5 Ways to Survive
Christmas While Pregnant
I have had two babies in January, so I can completely
sympathise when I see a heavily pregnant women looking hot and flustered while
trying to manoeuvre a trolley through Christmas crowds. Here are 5 tips I learnt (the hard way) about
how to survive Christmas while being pregnant.
1. Be
organised: If being organised is not
your best virtue, change that now! Start
writing lists of what needs to be done.
Start with one for people you need to get gifts for including any ideas
that you have.
2.
Shop around: Once you have some ideas, get online and shop
around for the best price. This way, you
can go straight to that shop instead of walking around for hours (which is a
great way to get kankles!) Don’t forget
that most places also do gift vouchers
(including Total Bag Envy!) which is always a great gift idea for those
that are hard to buy for.
3.
Delegate:
If you have too much on your to-do list, don’t be afraid to ask for
help. If Christmas dinner is at your place,
see if all guests can each bring a dish or two.
This will save you so much time and your family won’t mind helping you
out.
4. Be selective:
Christmas time means Christmas parties.
If you feel up to it, go to them all and have a great time; but don’t
feel guilty saying no if you are starting to get tired. Pick and choose the parties you really want
to go to and decline the others. Your
friends will understand.
5. Stay cool:
OMG the heat of summer combined with being pregnant! Try and stay as cool as you can. Crank the aircon, sit down and put your feet
up (your kankles will thank you for it) and drink lots and lots of water.
While you may feel you are missing out on some things being pregnant over Christmas, such as eating certain foods, and no alcohol; you will get the best Christmas present in the end with a little baby in the New Years! That my friends, makes it all worth it. Merry Christmas!
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