29th February

[kezabelle]

Well, I went to see the obstetrician today and he wanted to book my c-section for the 29th February - he was actually quite adamant. But I was also adamant that I was not electing to have a child born on that date - I do have a choice after all :)

I remember in primary school one of the kids had that birthday and we all thought - how cool. But I think it would irritate me as a parent, and if I was the one with the birthday. What do you think?

[Alexa]

Can you ask to have your baby delivered on the 28th Feb or the 1st March, does one day make much difference? Though I guess the 1st March is a Saturday.

[Naomi]

I reckon he's having trouble scheduling births for that day, not surprisingly - that's probably why he's being so pushy.

Personally I wouldn't want a birthday on 29 Feb and I wouldn't choose to have my baby born on that day either.

[miss kiki]

i agree with alexa. see if you can have it the day before or the day after?

[Mad Old Cow]

one of our Gdaughters is the 28th , good luck with bubs Kezz surely Dr can't insist can he?

[kimba]

Don't have an issue with it.Nephew is that day and he thinks its cool

[Rachel]

Everyone I have met with a 29th Feb birthday has always gotten a bit of a kick out of it.. It is always a topic of discussion! But having said that, I can understand why you would not want that particular day given the choice.. I don't think I would want to either :)

[kezabelle]

It isn't going to happen on that day, he just wanted it as he has another caesarian booked for that day. I said I'd really rather not if he can come up with a solution, so he'll give me another date.

I just spoke to some mums at the swimming carnival about it and they were basically in agreement that htey wouldn't want it - but a couple thought it would be fun. I figure it will be a kick when bub is younger, but then the novelty would wear off and it would be annoying.

[Naomi]

I think as a child I'd be sad if my 'real' birthday only happened every four years. As an adult I probably wouldn't mind so much (maybe?). But if you want another day, have another day - one of the benefits of a planned C :)

[susiq]

I don't think it would be a huge issue. DS is born on September 11 - a year after the disaster.

I was really apprehensive about having him on that day but you know what - you get used to it!

I know the 29th of Feb is a different kettle of fish but like Rachel said, it would always be a great topic of discussion.

[kezabelle]

Exactly :) If I didn't have a choice, I'd obviously have to go with it. But,...

[singlemum]

I dont think it would phase me too much! It would be cool for a while but the then novelty would wear off. I can understand if it wasnt a planned c-section and you went into labour (thats another story)
But if you can choose the date your baby is born, then it should be one that you like!

[susiq]

True Keza. Since you have a choice, sounds like you might be having a few more discussions with your OB

On another point, doesn't he realise he should not be stressing out a VERY pregnant woman with this! :blink:

[kezabelle]

Susi - he doesn't even compare to my MIL LMAO

[Heather]

Ask the OB if there is a discount......

[Stormy]

I don't think I'd really care. Half the time my birthday passes before I realise that it's on so I imagine once every four years might let me appreciate it for once :hehe:

[kezabelle]

True Stormy - think how young you'd be! :)

[Stormy]

Exactly, I'd have another 23 years to worry about turning 30 instead of only 2 LMAO