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Its now 12am and my husband hasn't wished me happy birthday

87 replies

Idontknow110 · 28/08/2024 21:28

Hey guys, where I'm living its gone past 12am meaning its my birthday today (29th August) anyway my husband are watching t.v but be hasnt wished me happy birthday! We are going out tomorrow for my birthday which has been discussed yesterday so he hasn't forgotten But! But he hasn't wished me... and I feel really shit about it..

OP posts:
CandyLeBonBon · 28/08/2024 22:41

More importantly why is your 3 y/o awake?

Idontknow110 · 28/08/2024 22:45

Everyone's birthday is just as important to me, especially my close ones. So yeah 12am I always message my sisters/mum friends and close ones.
End of.

My 3 year old is adjusting to the new timings.

OP posts:
coldcallerbaiter · 28/08/2024 22:48

Maybe he has forgotten..

Rfthyhuj · 28/08/2024 22:51

You’re being silly. I always say ‘12 o’clock! Officially my birthday!’

Roryno · 28/08/2024 22:58

My husband often wishes me happy birthday just after midnight and I don’t really like it. It doesn’t feel like my birthday until I’ve woken up.

If you get to this time tomorrow and he’s not said anything- then you’ve got something to grumble about.

but Happy birthday!🎂🎉

Airyfairy99 · 28/08/2024 22:59

GET a grip !

Tourmalines · 28/08/2024 23:01

Well he obviously isn’t watching the time clock . So jump and down with excitement and tell him !!! Yayyyy, it’s my birthday! End of .

SheilaWilde · 28/08/2024 23:04

Gordon Bennet.

KaleQueen · 28/08/2024 23:08

You need to do what I do.
I make him wish me a ‘happy birthday eve’ the day before. Then we stay up until the clock strikes 12.01 am and we set fireworks off, then he wakes me up singing happy birthday the next day and I come down to a ton of presents. The day is all about me. As is the next day which we designate ‘birthday boxing day’ where i demand leftover pizza, cake and movies. This is very normal in our house.

only joking. Get a grip. It’s not the 29th until tmw morning.

PyongyangKipperbang · 28/08/2024 23:18

SheilaWilde · 28/08/2024 23:04

Gordon Bennet.

Its not his birthday until Friday.

PyongyangKipperbang · 28/08/2024 23:20

KaleQueen · 28/08/2024 23:08

You need to do what I do.
I make him wish me a ‘happy birthday eve’ the day before. Then we stay up until the clock strikes 12.01 am and we set fireworks off, then he wakes me up singing happy birthday the next day and I come down to a ton of presents. The day is all about me. As is the next day which we designate ‘birthday boxing day’ where i demand leftover pizza, cake and movies. This is very normal in our house.

only joking. Get a grip. It’s not the 29th until tmw morning.

I am quite liking the idea of a Birthday Boxing day though.....could have done with one after my 50th.....wow I felt like shit! Could have done with a legitmate excuse to veg on the sofa for the day after my party!

TenesseeWhiskey · 28/08/2024 23:24

😅😅. This cannot be real!!

Icanflyhigh · 28/08/2024 23:24

longdistanceclaraclara · 28/08/2024 21:32

Are you 3? Seriously?!

Give over ! My birthday is Christmas day and at the tick past midnight on Xmas eve I get happy birthdays and kisses.
Sorry you're dealing with this OP x

Spomb · 28/08/2024 23:25

What time was your actual birth? Maybe he’s waiting for that.

My child was born at 23.20 so I only start celebrating at that time. Sucked a bit for them as a child, but it’s important to be technically accurate. We crammed a lot into those 40 minutes, it’s a shame none of their friends could ever make the party though. Thought it was quite selfish, especially as I would wait up all the hours of the day/night just so I could text them happy birthday on the minute they were born.

Costacoffeeplease · 28/08/2024 23:34

Hilarious 😄

youve987456 · 29/08/2024 00:16

Is the same thing on your mind 24/7? No, it's not, so it probably hadn't clicked for your husband that it was past midnight and therefore your birthday. I've done the same with my husband.

Sceptical123 · 29/08/2024 00:20

Idontknow110 · 28/08/2024 22:12

Hey guys! Yes your all right about him wishing me in the morning.
But dont kill my excitement please! I am the birthday queen and I am excited! I've had a rough year, so the one day I just want to be treated special even if it means a small little cake with my loved ones!

Like severe illness/bereavement rough or as in your husband not noticing you’ve had your hair/nails done/ being late to pour the champagne on the anniversaries of your 1st kiss, touch, shag/ dog’s birthday that you insist on recognising annually…. Why have you started a thread about this?

Eldrick47s · 29/08/2024 00:20

Idontknow110 · 28/08/2024 22:45

Everyone's birthday is just as important to me, especially my close ones. So yeah 12am I always message my sisters/mum friends and close ones.
End of.

My 3 year old is adjusting to the new timings.

I'm the same OP.

Anyway, happy birthday!

NoLidlNoJoke · 29/08/2024 00:53

Happy birthday 🎂 🎈!!!

MiaFeysImprobableBosom · 29/08/2024 01:15

Aw, I think you're getting a rough time here. In my circles, if people happen to be together when it goes past midnight into someone's birthday, someone will almost always notice and say a quick happy birthday. It's not a full-on party or present-giving, and doesn't extend to the point of texting and calling at midnight. But it would feel weird to notice that there's someone in the room whose birthday has just started and not to mention it. Of course sometimes people are engrossed in a film or caught up in conversation or reading a book or something, and don't realise for a while, and that's fine. But it would seem strange to me to notice then not acknowledge it.

Katskat · 29/08/2024 02:30

People who write that you’re being ridiculous or needy are just judging you out of lack of compassion. It’s my bday today as well (august 29th) and this year I spent my midnight home alone with my sleeping baby and dog, while my husband was out at a dinner party. He didn’t call, but several friends did. I got upset and even though I know getting upset is due to expectations being disappointed, it’s my husband we’re talking about, not a boyfriend, not a friend, not a boss, it’s my life partner who could have just sent a text at 12h15 and that would have been fine, but nothing came. No need to bring cake or make a big deal, just a simple acknowledgement that they care would suffice.
I’m also pregnant BTW and my hubby is out having fun because I’m home with out 2 yr old baby. I guess people’s values are all different, but it doesn’t make one childish to want to be remembered by our loved ones, on that only day of the year that symbolises the beginning of our existence.

suburberphobe · 29/08/2024 02:37

Are you 3? Seriously?!

Truely, despsperately unhappy?

Time to grow up.

Katskat · 29/08/2024 02:40

In the past, my two boyfriends have always said happy birthday at midnight, no fuss, just a kiss will do, especially if they are sitting right next to you. Of course you can cut him some slack if the man is watching a film, or sleeping, obviously he just forgot. However, if they are like my husband, who is online during 10min staight on WhatsApp at the time of midnight and not saying anything to you, it’s definitely annoying. But hey, call me needy, I don’t care. Those who are there for us and make our lives special through love and actions, are the ones who really make a positive difference. Otherwise you’re always going to be expected to eat those frogs, and not complain.

aleesh4 · 29/08/2024 05:29

Bbbabs · 28/08/2024 21:32

I think when you reach about 11 or 12 it's time to calm down a bit about your birthday.

Grin
Bigcatpaws · 29/08/2024 06:19

KaleQueen · 28/08/2024 23:08

You need to do what I do.
I make him wish me a ‘happy birthday eve’ the day before. Then we stay up until the clock strikes 12.01 am and we set fireworks off, then he wakes me up singing happy birthday the next day and I come down to a ton of presents. The day is all about me. As is the next day which we designate ‘birthday boxing day’ where i demand leftover pizza, cake and movies. This is very normal in our house.

only joking. Get a grip. It’s not the 29th until tmw morning.

Birthday Boxing Day !🤣🤣
What a fab idea !😁

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