I wish this Mothers Day is better than the last. Last year was my first Mothers Day, and I didn’t feel very appreciated. My husband cooked a meal for his mother and I, like he does every night…he just made her favorite meal. It felt so half a**ed. No card, no flowers, no gifts, no extra attention. Just said happy Mother’s Day and that’s it. Like I gave birth and have gone through so much taking care of our baby, and that’s all I got. I don’t mean to be all “poor me”, but it just really hurt my feelings. I’m tearing up even thinking about it. I told my husband yesterday that I want to make a bigger deal out of Mother’s Day this year because of how last year sucked. Im not expecting anything extravagant. Im not that big on holidays and such. I just feel like Mother’s Day should be important. It’s the one day a year that is supposed to celebrate the hard work I put in as a mother. I’m trying not to get my hopes up, but I wish this Mother’s Day consists of more than just saying happy Mother’s Day to me.
Oh dang, I’m really sorry you went through that. That would hurt anyone. Moms shouldn’t have to beg to feel appreciated, it should come naturally.
Maybe it would help to gently talk it out with your husband and let him know how much Mother’s Day means to you. I know communication is easier said than done, but sometimes they really just don’t realize unless we say it.
Just know you’re not asking for too much. Wanting to feel seen and appreciated is completely valid. You deserve that. Hugs mama
Hoping for the best Mother’s Day for you! My first one wasn’t special either we spent it with my husbands grandma, mom, and sister (they planned it) and it was all about them after that I told him that it bothered me. I just don’t think men get but it after that my husband has gotten a little better about it but I tell him what I would like to do for the day. We try to go to the zoo or have a family outing so the kids can have fun as well
Thank you. I have been dropping hints here and there. You just reminded me that men require a more straight forward approach when it comes to certain topics. I am going to have a talk with him. Hugs!
Thank you. That’s a good idea. I’m going to tell him what I’d like to do. Good idea with the family outing. I’m sorry you didn’t get the Mother’s Day you deserved. That’s so crappy that they didn’t include you
No you are so valid for feeling this way because it would hurt me too!!! We give so so much of ourselves every single day!! We gave birth we carried or children inside and out, our bodies did something amazing and INSANE and now we are doing more. You deserve the world’s best Mother’s Day! Truly from the bottom of my heart I wish you whatever your heart desires and just know you are appreciated
Thank you. I thought maybe I was overacting a bit because Mother’s Day is a man made holiday. But at the same time, it’s a well deserved one!
That really hurts. Anyone would feel that way. A small gesture like a card or flowers would have meant a lot. It might help to let your family know how you feel. I hope this year you get more appreciation. 
Thank you for saying that. I had a talk with him 