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binkydusty2
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September 11 babies
binkydusty2
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Anyone due September 11th? I'm very nervous of going into labor today, sounds selfish but I don't know how I feel about my LO sharing her birthday with such a tragic event 
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Re: September 11 babies
Don't worry I feel the same way....
I would hate to want to celebrate my child's birthday on a day when so many people lost their lives or loved one.
I can't believe it has been 10 years!
True, I just don't think I'll be able to deal with all the people that make comments about it being 9-11 when she's born. Of all the nerve...
People will always find something to comment on. Tell them to stfu. There's no reason why happy things can't be or shouldn't be associated with this date as well.
Really? People now choose 9-11 as their wedding dates. Yes, 9/11/01 was very sad, but this is 9/11/11. Why let the people who hurt our country get that day every year? We will never forget that day, but I think we must realize that life goes on.
Go Phils!!
Do you know that if you look back in History that everyday has a tragic event. Maybe not as tragic and well known as 9/11.
I understand where you're coming from- it's a sad day and it's hard to celebrate anything on such somber notes. I have friends born on 9/11 though, and it's no less special for them than any other day- it is what you make of it.
If it's any consolation, 9/11 is supposed to be a National Day of Service so that people can honor and remember through doing good- not just by mourning. I would emphasize that to my child if he/she were born on 9/11 and feel honored to share a birthday on a day where so many people were coming together to do good in their communities.
This. Would the people who lost their lives that day want us to never have a happy thought on this day? No. I think having a babe born on this day would provide an amazing opportunity to teach that little one.
"God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it" 1 Corinthians 10:13fwiw, not one single person has ever commented on my niece's brith date. can't speak for my friend, bc i'm not sure. but even if someone has, it's never bothered her enough to say anything about it.
Exactly. I don't see people nowadays getting bummed out if their baby is born December 7 or super excited when their kid is born July 4. Give it 10 more years and it will not be as personal as it is now, just like every other monumental event in history.
While I understand what you're saying, I kind of disagree. I certainly hope people aren't just treating it as just any other historical day 10 years down the road. 50 years? A different generation? Sure. I can still remember specific details of that day that I hope I never, ever forget - 10 years from now or 40 years from now.
My baby shower is today and while it feels a little strange to celebrate on this specific date, I think it is a nice reminder that life goes on. We need to always remember what happened, but also move on and create new memories on this day that don't revolve around what we lost - including having babies on this day.
This is very well put. This day can also serve as a reminder of how great of a country we live in and how lucky we are to call America home. While it is a very sad day, there is some good that came out of it. Like how connected we all felt as Americans on that day and the outpouring of support for all people, even if you didn't know them. No, we will never forget those who suffered and/or died that day, but life does go on and bringing a child into the world is special no matter which day it happens on.
You could also look at it as 9.11.01 was a day that brought the united states together. That day brought such a strong feeling of patriotism and unity to our country. For some people its harder than others, but I know that myself and many other military wives that unity made a big impact on our lives.
It's my birthday too!!! Happy birthday to you!!
I understand people's fear and concerns about having their babies born on September 11th because of what happened, but why not put a positive perspective on it? Instead of thinking that they share a birthday with one of the most tragic and blatant attacks on American soil, why not think of it as the day more than any other that America realized their strength? This is the day that all Americans regardless of race, class, color, or religion united together. This is the day that tested our strength and faith as a county, and ultimately we prevailed. This is the day more than any other day that we are were so proud to be Americans and stand tall with our heads high.
I completely understand though, like I said before...
"What did my fingers do before they held you? What did my heart do with it's love?"
Today is my due date and I would be THRILLED if I actually had this baby today. I'm SO done being pregnant.
I realize this is a significant day in our country's history, but this country has many significant days and will continue to do so. People will continue to be born, married and yes, even pass away on those dates.