To think they could have remembered DS's birthday?

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DS's 1st birthday today. Neither my sister nor my brother have texted/called/emailed or even sent a card.

Granted, he is having a party on Sunday and they are coming and will no doubt say happy birthday and offer cards/gifts etc then. But still, AIBU to wish they had acknowledged the actual day in some small way too?

I know I would always send a little text on the day too (and always do with their DCs) - I have to admit I have felt a bit sad that they didn't get in touch.

Don't be too harsh on me if you think I am BU - I feel quite emotional today already, just cannot quite believe my tiny little baby is a big one-year-old boy.

They probably feel that because he is only one and has no clue that it is his birthday, that he wouldn't need a text or call, especially since they will be seeing him on sunday and will be making a fuss of him then.

They've probably forgotten that the first birthday is more about the mum than the child.

Try not to get upset. xx

YADNBU..it's my boy's 18th today!! so I'm a little ahead of you but feelings remain the same.My sister and my parents have as ever been extremely generous and kind and phoned and rung him to sing Happy Birthday to him and he's got great presents etc.

DH sister and brother..not a sausage

His sister even rang this evening (to talk about her 50th ) and had no idea, even when DH said " why don't you have a chat with your nephew" "Why" she said.

So I totally understand your feelings, at least your little boy doesn't know they haven't been in touch. It probably won't change over the years so prepare yourself and try to not mind so much ( in public at least). Oh..and Happy Birthday to your little one, I envy you the years ahead. Mine is 6'2 and loves his Mum, but it's not the same as when they are little. Enjoy.

they could have sent a txt or rung but to be honest if they are coming to his party, they havent actually forgotten or ignored it have they? you have chosen to celebrate his bday on sunday instead of today, not them .Im not going to be harsh on you though, because 1st birthdays are very emotional in my experience. I hope that you managed to have a lovely day today and that sunday will be a great day too.

Thanks. I am indeed feeling a bit emotional (in a good way I guess) about today. I know it's more about the parents than the baby at this stage but you're right, it does feel like a really big day for me too. And the truth is, I know that they thought the same about theirs. Oh well, you can't choose your family (bloody hell, wouldn't choose mine!). Thanks for being nice - we did have a lovely day with his little "friends" and DH who took the day off and bought me flowers for being a good mum (oh god, I sound really precious now!) I'll try not to dwell on it.