December Babies

[2CheekyMonkeys]

Just after some positives about having a December baby? We cant start TTC until somewhere between Jan and March next year (I wanted to start Nov/Dec/Jan) to avoid a December baby but due to some medical tests I need I have to wait! soooo,.. if it does end up that we have a Dec baby can you give me some positives ! I don't think I want to wait any further to avoid a Dec baby so would like to hear the good parts!

[~ Mylitta ~]

Negatives: Yup, it's a busy time of year and bub will be born close to Christmas and NY which they may not love when they are older.

Positives: You'll have a precious baby

[2CheekyMonkeys]

Mylitta- of course that is the obvious positive! :-)

[~Hestia~]

My youngest was born on December 2nd last year, he was due mid December and I was concerned about the whole December thing at the time. But in all honesty it hasn't been an issue. It was quite nice having a baby close to Christmas, all the decos, the carols playing in the shops, the tree being up I think it will always take me back to that lovely time of being in baby-land and how happy we all were.

I plan to make a distinction between his birthday and the festive season in future, so he still feels as special as his big brother who has an August birthday. We won't put the tree up until after his birthday etc. We just had his 1st birthday party and it was a lovely warm day so there's another plus lol!

[Traveller]

Everyone is happy and festive in December, and the house is always decorated at birthday time. When they are older, friends might combine $$ for a joint birthday/Christmas present and they will get something lovely that they will cherish instead of smaller, easily forgotten gifts. Plus the whole of December becomes special and magical and your child will never be all bah humbug about Christmas

[Jellyfish]

My birthday and my DD2's birthday are the other side of Christmas (5th and 11th of Jan although due in Dec was late which could happen to anyone too remember - my first was born at 38w lol) but I absolutely LOVED having my birthday at this time growing up and even now! Firstly, if you don't get the things you were hoping for in the first event (Christmas or birthday) then you have another chance! Secondly, you can take advantage of the sales with any money or certificate gifts!! Thirdly, your birthday is at a time where you'll never have to go to school for it. Fourth, you see a lot of extended family at this time so no chance of being forgotten because people wait till the next chance they see you instead of posting. Fifth, you have an option to combine your Christmas and birthday wishes into a much bigger present lol.

Forgot one that is you are so excited and focused on the first event you kind of forget about the other than after it when others are feeling that post extreme excited down shift in mood you get the surprise realization of having something else to look forward to!!!

[Chrispe]

My first bub is a December boy.

Positives-

1) Not pregnant all through summer (just the beginning)

2) great presents! So many good sales on in December.

3) You won't need so many clothes to start with- nappy and singlet weather!

4) Dressing tiny baby in Christmas outfits.

We have always done separate presents, not pressured anyone else to. (although my parents always buy 2 presents as they know what it's like, I have 2 brothers born in December).

[2CheekyMonkeys]

There are some very good positives there!! :-)

[Traveller]

Just wanted to add that my opinion is from my own experience (I'm a Christmas Eve baby) and my hubby's (December 18th), not from having my own December baby, although DS2 is November 30th so close enough.

[Amy_jellybean]

I'm due on 16 January and can't wait!
I think the sales and the hot weather are awesome positives!

I'm a July baby and my bday always fell either the last few days of the school holidays or the first day back at school plus the weather was crap so I could never have a cool party.

I think every month will have its good and bad points, you just have to be positive!

[Chrispe]

Just wanted to add that my opinion is from my own experience (I'm a Christmas Eve baby) and my hubby's (December 18th), not from having my own December baby, although DS2 is November 30th so close enough.

Very cool!

Sorry if my saying about presents sounded opposite to you. I wasn't having a go. I've had other friends who felt they missed out because people they only got 1 present to open (born on Christmas eve or Christmas day)

[PumpkinZulu]

I'm due in a little bit, and DH is 9th December. The parties are definitely a plus, nice weather, holidays etc. Depends on how you feel about Xmas being a pro or a con. DH hated it when people combined his presents, as he'd usually get something that equated to one present (so not a big combined one) and that was it

[2CheekyMonkeys]

yeah, I think the present thing is the main concern. more so that they might feel neglected or have to wait a whole year for both christmas and birthday. if it were to happen (and depending on how close to xmas) I would probably do a party or something last week of school so they wouldn't miss out. Pool Party season it would be too, so that's pretty cool. But I like the idea of the sales etc in December/jan which would appeal to older child if they get money/gift cards etc. Thanks everyone! Not such a bad thing after all ! :-)

[~Hestia~]

In regards to pressies, I have made sure to get some things that our December bub is too young for, so that through the year we can bring them out to play with when appropriate, if that makes sense.

[Traveller]

Maybe it's different for me because I'm not a big present receiver. Most years I get one gift, if that, and my mum just sends money which makes me sad as there is no thought in it. I'd much rather someone spent a little more on one thoughtful combined present and spent less than they would for 2 separate presents. I was probably about 13 or 14 when I came to this conclusion though, as a kid I would get upset about combined presents.

[Mother Goose]

Like PZ, I'm due soon. I've concluded that a birthday party at the end of the term is a pretty good way to celebrate end of school year as well as your birthday

We will be making a distinct difference between birthday and Christmas as well. After all, DD has a birthday separate from Christmas. And we also plan to buy toys aimed at an older bracket for the middle of the year type thing.

To be honest, I was always against having a Dec baby...but fate dictated I would be having a Dec baby... And we will just make the most of it. We had pros and cons for every month. But this year, it has allowed me to have guaranteed time off for the school holidays - something hard to get in my industry!

[luna moth]

My DD1s birthday is always in the last week of school term. I had three close school friends with birthdays at that time, and I have the best memories of their parties. You could really cut loose, knowing that everything was done for the year, never having a deadline over your head. It's always pool party weather. You can go a bit more OTT with parties knowing you won't get as big a turnout as other times of the year. Lolly bags/party favours are easy because there's so many stocking fillers available.
People are busier at that time of year, so less likely to stick their nose into your baby moon (for me this is a massive plus)

A d there's just something magical about a Christmas baby.

[MLR1901]

DH's bday is a few days before christmas. He's never had any issues, even as a child. Always got separate gifts, and his brother and sister are a week earlier than him, and same thing.
I'm born in middle is Jan, and sucked as a kid! Everyone was always away, so never really had big parties! I'll make up for that with my bubs!!