It's my birthday today and nearly everyone forgot

[hitmebabyonemoretime21]

Feel really sad and need to vent..

It's my birthday today and the only one who wished me a happy birthday was my eldest son - he is 13.

My husband forgot and I had to remind him - he did apologise. Just saw my mum and she didn't say happy birthday - my own mum.

Im on AL and all the kids at school and I'm in bed alone crying. AIBU to feel sad that everyone forgot.

I make everyone's birthday special, I'm not really bothered I don't have any presents, but not even a card from anyone or wishing me a happy birthday. Ive spent the last 3 birthdays on my own - I just feel sad 😔

Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday dear @hitmebabyonemoretime21
Happy Birthday to you.🥳🎉💐

Happy birthday, and I'm glad you are going to have a treat today.
Next year, remind people. Keep saying, 'Only another two weeks - one week - three days to my birthday. Let them know what you would like for a present, or ask them if there's anything special they'd all like to do in your birthday.
It's great that your son remembered but awful that even your mum forgot.

Happy birthday @hitmebabyonemoretime21 ! Hope you find something really enjoyable to do.

As for having to remind people, amazing how it’s always the mum that has to do that. Husband and children’s birthdays are never forgotten by her, no need for weeks of reminders. Just adding to that mental load…

Hello, wishing you a very happy birthday, I think you need to spell it out to your family few days before birthday 🎉 “I would like certain expensive good shampoo ( that’s what I ask with conditioner)/dinner in new restaurant near us etc”

leave it to them to make dinner tonight, could be just oven chips/peas and breaded fish or something as equally easy to cook and read instructions on boxes. Dessert or fav chocolate bar.

Ring your mum say mum pop over or will we go out for small bite to eat for my birthday today. No harm at all mentioning it.

Otherwise take it easy and relax with good book lounge in your night gear put fire on curl up on couch, or get dressed and go for brisk walk if you’d prefer the outdoors.

Sometimes think we ladies/mums have to spell it right out for our families.

Hope your day gets better, lots of hugs and birthday wishes from far and wide for you today. 🥰🎉🎊

Happy birthday op!

As well as going out today, check into a hotel tonight as well.

I'm sorry 😞

But HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOOOOU! 🎂 Lots of birthday wishes from an internet random x

Go and spoil yourself and celebrate you!

Happy birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈❤️

I never understand this either. Does it not crop up in conversation in the preceding weeks? I mean, your daughter's birthday is the day before - is there no comment about "it's a busy birthday week, both birthdays the same week" or when discussing what to do for her birthday, no mention of what is happening for yours? Do you just not refer to it at all??

Also, stop with the "I don't need presents, just a little card or a small cake" etc etc. If you minimise your birthday, others will just follow suit. Why shouldn't you get a bloody present, breakfast in bed or whatever else you would like or what you do for other people.

You are EXACTLY as important as everyone else in the house. Start speaking about yourself and your birthday accordingly.

Change things this year. Bring your birthday (and you!) into the conversation.

Happy birthday! Agreed enjoy yourself.

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happy birthday @hitmebabyonemoretime21

Aww op that’s hurtful. I would cry too if that happened.

get yourself out for the day. Text your dh to say he’ll have to do the school run / organise dinner and take yourself off. I’d go to a gallery / museum, have a lovely lunch with some, then a mooch round the shops. Do whatever floats your boat and enjoy It.

And don't just let it go when people forget. I remember years ago, I was on the phone to my mum on my birthday, we had a nice chat and the call was about to end. She had obviously forgotten the date so as she was saying goodbye, I said "have you forgotten something about today?" She paused then remembered! She was mortified but we had a laugh about it and I (jokingly) gave her a hard time about how she could possibly forget such an important date! It never happened again.

Don't just let these things go by without standing up for yourself - running off for a cry (while understandable) doesn't solve anything.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Go and buy yourself something really nice and have a lovely day x

Aww, happy birthday OP. I love the idea of going out and spending the day doing exactly what you want. Hopefully the family will make up for it later.

What rotten sods! 😡
Happy Birthday from me.

Happy Birthday!

Go and enjoy your annual leave and treat yourself today! 🎂

Just remember this on everyone else's birthday!

OP you say you are on AL does that mean annual leave? So you haven't discussed what you might do with your day today with your DH or your mum or anyone? I don't get that - surely it has been discussed before today... Are they having you on and actually they have a nice evening meal planned? Hope so. Have a lovely day whatever you do

Happy Birthday OP, it's my birthday too!! 🎉🥳🎈

Happy Birthday OP! Birthday 🥳 🎂It’s my birthday too today.

I hope you have a lovely day. Your DS remembered and I’m sure he will ask about your birthday and what you’ve been up to when he gets home from school. Maybe you could both go out for tea.

Happy birthday OP❤️

That sounds shit and I don't have any advice but atleast you have a lovely son who remembered his mums birthday!

I'm sorry OP - Happy Birthday 💐🎂

Op I've been where you are although my mum always remembered and I vowed to never let anyone make me feel like that again. So I remind people that it's my birthday coming up and let them know what gifts I'd like. I'm not bolshy or rude but I'm damned if I'm being forgotten every year just because I'm the mum that holds everything together for everyone else. I order my own birthday cake as well and I get the flavour that I want. Next year remind them.

Happy 🎈 birthday!
Take another days leave and plan a day out, either by yourself or with a friend.
Take control

Not to give you any ideas but check out this glorious thread:
https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/relationships/4918707-shit-birthday?page=1

Happy Birthday @hitmebabyonemoretime21!
🎈✨🎂🌺💜🌸🍰🌟🥳

Some people feel birthdays are for children and adults shouldn't celebrate, but I think that someone's birthday is a nice occasion to let them know you care about them and celebrate the fact that they exist in the world and that doesn't diminish with age.

However sometimes people don't respond as we'd wish and we can certainly take some time to pamper ourselves (to the extent that we can afford it of course) by buying something we've been wanting, having treats and/or a fun experience. I also agree that reminding people in advance may be helpful! Have fun OP

@shininglight16 @funinthesun19 Happy Birthday! 🎈🧁