to expect something for Mothering Sunday?

[WindUpPenguin]

Currently pregnant with my first child, due in August. DH's siblings have been texting planning gifts for his mum for Mothers' Day. I said, "Oooh, you'll have to get me some chocolates or something this year too!" He looked at me like I had three heads and I felt a bit silly and spoilt for suggesting it. Is it weird to expect a token gift/card on Mothering Sunday when you're a mum-to-be?

I do also agree with other posters about Mother’s Day being more meaningful when your child is old enough to understand more and can give you a drawing etc. I think any achievement has a right to be celebrated though and becoming a parent is quite a big one so should be enjoyed whenever you feel like it xx

Yeah it is hard for some, acutely awful for others, and pleasurable for some too. Maybe I was lucky as my husband was so supportive when I was pregnant (and through all the losses), so I felt appreciated every day.

Personal opinion, but I think Mother’s Day is for appreciating the work and effort your mother had to do with little reward. It’s for the child to appreciate the mother and show some appreciation. I’d like to think it’s not as relevant anymore as more men step up to the plate with childcare, women can earn an equal salary, and now even have a vote! But, in days of yore, women had to sacrifice a lot to rear a child, to the detriment of herself.

Not to entirely miss the point of the thread, but that is absolutely not how the morning after pill works.

If conception has already happened the morning after pill is going to do exactly jack diddly shit.

You should give a second thought about a strangers opinions obviously. Go ahead and celebrate but be conscious that it’s not an easy day for many people. What you said just sounded cruel, there’s a certain way to get your opinion across.

It's next March when your baby is here. You have ages!

Go for it! Chocolate is chocolate.

Isn't that what baby showers are for?