When to have toddlers b-day party (expecting 2 weeks prior) more in description

Kirsten • Wife • Mom to Lily 06/19 and Emma 09/21 •

So I'm wondering if anyone has advice on what to do when you are expecting 2 weeks prior to your toddler turning 4. My daughter's birthday is June 22nd and I'm expecting June 12th. I know you can't truly plan everything because due dates aren't a sure thing but my first 2 were born at 39+3 and 40+3 so I feel pretty confident that I'll be close to my due date and we can always adjust if plans change when the time comes. I considered just skipping a party this year but my daughter is at an age where she really loves parties and understands that birthdays mean parties and I want her to have that joy.

So does anyone know if it may be better to have the party a month early when I will be 37-38 weeks along (I tolerated my other pregnancies well and was pretty able until my babies were born) or wait until my newborn is about a month old and go for July. Outside stuff would be nice in May but a little warm in July. Would be probably have to be inside for a July party. I also have a 1.5 year old if that matters.

Anyone have experience or advice?

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Jo

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When I had my second child she was born 4 days before my first child’s 3rd birthday. We avoided having a birthday party that year and we all just went to sky zone, it was literally just us there since it was a Tuesday afternoon, my husband and daughter played for a hour and had a blast, we then celebrated at home with cake and just us. Maybe something y’all could do.

M

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I’m in the same boat and just doing the party when my daughter is 2 weeks old. We’re in Michigan so it’ll be hot in July but not unbearable. We always do outdoor parties for him anyway. I’m just hoping for the best 😬

Ki

Kirsten • Feb 20, 2023
We are in Ohio, which is why I was leaning toward May. Our July's could be mild in the 80s or much worse in the 90s and humid 😬

Br

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We did our daughters a month early because I knew I had to be induced a early with my son because I had icp and we wanted to avoid doing it to close because we didn't wanna risk getting sick or anything

Le

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Oh wow I’m in the same situation second daughters bday is June 4 & I’m due with my third girl May 23rd. and this didn’t even cross my mind yet !! Lol !! Thank you !!

Ra

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My sister in law had her sons birthday party a month before her due date and 2 months before her sons actually birthday