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so what's the deal with birthdays?

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Yorkiegirl · 03/09/2006 22:43

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Lio · 03/09/2006 22:44

I say a bit fat YES.

misdee · 03/09/2006 22:44

oh YG, i have no idea. i gave my mum £20 on my last birthday and told her to take the girls shopping for me. (my mum doesnt celebrate birthdays as is JW, but peters mum wasnt available).

Gillian76 · 03/09/2006 22:47

I would say yes.

Is it soon?

Waswondering · 03/09/2006 22:48

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Yorkiegirl · 03/09/2006 22:57

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ja9 · 03/09/2006 22:59

yes, yes.

deffo yes.

Aero · 03/09/2006 23:06

I'd say yes too.

Could you arrange to do something special with your family/close friends to make the day pass more gently for you? Maybe go for pizza or something in the evening, or lunch/shopping with a friend?

SherlockLGJ · 03/09/2006 23:20

The first of everything will be the hardest.

Go easy on yourself.

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Californifrau · 04/09/2006 04:34

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Loobie · 04/09/2006 08:22

DEFinately yes!!
I am 30 in october and even though its a little early i just paid for my robbie williams ticket and saw him on saturdya at hampden park as my 30th birthday present to myself,!! spent a fortune on the night on parafaniala(sp?)flags,programmes,t shirts etc because it was MY birthday treat!
On my actual birthday i will be going out in the day time for lunch with my kids,my dad and brother and sister,then out on the ran dan at night with my sis and my mates!

Judy1234 · 04/09/2006 17:53

He rarely bought me presents when we were married so no great change now.....

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Yorkiegirl · 04/09/2006 22:37

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Aero · 06/09/2006 12:20

Was DH 'good' at the present buying thing? My dh is usually hopeless, but came up with something lovely for me this year (despite being a month late which I wasn't impressed about at the time). I digress......I think if he would have chosen something you'd love, then you should do the same for yourself. Is there anything you'd really like? Even if present buying wasn't his strong point, then you should treat yourself to something special anyway.

Like ww says, every 'first' occasion without him will be a hurdle.

Would your Mum be able take the girls shopping for a present for Mummy perhaps?

micra · 06/09/2006 21:16

How about a treat like a facial or pedicure rather than an object? And hopefully go out with a friend or the girls for a nice meal but not at anywhere that used to be special to you as a couple. Or even theatre tickets? Concert tickets? Good luck.

Have read your other threads and what with your miscarriage due date arriving, DH death on holiday, DD1 starting school, DD2 pending operation, DD2 poorly, and now your birthday - it's just everything all at once isn't it?
I guess there's no option but to just plough on.
Best wishes.

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