Disappointed about C Section Date

[duckytwins]

I have to have a csection for this pregnancy because I had one with my twins and I am not a candidate for VBAC (which is fine by me). I always thought when you had an elective section, it was booked a week before your due date (that's what's happened to just about everyone I know). I went in yesterday for (what was supposed to be) my 32 weeks appointment (even though it was at 33 weeks) and to schedule my csection. They gave me New Year's Eve. I was crushed.

I don't want my baby born on a holiday. I want him or her to have his/her own special day and not have to share it with a holiday. I asked if they had anything else and spent 10 minutes with the receptionist, on the phone with the hospital, and that's all they had. She even went out past my due date (no way I'm going PAST due) and they had nothing.

I am so disappointed. Everyone keeps telling me to change it, go to another hospital, etc. but that's not feasible. I can't just up and go to another hospital. I obviously asked if there was another option and there clearly wasn't. I guess I'm just looking for someone to commiserate with. Is anyone else disappointed with their scheduled date? All I can hope for now, is that baby decides to come on his/her own, and early.

 

[rjm09]

New years day is actually the holiday, new years eve really isn't. I don't think i'd of minded sharing a holiday. Least lo doesn't have to share xmas, thatd be a bummer when its time for gifts

 

[miss cakes]

new years eve is the coolest birthday ever!

 

[duckytwins]

I don't think so...

 

[miss cakes]

id love it if my birthday was new years eve everyones in a party mood and i dunno seems kind of special to celebrate a birthday on the eve of a new year

 

[pinkribbon]

My baby was born on bonfire night, I know it's not at all the same but I doubt your baby will mind, especially when they're young. Their birthday parties will be through the day. Then as they get older into their teen years a new years/birthday all rolled into one may be kinda cool!

I suppose you could look at it in that if you had a vagibal birth and baby came of their own accord you wouldn't have a choice?

 

[ShelbyLC]

My 14yo niece was born December 31 and she LOVES it. She has her birthday party the night of her birthday and she and all her friends celebrate with fireworks and they get to stay up late. I do understand though. Maybe you can just ask them to keep you in mind for any cancellations?

 

[Babee_Bugs]

When I had my elective section which was my choice, it was 2 days before my due date..

This pregnancy I have to have a section! No ifs no but and it's only 1 week before at 39weeks... I miscarried on the 25th of April this year and guess when I'll be around 39 weeks!

 

[tickledpink3]

My actual due date is on December 30th. I opted for an elective c section and the only date the dr wanted to do it on was December 26th. Either way , my baby is going to have her birthday on or near one of the holidays. I don't mind but I dont want to be in the hospital during the holiday either.

 

[SamanthaJ1129]

I think it's cool the baby will have a birthday where every year there are fireworks to end it.. haha. I'm sorry you're disappointed... but the baby may love it!

 

[Staceyh1983]

My daughter was born on Boxing Day. And the only problem we have is with it being Christmas and money but its quite nice if I'm honest xx

 

[katylamb55]

I didnt like knowing my LO's date of birth in advance, it seemed to make it less special somehow but now he's here i could care less so try not to let it get to you hon, i know its hard but like someone else said if you had a normal delivery you wouldnt have a choice so just make the best of it and make sure you always do something special for LO's birthday! my sister had her boy on the 13th of the month, my mum had my brother on her birthday, my friend was born on christmas day and my cousin had her little girl on boxing day so your LO wont be alone!

 

[LDC]

I have friends who have birthdays on New Year's Eve, I don't personally see the problem like others have said, they will always have a good time and I don't really understand the difference between having a birthday on 31st December or 31st June.

As long as baby is healthy that's the most important thing.

 

[duckytwins]

Wow. I came here for support, not for people to tell me I'm wrong for feeling the way I do...

 

[katylamb55]

sorry hon, really wasnt meaning to make you feel bad or wrong for feeling upset about it was just trying to reassure you that although it feels like a big thing now it wont once LO is here so try not to let it spoil the rest of your pregnancy. good luck hon x