Trying this month (Christmas baby)

I get you. I’m in the same boat. But it will be what it will be xx

It’s definitely up to you and what you think is best. Not everyone will have the same thoughts. I’ve had 3 miscarriages, 2 before my son and then another one in November last year so definitely a fair share but not as many as some, we also had a couple of months of “trying” too. We fell pregnant last month giving us a due date of November but if we weren’t so lucky, even with the miscarriages and months of TTC, we were planning on skipping a month to “avoid” a Christmas baby! I don’t think it’s being choosy. It has to work for your family🥰

No I don't think so. After my missed miscarriage i decided to try again but skip certain months because I didn't like the idea of having a July/August baby that would have to start school just after turning 4, particularly because I have an older October baby who would get an extra year at home and it just didn't seem fair. Would seem silly I'm sure to most but it was important to me. Just do what makes you comfortable

Hehe. I tried to be choosy. I really wanted a spring or summer baby. I never wanted a winter baby. Autumn baby was pushing it but winter, I was like "nooo". I had a MC then a MMC. Now I'm pregnant and expecting in the dead of winter 🙃. Sometimes we don't have control over these things. I'd say, go with the flow.

As a Xmas baby, I don’t think it really matters when it comes down to it, but it’s up to you and what you feel comfortable with!

It’s up to you if it’s not what you want - you can still be choosy, even if you’ve had a loss. I had miscarriages in the past but finally got my wonderful boy who was born just before Christmas. I might be having another one near Christmas now as well. I wouldn’t change it for the world 🥰

My first baby was due in August, and then I had a MMC in February. My first month trying was March and I said to my mum I would probably skip it as I didn’t want a December baby, as someone whose birthday is a week before Christmas. She asked if it was really that bad having a birthday at Christmas and the reality is I quite enjoy it. Sure enough I got pregnant that month and baby was due Christmas Day 😂 luckily she came three days early. Just go for it if you want to!

My little girls original due date was Christmas day, then changed to Christmas Eve, then I was induced on the 19th. You don't know how long it will take to conceive, then even if you fall pregnant straight away, could end up being induced earlier or going over due until mid-January x

Up to you! My son was born Jan 2023 and I have not long had a MMC. If we try again next month and conceive the new baby's birthday will be around the same time as my son which I am not keen on so may wait another month. Also, I'm finding my son's tantrums etc difficult at the moment so would like him to be 3 when baby is here and then he can be at nursery etc x

Personal choice for sure but I think having a baby in January could be more difficult. I had my son in Jan 2023 (like you @Lauren ) and I found it incredibly difficult and depressing. I think I had postnatal depression. I was hoping for a spring/autumn baby (can’t handle the summer heat) 😅 but it’s not always easy to plan as it took a year to conceive.