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Tell me about your January birthdays?

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Exceptionallyeccentric · 29/12/2018 17:05

I’ve seen lots of complaining on here recently about people with December birthdays/their dc have December birthdays. And everything that is crap about it.
And I get it.
But Aibu to think January is an even worse time?
Dc2 is due the end of next month.
I had a conversation today with a shop assistant about how much she hates January and what a dreary and miserable time of year it is and it’s got me thinking.

At least a December birthday people are generally happy and jolly.
Everyone seems to hate January, and I get that this is a first world problem, but I feel like this child will be much less likely to get a happy, jolly celebration as everyone will be skint/dieting/freezing.

Dc1 is summer born and always has a lovely celebration.

I’m hormonal and probably overthinking this somewhat.
But if you/your dc has a January birthday how is it for you?

OP posts:

Ginseng1 · 30/12/2018 03:15

Mines always the day or thereabouts we always went back to school. Usually a very quiet affair but am not fussed with birthdays too much (not sure because of that or would be anyway!) everyone broke & sick of food/drink. Tho do rem at uni it be the big house party after we got back from hols so not too bad! A bunch of friends came down for a significant one a year ago but they all stayed at ours n we did food n walked to local pub great fun n not too expensive for anyone. Guess am conscious of that but was more important to me that they came rather than presents or fancy restaurants. Its what you make it. I'd say end of January good everyone would look forward to it then!

OmgImBlondie · 30/12/2018 03:37

@brusselsproutfan our youngest DS is 4th Jan. always planned presents before Christmas so didn’t have to worry about it after Christmas. Always made a fuss on his birthday and always kept it separate from Christmas. Not been a problem so far. ATM he likes that he gets more presents a few weeks after Xmas

Zoflorabore · 30/12/2018 06:04

Oh I can't complain about my January birthday anymore as my poor dd has a worse one than me, she will be 8 on Valentine's Day and to top it off she is in school as they have changed the February half term dates this year.
She is not happy!

I said she's been lucky so far as always been off school and as it's a Thursday she will only have 8/9 in school as 10/11 will be the weekend.

I'm seriously considering a half birthday now for me. 18th July sounds much better.

Bellabutterfly2016 · 30/12/2018 07:00

I'm being induced tomorrow- New Years Eve for medical reasons, not exactly thrilled about that - a birthday on NYE! Or NYD - either way it's not great.

May have to do a mid-year summer BBQ party aswell x

PoutySprout · 30/12/2018 08:39

Oh I can't complain about my January birthday anymore as my poor dd has a worse one than me, she will be 8 on Valentine's Day

My DD’s best friend’s birthday is Valentine’s Day. She loves it because they’re in school and nobody forgets it!

cpjoli · 30/12/2018 08:51

Mine is usually forgotten or people just don't bother. I'm in the first few days of January. I hate my birthday and usually try to ignore it.

LittleLionMansMummy · 30/12/2018 09:12

Mine is the end of Jan. Never really thought about it tbh, it doesn't bother me. Yes, January is a bloody awful, dreary month. I see my birthday as a reward for making it through the month!

GenerationSnowflake · 30/12/2018 09:35

a birthday on NYE is amazing! Everybody is ready to party, in quite a few countries, day off the following day. I can think of a lot worst.

If you are the parent of a Christmas or January child, it's not difficult to make a big fuss of the birthdays, no excuse for being broke at this time of year if you wouldn't be at another time.

ittooshallpass · 30/12/2018 09:54

I love my end of January birthday! Great presents as everything in the sale. Usually a great spa deal to be had too so no problem with the weather. (I loved having a snowy birthday when I was a child). Everyone is up for a party and more than ready to break any 'no drinking/ eat healthy' resolutions. Everyone has finally been paid and is ready to go! I also know how old I am for the year

From a schooling perspective a January child is a middle of the year age.

What's not to like?

shitholiday2018 · 30/12/2018 09:59

Mine is early jan and defo rubbish. Everyone forgot except v close family and friends. DC end of jan and always been fab, don’t worry! Kids don’t get January blues and by the time they are old enough to notice they are old enough to deal. Summer birthdays often mean a struggle in the classroom academically and socially for the first few years so, as with everything in life, there are pros and cons. Concentrate on the pros, and your lovely new baby!

shitholiday2018 · 30/12/2018 10:01

Why is valentine bday bad?

MikeUniformMike · 30/12/2018 10:04

People are usually skint in January. You are regifted unwanted Christmas presents, or something from the sales, or you get a joint Christmas and birthday present. Weather is usually miserable.

Tahitiitsamagicalplace · 30/12/2018 10:05

My ds birthday is in the 3rd week of January and it's great! He gets presents in the sales or he's already present-ed out due to Christmas, so people give him money, which he puts into his bank and saves.

Also, January is the most dreary, depressing month, but having an excuse to celebrate makes it much less so.

TinDogTavern · 30/12/2018 10:13

I'm early Jan and it's rubbish. Everyone is skint/dieting/on the wagon/partied out, and presents are routinely Christmas things being re-gifted (often in Christmas paper.....)

Big birthday for me this time round though so I'm having a party and I'm feeling really optimistic that it's going to be fun this year!

LMW1990 · 30/12/2018 10:32

Both myself and DSS are new years day!

It's quite honestly shit.

We had DSS party yesterday (every one busy or hung over on the actual day) but no one wished me happy birthday really. I get joint Christmas and birthday presents. I get Christmas cards with birthday hand written on. Christmad wrapping etc. I might sound ungrateful but the lack of effort and care is hurtful. My birthday is the same day every year yet it catches people by surprise every time!

LeeCee · 30/12/2018 10:53

Due the 7th of Jan with my first and this thread is so depressing!

Thanks to those that said your parents making a fuss on the day made you feel you never missed it.

Can't see us doing a half birthday in summer - never heard of that before tbh.

Don't know whether to hope for an early NYE baby now or keep everything crossed for a 2 week overdue baby 🙈

PrincessScarlett · 30/12/2018 11:05

My birthday is end of January.

As a child it has no effect at all. Other kids still come to parties, kids don't care about half price or regifted presents. It is something to look forward to in the aftermath of Christmas.

As an adult it's pretty shit. Friends are always too skint or doing dry January to come out partying. Although lots of restaurants/venues have offers and deals in January as its always the quietest month for people going out so if you do manage to get out it's usually cheaper.

EdtheBear · 30/12/2018 11:11

Why is valentine bday bad?

As a small child it's not a big issue. But as you get older and want parties or in your teens and BFs are on the scene don't bother trying to get your mates out for a drink. And everywhere is Valentine's orientated so even if you are with a mate they assume your a couple

Op everyone is giving you doom and gloom about birthdays December to February. Thats a quarter of the population.
Your baby, is special and it will be your special day that you became a mum, regardless of which month it will be special and you have to manage it which ever way you can.
As I said i tend to think about the birthday gifts at the same time as Christmas.

frazzledasarock · 30/12/2018 11:15

My birthday is at the tail end of January, but before payday.

Usually goes unacknowledged, last few years we were busy with new baby and moving house. So I suggested funds be directed to essentials instead.

Will be interesting this year!

EdtheBear · 30/12/2018 11:36

One other thing I will say is, having winter birthdays, I'm not overly strict on no new toys out with birthday and Christmas.

Sometimes its recognizing a need for something new for outside, sometimes its just something new for the sake of it completing a collection.
I won't go down the route of half birthdays even for my Christmas baby because i believe it will raise other issues - "why do they get 2 birthdays and I don't'. Once you start half birthdays how and when do you stop?

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