🎂 Birthdays are supposed to be a time of celebration, but for this new mom, her special day turned into a baby-centric affair that left her feeling forgotten and unappreciated. 😢 Join us as we dive into the emotional rollercoaster of a 30-year-old woman who just wanted to feel loved and remembered on her birthday, but instead found herself drowning in a sea of baby clothes and questioning her own feelings. 🤱 Is she an ungrateful a-hole or a mom who deserves to be seen as more than just a vessel for her child? 🤔 Let's find out! 👀
🎂🙅♀️ All She Wanted Was To Feel Special on Her Birthday... Her Family's 'Gift' Left Her in Tears
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This new mom's birthday turned into a baby-centric event, leaving her feeling unappreciated and forgotten. 😢 Despite being grateful for the generosity towards her child, she couldn't help but feel disappointed when all her gifts were baby-related items she didn't need. 🍼 Friends and family called her ungrateful and even accused her of being jealous of her own baby! 😲 But is it wrong for her to want to be seen as more than just a mom on her special day? 🤔 The internet has some thoughts on this emotional birthday tale... 👀
Celebrate yourself! 🎉 NTA, it's your birthday, not your child's.
YokuHel | YokuHel
Don't let anyone guilt-trip you on your special day 🎂
chucker23n | chucker23n
Birthday gifts should be for you, not your baby. NTA 👍
Fantastic-Focus-7056 | Fantastic-Focus-7056
Validating the mother's feelings on not being acknowledged on her birthday. 🙏
Blubberbleschen93 | Blubberbleschen93
Empathetic comment defends woman's right to exist beyond motherhood. 🙌
oksccrlvr | oksccrlvr
Mother sympathizes with OP, acknowledges mom's individuality on birthday.
tractorchick | tractorchick
NTA. This isn't a gift for you. It's for them 🤷♀️
Mysterious-Oil-7219 | Mysterious-Oil-7219
Feeling invisible as a mother is valid. NTA 💛
mc-tarheel | mc-tarheel
"I grew a baby and pushed it out and now everyone treats me like I ceased to exist as a separate and distinct human being. They all expect me to go gaga over baby shit, day in and day out. AITA for not wanting to be erased and not limiting my wants and interests to strictly baby clothes?" NTA 👏
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Adult gifts too expensive, only give for children. NAH.
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Birthday gifts should be for the birthday person, not unborn babies 🙅♀️
Sunshine-N-gumdrops | Sunshine-N-gumdrops
👏 NTA! Don't let insensitive gift givers bring you down!
mzpljc | mzpljc
Family ruins woman's 30th birthday, internet says NTA 👏
Fab_Collect_5717 | Fab_Collect_5717
A disappointing birthday gift of baby items. Return and treat yourself. 😢
Fancy_Avocado7497 | Fancy_Avocado7497
Not the a**hole for feeling unappreciated on your birthday 🙅
Wienerwrld | Wienerwrld
Empathetic friend reminds OP she's a mom AND an individual ♡
BopoAngie | BopoAngie
Parents deserve gifts that are about them, not just their kids 👍
Frekiwolf | Frekiwolf
A heartwarming anecdote about gifting for new moms 💕
Excellent_Squirrel86 | Excellent_Squirrel86
Feeling neglected on special days? Communicate your feelings kindly 👥
penguinpartyof5 | penguinpartyof5
Mother expresses dislike for receiving baby clothes on birthday. 🙄
Babymama1707 | Babymama1707
Spread the love, not the hate. ❤️ NTA
Maluvrian | Maluvrian
Empathized with OP's annoyance with family's unwanted attention. 😑
thisisstupid98765 | thisisstupid98765
Cleaning supplies as gifts? Savage, but effective. NTA.
Forward_Lawyer_5048 | Forward_Lawyer_5048
No need to gift, but gifting for someone else is weird 😑
PotatoMonster20 | PotatoMonster20
Parenting can be overwhelming, NTA for wanting a birthday gift.
joppaloppagus | joppaloppagus
Mother defends herself, NTA, against accusations of jealousy.
me0mio | me0mio
Gift ideas for new moms and a validation of NTA sentiment 👏
slendermanismydad | slendermanismydad
Expecting mothers deserve birthday gifts too, not just baby stuff 👍
Valuable_Reputation1 | Valuable_Reputation1
Don't lose your identity to motherhood. NTA 👏
Ruleofinsanity | Ruleofinsanity
Sexist non-gifts? NTA and no onesies for dad's bday
ChickyNuggies6789 | ChickyNuggies6789
Birthdays are about you, not your baby. NTA 🎂
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Sell/return clothes for what you want. Don't just be upset, be *pissed* 💯
Intelligent-Bite9660 | Intelligent-Bite9660
Feeling left out on birthdays? Same. Back-to-school clothes suck 😒
CarpetFantastic1661 | CarpetFantastic1661
"NTA at all": Family ignores birthday wishes, gives unwanted gifts. 🙅♀️
QYB1990 | QYB1990
Breaking the stereotype that women are only moms. NTA.
Night-light51 | Night-light51
Birthday gifts for the baby, not the mother? NTA 🎁
Wonderful-Intern-351 | Wonderful-Intern-351
Practicality over aesthetics when it comes to baby clothes 👶👕
ca_agent | ca_agent
Turning the tables and giving the gift to the actual recipient 👍
CakePhool | CakePhool
Family's thoughtless gift for baby on OP's birthday. YTA.
ravenguest | ravenguest
Don't give gifts that are actually for yourself. 👍
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Mom wants to feel special on her birthday and not overshadowed. ❤️
gxxzzthesecond | gxxzzthesecond
Double standards for moms on birthdays? 👀 #NTA
Fine_Prune_743 | Fine_Prune_743
Being a mother doesn't erase the need to feel special. 🎂
tt24576 | tt24576
Pregnancy shouldn't erase your identity. NTA, your feelings are valid 👏
BumpkinMonstie | BumpkinMonstie
Don't be a bad gifter, be thoughtful and avoid household appliances 🙈
meswifty1 | meswifty1
Don't forget about the momma! 👍
SarahJayneBritney | SarahJayneBritney
Regift the items back, gift their pets/children. NTA. 😒
Appropriate-Pound-32 | Appropriate-Pound-32
Celebrate the person, not just the parent! 🎁👩👧👦
AbleComposer2280 | AbleComposer2280
Suggests gifting something for their kids to teach gratitude. 🎁
WeWannaKnow | WeWannaKnow
Birthday gifts should be personal. NTA for wanting that.
stiletto929 | stiletto929
Spread positivity by donating unwanted gifts to those in need. 👍
BeetlesMa | BeetlesMa
Mother feels undervalued on her birthday, receives support from commenter.❤️
Roux_Harbour | Roux_Harbour
Becoming a mom doesn't mean you lose your identity. NTA 🙌
Agitated_Nail_ | Agitated_Nail_
A commenter suggests practical birthday gifts instead, with sarcasm.
1ThousandLies | 1ThousandLies
Birthdays are special. You deserve to feel appreciated. 🎂🙅♀️
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Celebrate her for who she is, not just for being a mom! 🎉
UrsaEnvy | UrsaEnvy
A touching NTA comment about thoughtful gift-giving for loved ones ❤
SleepyHollow1313 | SleepyHollow1313
New parents deserve hobbies and interests too! 👏
GreenStrawbebby | GreenStrawbebby
It's your birthday, not a baby shower 👏
quoththeraven1845 | quoththeraven1845
Petty revenge ideas for disappointing birthday gifts 😂
Illustrious-Habit-82 | Illustrious-Habit-82
NTA OP's family is being sexist and unsupportive. Remember your personhood! 👏
InnocuousTerror | InnocuousTerror
OP deserves to be seen beyond their baby. NTA 🤍🤍
Totallytexas | Totallytexas
Valid point, women are more than just mothers. 👏
Ok-Try2945 | Ok-Try2945
Parents gave a vacuum as a birthday gift. 😢
Narrow-Tart101 | Narrow-Tart101
When cute turns into an unwanted birthday hijack 🙄
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Stand up for yourself and don't let them take advantage. 💪
Smoothyworld | Smoothyworld
Heartwarming support for OP's emotional story ❤
crack_n_tea | crack_n_tea
Double standards in gifting for new parents 👶🎁😒
chroniccomplexcase | chroniccomplexcase
Ignoring someone's birthday for a baby is hurtful and unfair 😢
wabahbahdooey | wabahbahdooey
Suggesting a clever way to make use of unwanted gifts 👍
Beneficial_Back_928 | Beneficial_Back_928
User accuses birthday girl of being obsessed with her baby 👶
IndiaEvans | IndiaEvans
Being a mom doesn't mean you're no longer a person 💞
naptime_connoisseur | naptime_connoisseur
Birthdays and baby gifts don't mix. NTA for feeling upset 🙅♀️
Bright_Ad_3690 | Bright_Ad_3690
Family's 'gift' for baby on OP's birthday. NTA reaction. 💔
embopbopbopdoowop | embopbopbopdoowop
Balancing motherhood and personal life is important. NTA 👏
Competitive-Action80 | Competitive-Action80
Celebrating adults on their birthdays is just as important 🎂
RU_screw | RU_screw
Birthday gift disappointment leads to justified frustration. 🙄
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