much as you won't know what's going on, just relax and enjoy.

ScarlettO89 that was rude and yes we did fall pregnant quickly thank you for the concern !

Thank you everyone else my dp is not a great cook like the buffet idea some great suggestions here

My fiance and I have still never spent an Xmas together. Probably won't until we have kids.

In your position I would have one last Xmas at my parents and be waited on! I'd also suggest your dp went to have one last Xmas at his parents'. That is of course if those are viable options.

Given you could be parents by Christmas Day I would plan to make it an easy and relaxing day! Buy pre-prepared meat and veg if you want a traditional roast that you can just pop into the oven. Alternatively get lots of lovely nibbles (mix of hot and cold to make it easy) that require minimum preparation!

Lots of people seem to do Christmas Day take away so that's another option?

Congratulations and good luck

I'm sure Scarlett's comment was meant playfully

Even if hes not a great cook im sure he can throw some pitatoes in a pan...

But also ya could just get a take out or nibbles.. take the stress away completely... esp if your little one is there.

Erm! What do couples do without children on Christmas Day?? Lie in bed, open presents, eat chocolate and drink champagne of course. Bliss! 😀

Chill out, maybe go for a walk, then have loads of buffet/canapé / nibbly bits - enjoy!

Thank you all for the suggestions they have been helpful and taken on board it's getting closer and I'm getting excited now 😊