Elisabet1 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I would think I would give birth before then, but I do not really know of course. But..because of that whole menopause thing, we are not positive when I am due. :huh: I think maybe I am due March 28-30. I likely have to have a repeat c-sect. ONLY reason doctor is kind of saying maybe she would be okay with me giving birth, is because I had an accidental vbac (and vbacs before that too) and then I had a c-sect. That c-sect was a mistake because I ended up with a paralytic Ileus and am not eager for another. I thought maybe I should go ahead and get on the schedule for a c-sect April 2. I think it is highly likely I would go on my own before then. But I am a little worried if I give birth on my own on April 1, it might be something the baby is unhappy about as baby grows up. What do you think? Silly thought? Or real concern? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 It can be a real concern if you intend to host birthday parties on the actual day. Some kids love to tease and some kids take teasing to heart. A friend was born on Labor Day and is still teased about it even though she is already 42. My niece was born on April 2nd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 It wouldn't bother me in the least, and I think my kids (who are mostly grown up now) would even think it's kind of fun to have a birthday on April Fool's Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I have a kid with an April 1 birthday. It has never been an issue at all, not one tiny bit because of April Fool's Day. It does, however, always fall right smack dab in the middle of spring break. Moving it one day either way is not going to help that, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I have a friend with that bday. Not a big deal. In fact, she thinks it's fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaners Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 One of my good friends as a kid had that birthday and I don't remember anything unusual because of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I think you're overthinking this one :) Your birthday is your birthday. 1 person out of every 365 (excluding leap year babies) is born on April 1st. It's not that important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachskittles Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 My daughter has an April 1st birthday. She is still young, but no issues and I don't anticipate any as she grows up. She was the best April Fool's gift ever (only girl out of 8 children). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabet1 Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 My daughter has an April 1st birthday. She is still young, but no issues and I don't anticipate any as she grows up. She was the best April Fool's gift ever (only girl out of 8 children). That would be great if this baby comes out a girl! As it stands...this is the 7th boy. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 One of my kids was born on April 1st. Afaik, it's never been a problem for him. (Or us.) It was kind of funny when I called family that morning to tell them I was in labor--none of them believed me! Another one of mine was due on Nov. 1st. Since I already had my April 1st child at that time, I figured it would be funny if this one was born on Halloween. But it didn't happen. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 My mother was born on April 1. She didn't like it very much because she is a serious person and doesn't enjoy the jokes about her birthday. And my son also has an April 1 birthday. He handles it in stride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I wouldn't give it a second thought. The only birthday that I can think of that might be an issue for a young child is February 29th, because it only comes around every four years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 For our fourth child (and fourth c-section) a new set of doctors forced me to schedule the birth. (This was the least of their idiotic ideas. ) Unwilling to put up with jokes about The Ides of March and equally unwilling to put up with jokes about St. Patrick's Day (even though St. Alexis also is commemorated on that day), I chose March 16th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I was born 4/4. I'd casually mentioned to a friend that "my mother hadn't wanted a March birthday because so many relative were born in March. And that she'd breathed a sigh of relief when I didn't come on April 1st." The friend responded, "Why?, I was born on April 1st" I back-pedaled and said something like, "Ummm, because it wasn't so close to March". But, the friend had no idea that April Fool's Day would be a bad day to have a birthday, so I guess it had never caused him problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leav97 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 We had to schedule an induction for my middle. We picked March 31st in hopes of having an April 1st baby. It didn't work out that way and he was actually born on the 3rd. Still think it would be a great day for a birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitofthewomb Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I have 2 friends born on April 1st. No big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I am coming up on my 52nd April 1st birthday. I have only been tricked one time in my life (a fake cake, followed by a real one). Most people I tell think it's totally cool that I was born on April Fools Day. The biggest bonus is that it's easy for people to remember! I would consider it a gift to give your dc an April 1st birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 That's my DH's birthday! It's kind of fun and I don't consider it a big deal at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I don't have, and don't know anyone who has, an April 1 birthday, but you know, most people can't choose the date their kids are born, so why worry about it? :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 My mother was born on April 1. She didn't like it very much because she is a serious person and doesn't enjoy the jokes about her birthday. And my son also has an April 1 birthday. He handles it in stride. My mother's birthday is April 1st too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldilocks Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Mine is Aptil 1st. It is no big deal. It is fun to have a memorable birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 A friend's daughter's birthday is on Christmas. For a kid, I think that would be a terrible day. Everyone gets gifts that day so I'm sure it was hard to make it special for her. Yeah, she could celebrate on a different day, but it's annoying to never be able to have birthday party ON your birthday. So I think April 1 is no big deal. But we've never been pranksters so it's just another day around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Cook Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Mine is April 1st. Growing up most of my friends thought it was neat to have a memorable birthday. No one ever played tricks on me. I think you may be over thinking this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 My daughter has an April 1st birthday. She is still young, but no issues and I don't anticipate any as she grows up. She was the best April Fool's gift ever (only girl out of 8 children). That's awesome! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Well, that's my birthday - and April 1 babies are awesome in every way. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 My oldest was born on April 1. The only time it was an issue is when we called to tell my FIL. He thought we were joking with him. She was due on the 23rd of April, so she was very early. But other than that it's never been a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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