Jinlge Bellies Monday check-in

stacialynn · August 2009

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Monday 8/31/09

QOTD: Have you thought about/started Christmas shopping yet?

Stacia: I have thought about it, but not started yet. I hope to be done by Halloween.

getnmarried910 · August 2009

I have thought a little about it, but we're trying to get birthday shopping out of the way first since DD is in September and DS is in October. Once we get their b-day presents done, we'll start with Christmas shopping!

Sandra-N-Gerry · August 2009

ugh no...and i really should since i am due the 21st.

ach99 · August 2009

Haven't even thought about it, but thanks for reminding me and now I'm freaking out.

MsMoseley · August 2009

Im making a list, checking it twice, and DH will determine who's naughty or nice....lol

...DH is doing all the shopping, and Ill tell him what to get. Yes

Michele57O · August 2009

Yes been thinking about how I am going to pay for all of it along with new baby stuff. I do all my shopping online so I watch for free shipping promo's to come on a web site then I will buy a bunch of stuff between halloween and christmas web sites do that promo a lot.

Mereou12 · August 2009

I've thought about it...briefly. Fortunately my entire family has decided that we're doing a very, very small Christmas this year. I'm thinking gift cards for everyone!

Max'smom · August 2009

I am not ready to think about Christmas shopping yet. I probably will delay until after Halloween, if I don't get any done than we will have a lean Christmas. DS will not go without my mom I am sure will do an insane Christmas just like she did last year.

elana80 · August 2009

I have thought about it, but haven't started yet. I really need to, but DD1's birthday is at the end of October, so we're trying to get that squared away first.

Jenice32 · August 2009

I haven't thought about it yet, but I'm thinking we're not buying gifts this year, with my due date so close to Xmas. Our gift will be a new addition to the family.

maryannelise · August 2009

Yes, and I'm already getting stressed about it. I'm due on the 13th and would like everything done by the beginning of November for my peace of mind unless I do some online shopping.

emmyloustu · August 2009

Nope, not at all. We won't be traveling home this year, so we will get away with saving some $$$. Our parents will both be here and I am sure we will get them something small. We do a name draw for nieces and nephews and I am thinking g/c all the way this year. Online shopping is going to be my BFF I think

MissyC979 · August 2009

I've only thought about it a little. We're hoping to cut back on our Christmas gift list this year a lot, which should be doable. I'm thinking most of the family will just get pictures of the baby or something like that...

Leap08 · August 2009

I haven't thought about it at all. I don't have any ideas for people and it seems too early to start asking for suggestions. I would like to try to be done by Thanksgiving, but that probably won't happen. I do plan to buy almost everything online, so that should help.

JinglesChic · August 2009

I usually start thinking about it sometime in October. I like to get things done early (before Thanksgiving) so that I can enjoy the Christmas season without being stressed. But there's also online shopping, and I think I'll be doing that more this year than usual.

luckyangel · August 2009

QOTD: Hell No! I suppose I should though-that last minute shopping I'm so fond of doing may not be possible this year and God knows I can't leave DH up to his own devices with that!

ickasticka · August 2009

I have been thinking about it, but I haven't done any actual shopping yet. I've started asking family members if they have anything on their lists yet so I can get started early. I need to be finished before mid-November.

sbollenbach · August 2009

Not really, but gosh, I guess I need to get on that. Tongue Tied

beth0930 · August 2009

I've started shopping, but only for my niece so far! LOL I need to get on the stick and figure out what to get everyone else - esp. since I'm due on Dec. 22. But with all the baby stuff to buy, I don't think we'll be getting as much this year for other people as we usually do.

30&TTC#1 · August 2009

I've thought about Christmas shopping...haven't started yet. Hopefully I will soon!

BabyFers · August 2009

I have picked up a few things so far. I am really sad though about Black Friday Shopping, I am gonna have to pass on it this year. That is my favorite day to get all my shopping done, but it will be 2 weeks before my due date and I dont think I will want to be in the middle of all those crazy crowds! I want to be all done by Thanksgiving the latest.

Fairy Tale Come True · August 2009

No way! I am the world's worst at waiting until the last few days...Not Christmas Eve bad, but the 22nd and 23rd bad! And I always end up cursing the last minute shoppers! I guess I'm going to have to get on that...or send DH to do the job, which in that case everyone will be receiving some sort of tool or gift card! LOL.

lbg832 · August 2009

I've thought about it. DD's 4th B-day is on the 19th. I really want everything done before Thanksgiving week. The plan is to have as much done before Halloween as I possibly can.

STW2009 · August 2009

My family hasn't decided what we will be doing in terms of gifts this year so I haven't been able to. For DH's family we get his godson tools and give money towards his parents gift.

SpartanGirl · August 2009

I am nearly done. I have one more gift each to buy the kids (I'm waiting until closer to Christmas in case their opinions change) and a few handmade gifts to finish. I also have to buy DD's birthday gift.

daniellehines · August 2009

I already have my list made! I am hoping to get it all done by Halloween. I just want to be able to relax and enjoy the Christmas season and the rest of my pregnancy!

darters82 · August 2009

thought about it but not started yet...

mrs_sherod · August 2009

This is our first! I'm not doing any Christmas shopping this year, my baby will be everyone's present. DH will have to get something for his 10 year old son, but I'm not buying anything. Moreover, it's time to save for maternity leave.

C12H22O11 · August 2009

Has not even entered my mind. But we do a gift exchange for my side of the family, so that simplifies things enormously.

vmm0016 · August 2009

I am almost done with my side of the family. DH's side will probably get gift cards. I can't believe Christmas is 17 1/2 weeks away! This is going so quick!

lolo317 · August 2009

I have no ideas of what to get people. Our moms are easy (we add a charm to her bracelet any time we need a gift) other then that no ideas. Hopefully my sisters and my niece and nephew do wish list so i can pick from that. Our dad's are hard no matter what and DH has already told me he wants an iTouch (he loves mine) so that'll be his only gift this year, well besides a son :-)

catherine24 · August 2009

Nope. ?Not going to worry about that until October/November.

futurebabymama · August 2009

I usually wait until November or December anyway. I am a big Internet shopper. I haven't even bought the majority of the things I need for the baby, let alone everyone else so I will probably be scrambling at the end!

XOXOJami · August 2009

I love shopping when Christmas decor is up, makes me feel more festive. lol So unless I see something I have to get for someone right then and there, I wait. I usually start in November. I can't help it. If I buy too early I'll end up not saving it for Christmas and finding a reason to give it to them.