to think you should know when your own DC were born?

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Last night when I got home, DH told me about a conversation he had earlier with his mother. DH is the eldest of 3 sons, he's 53 and they were all born reasonably close together.

Apparently they had a conversation along the lines of how old was youngest son this year as it was his birthday last week, is he 50 now or was he going to be 50 next year. Apparently DH's dad couldn't remember either.

Now I know it's been approximately 50 years and you can't remember every detail, but surely you should know your own DC dates of birth?!

My dad doesn't remember how old I am. But he is old and forgetful so I don't really take it personally.

Lol - I had the similar conversation with DH last week - in his case he was trying to work out whether he was 50 this year or next. And yes, he does know when he was born but knowing the date of birth doesn't necessarily help as not everyone can do the maths in their head.

hmmm... I don't know off the top of my head what my mother's year of birth is, or my grandmother's or my sisters'. My mum had 4 of us and gets our names mixed up - let alone our DoB.

My son is 11. I know his birthday and age, obviously, but I don’t remember what time he was born or how much he weighed. Tbh sometimes I have to think hard about his date of birth when I’m filling out forms. I imagine for the older generations it’s all the more difficult.

I used to work in a travel agent and you'd be amazed at the amount of dads who weren't sure of their kids' dates of birth. I had to laugh.

The one who buys the bday presents knows the birthday date.

The first time my siblings realised my comments about mums memory might be something serious was when she couldn't recall which of her 4 kids was the eldest, youngest etc . She could still discuss politics in depth, talk about the news & play complex music on the piano but her kids dates of birth were a complete mystery to her. She's 72.
6mths later and we got a diagnosis of Alzheimer's - she's still at home and coping with help but it's funny what went first with her memory.

And to be honest, last year I forgot if I was 34 or 35, so I think a parent occasionally forgetting a birthday (especially if they are older) isn't really a negative reflection on them or how much they care. It's just one of those things.

I know my dcs age d.o.b. How much they weighed and exact time of birth

My ex-DH never remembered his sister's birthday. Year after year.

He's a twin.

I spent last week telling people (on an infuriating week long training thing with endless getting to know each other nonsense) that I'm a year older than I am. by the end of the week I felt a decade older

Not remembering an age off the top of your head is fairly normal I think, but not remembering a date of birth is worrying because it's a static fact.

My dad was lovely, but I always thought it was a win if I got a birthday present in the right month. I did a celebration lap of the living room if he got it the right week.

The arguments he had with my mother over her birthday were legendary

btw I can't remember our anniversary date. I've got a vague idea, but I don't get stressed about it.

I know the dates of birth of my adult children but have to work out how old they are. Actually I have to do this with myself too!

I'm useless with dates. Some people just are. I often need a moment to work out how old the children are and what their birth year is. I never know how old I am either or what year it is.

I had DD in May, I called to get an appt for her jabs and when they asked her date of birth I could not for the life of me remember!

I still remember many years ago when my dad took me to buy a bike. The man in the shop said 'how old is she?' and dad said '7'.

I was 9!!!

DDad could tell you the date, hour and minute me and DSis were born. DM, could probably get the right month. Maybe.

I think part of my problem is that I live in a country that counts years differently so I often get confused between the two.

I quite often forget how old I am....and I have to ask my sister prerty much every year what date my dad's birthday is.....although I could tell you how old he was no problem!
I haven't forgotten my daughter's birthday yet but she is only 2.......

My mum knows all her children's DOB, weight and time of birth.
My nan only knows the age and DOB of one out of her 3 children.
My nan also only knows the DOB of two out of her 5 grandchildren (coincidently, they're the children of the only child who's DOB she remembers)
She was only present at my birth, yet hasn't a clue when I were born.

I'm great with remembering numbers and often remember all my friends and their childrens DOBs and the time of birth/weight if i'm told!

Miliband, me too!

I sometimes don't remember exactly what age my dc are. I do know all their birthdays and can work it out, but not necessarily the right number. After all it seems to change every year.

For years dh thought dc2 was born on the 6th not the 5th. Yet he remembers his nephew's birthday which is the same. He has known nephew a lot longer. Even more galling dh's ex has a birthday on the 6th though he assures me that's not why he gets muddled!!

Yep, I've had dads filling in forms about their kids and when it got to the DOB Q, said, 'Hold on, I need to ask their mother.'

There again, I'm in my 30s and sometimes forget which birthday I've had and which is due this year.

I've honestly started to forget my own birthday never mind remembering anyone else's, I know my sons birthday but he's only 10 weeks old so I'm sure as I get older and have more kids I'll become like my dad who struggles to get our ages right.