this is my babys 1st xmas, dh was just told me, he forgot to get a card from dd to me and even from him to me

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what do you think of him ?
so my 1st year as a mummy and not even a card let

I think he just honestly forgot, because it's a new state of affairs and he just didn't think. I think my DH might have come close to forgetting last year too. We haven't done cards at all this year (that includes one from DS to me). Don't be too hard on him.

my dss are 3 and 4 - no card here still!!! but i did get some from them from preschool. dont worry, its only a card.

DD is 7, DS is 3 next week, no cards here.
Try not to think about it, the cards are just for you at this age. If you wanted to keep it you can always get one after the day and write it, gives a story for when baby is older too.

We don't give cards to each other at xmas.

Tis only a card,I wouldn't think anything of it.

Whats important is you're all together.

all things considered RRB is your man a good support to you, have you helped each other out?if so then card no biggie he'sjust forgetful thats all

think cards to each other are a waste of money tbh.

we don't do cards for each other - in fact my family are lucky if they get cards .

when all said and done you have each other that is better than a card surely?

no DH and therefore no card for me either. It's not that big a deal is it - it will mean much more when your DC buys it themselves.

Can't remember when dh and I last got each other Christmas cards and I don't think he ever got one for me from the ds's!. And blokes generally don't "get" these things in any case!

Tbh, it wouldn't occur to me to send a Christmas card to anyone that I live with - DH and I don't send them to each other or our children, as we'll all be spending the time together and that's what matters, surely?

you mumsnetters so damm reasonable and kind !

dh said mmm i get your gonna post that about me arnet you lol

he said hes gonna go and find somwhere to get me one tomorrow but ill rather have him here than going out to get me a card

mm your right ill get him to get me one after xmas, so i can keep it
im a sentimental old fool about keeping these sort of things

but yes you are right doesnt really matter does it

merry christmas

Depends on whether you feel this reflects his general behaviour to you, or whether it's a one off.

I don't send cards to anyone and would have barfed on the spot had I received one from my baby.
FGS it is only about lining someome else's pockets and fuck all to do with real sentiments.

RRB have a cuddle on sofa with your man, and baby - better than a card happy Xmas

why not use an ordinary Xmas card you already have and spend 10 mins together tomorrow with your DD and DH all doing paint handprints in the card, if you want something to keep.

all thats a great idea humbug then i can have it tomorrow and dh would have to go out bless him

i am a bit of a madames sometimes

you guys are so right its not important

oh well. Never mind. No doubt he'll forgive you if you forget his birthday.

no cards here

TBH have never thought about cards from the ds's (oldest 9)

my dh also thinks cards are a waste of money. He got me one but not one for me from dd.It is also our dd first christmas. I got him one from dd but he sarcastically said 'ah she wrote that herself did she'He says when she is old enough to understand and write it herself that is when he will get one.But I dont mind really, It is a waste of money and being together is what really matters.
Merry xmas to you all

Just be glad he is there

Enjoy doing handprints!!

Hi Jam! Hope you had a happy day

Ours was Ok, tried to keep you know what to the back of my mind, and enjoy things. Have been making reindeer out of magnetix

Home made mobile sounds really nice! I wish I had been so motivated!

The mobile was made last night ... I finished it about 9pm. Little IKEA stuffed animals on ribbon - wouldn't pass muster if it wasn't made by a daddy.

(I really can't sew - and everything was sewn on. It survived DS1 pulling at it today, which DS2 (baby) found more entertaining than the mobile itself.)

Now I've just got to work out how to position it above his cot without making it a choking hazard!

I personally think it is quite silly for an adult to get a card on behalf of a baby and to even try to make it seem like it was the baby's doing.

Fine - get a card from baby and DH, but not just from baby.