Getting together with family at Christmas

[graciesmammy]

Hello,

I'm just curious to see what other pregnant ladies are doing regarding Christmas? I'm 9 weeks pregnant and still very unsure weather or not to see mine and my husbands family which would be a small selection from each and no children?? You just never know what to do for the best in these situations, I have a 2 year old who would love too see her grand parents and I also don't want to deprive anybody else of precious time together but also want to keep safe I just haven't made up my mind.... think I'm leaning towards having my family round for dinner but still feeling so unsure!

I'm not pregnant anymore but I do have a 12 wk old DS.
My mom is in our bubble so we are seeing her Christmas Day but that's it. I have a huge family and we aren't seeing any of them which is really upsetting but it's got to be done.
We aren't even seeing my DH's parents or family as they are forming their three families with another family member so it goes over the limit of who you can see.
Very sad given that it's our little boys first Christmas but we aren't prepared to put us and him at risk.
So sad! 😞

Yes will be seeing family

I'm not seeing family, it will just be DH and I. The only family we have in the country is my sister a 6 hour drive away, and we decided with everyone travelling on the same days, the trip would be horrific. Also, her boyfriend's mum would then be alone for Christmas. My pregnancy was a small factor in our decision but not a huge factor tbh.

We are sticking to the guidelines and seeing just 2 other households, I think some people might also call but it’ll be a hi from the front garden and dropping off presents. I’m not that worried about seeing people over Christmas (from the 2 other households) as my husband is a teacher and I have 1 child in full time nursery and the other in reception so I could catch it from one of them if they got it anyway. There has been so many cases in my husband’s school and staff in his department I’m surprised he’s not had it to be honest (he may have without knowing). I won’t be locking myself away anyway, I’m 30 weeks pregnant.

I'm seeing family, 13 year old son, and 13+5 at the moment, but we only have 3 households mixing and not massive amounts of people, but I'd still see them anyway regardless

Yep seeing all my family, I give up trying to avoid everyone and everything because it's making my pregnancy miserable!! My partner works full time in the hospitality industry so if we're going to get it then it would be through him and I don't want to spoil my 3 year olds Christmas....do whatever works for you and your family unit xx

@graciesmammy
I'm 31 weeks and I'm seeing my parents/SIL. I'm going on the basis that they've all been sticking to the rules. Covid doesn't hurt the baby directly, but it might be something to worry about later in pregnancy because of high blood pressure/heart beat.
At 9 weeks I wouldn't worry - see your family whilst you can

Also seeing DHs immediate family. Not in UK but also under strict restrictions.
Normally would go to aunts and cousins but not this xmas.
Will be 26 weeks for xmas...
@graciesmammy i would see your family. Being so early on, the risks are just being sick but from what i gathered it is not dangerous unless in 3rd trimester. So enjoy while you can!

My little one will be t weeks old at Christmas. We are going to stay with ny parents for a week over Christmas, partly because of Christmas and partly to get some help/support with the baby and my recovery from my c-section. The only risk we have is that my sister who lives with my parents works in retail. She is being very careful but the risk is still at the back of my mind, however I think my need for support right now is prevalent in my decision making. My parents are both retired and leave home to go to the supermarket or excercise and no one else will be joining us for Christmas.

I'm going to avoid family because they haven't been careful enough and I don't want to risk getting ill in case it causes another miscarriage.

I'm 38 weeks Christmas Day and will be seeing sil family and pil across the 5 day period to make the most of it. All have been careful, albeit bil is a gp but tested regularly.

I'll be 38 weeks Christmas Day & have a 2 year old dd, we are spending Christmas with my family then Boxing Day with Dh family 😊 can't wait this year 🎄🎁🎅🏼

I’m 32 weeks and we’ve decided to just do Christmas with our household this year (me, DH and 2 year old). This close to the end I don’t feel like it is worth the risk personally and we’re looking forward to a big Easter instead

(Risks being that DSis is very much not abiding by any social distancing neither is DN even when outside of secondary school. DM works in a GP surgery. Also I’m in hospital for scans this week and next so don’t want to run the risk of potentially passing them something either)

I'm 28 weeks and just spending it with DH. IMO not worth the risk (to me or elderly DPs) mixing indoors given that the end is in sight with the vaccine roll-out