Today is DD's 1st birthday and nobody called her

[mellymel]

I know she's only one and doesn't really get it that today is her birthday. But nobody called her or FaceTimed today to say happy birthday. Not even the grandparents! They will all be here for her party on Saturday but it just made me a little sad for DD because today is the actual day. Am I crazy? Tell me to get over it.

[spk926]

Eh, get over it. They would be calling for you not her since she has no idea it's her birthday and will never remember it. They're coming on Sunday to celebrate and I think that's fine.

If she was turning 8 today and nobody mentioned it then I would say you have grounds for feeling sad but since she's so young I say to let it go.

[hermione]

Get over it. Not a big deal given the party in 2 days.

[Deleted]

Get over it. She has no idea it's her birthday.

(Said in the kindest way possible!)

[brooklyn]

*hugs* I'm sorry you're sad. I had to think about it, but nobody called J (or me) on his either which I was totally ok with since I hate talking on the phone. Have fun celebrating this weekend!

[holly116]

Happy birthday to your sweet DD. I'd be hurt too and probably make a passive aggressive comment about it at one point but that's probably not healthy lol.

Try and focus on the weekend at this point.

[Deleted]

Oh hell no, I'd be lighting shit on fire. I'm really sorry they didn't call YOU.

[lilac05]

Get over it. I understand your disappointment, but they'll see her Saturday. She doesn't know the difference.

[speckledfrog]

Yes, you are crazy.

[brooklyn]

(I was happy with all the happy birthday/congrats on surviving the first year messages I got on facebook)

[Deleted]

FWIW I have been trying for the last 10 minutes to recall ANYTHING about DD1's actual first birthday and I can only remember the party (which was after her birthday). I really don't think anyone called me. I talk to my mom every day and I'm sure she wished her a happy birthday, and I am sure I made a Facebook post, but any attention DD1 or I got on her first birthday was entirely due to my own efforts and AWing, lol.

[vanillacourage]

I say this with love: it would never occur to me to call an infant on the phone. 

[erbear]

May 15, 2014 20:06:16 GMT -5 spk926 said:

Eh, get over it. They would be calling for you not her since she has no idea it's her birthday and will never remember it. They're coming on Sunday to celebrate and I think that's fine.

If she was turning 8 today and nobody mentioned it then I would say you have grounds for feeling sad but since she's so young I say to let it go.

this.

It's actually super annoying to talk to a non-verbal kid on the phone. They'll see her this weekend.

[docholly]

Everybody is just waiting until the party. I think my mom has said "Happy Birthday" on all the kids b-days but that is only because I was directly on the phone with her anyway as part of our daily ritual. She said something to the effect, "Tell them Grandma says happy birthday."

[bugandbibs]

I'm sorry your hurt. I totally understand. My in laws have yet to acknowledge DD2's birthday and she is 3.

[yellowbrkrd]

I would be sad too. Happy Birthday and Congrats!

[Deleted]

It's disappointing but they're all coming to her party and will celebrate then! Happy birthday baby mel!

[vanillacourage]

May 15, 2014 20:38:15 GMT -5 @this said:

May 15, 2014 20:34:01 GMT -5 vanillacourage said:

I say this with love: it would never occur to me to call an infant on the phone.

ETA: Meant in a poking nice fun way, not a mean way. But this meme made me legit LOL.

[vanillacourage]

May 15, 2014 20:38:15 GMT -5 @this said:

May 15, 2014 20:34:01 GMT -5 vanillacourage said:

I say this with love: it would never occur to me to call an infant on the phone.

ETA: Meant in a poking nice fun way, not a mean way. But this meme made me legit LOL.

Also, I have fallen down the babies on phones meme rabbit hole.

[Deleted]

I do not call if I know I will be at a party soon either. What for? So I say nicely get over it too. And remember,nobody cares about your kids' birthdays as much as you.

[winecheery]

I'd be bummed too, I think. Just from my mother mostly, because she was in the room when DD was born, and we're so close.

Idk tho, who cares if the baby doesn't know wtf is going on?? It's a nice gesture for the parents; "congrats on making it through the first year" type thing. But I like that kind of stuff. It's unnecessary, sure, but it's silly and sweet, too.

ETA Happy birthday to your DD, and  :drink: to you for making it through the year  :Y:

[mellymel]

Ok you guys made me laugh. I'm over it this morning

We had a nice day with the 4 of us yesterday and we will have a blast at the party tomorrow.