Would a double birthday bug you?

lawyerin · July 2011

If by some CRAZY miracle I were to get pregnant this cycle, the baby would have the same exact due date as DD#1 (who was born on her due date). A potential double-birthday would not stop me from TTC this cycle, but just out of curiosity what are your thoughts on having two kids with the same bday? Weird? Fun? Indifferent?

brookelynpaisley · July 2011

I think I'd personally prefer that they at least have their own birthday, since they're not twins, but I don't think it's the end of the world. It would be a cool fun fact for them, and they could really love sharing a birthday.

ukcats27 · July 2011

No it wouldn't bother me. I want a baby so bad I wouldn't care if he/she shared a birthday with everyone in the world! That being said, I don't have another child to actually be put in that situation.

matc · July 2011

If we conceive this cycle they would share the same birth month. It would be nice to have a party once for both kids at least for the family. Two kids parties might be necessary when they get older.

melissa721 · July 2011

Indifferent. I could always do something to make each child feel like their birthday was individually recognized.

LovestruckAJ · July 2011

As a twin, I always loved sharing a birthday (of course, it's all I know). So it wouldn't bother me in the least. Smile

kerivp · July 2011

Hmmm, I think it might bug me a little bit. But I don't know why. Maybe because I would like each child to have their own special (separate) day? I don't think it's a big deal, just my own preference.

PenelopePond · July 2011

I'm an identical twin so I don't want LO#2 to have a birthday anywhere near DS#1. If that's possible of course. That's why we're trying now. DS's birthday is in October and if I get pregnant this cycle the EDD would be in April. I just hated having to share my party all the time and getting crappy gifts because there were two people to buy for. I wouldn't want my kids to be in the same situation (if possible).

happilyeverafterxo · July 2011

IMHO I wouldn't care either way...if it happened to be that they shared a Birthday, we'd just have to make it extra special for both of them

kg_08 · July 2011

I wouldn't particularly want their birthdays to be that close. I feel like it would take some of the "specialness" away from their birthday if they had to share. That said, I wouldn't skip TTC that month either.

Janaemarierod · July 2011

My younger cousins are exactly two years and two days apart. Of course they still have their own birthdays. However, they are typically celebrated with the family at the same time. I hope my kids will have different birthdays. Unfortunately I can't really plan my births out. In the end I would be happy just to have healthy and happy kids

littlewifey · July 2011

If we get pregnant soon, we're going to be cutting it pretty close!

Although we would *like* to have children with different birthdays, I also think I would rather my kids share a birthday than 1 kid share with his/her daddy or myself. But, the day will be special no matter what! In years to come double birthdays could be way fun-- I guess I would just hate not being able to celebrate with DS because I'm busy delivering his sibling... you know?

adamstodrake · July 2011

If we concieve this cycle, #2 would be April 1st. DS was born 3/15, but his due date was 3/30. We could easily end up with very similar birthdays. It didn't stop us from trying though, whenever we have #2, I am going to be thrilled.

ricecakes1216 · July 2011

brookelynpaisley:
I think I'd personally prefer that they at least have their own birthday, since they're not twins, but I don't think it's the end of the world. It would be a cool fun fact for them, and they could really love sharing a birthday.

This.

mel66 · July 2011

I don't have another child so I'm not sure how I would really feel. It might bug me just the slightest bit - just because I'd like for them to have their own special day.

jrnelson627 · July 2011

I know the odds of this are extremely slim, but it's actually true. I have some friends who had their first child on their 6th wedding anniversary, and their 2nd child on their 10th wedding anniversary.....two kids, same birthday, AND on their wedding anniversary! October 11th is a big deal in their household.

Oem617 · July 2011

happilyeverafterxo:
IMHO I wouldn't care either way...if it happened to be that they shared a Birthday, we'd just have to make it extra special for both of them

This.

shortsweet&sassy · July 2011

Im due with #2 ten days after DS birthday. I have to have a c-section so Im pretty sure their birthdays wont be on the same day but, I wouldnt mind if they had the same birthday but I would prefer them to each have their own special day. I kind of had a mini freak out when I found out my due date with #2 (how will I handle two birthdays so close together) but I got over it and we'll get double the birthday cake in Feb now!

farmerlynda · July 2011

A friend on mine was born on the same day as her brother -- Christmas Day. I think it was sharing the day with a holiday that was the bummer, not sharing it with her brother

ConnieRob · July 2011

I think it could be fun, plus you can always have parties on different days. I have a friend who had 3 kids in 3 years. They are born on Feb 26 1988, Feb 27 1989 and Feb 28 1990. What are the odds of that? All were not induced, natural labors averaging 4-6 hours.

kelnyc · July 2011

As an identical twin, I can tell you that it got annoying to always have to share that day with her over the years (we'd even sometimes get one present to share and always just one cake with both names on it). Now that we're adults and not always competing for our own identity, I think it's fantastic.

ETA: There are quite a few twins on here! Yay!

clarisa_b · July 2011

I would prefer they didn't share a birthday, but I wouldn't avoid TTC just so that they didn't share their birthdays. Even if they did share a birthday it wouldn't bug me, but I would try to make sure they don't feel short changed. If they ended loving the fact that they shared birthdays when they're older, I think it'd be fun to throw them joint parties.

Carolinagirl413 · July 2011

I worked with a girl whose brother and sister shared her birthday - they were not triplets and her mother went into labor naturally all 3 times. If it were me, I would likely schedule my c-section (sadly, my doctor has all ready told me I am not a candidate for a VBAC) a few days before so that they could each have their own day.

MrsT0522 · July 2011

My sister and I were born three days apart (August 5th and 8th, and my dad's birthday is Aug. 7th) so I grew up having to share a birthday. While I don't have any *bad* memories of a shared birthday, I do remember feeling like I didn't want to have matching toys with my sister, which is what ended up happening. People would just by us the same My Little Pony just in a different color, and more often than not, it ended in a fight and jealousy. (Not a huge fight, but you know how 5 year olds can be)

I do have fond memories of huge family birthday parties, and aside from the toy jealousy issue, I wouldn't have changed anything.

mchupie · July 2011

My cousins share the same birthday, 3 years apart. They are fine with it. While I would prefer different birthdays it wouldn't keep me from TTC or anything.

BigIsland07 · July 2011

Wouldn't bother me at all! It would be a fun celebration where we got to spend time celebrating each of them separately, together and as a family.

sydsmom04 · July 2011

I wouldn't chose it, but if it happens it happens. So is life...As long as my children are healthy that's all that matters.

WorkinWeezel · July 2011

It wouldn't bother me, but MH wants our kids to have their own birthdays. Had I gotten pregnant last cycle I would have had the same due date as with DS. It didn't happen, so we're safe in his eyes

LisaBea · July 2011

My step-sister and I have the same birthday and I don't particularly like it.

LooneyLife · July 2011

I have a high school friend that has two daughters with the same birthday. The first was born a couple weeks early. The second had the same due date as the first and was also born early on the same day. Weird, but kinda cool!

angelsnight · July 2011

I would prefer that they didn't. My birthday is May 3rd and my cousin is May 9th, so we always had a joint party. My grandma got us the same gifts but slightly different (different colored hair dolls) and since she and I were both blowing out candles, her little brother would join in too because he didn't understand why we got to (when he was younger of course).

I think birthdays should be a big deal, it's the one day a year that's yours. Of course there isn't much you can do to stop it. My friend has a son and daughter, 4 years apart, born on the same day.

bellablue2 · July 2011

Well, when we began ttc back in March I worried about this. But, now that we have had a m/c and are on cycle number 5 I just want my baby. It has taught me just how lucky I was the first two times and to appreciate the baby no matter gender or birthday.

LMBESQ · July 2011

I'm in the same boat as you. If I am fortunate enough to get pregnant this cycle, baby #2 would be due within a few days of my daughter's birthday. It's not going to stop us from TTC this cycle, but ideally I'd like their birthdays at least a few days apart.

rsrs807 · July 2011

Not really, especially considering that that's just the EDD, even if your DD was born on her due date the next one could be early or late, kwim?

I think it has more to do with how the parents handle it - still celebrating each birthday, etc. - than the actual dates. H's father and aunt have the same birthday and I dont think it was ever an issue (but they are maybe 7 or 8 years apart so that may have made a difference as well.)

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