Most likely, we'll have babies that are a few weeks old by Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and it will just be with immediate family. Am I crazy for considering joining everyone with our munchkins? Is anyone else going ahead w/ Thanksgiving even though the baby will only be a newborn?
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Re: Thanksgiving w/ a newborn (or newborns)
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If it were me, I'd go. You can wear the baby in a carrier or wrap, which is great for warding off grabby relatives.
Also, don't hesitate to set some rules before you go... mine would be something like: nobody who is remotely sick holds my newborn, anyone who does hold the baby has to wash their hands/use sanitizer, if I say "no" I mean it.
Remember: Nobody has the right to take your child out of your arms and/or refuse to give them back. I know I have some family members that I'd need to be "firm" with, and when it comes to my baby I won't hesitate. Also, have an "escape plan", just in case you get overwhelmed and need to leave. Even the most well-meaning family members can make you feel overwhelmed.
Wow. My advice makes it sound like the holidays will be rough. It will probably go very well. Most importantly, enjoy your holidays. It's wonderful to get to show off your baby/share baby with loved ones. Just make sure that sharing is on your own terms!
Good luck, and happy holidays!
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I don't think you're crazy at all... it's family and a good time for everyone to see the baby. I'm due 3 days before Christmas. I'm hoping I go a little early, and I fully intend to go to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with Family.
I get to sit on my butt with DS and watch DD have fun. Plus, LO and I can go nap if we need to.
I am against hiding away and not letting family see baby. Everyone is excited!
We are planning on attending Thanksgiving unless LO or myself isn't feeling up to it. I've got some very excited family members who cannot wait to get their hands all over LO. Although it kind of makes me cringe I know they are just very excited!
Like PP said I think it will be nice to get out of the house at that point.
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I do not plan to participate in Thanksgiving, as my DD is less than a week before then. If close family wants to come visit, fine. My advice, I would totally play it by ear. From my experience, everyday brings a slew of new emotions post partum, and you may feel up to it one day, and not the next. I agree with PPs about not bringing the babies around a bunch of germs. SO not worth it to get them sick. Just my opinion, based off my experience. You do not want an ill newborn (or 2 in your case).
I'm due December 5th, and the plan is to travel 9 hours to be with our families for Christmas/New Years. We'll have my mom along to help with the driving/making sure everything is good with baby in the back seat stuff. Of course, plans will totally change should something happen/we change our minds, but thats the plan thus far.
I don't think you're crazy!
You?re not weird at all. I don?t think there is anything is wrong with wanting to be with your family; it just depends on your preference. We?re due Nov 12 and have decided not to see family this Thanksgiving. We will be traveling for Christmas.