Xmas day baby ... Xmas day plans?

[notlettingthefearshow]

Our first baby is due on Xmas Day. While I know it's unlikely to happen on that date, I'm dithering about what plans, if any, I can/should make for Xmas Day / week. Anyone else in the same position?

I should say that I LOVE Xmas and if it wasn't for the baby I would be having all my family over for a couple of days. My parents live about an hour's drive away, so I wouldn't want to go that far (especially in wintry conditions) from home so close to the DD.

Should I invite my parents over for Xmas day, and perhaps let them do the cooking? They would have to stay at least one night as they are older and not good at rushing / driving in the dark. It's so hard to know how I'll feel by then - I may not be bothered about seeing anyone. Some days my family do stress me out!

DH would probably be happy with just us at Xmas, but equally he knows how much I'd love to see my family and have a proper Xmas dinner (DH isn't the best of cooks), so it's my decision really. Obviously if the baby comes early, the plans will go to pot anyway, but ..! Any thoughts?

Ooh, thanks everyone. I am getting excited just reading the posts! I feel really inspired, actually, that so many people have managed to celebrate in some way! It is wonderful to be having a Christmas baby (or thereabouts!). I must admit I have even bought a teeny tiny festive outfit just in case he makes an appearance in time!

I think I would feel a bit subdued on the day if the baby doesn't arrive and we're not doing anything, so I think I will invite my parents over and my uncle if he's at a loose end. Ultimately I would be more relaxed at home, in my own bed etc than visiting them. I will buy in/prepare what I can and I think they'll be happy to do the cooking. If I do go into labour, I'm pretty sure they'll want to stay at our house until they can come to the hospital!

It's really hard to know how my parents will adapt to a newborn as it's their first grandchild and they are excited but pretty much forgotten the drill after not being around babies for 30 odd years. I will suggest the flexiplan and see how it goes down!

Oh I feel so broody ready these posts! My birthday is on Dec 17th so I always feel my birthday really starts off the festive season- my birthday, week later it's Christmas Eve then another week later it's A New Year!