Any Christmas Babies?

[boys,boys,boys!]

My OBGYN won't give me a specific date to schedule the C-section but he wants me to go 39 weeks. This will put me at the week of Christmas. I noticed Tanya EDD was Dec. 24th. Lets Chat. Any one else due close to christmas or had prior births around Christmas?

[weonlywanted2]

I am due January 28, however, my dr. said that I will probably deliver December 30, which will put me at 36 weeks. My last pregnancy, I delivered on january 15 with my daughter. So to have all these birthdays around Christmas really stinks. I am just glad that I was able to have these children and now to be having twin girls. Wow....it is just a miracle. I think, though, when they get older, I will give them the option to having a summer party with their friends, because it just gets to be a bit much with presents from Christmas and Birthdays. Good luck to you.

[boys,boys,boys!]

It is not so bad, just think about all those after Christmas sales.
You can really rack up on some good presents! Besides having a birthday between Christmas and New Years could be good timing as far as being off from work and school.
I see that you already have a two year old. We also have a son that was born on 6-05-01. I wonder how they will react to the babies?
He is already asking me when the babies will "come out". He has seen the birth stories on T.V. I tell him when Christmas comes.

[oneplusII]

Hi Kate -

I have Christmas babies. My girls were born on Dec. 26. My family wanted to combine Avery and Addy's bday party with Christmas and I said "no way". I want them to have their own special day. We live about 3 hrs away from family too, so it makes it hard to have it the day after Christmas. So, we have decided to have the party the weekend before Christmas. So, it won't be on their bday, but they won't be opening Christmas presents as well!!!:D :D :D

Congratulations on your pregnancy!!!

[weonlywanted2]

Kate

Yes, the sales are great, however, there is still so much to do and plan for that it greats realy crazy around here. My husband's birthday is December 13, Christmas, twins maybe coming the 30th and then my daughter's birthday on January 15. That is a lot of parties and celebrations. Not to mention a lot of money being spent, not only for us, but for the other family member who buy Christmas and birthday gifts.

Like I said before, we will deal with it and we are just happy to be blessed with these children. As for my daughter getting used to the idea of having two babies.....she understands that we are having two and she kind of understands where they are coming from. We read a lot of books to her. What makes it good is that my girlfriend had a baby a couple of weeks ago and my daughter really is pretective of him and actually likes holding him. That is a good start. I am also taking her to a sibling class in November at the hospital where I will be delivering. I am sure that it will still be a big adjustment for her, but she will have to live with it. No sending back these little ones.....ha ha.

Talk to you later.

[mama2jared+2]

My first son was born on Dec 16th and came home from the hospital on Christmas Day. We make sure he has a birthday party that is NOT christmas themed and we make sure that our relatives don't try the "this is for your birthday AND christmas" for his present. We also have a very special ornament that has a picture of him the day he came home from the hospital and every year we tell him about the best christmas present we ever got was him coming home from the hospital on Christmas.

[2babies]

I will be 37 weeks on Christmas eve, and have a daughter who will be 2 on the 30th, the same day as my mom's birthday. Last year's party worked out great because people still seemed to have free time from Christmas vacations. Of course, the little one didn't know the difference between Christmas and birthday and that may be a struggle in years to come, esp with her brothers birthdays being so close as well, but like a previous poster said, we are just so thrilled to be blessed with these children at all that I won't complain about when they are born!

I have asked a couple of adults that I know were born on or close to Christmas how they feel about it, and except for the two who were born on the 26th, the others didn't seem to be bothered by it at all; said they didn't know any different, so it didn't matter.

[toonietoons]

Yes, I am due on December 24, but that's 40 weeks. I was a little upset because of the whole combined Christmas and birthday thing, but in the grand scheme of things, it really doesn't matter....as long as they're healthy.

I am almost 31 weeks, and the Dr (and me) expects them to come anytime....now I'm just hoping I don't have halloween babies!!!!!!!

[boys,boys,boys!]

Now, Halloween would be a wild time to have a birthday! You would always have a good theme at birthday parties. Everyone could dress up in costumes and bring gifts. That would be too cool.
Thank you to everone who responded to this thread. Christmas is a very special time of year that almost everyone recognizes. Instead of getting caught up in the commercialism, let our babies (the most precious gifts) remind us of the fundamentals and original philosophy of Christmas.
What better way to celebrate the birth of the Christ child than giving life to our own babies. After all, they are little angels sent straight from heaven.

[oneplusII]

Kate -

I couldn't agree with you more!

[boys,boys,boys!]

OK December Moms,
How is it everyone doing at this point?
-Are you sleeping?
-Any swelling?
-How is that heartburn?
-What love life.
-How much weight have you gained?
-Anybody still working?
At this point, I really feel like the all the life is being sucked out of me. I am exhausted from being on my feet for more than 10 minutes. I really need some inspiration. Lets give each other strength.

[Mother "Henn"]

I'm glad I've found other moms-to-be expecting these great presents for Christmas! My edd is Jan. 17, however, my OB has said that we will schedule a c-section (had prior c-section with singleton birth 10 years ago) between Christmas and New Year's Day! I'm hoping to tie him down to a date Monday when I go back to see him. I'm starting my "every 2 week" visits now! It seems to me that after that...time just flies by!

My husband's birthday is Dec. 23rd, so I'm familiar with Christmas/birthday celebrations. I just think it will be wonderful for my children to see all the out-of-town family at their birthday parties that I only got to see at Christmas!

Kate - I'm also interested to see where everyone stands regarding your questions....I think I must be one of the lucky ones...

I'm still sleeping 7 - 8 hrs per night (minus bathroom breaks) and I had only gained 3 lbs. at my last visit. (I was very heavy when I got pregnant, and actually lost around 20 lbs. with the nausea....)

On the love life topic...anyone else still active and experiencing discomfort? Not labor pains or "my belly is huge" discomfort...but more like "I think my husband must be wearing a sandpaper condom" discomfort! (I apologize for being grapic) I fully intend on talking to my OB about this! I remained sexually active up until labor with my other children with no problems!

I apologize for rambling...I'm praying that everyone remains happy and healthy! It's not much longer now!

[boys,boys,boys!]

Hey Angela,
Good to here from you. I have a Doctors appointment today also.
I am going every week now. My two year old son nailed me right in the stomach with a plastic baseball bat on Sat. It hurt so bad, it about knocked the wind out of me. Sometimes I could swear he was trying to kill them. Other times he is so loving, hugging and kissing my swollen belly. I'll tell you, I sure do have it alot easier at work than at home with a two year old. I will post later.

[jkbarick]

Hi and congratulations on your pregnancies. I thought that I would let you know what it is like to be a child born around Christmas time. My birthday is actually the 31st. I never had a probelm with it being near Christmas. The only thing was once I was in school, it was hard to have a birthday party with friends since everyone was with family. So to solve this problem, my mom had parties for my friends on my half birthday, so around the end of June. It was great because I got presents from my family on my actual birthday and then more from friends when I had my party.

I just thought that I would let you know my experience. It is a blessing no matter when they are born. I know my girls have brought great joy to our lives.

Kellie
SAHM to Madeline Paige & Abigail Kristine 8-2-03