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Please help with my mini dilemma!

AlbahAlbah member
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Hello ladies!

I am starting to think what to do for my son's 2 year birthday. I saw the post below, which has helped greatly. Now, the situation is that his birthday is on August 22 and I am due with #2 on August 15th. One option is to not plan anything knowing I am due so close to his birthday but I would hate to do that even though I know he would not remember. Knowing this, when would you plan to celebrate? I don't want to wait until the baby is born since I think it will be way too hectic with a newborn. My hubby says doing it too early isn't a good idea since it's so far from his birthday. So how far in advance would you plan it? I'm thinking maybe 3 weeks? Thanks Ladies and more 2 year birthday ideas are welcome! :)

Take care,

Laura

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BFP #4: 05/23/12, EDD: 01/31/12, Early MC at 5 wks

RPL Workup: + LPD (7DPO Prog = 7.8, Endometrial Bx = out of phase)
Elevated Alpha 2-glycoprotein IgA and antiphosphatidylserine IgM -->
Hematologist said not to worry and no need for treatment!

Dx: LPD
Cycle #1(08/2012): Clomid 50 mg CD3-7, Ovidrel CD13 + Progesterone = It worked!
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  • EliStarEliStar member
    Why don't you do something fun for the day with him and close family/friends so that you don't have to go through organizing a party and the stress of set-up/hosting/clean-up when you are so close to your due date? I'm thinking you can have your family and close friends all go to the children's museum or like the zoo or something so he can have a great day and then come home and cut him a cake. He can open his gifts and play :) I know you may have your heart set on having a big party for him and I get that but don't feel guilty if you decide not to! Even if you do plan it three weeks before your due date, there's no guarantee you'll make it to the party! Your littlest one may have other plans. Whatever you decide, he won't remember it and will love you just the same.
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    imageEliStar:
    Why don't you do something fun for the day with him and close family/friends so that you don't have to go through organizing a party and the stress of set-up/hosting/clean-up when you are so close to your due date? I'm thinking you can have your family and close friends all go to the children's museum or like the zoo or something so he can have a great day and then come home and cut him a cake. He can open his gifts and play :) I know you may have your heart set on having a big party for him and I get that but don't feel guilty if you decide not to! Even if you do plan it three weeks before your due date, there's no guarantee you'll make it to the party! Your littlest one may have other plans. Whatever you decide, he won't remember it and will love you just the same.

    This exactly!  I would just keep it simple and celebrate with him on his actual bday with close family/friends.

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  • mrsjessnjorgemrsjessnjorge
    I agree with keeping it simple with close friends and family. But if you are set on having a big party, then I think about a month before your due date should be fine. I'm sure people will understand why you are doing it so early.
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  • cocojack10cocojack10 member

    If your heart is set on having a large party, then have the party late July, or first wk of Aug (still cutting it close, but not terribly far away from actual bday).  Everyone invited. 

    Then, on actual bday, even if baby is here, have a cake cutting for him w/ immediate family (grandparents and you guys), have tons of balloons and decorations.  Make it a lot of fun for him, especially since baby will have been born, and will be taking up his attention.

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  • southmiamiwifejensouthmiamiwifejen
    imagecocojack10:

    on actual bday, even if baby is here, have a cake cutting for him w/ immediate family (grandparents and you guys), have tons of balloons and decorations.  Make it a lot of fun for him, especially since baby will have been born, and will be taking up his attention.

    This is what I would do if I were in your shoes!!! I just think that trying to plan a formal party either in your last month of pregnancy or with a newborn is a lot to handle :( This can just be a low-key year for him and then you can go all out with a big bash when he turns 3 and his little brother turns 1!

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  • melly&jimmymelly&jimmy

    My LO is turning 2 in September YEAH!!   Everyone gave you some good ideas.  I would do something very low key being that close to the due date.  The water park by the airport is called Grapeland.  We took the kids two weeks ago and my almost 2yo loved it!  I would do that and then cut a cake at home.  Or - you could rent one of the Funbrellas and host a birthday party there as well.  here is the link for more info. 

    https://ci.miami.fl.us/parks/pages/Grapeland.asp

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  • MellyMelBMellyMelB
    I have the same dilemma and have decided to not do anything big this year for Sophie's birthday. I don't want a big crowd around my newborn and hosting a birthday party either 9 months pregnant or a few weeks post partum is NOT appealing to me. So, basically, we are doing cake at our house and balloons with family and close friends. SUPER SMALL. That is the plan. However, if my suspcian is right my sister will go into labor on Sophie's birthday and we will have to delay even that small celebration! Honestly, plan a BIG party for next year. Just make sure he gets to blow out his candles and eat cake this year. At two years old, that is the most important part anyway. :)
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  • AlbahAlbah member
     I was definitely thinking something with close family/friends this year but still would like to do before baby comes. Because even though I am sure they will all come by at some point to meet the little one, I also do not feel comfortable having everyone around for E's 2nd bday at our home with the baby there. I think I am leaning towards doing something with the family about 3 weeks before without making any big plans and then of course cut his little cake on his actual birthday (and hopefully don't run a week behind and deliver on his birthday LOL). Thank you so much for your input ladies! :)
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    BFP #3: 01/28/12, EDD: 09/23/12, MMC (BO), D&C 2/16/12 at 6.5 wks
    BFP #4: 05/23/12, EDD: 01/31/12, Early MC at 5 wks

    RPL Workup: + LPD (7DPO Prog = 7.8, Endometrial Bx = out of phase)
    Elevated Alpha 2-glycoprotein IgA and antiphosphatidylserine IgM -->
    Hematologist said not to worry and no need for treatment!

    Dx: LPD
    Cycle #1(08/2012): Clomid 50 mg CD3-7, Ovidrel CD13 + Progesterone = It worked!
    BFP #5 on 09/10/12 (11 DPO). HCG #1 @ 14DPO = 131.6 HCG #2 @ 16DPO = 509
    EDD: 05/23/2013 Lilypie Pregnancy tickers

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