Regarding the post about 9/11 (choosing the day..)

My son was born on 9/11. I felt the need to start my own post about this, well, just because, lol.

I did not choose that day. My doctor would not induce past 41 weeks and the hospital was completely booked on 9/12. I went in the morning of 9/11 not really wanting to give birth on that day, however he decided to come the night of the 11th.

One thing I have learned....is that while this day is forever a day of sorrow, new life has and will continue to be brought into the world on this day.

Some irony for us is that my father was in charge of the cleanup of Ground Zero. He had huge involvement on with 9/11 and is on a few programs that run on discovery and TLC discussing his job. We met so many families that lost people, one in particular that lost their 25 year old daughter that day.

When they got the call that my son was born on 9/11 they burst into tears....The dad actually sent me a card that chokes me up just thinking about. He wrote that the birth of Johnny gave him a sense of peace after losing Andrea...that might sound weird to some, but I completley understand what he meant.

I guess what I'm saying is, I understand not choosing your baby to be born on that day, I really do. But it's not the most awful thing. For me it has a sort of special meaning-I always remember those who died and thank god for my son all on the same day.

Just wanted to share a biased moms opinion

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great post. I have the same attitude that on that most solemn of days, new life is an amazing blessing

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Reading this post made me think a little differently about it

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Posted by DmarieK

Reading this post made me think a little differently about it

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thanks for posting this. i am due on september 8th, and while i would still prefer not to give birth on 9/11, it makes me think differently about it... and i will probably stress a little less

i am glad you are able to think about the date of your son's birthday in such a positive light!

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Posted by stephanief

great post. I have the same attitude that on that most solemn of days, new life is an amazing blessing

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Posted by maybebaby

I guess what I'm saying is, I understand not choosing your baby to be born on that day, I really do. But it's not the most awful thing. For me it has a sort of special meaning-I always remember those who died and thank god for my son all on the same day.

Just wanted to share a biased moms opinion

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Your post is very well said and ironic since how close your dad was to the tragedy.

We dont chose when we are born....that day will live forever as a somber day...but for those with family born on that day I am sure they will make the day great

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my son was alos born on 9/11 he was born at 11:59pm.. so I felt it was ment to be

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Posted by maybebaby

My son was born on 9/11. I felt the need to start my own post about this, well, just because, lol.

I did not choose that day. My doctor would not induce past 41 weeks and the hospital was completely booked on 9/12. I went in the morning of 9/11 not really wanting to give birth on that day, however he decided to come the night of the 11th.

One thing I have learned....is that while this day is forever a day of sorrow, new life has and will continue to be brought into the world on this day.

Some irony for us is that my father was in charge of the cleanup of Ground Zero. He had huge involvement on with 9/11 and is on a few programs that run on discovery and TLC discussing his job. We met so many families that lost people, one in particular that lost their 25 year old daughter that day.

When they got the call that my son was born on 9/11 they burst into tears....The dad actually sent me a card that chokes me up just thinking about. He wrote that the birth of Johnny gave him a sense of peace after losing Andrea...that might sound weird to some, but I completley understand what he meant.

I guess what I'm saying is, I understand not choosing your baby to be born on that day, I really do. But it's not the most awful thing. For me it has a sort of special meaning-I always remember those who died and thank god for my son all on the same day.

Just wanted to share a biased moms opinion

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Posted by Luv2bAmom

Posted by maybebaby

My son was born on 9/11. I felt the need to start my own post about this, well, just because, lol.

I did not choose that day. My doctor would not induce past 41 weeks and the hospital was completely booked on 9/12. I went in the morning of 9/11 not really wanting to give birth on that day, however he decided to come the night of the 11th.

One thing I have learned....is that while this day is forever a day of sorrow, new life has and will continue to be brought into the world on this day.

Some irony for us is that my father was in charge of the cleanup of Ground Zero. He had huge involvement on with 9/11 and is on a few programs that run on discovery and TLC discussing his job. We met so many families that lost people, one in particular that lost their 25 year old daughter that day.

When they got the call that my son was born on 9/11 they burst into tears....The dad actually sent me a card that chokes me up just thinking about. He wrote that the birth of Johnny gave him a sense of peace after losing Andrea...that might sound weird to some, but I completley understand what he meant.

I guess what I'm saying is, I understand not choosing your baby to be born on that day, I really do. But it's not the most awful thing. For me it has a sort of special meaning-I always remember those who died and thank god for my son all on the same day.

Just wanted to share a biased moms opinion

I agree that its fine to have 9/11 as your b-day, but I think that what the original poster asked is "if you had a choice would you choose that day" and honestly no I would not, but only if given a choice. If it happende naturally well so be it.

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Posted by maybebaby

Posted by Luv2bAmom

Posted by maybebaby

My son was born on 9/11. I felt the need to start my own post about this, well, just because, lol.

I did not choose that day. My doctor would not induce past 41 weeks and the hospital was completely booked on 9/12. I went in the morning of 9/11 not really wanting to give birth on that day, however he decided to come the night of the 11th.

One thing I have learned....is that while this day is forever a day of sorrow, new life has and will continue to be brought into the world on this day.

Some irony for us is that my father was in charge of the cleanup of Ground Zero. He had huge involvement on with 9/11 and is on a few programs that run on discovery and TLC discussing his job. We met so many families that lost people, one in particular that lost their 25 year old daughter that day.

When they got the call that my son was born on 9/11 they burst into tears....The dad actually sent me a card that chokes me up just thinking about. He wrote that the birth of Johnny gave him a sense of peace after losing Andrea...that might sound weird to some, but I completley understand what he meant.

I guess what I'm saying is, I understand not choosing your baby to be born on that day, I really do. But it's not the most awful thing. For me it has a sort of special meaning-I always remember those who died and thank god for my son all on the same day.

Just wanted to share a biased moms opinion

I agree that its fine to have 9/11 as your b-day, but I think that what the original poster asked is "if you had a choice would you choose that day" and honestly no I would not, but only if given a choice. If it happende naturally well so be it.

I know..I was just posting my experience/opinion on a 9/11 birthday.

And honestly if I had been asked to schedule a c-section I would not have chosen 9/11. My point was more about IF it happens that way its not the worst thing....

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That was what I was trying to say in my response although you explain the feeling much better.

I do feel that if I had the choice I would not pick that day BUT even in your situation there was really no choice...9/11 was the day that your beautiful little boy was intended to be here. And I think his arrival is a perfect reminder of the hope that remains - even when we think there couldn't possibly be anything to make that day positive - a baby comes crashing into this world on that date and reminds us in the best way possible why we continue on this journey - why we look for the good in all things - why we have to remember that in times of sorrow there is always faith, hope, and love. Your little boy is that reminder!

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I was due on 9/9 - and was late. When 9/11 came DH and I both held our breath wondering if it was going to be the day.

When 9/12 came and there was still no baby we both felt a lot better - but you know what...now that I have been having so many complications with trying to have baby #2 I realize how stupid that was.

I would be happy to give birth to a healthy baby ANY day of the year - If I could be so blessed again I would be grateful - 9/11 or not!!!

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According to my last sono my due date is 9/11 and I do have to say that I wouldn't really prefer that date. I had a cousin who died on 9/11. I kind of feel that as a new generation is born 9/11 won't mean the same thing to them as it does to those of us who lived through it. Over time it will just become another event in history. If that is meant to be the day my baby is born then it will be the best day of my life!

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Personally I feel that any day to bring a child into the world is a blessed day. New life brings new hope, new faith and new love

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Didn't see the other 9/11 post, but as someone who was pregnant on 9/11 & delivered the following week, I can tell you this...a new baby is hope encompassed in a little body.

I sat on the train home after walking all over that city. The only sound was the fighter jets & the stifled cries through Times Square. I felt my baby kick up a storm on that ride home. I was surrounded by people covered in WTC dust, people crying but he would not stop kicking. I wondered & worried what kind of world I was bringing my child into. I watched TV & saw the rescuers try to find anyone still living in the debris & prayed for a miracle. When my son was born 6 weeks early, my mom told me that he was our miracle. He was hope for a brighter future.

His birthday is September 19th, born only 8 days later & during an uncertain time in everyone's life. One thing I was always certain of is that life has a way of showing us hope when we need it the most. To this day, that is what I think of when I celebrate his birthday.

Your son is hope. He is life - even on the saddest day in American history - that is what he represents....hope.