2nd Trimester

S/O Jingle Bellies Check In

Are you going to buy Christmas gifts for LO? I feel bad not, but honestly, I would be the one wrapping and then opening them, so what's the point? And are you planning on doing things like baking cookies this year? Is it unrealistic to think that I will be able to get some baking done with a 2 week old in the house?




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Re: S/O Jingle Bellies Check In

  • We will, but more for the sake of pictures, just as we did the other two.  Also, DD is finally at an age where she understands all the Santa stuff, so she may question why she and DS got stuff but not baby, and was the baby naughty, etc.  Christmas is a big deal at our house and I'm very big into making sure I have pictures for them to look at later.  Most likely this baby will get a toy that I've been wanting from Discovery Toys, and probably a couple books since DD and DS have totally ruined our copy of Goodnight Moon and a couple others, and maybe a new outfit, but not a whole lot.
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  • I'm not exactly sure how much decorating, etc. I'm going to feel like doing. My mother will probably still be there helping me out, so I'm sure she'll do a lot of that...cooking...as for a Christmas tree, lights, etc. I am still unsure about it. It really doesn't feel like Christmas without that stuff, but how much energy am I going to have with a new born and putting up and taking down all of that stuff. I'm sure we will still get the baby gifts, not many since he will be a new born with all  new stuff already.
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  • I was thinking about it...I'll probably have DH open it since I'll probably be the one choosing what LO gets LOL. There's no way I'm going to have energy to bake cookies, I'm hoping that when my mom comes to visit, she'll bring some of her home-made cookies that she makes every year. Smile
  • I am not putting up a tree this year and didn't last year. Too much trouble with a toddler and we will do Christmas morning at my parent's house. I will be doing very little shopping. DS1 and DS2 will get plenty from Grandparents and Aunts and Uncles without me having to put too much work into it. DS1 won't know what is from who anyway and DS2 will just be a few days old.

    I might do cookies with DS1.

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  • We are buying gifts for baby, but more for DD's benefit since she believes in Santa.  I don't want her to think Santa forgot her baby brother or sister!  I bought a little wooden rattle and am making a quilt.  I've asked family members to only buy wipes/diapers for baby if they insist on buying something.  So there will be a few, small things under the tree.

    I don't think it's unreasonable to do a little baking, but I know, personally, I wouldn't have the motivation to do it.  I'd rather sleep.  

    DD1 - 12.25.05
    (m/c 1.17.07, m/c 5.15.07)
    DS - 03.15.08
    DD2 - 12.03.09
    DD3 - 3.28.11
  • we might buy him a few little things to put under the tree, but haven't made the final decision yet.
  • I'm thinking that I will get a few remaining things from my registry (jumperoo, play mat, etc. ) and wrap and put them under the tree. I know the baby won't be able to enjoy unwrapping, but I will!!! I am hoping to be able to bake like I did last year, but I am probably not being too realistic! As far as putting up the tree and decorations, I have already assigned by best friend that task! I knew she wouldn't mind and it just isn't the same without all of that fun stuff!
  • Good question!!

    I have a feeling I will be doing so much shopping for baby after my shower (things I didn't get) that I could very easily wrap something up and put it under the tree.  If baby is really late and isn't here on Christmas Day then I'll just unwrap and put in the nursery, ha ha.

    DH and I have discussed a few times about how much decorating we'll be doing.  I don't think much.  Maybe we'll just get a tree and keep it simple...just not sure.  Have to see how I feel.  And I am counting on my Mom cooking Christmas dinner this year, there is no way I'll commit to doing that no matter what!  I couldn't imagine having to breastfeed right when everything is supposed to be ready and on the table for a meal!!  Yikes.

    I might do some meal prep beforehand though.

  • I'm not sure how much shopping I'll be doing for anyone. I'm sure we'll do something, I always do but I'll probably need to set stuff up before Thanksgiving (I'm due Dec 6). DH and I have been doing low key christmas' for the past few years, if there's something we want we buy it. But for photos I'm sure we'll do something. We won't be doing the santa cookie thing but I'll find him a stocking and fill it with stuff he needs. 
  • Honestly, becasue of the baby this will be our first Christmas at home by ourselves since 2005.  Every year since we've driven down to New Olreans to spend time with family.  This year I can't imagine taking the 5 1/2 hour drive with a 3 - 4 week old.  We'll be doing cookies and birthday cake for baby Jesus because no matter how tierd I am if we don't DD will be dissapointed.  I'll also get the baby a toy or two for under the tree becasue of DD.  For DD's first Christmas she was right around three months old.  We got her two things.  A holiday Barbie and a small toy for her stocking.  Just so she had something.

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  • I think we'll get her a few little things. We will have my SD for Christmas this year and she will unwrap them and think that it is so cool. I will also be able to get some good pictures! If she was with her mom this year we probaby wouldn't though...

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