Christmas on the back burner?

aundrea1225 · December 2013

My dad called this morning and asked what I wanted for Christmas. I honestly haven't even been thinking about it since I'm so wrapped up in when my LO will come. I got my shopping done for DH at the beginning of November and have put off the holiday ever since. Christmas is also my birthday and DH keeps asking me what I want to do. But LO is due 12/13 and I feel like I'm going to be so focused on her I won't even be worrying about myself. I haven't told anyone what I want, because all I really want is just for the baby to be here already!

Anyone else not focused on the holidays this year?

caseybeth1213 · December 2013

Yes! My mom keeps asking what I want but all I can tell her is to get have this baby! Lol I think she is starting to get frustrated because she has no idea what to get.

mkhim · December 2013

Completely. Everytime I've been asked by family so far, I just don't have an answer for them. I don't have anything that I know that I want besides my LO to finally be here.

cherylnicole · December 2013

I'm focused on it but I think I'm mostly excited for DS and DH to open their presents! I really dont want/need anything. DH keeps asking me but I really dont want a thing. I'll be too fat yet for clothes and I won't have time for anything else (books, "toys",etc.)...can I get a Christmas rain check?!

aundrea1225 · December 2013

cherylnicole said:

I'm focused on it but I think I'm mostly excited for DS and DH to open their presents! I really dont want/need anything. DH keeps asking me but I really dont want a thing. I'll be too fat yet for clothes and I won't have time for anything else (books, "toys",etc.)...can I get a Christmas rain check?!

I like that idea!

brittneybambacht · December 2013

Told our families that we don't want anything this year! We just want time with everyone and our peanut, if she is here! I'm due the 21st.

sportsmomma · December 2013

I asked for gifts cards to gap. Family thinks it's for me to buy postpartum clothes but I really just wanna buy more baby stuff! They won't get me pure baby GCs though since it's not "for" me. I'll probably ask for Target or AmaZon GCs for anyone else that asks and can get even more baby stuff or stuff for my toddler! So short story, yes baby as well as DS's birthday (the 18th) are my priorities.

ETa: don't worry I Did buy DS all of his Christmas presents too just more focused on his bday and any arriving since that should be first

swirl25 · December 2013

Not really....we've done all our shopping for DD, but I have yet to buy for DH, and we've come to an agreement that we're not doing real gifts with the extended family this year. I honestly don't really want anything this year myself. My birthday is in February so I'm kind of waiting till then to think about anything I may want.

Chichigo · December 2013

I asked for a museum membership and practical things, like a sewing machine and a new sheet set for my bed. I purchased gifts for kids in the family but that's it.

redmond_steph · December 2013

The only answer I have to give when asked what I'd like is "comfy clothes" beyond that I really just draw a blank. I really don't think I'll care if there's a single present for me under the tree this year!

BoothBaby · December 2013

Yessss, me too! I have done virtually zero christmas shopping, and have no motivation to start other than not wanting to show up empty handed at xmas time.

I also have no idea what to ask for from DH or my parents. It might have to be a gift card kind of year!

zxifnswdjdfn · December 2013

I'm focused on Christmas only to the extent that I bought the kids' presents early and am getting them out of storage this weekend to wrap them before the surgery. Noah will only be about 2 weeks old and won't have a clue but Isabelle will understand and we wanted to make sure we had everything done ahead of time. I've asked for a few things that I would like for health reasons (after I'm cleared by the doctor I'm going back into weight watchers and getting exercising back on track because I need to get this weight off) but the only thing I really want for me thats not related to that is one of those hand stamped silver necklaces with the kids' names and birthstones on it.

mamashan12 · December 2013

I tried to tell our families that neither of us wanted anything but they kept asking. I ended up asking for gift cards for Mommy & Me yoga at my favorite yoga place (I can start going as soon as my OB gives me the ok). It's supposed to be super newborn friendly and a great start for getting back into a work out routine. I also asked for gift cards to the Great Beginnings infant class at our local Isis Center so I have somewhere to go with LO when DH goes back to work and I can meet some other local moms.

I bought DH his gift, and one for LO. I've now chipped in for my BIL, SIL and FIL's gifts. Everyone else is getting gift cards this year. I'm way too focused on LO to care all that much about Christmas this year. Although I think DH will really love his.

n8swife · December 2013

Yep! I'm due 12-25 so who knows what will be happening then. My dad and stepmom keep bugging me about when we're going to get together to celebrate Christmas. It's really not on my priority list right now.

Gapeach83 · December 2013

I got all my shopping and decorating done. As for me I just want baby here before Christmas. I want to be home so I can watch DD open presents. Also my birthday is the 23rd and I don't really have any plans to do anything even though its my 30th. I really am just focused on DD lately and LO getting here. Everything else I could careless.

hfitz · December 2013

I'm totally unable to think of Christmas presents for myself but I've found that thinking and planning out my Christmas shopping for other people has kept me busy and occupied while waiting out LOs arrival.

notkateanymore · December 2013

Nope, doing it all...don't have a choice with another kiddo at home.

jmb527 · December 2013

I thought I would be like you said, but I am actually more prepared than ever. Also, DD is 3 and understands it this year so I have been having fun getting ready and really getting into traditions with her. I also can't wait to take her to the various Christmas activities this year around town, will be difficult with a newborn, but I'm determined!

macadamia03 · December 2013

We have done almost nothing! My due date is the 27th but OB thinks I will have him sooner due to his size. I have bought DS one gift. That's it. The tree isn't up because our realtor didn't want it in photos. Now I'm lacking the motivation to put it up. Maybe DS and I will do that tomorrow. But I really need to start buying gifts and getting my shiz together. DH and I agreed that we would buy our gifts for each other after we move the first of January so at least the pressure is off there.

SweetPriz · December 2013

I'm hiding from Christmas too

and my bday is dec 27 so I told my bf all I want is peace and quiet time on my bday nothing else ( don't wanna see anybody ) lol but my kids of course .So hopefully ! I got away with hiding on thanks giving it was nice to just be home with my kids

notkateanymore · December 2013

Soozerella said:

Actually what should I buy my sister's boyfriend whom I've never met before and may not for years to come?

Nothing?

mkhim · December 2013

KateMW said:

Soozerella said:

Actually what should I buy my sister's boyfriend whom I've never met before and may not for years to come?

Nothing?

This.

VerySurprised · December 2013

It's so hard to even think about Christmas! But, we already have 3 kids, so it's not like we can just let it go. I'm trying to order a bunch of stuff online before our baby is born next Wednesday (c-section). I feel like going to do actual shopping at stores is going to be unavoidable though.

We do have the tree up and the house decorated - thankfully!

notthecheat · December 2013

We told our families awhile ago no gift exchange this year, but my mom is so set on us doing that elephant swap thing she offered to pay the $40 for DH and I each to participate, so of course we had to turn her down and are now doing that. But nothing else. No little kids on either side (yet!) so Christmas has been pretty much NBD for awhile. I usually work on Christmas anyways. My extended family is getting together in January because its easier for everyone. I'm a little anxious about having my newborn around all those people.

bjhafner04 · December 2013

We are doing "Christmas" this weekend with my whole family. We live about 2 hours away from them, and they are all coming here, all 18 of them, sleeping in my house. If this doesn't put me into labor, nothing will :-S

shoeflypie · December 2013

DH and I told everyone that we aren't doing gifts this year. My brother is getting married soon, sister is buying her own house, BIL/wife are doing IVF... 'Let's stop exchanging gift cards.' Everyone agreed. I said, if you feel compelled, get something little for Baby C, or not, no big deal. Also, DH will be getting a tattoo of LO's foot prints and I want a necklace with LO's stats on a name plate.

DH turns 30, along with his twin, in mid-Jan. He doesn't want anything except to be with his family. (Me, Baby, Puppy) His cousin gave us an awesome wine fridge so I'm going to see if his twin electrician will hook it up in our cold cellar as a surprise. I'll stock not full if his favorites of course!

frankierokx · December 2013

Nope. C section on Christmas Eve so ill be so in love with my new born.

lashagu · December 2013

I haven't even finished decorating the Xmas tree! I already bought xmas gifts just x my mom and DH, rest of my family is getting xmas cards :P I've been splurging on things for baby girl and spent all my money on that, family is Ok with not getting much this year.

frantastic12 · December 2013

I totally draw a blank for everything when it comes to Christmas! I did decorate and put up a Christmas tree, because it's our first Christmas in our house. But as far as gifts go, I'm useless. I got DH a few boring gifts (shirts for work); I have no clue what to get anyone else, and can't think of a single thing to suggest to my parents when they ask about DH & I.

Sigir · December 2013

I had my baby dec 2, and it's so funny, I feel like its January and Christmas is over. Maybe it's bc we had the big thanksgiving weekend and then right after that I went into labor, but it's such a strange feeling like I have the Christmas hangover.

We have two other kids so house is all decorated, I already bought and wrapped for them, but personally I'm over it- I got my gift last mon!

MamaS2B · December 2013

Yes!! Glad I'm not the only one. Everyone wants to know what I want for Christmas and I have not even thought about myself. All I can focus on is getting the baby's room and everything else ready and trying to get this little one to make her appearance. I have NO idea what I want - haven't thought about it, so the only thing I say is gift cards to go shopping for new clothes after baby. I got all my Christmas shopping done before Thanksgiving, so I don't feel that I'm in the spirit at all this year. Just pregnant, uncomfortable, and ready to meet my baby!

MissJenna2011 · December 2013

I am trying to keep up with Christmas because we have 2 other children at home & it's my favorite time of the year! I've had all my Christmas shopping done since Oct. except for some last minute electronics on Cyber monday, and this weekend we are going shopping at the Christmas bazaars, cutting down our tree and going to the light parade, that should help bring in the spirit! Baby comes Dec 11th!

And my gift requests were Kcups, Sweatpants, Cute sweaters and scarfs... it gets -15 here and I'll be home w. 3 kids...

bty19 · December 2013

IM stoked for Christmas this year........ New baby, being around family, snow..... I can't wait.

Only issue is my worry baby will be 2 weeks late and not here for Christmas. Sigh.

I'm not at caught up in presents though.... I got all my shopping and wrapping done for others, but I could care less about gifts for myself. There is nothing I want/need. JUST BABY!

kyrsties · December 2013

I'm kind of sad I'm not really focused on it this year because it will be DD's first. We went ALL out on toys for her, but I know we will probably still be up from the night before when Christmas morning gets here and will be totally exhausted. I want to make it super special for her, and it will be like the only time she will be home since she is staying with her godmother til Christmas Eve and then going with her grandmother on Christmas Day for a week. DH asked me what I wanted for Christmas when we were at the store today, and I can't think of anything, just to make it special for her and to have a healthy baby. I can't think about anything else! Haha!

AnnieK1980 · December 2013

I'm due Christmas Day! Yeah I just shrugged off the fam and told them nursing pjs if they want to buy me anything. I just wanna meet my baby girl!

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