I am due 5 days before my son's 6th birthday...what about his party?

Question

My son's birthday is October 6th and I am due on the 1st. He will be 6 years old and I would like to have a nice big party where we can invite family and his friends, but I am scared to plan it and end up being in the hospital giving birth lol. Would scheduling it a couple weeks before his b-day would be better than having it after the baby comes, so not so many people are around a newborn?

Answer 1

Maybe you could move his birthday party 1 week later... It would be stressful to just give birth and then throw a party.. But maybe you could move the date?

Answer 2

thats so sad for him you should plan it near his birthday and he will be ok if you do have the baby early

Answer 3

That's sweet of you. I have 2 kids...I'd do it early & then still give him something on his "real" birthday also. He'll probably be extra happy that he gets "2" birthdays that way

Answer 4

I'd plan it the weekend before his birthday.  Do a lot of the planning in advance and try to get people to help with food as much as possible.  Come 38-39 weeks you're going to be miserable, uncomfortable, sore, etc.  I can understand that you want this to be a special day just for him, especially since this will be his last.  Having the baby so close to his birthday will probably eliminate him ever having another special birthday again because it will just not be money conscious to have 2 parties so close together for both children and down the road you'll probably end up with a combined party for both.  Have a back-up person to run the party if you are to go into labor early (unlikely, though).  Perhaps your mother?  Mother-in-law? Your sister?  Someone else close to your son.  Hopefully you'll go late.

Answer 5

Well first off i would for sure give him a BIG BIRTHDAY before baby comes was in the same situation when i had my second daughter. The reason being when the next baby comes everyone is usally all about baby. So this will be his last birthday on his own. So go ahead and throw a huge birthday for him to make him feel special. Maybe a good idea would be somewhere like chuckie cheese or maybe a community park where you can set up lots of games for the kids and they have lots of room to run around and play. Good Luck with Birthday and baby number 2!

Answer 6

I'm in the same situation. My baby's due date is 1 day after my son's birthday so I'm planning on doing the birthday party a week before, hopefully I won't be in labor lol

Answer 7

Your instincts are right on.  Go ahead and have a big happy celebration at least a week or so before so he can be the center of attention.  Tell him you want to be sure and be able to celebrate with him and if you are in the hospital you will miss out. At six he will really get it.  If you aren't in the hospital on his birthday and you are up to it you could have another small ' party with a few family members to confirm the baby's arrival didn't or won't end his importance, emphasizing what a wonderful big brother he will be. As friends ask to come you can also ask them to include your son in the talk about the baby.    

Whenever we notice a baby we always talk to the sibling or siblings first before asking about the baby so they won't feel left out, but special too.

No matter how much the baby is anticipated it is a jolt to the older ones how much time is taken away from them by the new addition.  

Best wishes to all of you.

Answer 8

My son's b-day is on the 20th of october...and my daughter was born on the 19th of october...only 1 day apart...well..natured called and she came 2 weeks early...so i had his birthday planned on the 20th... :( i had to cancel it bc i was in the hospital.....so we ended up having a birthday party for him the following week and i was a bit aggravated bc everyone was hoovering over the baby...that was only a week old...i would like...seriously plan it early...and then give him a present the day of his birthday but have his birthday party early....something else that may help u as well...is...in mid sept i would ask the doc to check your cervix and all...make sure your not dilating and etc....and that will help you plan the party...around the desired date...but if he is the only child now...i would def make sure he has his day...being the only child can be very confusing for a young child and even if he is excited ....he still may get his feelings hurt...esp being 6 years old hes been the only one up until you give birth...so i would seriously plan a big day for him like that on his b-day...

Answer 9

Most babies are late anyway. Both of my boys were over a week late, and I only had them because I was induced. I let people around my kids when they are newborn, so having the baby at the party really wouldn't be a big deal. If you were going to move the party, I would say at the most, one week early. Just plan for it around his birthday, and have a backup plan for if you do go into labor.

Answer 10

Scheduling and induction or c section? I dont know how likely a dr would schedule either weeks ahead of the due date for a reason like that. I'm getting induced monday (12 days overdue) and its my daughters 1st day at a new school. it sucks for us both, but that's just how it has to be. your son WILL be ok.

Answer 11

I would do it a couple weeks before hand. You may be way to tired to deal with a party aftewards. Also, more people may pay attention to the baby then to your son and it may cause jealousy already.I would do it before hand and just make sure that you have someone there, like a grandparent or aunt that could possibly take over if you have to leave, or if you are in the hospital.

Answer 12

do it a week before and have someone there in case you arent

Answer 13

I would say plan it and then have a backup plan.  If you wait the baby will come late if you have it early the baby will come early.  Best is to just plan it close to the 6th and hope it all works out.