Christmas plans with a newborn on the way around this time 🎄

My baby is due on 17th of December super excited but haven’t really thought about the fact this is near Christmas ! It’s my first so I suppose could be earlier or later. To cut a long story short I’d rather go to my mum’s for Christmas than have Christmas at mine (either way will be just myself,the baby, my partner mum and sister). However, I’m thinking I will have to have Christmas at mine reluctantly due to not wanting to take the baby on the train for 1 hour to my mum’s until the baby has had their check up and vaccines. Would just like advice if anyone is making the same decisions right now. Are people planning on travelling with a newborn, staying ‘home alone’ or with guests ? Do I just need to play this by ear until the baby is born ? And any tips for managing hosting christmas and caring for newborn and recovering at the same time appreciated ! thank you ! 💝💝💝 xx
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I’m due 11th December and having the same thoughts. I always love to be down south with my family but it just won’t be possible. It’s such a hard one as who knows when baby will arrive. We’ve decided to have our first Christmas at mine, my parents and sister will come to us but staying elsewhere so don’t get too overwhelmed (they’re bringing the food too!) I’ve put boundaries in with all the family because I don’t want to feel stressed with loads of people. Just remember to do what is best for you and makes you happy! Such an exciting time 🥰🎄

@Holly good luck with the baby and I hope your Christmas will be lovely ! Thank you ! I think them bringing the food is an excellent idea 💡🙏 xx

@Izzy and the same to you! There’s so much unknown so have others help. I think we need to be sat in Xmas pjs, Xmas films on and people can bring us snacks and Buck’s Fizz 😅🎄🙏🏼

Similarly my mum is coming to mine (literally just for Christmas Day) bringing all the food etc. I wouldn’t want to risk travelling if I were you relying on public transport just incase you or baby needed to be seen (for whatever reason). Not forgetting baby might not be here! I’m due 15th, but keeping hopeful mum can come and do all the cooking etc while I’m soaking in the newborn bubble 🥰 equally if I’m overdue I’ll need all the pampering I can get no doubt 😂 xx

I would definitely rather go somewhere else than host Xmas with a newborn! It's so much easier for you, and you can leave when you want! I'll be headed to the MIL. Granted not on a train but babynis perfectly safe going out and about in the world before injections. Just keep them close to you ( baby wear if possible) or don't let people look into the pram etc. I had my last baby during the pandemic and had to do school runs with covid rife! 😬😬

Due 15th December and we’re having my parents here for Christmas, plus I’m sure my in laws will be in and out. I’ve ultimately laid out the boundary that we’d rather be here for personal ease but there should be zero expectation that we’ll be ‘hosting’! I’ve started getting some snacks and grazing food in so we’re not cupboards bare but it’s 100% the time to be asking - and expecting - support from those around you x

@Amy was thinking maybe to get the train at a super off peak time but you’re right should follow my gut ! I hope you get all the pampering and have a lovely time ! Xx

@Alana would be easier to go there ! Can’t wait to take them out for fresh air abit worried if the train will be busy around Christmas hope you have the best one ! 🎁💞 xx

@Jess I need to work on setting boundaries and not people pleasing the universe really tested me on this one giving me a baby around Christmas 🤣 will start filling the freezer ! Have a lovely Christmas good luck for the 15th ! 💞💝 xx

Due Christmas Day. Having our Christmas with family first weekend of December. Spending Christmas period alone as a family of 4 xx

I’m due 28th but getting induced no later than 39 weeks. Me and my husband are planning on just doing Christmas as just us, were only 20 min drive from family but won’t be visiting/ having visitors. I guess the bonus is, it’s just for one year xx

Can’t your family come to you but do the cooking and all. Or say they are welcome but to take you all as you are and do a low key meal or something. That way you are all together at yours but there’s no pressure for you to host? Also my due date is the 17th 🥰

@Carrie Congratulations ! On exactly Christmas Day a lovely present🎅🎁 xx

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