First Mother’s Day Drama: Is It Only The Baby’s Job to Celebrate Mom?

Mother’s Day, a day dedicated to honoring and celebrating the women who brought us into this world. But what happens when a new dad decides it’s not his job to celebrate his partner on her first Mother’s Day? This story is about a new mom who was left feeling disappointed and hurt when her partner shrugged off her expectations for her first Mother’s Day. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster.

A Mother’s Day Dinner Proposal ️

Baby’s Job or Dad’s Job?

First Mother’s Day Expectations

Not His Job?

Update: No Surprise, Just Disappointment

A Mother’s Day Spent Cleaning and Cooking

Excuses and Disappointments

A Late Attempt to Save Face?

A Mother’s Day Saved by Mom ❤️

Mixed Feelings and Uncertainty

A Mother’s Day Marred by Disappointment and Hurt

This new mom’s first Mother’s Day was meant to be a day of celebration and joy. Instead, it was filled with disappointment and hurt as her partner shrugged off her expectations. Despite her attempts to express her feelings, he insisted it wasn’t his job to celebrate her on Mother’s Day. The day ended with her cleaning and cooking, while he made excuses. Luckily, her own mom stepped in to save the day, making her feel special. But the hurt and disappointment linger, leaving her unsure of how to feel. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…

“NTA. Mother’s Day is a celebration of all forms of motherhood, not just the person who birthed you personally.”

Spending Mother’s Day with your kid at your mom’s house?

Husband’s immature and selfish attitude ruins Mother’s Day for wife

NTA: Lack of effort astounds. His own mother embarrassed.

NTA. A special Mother’s Day request after giving birth.

NTA – Deserving of recognition for the incredible feat of childbirth

NTA. Communicate with him and plan something special together.

NAH: Different views on celebrating Mother’s Day, but communication is key

NTA, setting a bad precedent: partner belittles her feelings.

NTA. Mother’s Day is appreciation for ALL mothers

NTA but MIL suspected your husband is a mumma’s boy

NTA. Partner’s a jerk. It’s your special day with baby.

NTA: Ex partner disrespected Mother’s Day, but found love and appreciation at work. New partner makes her feel special ❤️

Hoping for a surprise, but if not, he’s a huge A**hole.

NTA. First Mother’s Day should celebrate both mom and baby.

Supportive comment, empathizing with the person’s difficult partner situation

Did his dad actually buy flowers for Mother’s Day?

Husband’s strange excuse for not celebrating Mother’s Day

NTA. Spoil yourself with takeout, cake, flowers, and sass.

Partner’s lack of appreciation for new mom sparks sympathy.

NTA – Sympathy for being married to an a**hole.

NTA. Baby can’t celebrate, but a card is a small gesture.

Dad’s duty on Mother’s Day? NTA suggests he should!

Is he pretending to surprise you or just being mean?

NTA – Dads showing respect by gifting for Mother’s Day

Sweet gesture from daycare makes this mom feel appreciated

NAH. Different perspectives on celebrating Mother’s Day, no assholes here.

NTA. Communicate your expectations to your insensitive husband.

NTA. Have a conversation about the importance of Mother’s Day.

NTA: Some believe he’s right, but he should celebrate for kiddo

Unfair Father’s Day expectations. Husband is TA.

Fathers Day: Less effort, more drama.

NTA, dads should share the responsibility of celebrating mom!

Different traditions: Should husbands give gifts on Mother’s Day?

Different expectations for Mother’s Day causing conflict. NAH.

NTA. Celebrate all mothers, not just birth mothers!

“Insensitive Taco Bell guy wishes non-mom Happy Mother’s Day”

NTA: Celebrate all mothers, not just your own!

OP’s friend offers to celebrate Mother’s Day if dad won’t

NTA happy 1st Mother’s Day! Your husband should celebrate you

Heartbreaking first Mother’s Day, but partner learned and improved.

NTA. Your husband needs to step up for Mother’s Day

New mom wants acknowledgment on her first Mother’s Day

Partner’s Mother’s Day neglect sparks justified frustration and disappointment.

NTA. Happy mother’s day mama.

ESH. Different upbringings, but communication is key to compromise.