First baby - early or late?

[Jjald]

Just curious to know what experiences others have had when having their first baby, as such a small percentage come on their due date!

 

[pooch]

first baby 3.5 weeks early. second baby 1 week late.

 

[Shenzhennifer]

My baby came 2 weeks early, though at 38 weeks was considered full term.

 

[megan2008]

my baby came 5 weeks early, during a typhoon.

 

[MommyTo3]

9 days late with my first and even the twins had to be induced at 38w2d (usually around 38w w/o medical issues) ... 15 1/2 lbs/7kg combined!

 

[Nashua852]

Three weeks early -- I remember vaguely being disappointed at having to cancel the days' shopping trip.

I'm pregnant again so we'll see with this one!

 

[joyofliving]

Our first was born at 41 weeks, made us wait so long to show her angel face

 

[FShah]

2 weeks early, she couldnt wait to do the New year's post celebrations

 

[lesliefu]

4 days early with the first...
my sister...first and second 2 weeks early, third one on time

 

[thanka2]

I think you should have added a "on the due date" button to your poll because although few peoples' babies come right on time--I went into labor naturally at 1 am on my due date--my son was born the following day. I would count that as "pretty on time" but most of my friends having their first babies were late by at least a week and most were induced because of this.