Xmas / being pregnant / COVID

[mumtobe1234567]

Just wondered what others were doing over Xmas?

I'm trying to stay in / not go to big crowds / crowded areas etc have even cancelled a few plans because I don't think I should put myself at risk

But what about the people I'm seeing? I can't stop them going out but I'm seeing 4 different sets of family over a 3 day period - should I be nervous or am I over thinking this?!

I'm 31 weeks btw

I would consider reigning it in a bit if you can

We’re avoiding big crowds too and only seeing my parents on Christmas Day and that’s it. It all depends what you feel comfortable with though.

In exactly the same boat here, 31 weeks as well. I'm wanting to cancel things but I don't think my family would understand, and some of them would be on their own if they weren't coming to ours. It's really difficult.

It's so hard as I'm being careful but some family (one person in particular) is constantly out, going to large events and I can't stop them but feel they aren't really considering their family over Xmas

I'm definitely cancelling things on the run up which I'm gutted about, just wish others saw it the same!

I’m triple jabbed & 30 weeks and have cancelled all activities which I had booked for this weekend such as the cinema and going to a restaurant. I will be seeing a small number of family members on Boxing Day depending on how infection rates progress from here, but they are all are triple jabbed, are being very cautious with limited social contact, and are testing regularly.

I figure that if I do catch it, it’ll hopefully be the case that both me and the baby are ultimately fine. However, do I really want to risk it for something like the cinema?

I understand what you mean. 38 weeks. I am really careful, but can't control what others do... so unfortunately opting not to really see anyone else this festive period. I really wanted to go out shopping and go for nice hot chocolates with friends etc. but not doing that now : ( Only seeing people in my household bubble, and they are also not going out. Seeing a select few friends for walks outdoors possibly. Family is abroad and can't travel. Everyone is disappointed, but there's nothing we can do right, except facetime. Fingers crossed for next year!

I'll be 20 weeks just after Christmas, and will be staying at home as much as possible. Only going to the gym and probably will have to pop to the shops to stock up on some bits, but that's it. Then we're seeing husband's family on Christmas Day, but they're not a big risk. His parents live next door so we see them daily anyway, his grandma is staying away from crowds and his sister and her wife both work from home.

I got my booster on Monday so happy to be as protected as possible from vaccines too.

I’m only 24 weeks but getting everyone to do LFTs before we meet up. Going to my mum’s for a week with siblings too. But don’t know if siblings will comply. They have kids at nurseries too so will be a whole host of germs around.

I’ve taken DC2 out of nursery this week and DS1 is finishing school today so hopefully made it covid free! DH not gone to Xmas party, we didn’t have many plans to cancel though. We cancelled our Xmas trip to Europe but would have done that even if I wasn’t pregnant. Just laying low this week really before Christmas, and DH and I have both been boosted this week.

Fingers crossed we all have a healthy Christmas!

LFTs are a good idea, I know they aren't fool proof but I think I'll ask everyone to do one the day I'm seeing them

My son has finished school now too so hopefully he won't get it now, we LFT'd him yesterday and he's negative

I'm 27 weeks, I'm taking my daughter to see Santa tomorrow, but it's at a very open venue (big stately home). Otherwise only seeing limited family (DM, DMIL and sibling, as well as DH and DD. I've only just had my booster so probably still waiting for it to kick in

@mumtobe1234567

LFTs are a good idea, I know they aren't fool proof but I think I'll ask everyone to do one the day I'm seeing them

My son has finished school now too so hopefully he won't get it now, we LFT'd him yesterday and he's negative

Be aware covid takes an average of 5 days to show up on lfts. So a clear lft in early infection doesn't mean they don't have covid.

I'm 7 weeks, I've been slowly cancelling plans- the cinema, the gym/yoga, a carol service, a restaurant, a overnight break away to go home (300 miles away).

I'm double jabbed but honestly I've had a non-covid chest infection while pg and I just want to make it to Xmas day in one piece

We go to church but I'm just going to a quieter service as the family one is just too busy.

Trying to plan fun festive activities with my toddler, (reindeer cookies, yule log, playing on the beach) instead to make it special for the family but stay safe at the same time (try to)

I'm 38 weeks and we've got 3 outdoor activities lined up, DS has one day of nursery left and my parents are going to look after him one day as normal.

We're supposed to be going swimming and to restaurant for family birthday, but I'm not sure. 1) because I'm not sure my swimsuit still fits, and 2) covid, and 3) the thought of heaving my bump around a swimming pool at almost 39 weeks with my body critical mother first appeal either, but that's not really relevant!!

I'm triple jabbed, but more worried about DH catching it and then not being allowed into hospital with me when giving birth. Although it would solve out childcare in labour problem

I'm 28 weeks and have decided to stay in. I've only recently had my 1st jab so do not have the antibodies yet.

I'm only going out to the osteopath and to see the consultant.

I don't know about anyone else but it's making my anxiety (have it anyway) on high alert and just a bit pants. I had HG so was cancelling plans quite a lot and feel like it all over again .

We are doing home test before we go to family house for Christmas and everyone else is being relatively careful but kinda want to do it via zoom a little.

I’m not doing anything different. I’m only 16 weeks and I think the increased risk comes later in pregnancy (have I got that right?), and I’ve had my booster now. DD is 2 and at nursery so anything I catch is far more likely to come from her than other triple jabbed relatives.
We didn’t have any big events planned (like with large crowds I mean) anyway.

If I was nearer my due date I might think differently, as the risk is higher but also as a PP said, I wouldn’t want any issues with DH not being able to come to the hospital if he was positive.

I’m not doing much differently but I’m only 10 weeks. If I was in the third trimester I’d be much more careful.

I had DD in July 2020 and saw hardly anyone in the run up to birth and those I did see were distanced.

I’m really glad I’ve stumbled across this thread as I feel it’s helpful to talk to others in a similar situation.
I’m 32 weeks and my DS is 2 in a couple of weeks. Only grandchild on both sides and everyone wants to see us. I’ve basically start to shield myself a bit but getting pressure to see everyone. My MIL lives 200 miles away and is coming to see us. I told her today that my anxiety about Covid is through the roof and I’m not seeing people. Part of her reply was that she had various dinner plans this weekend and early next week before coming to us on Friday. It’s a strange thing to feel annoyed at people for living their lives and I don’t like it but at the same time I feel so vulnerable but don’t know if I’m being really out of order?

Im 28 weeks and will only be seeing my parents on christmas day. They are both retired so dont go out much, been seeing them a lot lately as refurbing our bathroom & my Dads been painting our nursery all week.
Will hopefully see my brother, sister in law and their kids at some point too.

I want to go see my husbands family in London (not seen his Nan & Grandad since our wedding in Sept 2020) but really concerned as his Dad works in and around London in schools etc. might just end up sending his presents instead.

38 weeks, induction booked on the 29th and went from being completely nonchalant and making loads of plans to being really scared. I mainly don't want DP to catch Covid and miss DD's birth. Luckily we are both double jabbed and boosted.

3 year old still going to nursery (1 day left) but we already didn't go to a panto, cancelled plans with friends, I'm not going to use public transport anymore, we're not going to eat out. Just seeing MIL/FIL at Christmas. We live in London and DP works public facing (retail) so that's our biggest risk. He's stopped going to the gym or doing anything else unnecessary.

Will take the toddler to the playground/park only basically or stay in.

I hate this!!!

I have cancelled most plans in the run up to Xmas as a precaution or made safer alternatives like a walk with friends. Bit of a bummer as my birthday too but feels too risky otherwise. Felt quite tearful tonight at how quickly it’s all turned this week. I am also getting worried about Xmas itself now. My Mum and Step Dad are party animals and we’re continuing normal plans in the run up with a huge bash planned for Boxing Day. I am due to stay with them but now feeling fairly worried as we will also have a large Xmas Day with 4 households. I am 25 weeks and double jabbed but still feels like Russian Roulette 😢

Urgh

The whole thing is just giving me massive anxiety

I just want Xmas to be over and done with and I can go back into my bubble!!