Due date How likely are you to actually give birth on your due date, especially with your first kid? I don't want him to…

They say you're more likely to deliver early. Every pregnancy is different though.

Had my first on his due date 15 minutes in but yes it is very rare. Most people are surprised when I tell them!

Jesus, I hope he's not two weeks late. Did they end up having to induce you, jackums619?

My son was 2 weeks late.

Only 1-5% of babies are actually born on their due date!

With my first, I ended up going into labor the day before his due date and had him on his due date, (via emergency c section). I would imagine that it's very rare for them to be born on their due dates though.

My first was born at 36 weeks my second 38 weeks my third 40 weeks his due date. But I had preterm labor with all. We were surprise my son made that far. But I also was in bed rest and medication and shots

My first was 2 weeks early my second was a week early. It all depends really but you rarely hear of a baby being born the exact date.

I was induced with my first son only because my doctor was going out of the country. But I've heard that most lady's don't have their 1st baby on their due date.

My first was 8 days late! I'm expecting this one to be late as well...

My first was born 1 day after her due date. My twins were born at exactly 38 weeks. Like prior comments, every pregnancy is different and it's rare to have your baby on the actual due date.

I went 5 days early with my first I know my friend went past hers I think it's more common to go over your due date with your first because people are always so surprised I went early and I wasn't super early. By the end everyday feels like a month haha I know a lot of people who had to get induced too. They did strip my membranes (just a vigorous exam) to try to get me to go 2 weeks early but it didn't work.

Rare that they come on their due date, some come earlier or later. My daughter was born 2 days before her due date

My mom had five kids, and we all were born at 37-38 weeks :)

Both of my two were born two weeks before, and I'm excited to see if this new lil one will follow the same pattern!

My first was one day late.

Very rare. My 2nd child was born on her due date but I have 7 children at home and she was the only one born on her due date.

My first baby was 2 weeks early

My sil had 3 kids, none on their due date. She always tells people to make plans on the due date haha

I had my first child one day before my due date.

My first was due 12/3 but I was induced for oligo on 11/30.

My original was June 8th

At my first ultrasound they changed it to June 10th

And 2 weeks later they changed it to June 13.

I'm really hoping it's anything but the 10th that day is the only other serious boyfriend I had birthday.

Stupid I know but it was a mentally abusive relationship that I would just not like to remember every year.

Louise, did they have to induce you? I want to avoid being induced unless of course it's necessary.

My first baby was 10 days overdue I really don't want that to happen again!! It's so uncomfortable

I would prefer he be just a little early than late for sure! Not too early though. If he came 13 days early he would be born on my dad's birthday.

First born almost 2 weeks early (7lb 14oz) second was born almost 1 week late (9lb 2.5oz). Im hoping for early for that reason lol

Had my daughter (1st) 2 days late after a sweep. Probably would have been longer without it.

My cousin just had her baby a week before her due date. And a friend of mine just had hers a few days after her due date. I think it's really low chance to have them on the actual due date.

I had my son a week before his due date and he was my first. My water broke on its own.

I think it's a really low percentage

I went 10 days early with my first! My sister went past her due date with both my nephew & niece. Everybody's different.

My last baby was born in her due date ?

If he's only a day early or day late I'll be fine. I just don't want him to share a birthday with his paternal grandmother. Seems petty but she also supposedly told her son his only obligation to us was financially. Kind of like a give us money and make us go away type thing.

My daughter came on her due date. I'm currently pregnant with #2 and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he follows suit.

With my first my water broke on the day after my due date and I had him two days later. With this one I'm scheduled for a c section a week before my due date but they also saw his measuring a week ahead so who knows when he will decide it's time

Apparently only 4% of women actually give birth on their due date....

I'm hoping I don't as it's my nephews birthday.., not that it really matters

My first was two weeks late I had to get induced

My 1st came at 38 weeks ?

I do know its a small percentage but my son was born 12:54 am on his due date.

Not very likely. Wouldn't worry about it.

But then there is my husband and his sister. Both had due date of July 29th. 2 years apart. And that's when they were both born - naturally. Crazy!! On top of that they share birthday with my brother as well ?

My first was 2 weeks early, second 2 days late....but I was induced with both. Usually with your first people say you go over.

I'm a 2nd time mom n my daughter came on the last due date they gave me for her the first date was may 23 n the last was June 8th early labor started at 3am went to the hospital at 9 they broke my water at 117 and I had her at 523 that night

My Son Was Born 5 Days Before His due Date

My first was right on his due date. My best friend's first was a week late. So it really just depends.

I think they say only 5% of babies are actually born on their due dates.

My 1st was 9 days late....born at 12:20am...and shares a bday with my damn bil

It's extremely rare to have your baby on the actual due date. My son was a month and a half early and my daughter was two days late. I'm wondering if this one will be ate, early or on time.

I'd say pretty rare. Due dates are a guess, every baby is different.