How would you feel?

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xx200xx · 28/09/2023 13:35

It was my LB 2nd birthday yesterday, and the person who was my birthing partner didn't text or anything to say happy birthday. This person is also family through marriage.

Would you be a little peed of by this?

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threecupsofteaminimum · 28/09/2023 13:36

No, they probably just forgot!

gwenneh · 28/09/2023 13:36

No. I'm not sure it would even register.

I love my DC, but I don't expect them to be the focal point of everyone else's world.

ASCCM · 28/09/2023 13:36

No, I would just remember that people have their own lives and my little one isn’t their entire universe like they are mine.

Birch101 · 28/09/2023 13:37

Probably just forgot

Doingmybest12 · 28/09/2023 13:40

Is this someone you might expect a birthday card or present for the child from like a grandparents or is this someone who you think should mark the experience of the birth from your point of view . If its the latter I think you are being unreasonable. If its the former and you'd expect biirthday wishes for your child - it all depends on who it is. Grandparents I'd hope would say happy birthday for instance.

Hufflepods · 28/09/2023 13:44

A SIL I’m assuming? She probably just forgot. It’s weird to attach “birthing partner” to the relationship 2 years down the line.

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xx200xx · 28/09/2023 13:45

Doingmybest12 · 28/09/2023 13:40

Edited

I think I need to remember it wasn't the same experience for them then it was me. I take things to heart and I think this is what I have done

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obje · 28/09/2023 13:45

If it is a close family member (presumably is) then I'd be annoyed they'd forgot the birthday.

However, I think the "birthing partner" comment is a bit of a red herring. I'd be just as annoyed with any close family member forgetting a birthday regardless of whether they were at the birth or not

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