********* Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 My mother texted me at 6:30 this morning to tell me to call my dad. Dad's unhappy because they moved him to a new room in the hospital that made him feel claustrophobic. She also texted me two other times today. I talked to my dad on the phone today. Neither one of them wished me happy birthday. Yep. My birthday is today, and both of my parents forgot. Now my dad gets a free pass, seeing as he's in the hospital. :tongue_smilie: But it still kinda hurts. Mom's birthday was last month, and I got her a gift as WELL as conspiring with my dad to buy her flowers "from him". It's not about my birthday; I'm not a big 'celeberate me' sort of person. It's about the fact that I spoke with both of my parents today and they both FORGOT MY BIRTHDAY. :nopity::tongue_smilie: Ah, whine over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 :grouphug: I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 :grouphug: I know how you feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 :grouphug: Whine away. I totally get it. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edelweiss Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I'm sorry. I understand. Both of my parents (they are divorced) have forgotten my birthday too... sadly, more than once. It hurts. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 :grouphug: I'm so sorry! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) I'm so sorry :grouphug: I totally get it. This was the first year that I wasn't hurt by my mother not calling...and that was b/c I quit talking to her in the spring! ETA: I'd end up calling her, and wait, and wait, and wait for her to mention it...and then after I gave in and reminded her, she'd claim she was just about to say happy birthday...20 mins into the convo. Uh huh. Heaven help you if you didn't call as soon as she thought you should (as in, first thing in the am) for her birthday though. I shudder to think what would have happened if I'd ever forgotten... Edited November 7, 2012 by Impish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Welcome to the club! My mother and brothers "forgot" my birthday last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 So, so sorry Bethany. Happy Birthday.:grouphug:f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Hey at least you didn't give your panties to a Geek! Does your mom usually forget your birthday? Ever before? If not give her a pass. Her days are probably pretty blurred together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 Hey at least you didn't give your panties to a Geek! I'm, uh, not really sure I want to know what this means... :001_unsure: :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edelweiss Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Hey at least you didn't give your panties to a Geek! :lol: Love that movie!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I'm, uh, not really sure I want to know what this means... :001_unsure: :tongue_smilie: 16 Candles, I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edelweiss Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I'm, uh, not really sure I want to know what this means... :001_unsure: :tongue_smilie: Quote from Sixteen Candles. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 Quote from Sixteen Candles. ;) Ah. I've never seen it. (To be fair, I've never seen MOST movies, LOL.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldskool Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 :grouphug: Happy Birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Ah. I've never seen it. (To be fair, I've never seen MOST movies, LOL.) Well now that is something to whine about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Can we adopt you??? :party: Happy Birthday to a wonderful Sister!!!! :cheers2: (<- that's root beer. Or hot chocolate with marshmallow on top:D) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECreasman Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I'm so sorry. Sometimes it's just our parents that remember and now yours didn't. That is hard! (((hugs)))! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BETHANY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 Can we adopt you??? :party: Happy Birthday to a wonderful Sister!!!! :cheers2: (<- that's root beer. Or hot chocolate with marshmallow on top:D) Yes please! :D Thanks everybody. I realize it's small potatoes. And at now (gulp) 35 years old, I should know what to expect from my parents. It's just harder some days than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: I'm sorry. I hope your birthday is as happy as can be, considering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annandatje Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 My mother texted me at 6:30 this morning to tell me to call my dad. Dad's unhappy because they moved him to a new room in the hospital that made him feel claustrophobic. She also texted me two other times today. I talked to my dad on the phone today. Neither one of them wished me happy birthday. Yep. My birthday is today, and both of my parents forgot. Now my dad gets a free pass, seeing as he's in the hospital. :tongue_smilie: But it still kinda hurts. Mom's birthday was last month, and I got her a gift as WELL as conspiring with my dad to buy her flowers "from him". It's not about my birthday; I'm not a big 'celeberate me' sort of person. It's about the fact that I spoke with both of my parents today and they both FORGOT MY BIRTHDAY. :nopity::tongue_smilie: Ah, whine over. It is not a solution for everyone, but long ago I decided to be proactive about this issue. There were a couple people in my life who needed to be reminded. I would tell, call, U.S. mail, or email them about 2 months prior, 1 month prior, 2 weeks prior, and with one of them the day before. Eventually they remembered without prompting. If they were irritated by me, they had the grace to not be obvious about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 :grouphug: and Happy Birthday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtsmamtj Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) :grouphug: I know how you feel. :iagree: - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!1 Edited November 7, 2012 by dtsmamtj forgot something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflections Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Happy Birthday! You've been a great daughter, sister, mother and wife to your family. I'm sorry they forgot.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I would be really hurt too! I'm sorry for you. :grouphug: However, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope you have a blessed day aside from the parent issue. We love you here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Your parents forgetting your birthday reminds me of Samantha from Sixteen Candles. (This is my terrible attempt at making you smile.) Big hugs to you, Bethany. I'm glad to hear your dad is ornery. When my dad was ornery, I knew he was okay. ;) I'm just a ray of sunshine today, aren't I? Sorry. It's been a rough day for me and my usual reaction to rough days is to be overly positive. Please, excuse me. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PentecostalMom Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 :grouphug: Been there. It stinks. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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