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To think my birthday needs to planned and very organised by now

47 replies

Mycherry · 15/01/2026 19:14

I’m 30 on the 28th July but it seems no one is focusing on my birthday.

OP posts:
PragmaticIsh · 15/01/2026 19:15

Did you mean January?

TheGrimSqueakersFlea · 15/01/2026 19:15

I'm not sure if you're being serious or taking the piss

GalaxyJam · 15/01/2026 19:16

TheGrimSqueakersFlea · 15/01/2026 19:15

I'm not sure if you're being serious or taking the piss

The latter.

parakeet · 15/01/2026 19:16

I've always organised all my own birthday meals/outings and the occasional party - it's much better that way as you get exactly what you want. Organise it yourself.

BeforeSigourneyWeaverTheyWoveTheirOwnSigourneys · 15/01/2026 19:16

Yanbu, my birthday is in November and nobody has even mentioned it yet, let alone started planning. It's infuriating.

BennyHenny · 15/01/2026 19:17

Mycherry · 15/01/2026 19:14

I’m 30 on the 28th July but it seems no one is focusing on my birthday.

OMG it’s only 198 to days to go!! Tell us what we should all be doing to mark this momentous occasion??!!

YYYDlilah · 15/01/2026 19:17

You've got 6 months. Organise a girls' week in Puerto Banus. The more the merrier.

TheGrimSqueakersFlea · 15/01/2026 19:18

@GalaxyJam It's hard to tell on here. Mumsnet is a strange place

PhantomAfternoonTea · 15/01/2026 19:18

Did someone's toddler get access to Mumsnet and add an extra zero to their age by mistake?

Thingything · 15/01/2026 19:19

It’s because they are planning a big surprise OP x

JoshLymanSwagger · 15/01/2026 19:21

When you say 30, you mean 3, right?

Clown, bouncy castle, face painting, jelly and ice cream?

If you really do mean 30, are your diamond slippers pinching?

shouldofgotamortage · 15/01/2026 19:23

Well mine is the day before so mine needs planning first so you’ll need to wait.

JoshLymanSwagger · 15/01/2026 19:24

shouldofgotamortage · 15/01/2026 19:23

Well mine is the day before so mine needs planning first so you’ll need to wait.

Would you prefer a big boozy chocolate cake or a tower made of lemon and raspberry cupcakes?
🎁

JoshLymanSwagger · 15/01/2026 19:28

Hey..hang on.

MINE IS IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS!

What are you all going to do for MEEE?

I want a pony - although with my fat arse I probably need a Clydesdale.
I want an actual castle, with turrets and a moat.
I want the moat to be full of chocolate.

Tiggiwinklescousin · 15/01/2026 19:28

I'm 50 next week and absolutely naff all is happening. Please advise - should I be having a touch of the precious hab-dabs too? Is it the done thing and I've simply missed the memo?

Ginburee · 15/01/2026 19:34

Sorry OP but if the date is right the you need to grow up a bit and either have discussions on what you want or organise it yourself.

JoshLymanSwagger · 15/01/2026 19:36

To all other posters, who have a birthday, at some random point in time...💐

Busybeemumm · 15/01/2026 21:23

Happy Birthday everyone for this year🎂

PollyBell · 15/01/2026 21:26

Mycherry · 15/01/2026 19:14

I’m 30 on the 28th July but it seems no one is focusing on my birthday.

Why would they you are an adult I presume, pick what you want to do arrange it check with people then get on with it

Purlant · 15/01/2026 21:26

Mine is not until 2045 and I can’t believe nobody has planned it yet. What are you all doing? Plan it now please!!

bridgetreilly · 15/01/2026 21:28

Surely your 150 closest friends and family have all got the week off and booked a luxury holiday in the Maldives, with you as their honoured guests?

If not, you need to cut all contact with those losers.

rebeccachoc · 15/01/2026 21:28

JoshLymanSwagger · 15/01/2026 19:28

Hey..hang on.

MINE IS IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS!

What are you all going to do for MEEE?

I want a pony - although with my fat arse I probably need a Clydesdale.
I want an actual castle, with turrets and a moat.
I want the moat to be full of chocolate.

How do I get an invite please? And can I bring a bucket for the moat?

ReignOfError · 15/01/2026 21:34

Your family clearly don’t care about you at all. Disown them.

My next significant birthday event is in 3 months and has been booked since last year. Oh wait, that’s because I did it myself, just as if I was an actual adult.

SliceofTosst · 15/01/2026 21:42

Not at all precious behaviour.

Jk987 · 15/01/2026 22:04

PhantomAfternoonTea · 15/01/2026 19:18

Did someone's toddler get access to Mumsnet and add an extra zero to their age by mistake?

😂

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