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[quote=Anonymous]Do it early, but make sure you tell her there will still be special stuff on her actual birthday, no matter what happens with the baby. Then plan a cake or a special outing or her “big” present, something that can be done even if mom and dad can’t be there. Maybe you could record a video well in advance that could be played first thing in the morning, if you’re in the middle of labor and can’t call or FaceTime? I think as long as she gets the party, when it happens is probably secondary. I’d be more concerned about her feeling like her birthday was overshadowed by the baby (which it will be for years to come, if it arrives on her birthday!). Five is old enough to get super-excited for birthdays, but not quite mature enough to truly be able to swallow that disappointment if everything is upended and her day gets lost in the shuffle. She’d survive, of course. but it might color her attitude toward the new baby for a while. [/quote]
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