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To ask what you did for your 30th birthday?

268 replies

AllaMova · 17/04/2026 20:52

Just out of curiosity. I have friends who didn’t celebrate at all, but I also have some friends who are going on special holidays etc.

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365RubyRed · 17/04/2026 21:04

I had DS1 and was pregnant with DS2. I remember birthday cake and presents and family and friends.

BurghfieldRhymed · 17/04/2026 21:02

A party on a narrow boat from Brindley Place in Birmingham.

Didimum · 17/04/2026 21:02

I had a party in a pub for friends and family. It was great fun.

whatradiatorstopick · 17/04/2026 20:59

I went for a lovely weekend away. Unfortunately I got a rancid chest infection, but I also got engaged. Still married now about a million years later.

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AllaMova · 17/04/2026 20:58

Blimms · 17/04/2026 20:53

What did you do?

I haven’t turned 30 yet, but it’s very soon… I’m having a weekend away with DP to London where we’ll watch Phantom of the Opera and mooch around some museums. 🥰

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frecklejuice · 17/04/2026 20:58

I had a six month old baby and my husband organised dinner with friends and my sister looked after my ds. It was lovely until one of his friends wives asked for the bill before dessert so we could go back to the pub and she could smoke in the garden (I don’t smoke and was so looking forward to dessert)!! Then we got home and my stepdaughter had had a house party and there were kids and vomit and just a general disaster. I’ll never forget it that’s for sure!

MrsMattMurdock · 17/04/2026 20:58

Was pre-kids - did a driving experience at a motorsport circuit. Zooooom!

OnlyFoolsnMothers · 17/04/2026 20:56

house party- family, friends, it was one of the best nights of my life

Notreallyawaitress · 17/04/2026 20:56

Had to work, cried quite a lot I think - only ‘big’ birthday that I was upset about.

superchick · 17/04/2026 20:55

I went on a European city break and was mugged.

I didn't do anything for my 40th and I won't do anything for my 50th

BlueMum16 · 17/04/2026 20:55

IWe always go on holiday.

We've done:
Amsterdam/Barcelona 30
Vegas/San Sebastian 40
Maldives and hopefully Japan.50

FionnulaTheCooler · 17/04/2026 20:55

A week away at a caravan park with DH and DD. DD was just a toddler at the time and as I was a SAHM the budget was tight but it was actually a lovely time away, DD loved it.

bridgetreilly · 17/04/2026 20:54

I had 30-40 people for a bring and share lunch. It was lovely.

Amodernhistory · 17/04/2026 20:54

I got divorced 🫣

Saltedcaramelicecream · 17/04/2026 20:53

Went on a European city break with my partner.

Bassetyate · 17/04/2026 20:53

I can barely remember to be honest, so probably not much! I’ve never really celebrated my birthday, I don’t like the fuss and it’s a funny time of year. I like other people’s though.

FunnyOrca · 17/04/2026 20:53

I caught Covid 🤣

Blimms · 17/04/2026 20:53

What did you do?