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Please say happy birthday!

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Fuckadoodledoooo · 16/02/2021 08:16

I ask mumsnet every year because I'm a pathetic old fart.

My 18 year old won't even know what day it is when he finally emerges from his pit asking for food. My husband always finds something to be pissed off at me about on a day when he's not the special little star. My dad went all out this year and sent me a cheque addressed to Dh in Dh name as I can only assume as a little woman, I wouldn't know what to do with one (my dad always gives me £50 and it always goes into the bank to get swallowed up by bills, so it's a great help but not a present present).no presents because we don't have money to splash about anyway.

51 Facebook friends (just acquaintances I used to know in my old area) and there won't be one birthday wish as usual.

I know I'm moaning, I'm very greatful to have a roof over my head, healthy kids. But fuck, birthdays are a misery.

I'm 41 today and feeling sorry for myself.

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Bittercup · 16/02/2021 08:17

Happy birthday Thanks

FossilisedFanny · 16/02/2021 08:18

Happy Birthday 🥳. It’s my dd’s birthday today too .

welldonesquirrel · 16/02/2021 08:18

Happy Birthday OP.

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bijouou · 16/02/2021 08:18

Happy Birthday 🥳

FiveShelties · 16/02/2021 08:19

Happy Birthday @Fuckadoodledoooo

And if your Dad sends you a cheque, spend it on yourself. Flowers

BikeRunSki · 16/02/2021 08:20

Happy birthday @Fuckadoodledoooo.
Are you going to have some pancakes?

Itwasgoodwhileitlasted · 16/02/2021 08:21

Happy Birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear fuckadoodle, Happy birthday to you.

Now blow out your imaginary candle and make a wish!! Cake

crosspelican · 16/02/2021 08:22

Happy birthday!! I hope you have a lovely day. 🎂

Is there anything you can do for yourself? A branch of Paul or a cake shop nearby where you can get yourself a slightly excessive cake for one and a good coffee and go for a walk on your own?

41 is a brilliant age. (I’m 42)

Start something small today that belongs only to you, like learning Italian on Duolingo so that pandemic or no pandemic, this day next year when you ask yourself “what happened to 41???” You can say “oh yes - ho imparato l'italiano” (I learned Italian) Smile

Happy birthday!!! 🥂

Volcanoexplorer · 16/02/2021 08:23

Happy birthday 🎂

TeenMinusTests · 16/02/2021 08:23

Happy Birthday! WineCakeFlowers

EternalOptimist7 · 16/02/2021 08:23

Aww that’s not pathetic at all - you should be made a fuss of on your birthday! Could you put the cheque into another account eg a savings one so the money doesn’t just go on bills. It’s your money. And can you talk to your DH about how you feel?
Sorry just seen the cheque is addressed to DH. Would your Dad send you another one addressed to you?

EternalOptimist7 · 16/02/2021 08:24

Happy Birthday OP 🎈🎉💐🍾🥂🎇🎆🎂🎁

rainbowstardrops · 16/02/2021 08:27

Happy birthday! 🎉🎈🎂🍾

bearlyactive · 16/02/2021 08:29

Happy birthday OP!

Pastelpainter · 16/02/2021 08:30

Happy Birthday! 🌟

LactoseTheIntolerant · 16/02/2021 08:33

Happy birtbday🎉💐

CoffeeBeansGalore · 16/02/2021 08:34

Happy Birthday 🎂🎁🎉

fussychica · 16/02/2021 08:34

Happy BirthdayFlowersCake

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 16/02/2021 08:35

Happy birthday Fuckadoodledoooo!

It's 6pm somewhere in the world so WineWineWine Make sure your DH gives you the equivalent cash value of that cheque.

Changemaname1 · 16/02/2021 08:36

Happy birthday @Fuckadoodledoooo 🎂 🎉 🥳

I love @crosspelican suggestions

I don’t want to get into a big downer on your bday thread but you sound a bit down, learn to love and value yourself - I bet you are awesome !

keep that 50 pound for you and treat yourself

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Fuckadoodledoooo · 16/02/2021 08:37

@Changemaname1

Happy birthday *@Fuckadoodledoooo* 🎂 🎉 🥳

I love @crosspelican suggestions

I don’t want to get into a big downer on your bday thread but you sound a bit down, learn to love and value yourself - I bet you are awesome !

keep that 50 pound for you and treat yourself

No, I am great. I'm just married to a prick.

Thank you.

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Doublechins · 16/02/2021 08:38

Happy birthday @Fuckadoodledoooo ThanksCake

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Fuckadoodledoooo · 16/02/2021 08:38

@EternalOptimist7

Aww that’s not pathetic at all - you should be made a fuss of on your birthday! Could you put the cheque into another account eg a savings one so the money doesn’t just go on bills. It’s your money. And can you talk to your DH about how you feel? Sorry just seen the cheque is addressed to DH. Would your Dad send you another one addressed to you?
A little woman wouldn't know what to do with a cheque!

My dad is very old and still thinks it's the 1950s.

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Fuckadoodledoooo · 16/02/2021 08:40

@crosspelican

Happy birthday!! I hope you have a lovely day. 🎂

Is there anything you can do for yourself? A branch of Paul or a cake shop nearby where you can get yourself a slightly excessive cake for one and a good coffee and go for a walk on your own?

41 is a brilliant age. (I’m 42)

Start something small today that belongs only to you, like learning Italian on Duolingo so that pandemic or no pandemic, this day next year when you ask yourself “what happened to 41???” You can say “oh yes - ho imparato l'italiano” (I learned Italian) Smile

Happy birthday!!! 🥂

I'm actually starting a diet.

I've been fat and miserable for too many years. I gained ten stone over two years a few years back comfort eating and have stayed there.

I would have done it at 40 but I was pregnant on my birthday last year.

So now is the time.

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justthecat · 16/02/2021 08:42

Happy birthday 🥳💐🍾