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to want my one moment in time?

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LolaTheShowgirl · 13/01/2008 07:31

Today is my birthday. Not that you would know. After my alarm went off this morning my mother came in my room to say good morning. She left my room and after a good 5 mins I asked her 'well, is there anything you wish to say today on this Sunday 13th Jan' and she ummed and ahhed for ages (not jokingly) I have been talking about my birthday for the past few days yet she still forgot. She has her mind occupied (not with worries) but still forgot my birthday. If it was anyone elses birthday, especially her IL's, she would be well up their arse with a card and gift bought weeks ago but she didn't even get me a card so I had to give her a spare one I had so she can give it back to me. I just want my one moment in time where people would notice if I had a paper bag over my head, where I wouldn't be invisible or the last person on everyones mind, especially my mothers. I want to be the person that no one uses when it suits them but can't even remember my measley birthday! So i've just spent the 1st hour or my birthday in pathetic tears.

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naturopath · 13/01/2008 07:35

Happy birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!
Am sending you a virtual cake
So, how old are you on this 13 Jan?

naturopath · 13/01/2008 07:35

oh, and poor you! Go out and do something fun without your mother.

cherryredretrochick · 13/01/2008 07:52

Happy birthday to you
Happy Birthday To you
Happy Birthday dear Lolatheshowgirl
Happy Birthday to you.

Go and do something fun.
Start with a big bacon sarnie.
xxx

belgo · 13/01/2008 07:54

I'm sure she hasn't really forgotton...

Happy birthday from me!

Buda · 13/01/2008 08:04

Happy Birthday!

brewanyone · 13/01/2008 08:06

at your mum, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you!!!!!!!! I hope your day gets better

kittywise · 13/01/2008 08:17

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Is it possible that your mum is teasing you ahe will give you a big birthday surprise later on?

bonkerz · 13/01/2008 08:20

HAPPY BIRTHDAY,

I remember feeling like this on my birthday a few years ago. You really do have to say something otherwise people wont know how oyu feel. Can you arrange to go out to lunch?

Shannaratinger · 13/01/2008 08:22

Happy Birthday, hope you manage to have a nice day, try treating yourself.

kittywise · 13/01/2008 08:23

I remember once having an argument with my mum about when my birthday was. You think she might remember having been there

ludaloo · 13/01/2008 08:30

No...you are not being unreasonable at all. Last year my own husband didn't get me anything..not even a card, and because we had been rowing the day before he didn't even say happy birthday either and that really hurt me, and I'll never forget it either

I would perhaps tell her how you feel....and then go out and do something just for you.

Happy Birthday BTW

FatBellyJones · 13/01/2008 09:37

happy birthday Lola!!!!

it's shitty when people forget your birthday, happened to me once or twice so you do whatever you want to make this the best birthday ever!!!

hertsnessex · 13/01/2008 09:41

happy birthday lola!

i hope the rest of your day improves ad you have a great day.

cx

tinx · 13/01/2008 09:46

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
hope you have a wonderful day.

justjules · 13/01/2008 09:56

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ssd · 13/01/2008 10:00

happy birthday!

do you live at home or is your mum visiting you?

are you doing something nice later on?

pinkspottywellies · 13/01/2008 10:06

Happy Birthday!

Twiggypiggy · 13/01/2008 10:08

Happy Birthday to you.

geekymummy · 13/01/2008 10:09

Happy birthday!

geekymummy · 13/01/2008 10:10

by the way, YANBU

edam · 13/01/2008 10:15

Many happy returns, Lola.

saadia · 13/01/2008 10:15

I agree with ludaloo, it's horrible when this happens, but you should try and give yourself a treat, you will feel better, and Happy Birthday.

foofi · 13/01/2008 10:34

One year my dh forgot both my birthday and my anniversary - although perhaps that's not as bad as your own mother forgetting the date she gave birth to you.

Anyway, just because other people are crap, doesn't mean you can't have a good time today. Happy Birthday!

LolaTheShowgirl · 13/01/2008 17:31

So sorry I didn't reply earlier but thanks for all your messages! I forgave my mum and she's been really nice all day and getting us a takeaway for tea

Ludaloo, that's awful That must've been a really bad birthday.

Foofi @ your DH!!! You're right, we can't let these useless beings get us down!

Not doing anything special today but going for the week on the Fylde coast visiting Blackpool, St Annes and Cleveleys and in my mums defence she has given me spending money...can't wait!

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