Hi. We recently threw a b'day party for our toddler and invited friends many weeks in advance. Some people couldn't make it, but sent cards (some even presents). However, some of the invitees (notably some NCT friends) have not even sent as much as a card. There's five of us in our group, some of them have moved away and we try and meet up every few months. Bec we all had similar due dates, the other NCT kids' birthdays are coming up now. I have always sent a card and a small gift, but this year I'm a bit peeved as some of them didn't even sent a card to my child. We are all due to meet up in a few weeks, so I'm worried if I turn up empty-handed in case others come with gifts for the other children ~ however I feel a bit like a mug always remembering their children, but some of them not having acknowledging my kid's birthday this year at all, even with as much as a card (even though the party invite reminded them). I'm especially annoyed at one mum, to whom I sent a very nice pressie when she had her second child a while ago. I'm hurt by this thoughtlessness and unsure how I should respond, should I also ignore their kids' b'days or...? I actually enjoy buying little gifts so it's not a chore/expense I'm trying to avoid - it just makes me sad for my child to be ignored. Many thanks.