Would you choose an Aug or Sep baby - planned c-section

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Having a planned section, it'll happen w/c 27th August. No exact date yet, but naturally it means the baby could either be an August baby and be the youngest in their year, or a September baby and be the oldest.

If you had the choice of dates what would you choose?!

Aww, all this August hate 😂I had an August baby. Everyone told me to hold off labour but they had other plans. Anyway, he's about to sit his A levels. We didn't really find any challenges, and I did save around 7k in nursery fees. Its only on mumsnet I see such angst.

Absolutely September!

I have been in your position - we went with the September date.
lots depend on the type of child they will be - mine went to ft nursery while I worked - thought it was good as she was still in my head to young for school! She would have been ready to be honest, she was climbing the walls at nursery by October, very bored especially as most of little friends had gone onto school. She is very confident and bright.i regret the extra year of nursery fees!
My friend has a September child (now 17!) she would have struggled a lot if she had been born earlier & into an earlier school year. Even as the one of the eldest she is emotionally immature as is her behaviour.

you just don’t know what the child will be like - I don’t regret the September choice so if I was to do it again would choose the same.

September.

September.

I'd probably choose an September baby, not necessarily due to academic reasons (I know several August birthday children and some are very academic, some aren't..!)

My reasoning is looking at DS1 and his friends this year. Turning 18. Not wanting to be the mate who can't go on the night outs and drink alcohol...

I had a C section booked on the 6th August. I went into labour and had a c section on the 31st August. It has worked out well for us, she's a clever girl and loves school. Not having the extra year in nursery was a huge bonus too!

I mean booked on the 6th September.

Boy. Second child.

September

100% September! Such a benefit with school years.

Sorry if that's confusing - that's the date I hit 39 weeks so it'll be sometime that week, starting from the 27th.

Have absolutely no idea if I can choose, but want to be prepared just in case. Honestly have no preference at the moment.

September, they get a whole extra year of education and maturation before University, a huge advantage.

I don't think you'll get much choice - I've had two electives and been given a date both times, I had no say. I'd prefer September but honestly I don't think in the long run it matters in terms of school. One of the most academically successful people I know is an August baby! I also have a friend with an August-born reception child and he's so advanced - she was so worried he'd be behind because of his birthday and he's actually ahead.

To be fair, several managers at my workplace were born in August. It hasn’t held them back at all. Also, one of my sister’s friends was born in late August and is now a doctor.

This 100%!! Academically it really doesn’t make a huge amount of difference …I am August born
but socially it is a big deal when your friends are out celebrating 18th/exam finals and results and you are the one sipping coke !!
Definitely September!

September! And I say this as a 31st Aug baby myself.

I had a planned section around the same date and went for early Sept too based on my experience.

I didn't struggled so much academically, but more socially, and definitely felt it when friends were celebrating birthdays, growing up milestones such as driving, 16th etc almost a whole year ahead of me.

September 100%.

Just one year of additional childcare vs. all the known advantages of being one of, if not the oldest in your year group? Easy decision. One I chose too.

My first baby was due late September, but had to come early. Doctors wanted to induce me ASAP, but I begged for at least waiting for term, which so happened to be early September. If there was any deterioration, even if it meant delivering 31st August, I would happily have been induced. Fortunately, baby and I remained fine over those couple of days, so I got my wish. I have zero regrets, and looking forward to September 2024.

September. Loads of research shows August babies underperform at school and September babies over perform. Far better to be oldest in year than yongest.

My birthday is August 27th and every year your friends are all on holiday when you want to have your birthday party. I had to have mine once back at school every year.

September

I was an August baby and was fine at school. My toddler was born the 4th September and is desperate to start school (she cries when we walk past she’s that keen), so at times it does break my heart that’s I have to keep her at home for longer.

If I had the choice I’d choose an August baby. I have always loved education so it’s no surprise my LO is keen.

September

Im an August baby and academically it was fine - but being the youngest in the year sucked big time as everyone else turned 18. In the 1990s it was fine but now I think it would be harsh.

What is the 27th in terms though of pregnancy weeks

Oh yes summer holiday birthdays are harsh.

But good now I must say

Definitely September, it’s statistically better academically and as pp have said being the youngest and having your birthday in the holidays are both a pain socially.