Christmas awesome or let down?

farmerpinky · December 2013

The babies seem to be having a good time. How about the mamas? Let's get it out there.

farmerpinky · December 2013

Yeah autocorrect doesn't like the word sucked. Sorry.

camdensmom32 · December 2013

My Christmas has been ok/boring so far. We arent traveling to be with our families till Friday so it is just us 3 sitting at home being bored. And Camden has been rather cranky today and won't nap.

farmerpinky · December 2013

Mine is a combo. I'll be the first entitled brat to say my gifts sucked. I got 4 shirts from MIL that she bought last minute. 2 don't fit because BOOBS (!) I'll not be wearing button ups ever again. Haven't since nursing DS1 14 years ago. H got me nothing and consulted on gift from MIL so it is his fault not hers. All I wanted was a gc to Johnnys Seeds or a donation to Heifer international. I guess I'm too picky. I just wanted something to acknowledge the value of what I've chosen to do with my life.

Also, I want to go home for Christmas. I haven't since 1995. I miss it. I miss my family. We don't even do store bought gifts. It's all food gifts. My aunt makes to die for fudge. My dad gives bread. Neither of those ship well.

farmerpinky · December 2013

christineeberle said:
My Christmas has been ok/boring so far. We arent traveling to be with our families till Friday so it is just us 3 sitting at home being bored. And Camden has been rather cranky today and won't nap.

Safe travels! Hope Camden naps soon. Cranky babies fighting sleep are no fun.

Angela814 · December 2013

My kids have spent a few hours fighting and whining. I'm ready for a nap.

Kate_C · December 2013

I didn't get much for gifts either since we said nothing for us, just get stuff for the kids. DD had fun eating wrapping paper and bows and DS had fun ripping everything open and playing with all his new toys. Fun to watch him play!

NicoleSB80 · December 2013

Kinda sucky. We are on a 3hr time difference and LO is sleeping like crap because of her new bed and environment. The in laws have not met her before and they all want her to love them so they keep pushing and grabbing for her attention which is just freaking her sleepy cranky self out.

Our family Christmas at home was wonderful and she loves her toys before we left.

As for gift DH picked me out a pair of boots and I love them and try fit (amazing). My mom buys off a list I have to give her and we won't even discuss what the In laws have me. Lol

smiles21866 · December 2013

It was nice because the in-laws came over and so did my sister. However, my parents and brothers live in IL and not being able to see them sucked. LO ate more than me at lunch so he had a good day

My H booked a week cruise (for our Christmas gift) for us starting December 29th to the Carribean. I was SO excited to go only to find out I can't go. I've been really sick lately and my doctor told me on Monday that I am not safe/healthy to travel because I could end up having emergency surgery....and in a different country isn't good. I'm so bummed out and so tired of surgery.

/end rant.

sapphire021 · December 2013

I wish my parents could have traveled for her first Christmas, and I wish LO, DH and I were not battling this stinky, dragging cold.

Other than that, her first Christmas is going well, she is happy and she loves her new toys... DH and I are happy that she is happy, and, she looks better today! Hopefully her nasty cold is exiting, now that would be a great present! I think we had a great Christmas as a family of 3, can't wait till next year

AnnieJar · December 2013

This is the first Christmas we have had at home and that part was wonderful! No packing and unpacking, no sleeping in people's basements or on air matresses, no dealing with children who are cranky because they are overstimulated. We got to make the holiday our own so that was really special. But my mom and my nephew are sick with pneumonia and so we didn't get to see my side of the family at all because we didn't want to risk getting exposed to that. This is the first time I haven't been with my family of origin at home for Christmas so that was kind of a bummer. We did reschedule for a make up on New Year's Day so that's something to look forward to I guess.

jaime52005 · December 2013

Ella has been beyond fussy so I feel like I was away from everyone trying to keep her calm..don't know what's wrong with her

BellaBean76 · December 2013

smiles21866 said:

It was nice because the in-laws came over and so did my sister. However, my parents and brothers live in IL and not being able to see them sucked. LO ate more than me at lunch so he had a good day

My H booked a week cruise (for our Christmas gift) for us starting December 29th to the Carribean. I was SO excited to go only to find out I can't go. I've been really sick lately and my doctor told me on Monday that I am not safe/healthy to travel because I could end up having emergency surgery....and in a different country isn't good. I'm so bummed out and so tired of surgery.

/end rant.

Oh no! Can you get your money refunded? Is everything okay with you?

farmerpinky · December 2013

smiles21866 said:
It was nice because the in-laws came over and so did my sister. However, my parents and brothers live in IL and not being able to see them sucked. LO ate more than me at lunch so he had a good day

My H booked a week cruise (for our Christmas gift) for us starting December 29th to the Carribean. I was SO excited to go only to find out I can't go. I've been really sick lately and my doctor told me on Monday that I am not safe/healthy to travel because I could end up having emergency surgery....and in a different country isn't good. I'm so bummed out and so tired of surgery.

/end rant.

Can you change the departure date? I hope you mend quickly and don't end up needing surgery.

sparty11 · December 2013

Our Christmas has been good. Spent it with just us 3. We are all sick, but we're together so that is what matters. My mom and brother were going to come over but with us being sick, we decided a different day would be best. Ty has enjoyed all his new toys, but the wrapping paper was his favorite. DH got me the boots and perfume I wanted, so he did good. Overall it has been a great day other than us all being sick!

Mommymorticia · December 2013

Eh it was a mix. Eve was mostly crappy. Torrin wouldn't nap so was fussy and scarfed down dinner then threw it up. We had trouble getting him down. Today was pretty good. I miss my mom but T did better with all of the people than he did at Thanksgiving. He adored his 3 year old cousin and it was great bc Preston could help him with presents. On the other hand MIL was rushing me and wouldn't let me eat because I had been feeding T when everyone else got to eat and there were a few surprises I wasn't into. Also SO only took video. Lol

smiles21866 · December 2013

@bellabean76, @farmerpinky. They are being very firm on no money back because my h didn't buy a protection plan (or changing the departure date) My doctor even wrote a note saying that it was against medical advice for me to go but they won't take that either.
I'll need surgery regardless and it's frustrating. I had surgery 8 years ago and the surgeon just botched the whole procedure. This will be my 3rd surgery to fix it. So frustrating but I'm just praying that, this too, shall pass! I've never been so scared of not making it through a surgery or not making it through recovery ever since LO came along. I am terrified to have surgery but I have to get better.

Kate_C · December 2013

@smiles21866 - sorry the travel co is being obnoxious. Time for a nasty letter writing/publicity campaign. What cruise line is it?

T&P for a smooth recovery!! Do you have to have the surgery soon?

smiles21866 · December 2013

Thanks @Kate_c! I know, it's so frustrating. It is Carnival cruise line. Would they honestly want that sick of a person traveling on their cruise? Thankfully I am not going.

I see him January 9th to schedule as he is out of town. This same surgery I had 3 years ago and it landed me in the ICU and several blood transfusions later I was finally moved to step down. I won't lie, I'm so scared. I was going to make a "new discussion" asking for T&Ps but decided against it

thank you so much, I appreciate it all!

Kate_C · December 2013

smiles21866 said:
Thanks @Kate_c! I know, it's so frustrating. It is Carnival cruise line. Would they honestly want that sick of a person traveling on their cruise? Thankfully I am not going.

I see him January 9th to schedule as he is out of town. This same surgery I had 3 years ago and it landed me in the ICU and several blood transfusions later I was finally moved to step down. I won't lie, I'm so scared. I was going to make a "new discussion" asking for T&Ps but decided against it thank you so much, I appreciate it all!

Yeah....after the poop boat debacle, I feel like Carnival really should be going out of its way to provide top notch customer service.

I don't blame you for being scared. Lots of positive energy headed your way!

smiles21866 · December 2013

Kate_C said:

smiles21866 said:
Thanks @Kate_c! I know, it's so frustrating. It is Carnival cruise line. Would they honestly want that sick of a person traveling on their cruise? Thankfully I am not going.

I see him January 9th to schedule as he is out of town. This same surgery I had 3 years ago and it landed me in the ICU and several blood transfusions later I was finally moved to step down. I won't lie, I'm so scared. I was going to make a "new discussion" asking for T&Ps but decided against it thank you so much, I appreciate it all!
Yeah....after the poop boat debacle, I feel like Carnival really should be going out of its way to provide top notch customer service.

I don't blame you for being scared. Lots of positive energy headed your way!

Lol poop debacle! Yes I agree with you 100%, they should be going above and beyond. I will write a letter tomorrow voicing my concern, opinion, and disappointment amongst the situation.

Thanks again for the positive energy! I need it more than ever at this point

ChicagoBroad26 · December 2013

Really loved being home. It was exhausting preparing several meals for 8 people, but we catered in today's Christmas dinner from Whole Foods and it was fantastic! Loved my gifts, but my best present was from H, who wrote me the sweetest letter in addition to awesome gifts. Mila and Ava had so much fun with family and both went down happily tonight.

Merry Christmas!!!

farmerpinky · December 2013

smiles21866 said:
Thanks @Kate_c! I know, it's so frustrating. It is Carnival cruise line. Would they honestly want that sick of a person traveling on their cruise? Thankfully I am not going.

I see him January 9th to schedule as he is out of town. This same surgery I had 3 years ago and it landed me in the ICU and several blood transfusions later I was finally moved to step down. I won't lie, I'm so scared. I was going to make a "new discussion" asking for T&Ps but decided against it thank you so much, I appreciate it all!

Never hesitate to make a T & P thread. I keep my eyes open for them. The base of any community, real or cyber, is the connections we make. If I can connect with someone and say "I know your scared. There's not a damn thing I can do about it, but I care and stand with you in hopes of a positive outcome." than that's a successful community.

When life gets rough, we as humans have to be able to cling together. Just knowing someone either in my daily life or in this small community we've become gives a crap about me makes it just a bit more manageable.

I have no family where I live. I can't vent t o my husband about his family, struggles of being a mom or our neighborhood (he takes it personally as his mom picked our house...long story). It's pitiful, but I need this group. So any time there is anyone one who needs a prayer, I'm on it because you ladies are super.

pinottoparenthood · December 2013

smiles21866 said:

@bellabean76, @farmerpinky. They are being very firm on no money back because my h didn't buy a protection plan (or changing the departure date) My doctor even wrote a note saying that it was against medical advice for me to go but they won't take that either. I'll need surgery regardless and it's frustrating. I had surgery 8 years ago and the surgeon just botched the whole procedure. This will be my 3rd surgery to fix it. So frustrating but I'm just praying that, this too, shall pass! I've never been so scared of not making it through a surgery or not making it through recovery ever since LO came along. I am terrified to have surgery but I have to get better.

So sorry you are dealing with this... How frustrating :-(

We had a great Christmas. The only somewhat crappy thing is that my big gift for DH was a nice leather carryon for the business travel he has been doing. Then we get to the in laws' house and his mom has gotten him an even nicer one! I know she was just trying to be nice, so I'm trying to look on the bright side... We can return the one I got and hold onto the two hundred bucks.

Other than that, we had a great day! We only got Rhys one toy, but his grandparents totally spoiled him and he was in hog heaven!

smiles21866 · December 2013

farmerpinky said:

smiles21866 said:
Thanks @Kate_c! I know, it's so frustrating. It is Carnival cruise line. Would they honestly want that sick of a person traveling on their cruise? Thankfully I am not going.

I see him January 9th to schedule as he is out of town. This same surgery I had 3 years ago and it landed me in the ICU and several blood transfusions later I was finally moved to step down. I won't lie, I'm so scared. I was going to make a "new discussion" asking for T&Ps but decided against it thank you so much, I appreciate it all!
Never hesitate to make a T & P thread. I keep my eyes open for them. The base of any community, real or cyber, is the connections we make. If I can connect with someone and say "I know your scared. There's not a damn thing I can do about it, but I care and stand with you in hopes of a positive outcome." than that's a successful community.

When life gets rough, we as humans have to be able to cling together. Just knowing someone either in my daily life or in this small community we've become gives a crap about me makes it just a bit more manageable.

I have no family where I live. I can't vent t o my husband about his family, struggles of being a mom or our neighborhood (he takes it personally as his mom picked our house...long story). It's pitiful, but I need this group. So any time there is anyone one who needs a prayer, I'm on it because you ladies are super.

Thank you so much. That really means a lot to me! My H is so tired of me being sick but I cannot help is. I am on an anti nausea medicine 24/7 and also pain medicine because I cannot eat any solid food without getting violently sick. It's very sad and last time I had to live with a feeding tube for 6 months. All because of one mistake. But I have my son and he's what keeps me going and he is my reasoning for wanting to get better so I can be the best mother I can to him. I really, really appreciate it @farmerpinky. You brought me to tears! Thank you!

@pinottoparenthood thank you so much, I really appreciate it! So glad that Rhys was able to have a great 1st Christmas!

smiles21866 · December 2013

cece2682 said:
Smiles- I'm with farmerpinky on this one! I am so incredibly sorry you are dealing with such a terrible and scary situation. Prayers for complete healing and that in the event of surgery, that The Lord guides your drs hands at each and every moment of your surgery. I also pray that The Lord equips your husband with patience and understanding and provides him with the ability to comfort you and be a rock for you to lean on during this trying time. Lastly, prayers for a speedy recovery so that Rhys has his healthy mommy back quickly! Xoxo

Thank you so much, it means a lot to me! I've never been scared of surgery until Alex came along and I couldn't imagine leaving him behind. I'm trying to see the positive side of things but it's scary that knowing it will be an ICU stay. I have a lot of support from my family and I know Alex will thank me in the long run

thank you for your kind words and prayers, it means so much during this difficult/scary time.

JBDamonM · December 2013

My Christmas with LO was AWESOME. She was way more into the gifts than we thought and both DH and I had a blast with her. Christmas as a whole sucked. And I'm annoyed and stressed about it. DH and I fight every single year by we make three strops in 24 hours (one on Christmas Eve to spend it with my dad - Christmas morning with my mom and family to do gifts and Christmas Day with his family).....every year he complains its too much and tha it's not fair that we are always running to the one holiday event with his family - which is a fair point. This year I mistaking,y thought it wouldn't bea big deal since we would be awake with LO anyways to go to my moms in the morning......Wrong. He was pissed and rightfully so. We had so much fun with LO in the morning and it sucked cutting it short. DH was so mad he was not even going to go with me (a little over dramatic)..... I told my entire family this is the last year we are doing this.......there response "we'll next year you don't have to eat when you are here we will just do presents".....and (my personal favorite)..... You just need to get up earlier, I've been up since 5AM - said my sister. Um-NO. I have my own family now and we will be doings our own Christmas morning.....why can they not get that?????

JSS1002 · December 2013

Lots of fun but also very tiring/ stressful as I've been getting over the stomach flu and also a back injury... so it was great, but I wish I felt better.:-(

On the upside, I've lost like 10 lbs. Hahaha.

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