Does anyone out there share my situation: young child and a husband who doesnt think mothers day is important?

Question

My husband didn't get me anything for mother's day last year - and I gave birth to our first son that previous January. This year, he's still telling me how it's not important, and if Logan gets older and thinks it's important, then he can do something special for me. It breaks my heart to see that one commercial where the dad tells the mom that their daughter stole the car to go get her a mother's day present and they only have a baby who's like, not even 1 yet, and the dad says it's because she wanted her to have the most special mother's day ever since it was her first and he holds up a jewelry box for her... so sweet. Am I the only one who's motherhood goes unappreciated? Is it me or do most moms get b*tchy on mother's day?

Thanks so far to those who've answered - and yes, he does expect gifts and special attention on Father's Day. (even though he neglects his son on a regular basis and plays video games instead of playing with him every night he comes home from work)

Answer 1

I'm sorry that your husband doesn't think Mother's Day is important. I feel it's very important to show appreciation to you, even if your child is young. And it's a good role model for your son. Does he appreciate you otherwise? Maybe you could do something special with your son on Mother's Day. Does your husband like to be appreciated on Father's Day?

I just got two dozen orchids delivered today. My husband ordered the flowers, but he put our children's names on the card, not his. I thought it was so sweet. And we're going out to dinner on Mother's Day. I'm glad he appreciates me in this way.

Good luck, and Happy Mother's Day to you!

Answer 2

Sounds like you two need to talk sometime in the near future. Perhaps about how you feel about the video games, and the other things that bother the each of you. Open up that communication while you two still have a chance to learn how to understand each other, because if all works out as planned...you have a lot of years together. And keep in mind, alot of sons grow up to be like their father. Good Luck. I do hope you have a wonderful Mothers Day.

Answer 3

When I was pregnant with our daughter, my husband bought me a Mother's Day present. He has yet, to let one pass without a gift. I am sorry that you don't get the same appreciation. How does he feel about Father's Day?

Answer 4

that's so not fair! he should make you feel special because you are and your child is too young to do anything about it, besides he should still make you feel special even when your child is old enough. does he not expect anything for father's day?

Answer 5

My husband is correct when he tells me I am not his mother.

My children do things for me on Mother's day, not my husband.

Answer 6

my dad never thought much of it and us kids we dint think much of it till we get into highschool