"Well, just don't have her on September 11th!!!"

MomtobeNJ

Yes, someone actually said this to me today when I told them my due date was September 10th.

*sigh* 

TAGSL710

My due date is 9.11 and MH is a firefighter. I haven't heard any negative comments-I thought I would.  LOs due date is actually the bday of his namesake so it doesn't bother us. 

I think some people feel like they have to say something and don't always use tact.  

hmp1

That is at the top of my list of bad comments people make.

ilovelife

Thats when ds was due....i got that comment a lot..especially from my mom. 

bonjourbelle05

Our due date is 9/9, so I am surprised no one has said anything to us because it's close.  I am actually hoping for 9/9 (we were married on 8/8) or 9/10 (my late aunt's birthday), but not to avoid 9/11....my cousin's daughter was born on 9/11 (2010 I think...) and he always says that in 2001 he knew 9/11 was a day he would never forget, but in 2010 it became a day he would always remember.

beckslea

Totally ridiculous, what is wrong with people.  And yes, I am due on the 11th.

LILBIT1221

I am on the other side of this. I think it's a great day to have a baby. Starting a new life on a day that meant the end of so many others? I think it's awesome.

MomtobeNJ

LILBIT1221:

I am on the other side of this. I think it's a great day to have a baby. Starting a new life on a day that meant the end of so many others? I think it's awesome.

I would agree with this. And yes, I am in NJ. Just 10 miles outside of NYC, in fact. I get that it's a sensitive topic for lots of people, and not everyone can put a positive spin on it like this. I guess it's just the idiocy of implying that I can choose or control when she's born that really got to me. Or that it would be "bad" if she's born on the 11th.

Through clenched teeth I just replied, "She can come any day she wants as long as she's healthy." 

linzeek44

Our LO is due September 6th, but according to when I ovulated, it would be September 10th. 

DH thought 9/11 would be an unfortunate birthday. I thought it was awesome. Why not turn a not-great day into an awesome day?  

sfrantz07

LILBIT1221:

I am on the other side of this. I think it's a great day to have a baby. Starting a new life on a day that meant the end of so many others? I think it's awesome.

 Great way to think!!

Shazzie116

Thousands of people were born on that day prior to 2001, and they still celebrate their birthday. I don't see why people think it's a big deal. It'll become a happy day if LO is born then.

Manx4

I don't get the comment at all.  Obviously I understand what happened on 9/11 but how is having your child born on that day a BAD thing?  It honestly blows my mind that some people view that as a horrible day to have a child. 

aaturnwald

I am due September 11th, and have heard many of thoes comments.. When people at work asked when I'm due they gave me a weird look when I told them.. Like it was a terrible day to be due? I didn't get it either. I will just be happy whenever she decides to come

tyrannasaurusjess

aaturnwald:

I am due September 11th, and have heard many of thoes comments.. When people at work asked when I'm due they gave me a weird look when I told them.. Like it was a terrible day to be due? I didn't get it either. I will just be happy whenever she decides to come

 

As if you got to choose your dd...

FittMommy2b

Eww!!

OSUWifey09

My late uncle's birthday is 9/11, and when people started saying things like, "You poor thing, your birthday's on 9/11," he'd literally cuss them out. I know it's a terrible day in our history, but I agree with the logic of starting a new life on a day where we lost so much.

The same thing happens around here when people have April 19 birthdays [same day as OKC bombing back in '95]. Some people just don't think before they speak.

Nita2603

With 9/11 being my due date it's been one of the most annoying comments. Together with name suggestions like America, Justice and Freedom. I am German living in Canada, btw, which makes those suggestions even more ridiculous.

tinyhumantoe

LILBIT1221:

I am on the other side of this. I think it's a great day to have a baby. Starting a new life on a day that meant the end of so many others? I think it's awesome.

  Yep.

L8kissie

My best friend's due date is the 11th. Good things can happen that day too. 

INmommy871278

I am also due the 10th but would def rather have him any other day than the 10th.  My grandma on my dads side, who is like many of the MIL stories I have read on here, keeps reminding me that is my Uncle's birthday.  My mom's brother's birthday is September 11th and I would much rather my son share a birthday with him cuz no one would make a huge deal over that.  Although, my wedding anniversary is September 10th so it would be a nice one year anniversary gift for us if he comes on his due date....so torn but def haven't had any comments made about better than the 11th

kjskjs

People are stupid. I got married on 9.10.11 and people made coments about it being the day before 9.11. I would just look at them and roll my eyes or make a smart ass comment.

mrsjenni

It must be a Jersey thing, I heard that yesterday too  

MarisaKathleen

My EDD is 9/11.  I get comments on it every single time I tell someone.  My husband was in the Navy and thinks it's great that it's Patriot's Day. 

He was born 11/11, his mom 10/11...he thinks it would be cool if our daughter was born on 9/11.

Think of it this way--in 20 years or so, people aren't going to have the same associations with 9/11 as they do now.  Look at people born on 12/7....you get old enough, it's just another day.  It's not like being born on Halloween or Christmas.

BeachBabe22

I am due September 11th and I have received quite a few comments. I really don't care what day she is born as long as she is healthy.  My husband thinks September 11th is a great day for our baby to be born and so do I.

 

People have comments about everything that has to do with being pregnant so let them make their rude comments and just smile!  

LILBIT1221

aaturnwald:

I am due September 11th, and have heard many of thoes comments.. When people at work asked when I'm due they gave me a weird look when I told them.. Like it was a terrible day to be due? I didn't get it either. I will just be happy whenever she decides to come

CLEARLY you should have planned better!

PrncesWife

I got that comment from my SIL.  I simply told her it took 2 years and 1 miscarriage to get here, so I was just happy to be pregnant.  Haven't heard anything else from her or anyone else.

ETA: I'm due 9/11 and it's fine with me.

BlueIris82

Wow, my due date is September 11th.  I have no problem with it.  When I tell people when I'm due I either get a blank look and a change of topic or "well, babies are rarely born on their due date".  

amanda2424

I am due on the 12th and have also gotten the same comment. People are dumb!

Kris2011RN

I have the same due date and I get this comment all the time!!! It is annoying. I can't control when he decides to make his appearance into this world.

phytoocean

My birthday is September 11th -- I turned 20 in 2001. People make comments all the time about "how horrible it is that they ruined your birthday." Throughout history I would gather most people have had some horrific event happen on/near their birthday, this one is just fresh in peoples' memory. I don't really mind, my Mom says it is one of the best dates in her life, so I am going to go with my Mom.

TerraC75

My due date is 9/11 and I pretty much always get some kind of reaction out of people when they ask.