Why Would My Daughter Do This?

[noodleknitter]

I'm a "Halloween" baby, too (10/28). I always had fun parties growing up. We were still in the hospital on Halloween. My dad carried a roll of dimes in his pocket to give trick-or-treaters. I never understood why kids went trick-or-treating at the hospital. Anyway, don't sweat it and enjoy that baby. Congratulations!

When DH was 9 he spent 2 months in the Cleveland Clinic, including Halloween. They have video of him pushing his IV around, trick-or-treating. Maybe these kids were similar...or just stuck there with parents or sibs. It was sweet of your dad!

 

[Allison]

As someone who was born on Halloween, I can tell you it is no big deal.

As far as birthday parties, most people have them on a weekend close to the birthday not on the actual day (especially once they are in school) so I don't think you have anything to fret about there.

It's fun having a birthday on Halloween. Nobody ever forgets when it is and it doesn't get lost in the day like it might for a Christmas baby.

This is not something to worry about.

 

[Linzybrooke]

I don't see the problem. I would love to share my birthday with a holiday!

 

[2sweetangels]

My older brother was a Halloween baby, he will be 28 this Halloween, I am so jealous because everybody remembers his birthday without any problems but mine, well they have to sit and think about it,

 

[4nana]

I understand your concern, but these dates many times are decided by drs schedule. Having a child born Christmas eve, I know how you feel, as BD's in our family are special and I'd prefer not to share them with a holiday.

I have a young friend whose child was born on Halloween and she dislikes it very much, as everyone is so excited about Halloween, costumes, trick or treating. They usually change the party date to make it more personable. I would not stress over it, that bundle of joy will make an entrance and all else will be forgotten.

 

[wendy46001]

When DH was 9 he spent 2 months in the Cleveland Clinic, including Halloween. They have video of him pushing his IV around, trick-or-treating. Maybe these kids were similar...or just stuck there with parents or sibs. It was sweet of your dad!

trick or treating is what we do here....we figure if a kid is in the hospital for whatever reason (parents/grandparents/themselves) best bet is they will miss it elsewhere...all the nurses stations give out candy...we do find some of the local kids will come in as well...its safer then their own neighborhoods and we have better candy...Plus it puts a smile on a lot of the patients face to see the kids...

As for a halloween bday i can see the initial reactions as why...but then...i'd go find the cutest pumkin costum...that would be so great...first pictures all dressed up

 

[Barb D]

DD6 is turning 7 on Saturday the 28th. She had some medical issues at birth, so we were still in the hospital on Halloween, and I missed Halloween with my older kids. That's the only problem I can think of with having a Halloween baby. And I don't think anyone was scarred for life by it.

DD is another one who enjoys having her birthday near Halloween. Last year her class took a field trip to the pumpkin patch/petting zoo on her birthday. She's had a couple of her parties there, too.

 

[VirtuallyMe]

I am a mom to 4 kids... all of which were late, two were induced, and only one doesn't have a "holiday" birthday.

ds18 was born around mother's day and often shares his birthday weekend with Mother's day- of course he was due on my birthday and came 12 days later

dd14 was born on St. Patrick's day- and loves having her birthday celebrated by everyone wearing green lol. She was due 3/3 and came a whopping 14 days late.

dd8 was born around Thanksgiving (2 days before because doctor wanted to make sure his Turkey day would go un-disturbed)- she came 8 days late and was induced- hers is probably the most difficult because school is out around her birthday so having school friends show up for parties has always been an issue- otherwise we know she will always have a big family showing for her parties- including relatives that live out of state

ds2 is my only non-holiday baby- came a few days before his dad's birthday and 5 days post due date (which would have been his great grandmother's birthday) he was also induced.

Halloween would be a fun birthday- and hey it will be shared with Juliet Gordon Lowe, the founder of Girl Scouts.

Now I have a sister who has a birthday the week before Christmas and she always hated that- and complained until we met my now Father-in-law whose birthday is Christmas- he never had a birthday party on his birthday until he turned 50- for his 50th we sent him out on an errand and completely removed all Christmas from their home and decorated for a Birthday and had all the friends and family come for a party- it was a great surprise and he actually cried...

My dad's birthday would sometimes fall on Easter- but that date changes around so much that it really isn't much of an issue for his...

I think having a holiday birthday can be fun- and hey- if nothing else when you can't think up a theme they certainly do have one available. Of course I do remember the year my daughter wanted a "St Patrick's Day party" but we were holding her birthday a week late- and the bakery thought we were a little off... but she got what she wanted.

 

[ckay87]

The only date I'd have a problem with having a birthday on would be February 29th! What do those people do???

 

[ZachnElli]

My dd's birthday is Jan. 1 and mine is Nov. 2 (as I posted earlier). Having a "holiday" baby like Jan. 1, is a big pain. But I have never felt that way about my birthday. I always had Halloween birthday parties as a kid and loved them! Nobody else gets presents on Halloween, candy yes, but presents, no. The only thing negative about a birthday this time of year is elections! Blech! I hate voting on my birthday!

 

[bananiem]

The only date I'd have a problem with having a birthday on would be February 29th! What do those people do???

My brother celebrates on the 28th.

 

[jen0610]

As a Christmas Eve baby, wouldn't phase me a bit to have a baby on any holiday.

Now, if she has a boy, with a strange birthmark looking similar to 666 and she names him Damian....then you might have cause to worry.

 

[disneymom3]

why not ?? I know several people with that birthdate ... and they actually have so much fun with it.

My sister's birthday is on Halloween and she has always hated it. She is 47 now and still hates it. Maybe our mom didn't do a good job of recognizing it as a separate event or something, I don't know. People tend to forget it a lot. I always make sure I send her a bday card that is not even fall like in order to set it apart.

I would not choose a holiday baby. DD's bday is July 3. She was born via c-section at 11:30 at night and I told the Dr at 10:00 that he only had two hours and he better get moving because I did NOT want a 4th of July baby.

 

[sacall]

I think having a Halloween baby would be fun!

My two nephews were both born on St. Patty's day, three years apart. They love sharing a birthday and they love having it on St. Patty's day.

My oldest was born on my 2nd Wedding Anniversary. That one is a little harder to handle. We have gone away on our 5 and 10 year Anniversary and she was a little miffed that we were gone. (On our 10, we went to WDW - that really made her mad But it was fun going to the Food and Wine - adults only )

My second was born early December. She has never had a problem with it being close to Christmas. She loves all the Christmas decorations.

I was born mid January - always hated it! Everyone is out of money because of Christmas! Or, my parents would always combine my Christmas/Birthday gift. I finally told them a few years ago to stop it, I want Birthday Gifts not combo gifts

Stacy

 

[pooh4evr]

There maybe many reasons the Dr is scheduling an induction instead of letting her wait- most drs don't like letting you go a week past your due date, and if the baby is already measuring at a good size or showing any signs of stress then they would definately want to get it out. Both of my girls have been induced becuase #1 was late, 12 hrs of labor, and #2 was a couple of days late and they were afraid she would be big (8 12) 4 hr labor. When we made our appt for the induction they gave us the day that was open not really a choice! At our hospital when you are scheduled for an induction you are put on a waiting list really- if they have a slow night before you go then you'll get to come in earlier but if it is busy then your time gets pushed back - and no one knows how long your daughters labor will be - maybe she'll go in the afternoon but not have the baby until 1 am or something!

GOOD LUCK ANYWAY

 

[noodleknitter]

My doc only scheduled inductions one day a week, so that she just planned on being at the hospital all day.

 

[magicmato]

I guess it's just the association in that it's not just her birthday, but this other thing too. What if she wants to have a Strawberry Shortcake party and everyone comes as vampires and witches because they are going trick or treating afterwards (just hypothetically - not literally)? Or they can't come to her party because they are going trick or treating? (Just thinking out loud.) I just would want (if I had the choice) for her birthday to be all about her. My daughter was born close to Christmas, but I always waited to put up Christmas decorations until after her birthday because I wanted her day to be just about her.

I'm not a prude and this isn't a crisis situation and I know that the baby will not be born with horns and such I'm just not sure, being given a choice, that I would want my baby born on Halloween.

Well, it is rare that we have a party on my daughters' actual birth dates. I would think your daughter could just pick a date close to the birthday and celebrate it then. My girls LOVE when we do that, because it means more parties, lol.

 

[minnie56]

Or rather my Dr did...
I was overdue..and Monday was too long to wait so I was induced on a Friday Oct 31st. My DD (now almost 20) was born at 12:12 on that day. Halloween's have been tricky as far as trick or treating and trying to also do justice to it being 'her day' but all in all, it was different and NOW she loves it!! Her parties last all week now!

 

[minnie56]

When her Birthdays fell on a weekend...we would take the party trick or treating along with us either before or after the party celebrations. As she got older we also did Haunted House parties..with imagination it can be very cool!

 

[JVL1018]

I was induced, the doctor left the room, checked her schedule, came back in and told me if Ihadn't had the baby by Sept 5th(due on the 3rd) call and make sure their not crazy busy and then come in.
No choice of when.