Decorating the house, tying up last minute things at work, attending parenting classes, growing a tiny human…. Is there anything else anyone would like to add to your “to do list?” Well, yes actually… CHRISTMAS!!
As if there wasn’t already enough to do, you now have to navigate the festive season. Don’t worry ladies, here is our very own Honest Midwife with her top 10 tips for surviving Christmas whilst Pregnant” to help ensure that December remains; “The most wonderful time of the year!”
Tip 1 - Don’t over commit!
This is the one time in your life when friends and relatives will understand and accept a polite decline of their invitation to the 15 mile Fell Walk on Boxing Day. Work out how many nights out you would like this month to work out if you have the capacity to slot in events that you may not be so bothered about!
Tip 2 - Have comfort at the ready
Assuming that you have chosen your party tribe carefully, your fellow revellers are not going to think anything if you enter their bathroom dressed as a princess and come out looking like a Telly Tubby in your comfy onesie! Comfort is key after all those mince-pies so, when dining in friends’ houses, take a little bag of comfy clothes with you. Oh, and don’t forget the slippers!
Tip 3 - Cheat! I dare you!
Usually make the crackers yourself? Wouldn’t dream of serving a shop bought mince-pie? Time to embrace convenience. This year, whilst you are growing your new family member, you can afford to enjoy a little cheating. No-one needs to know that you didn’t actually make the ice sculpture yourself. Pass everything off as your own and sit back, relax and bask in the glory!