New Mom’s Birthday Gifts: All for Baby, None for Her

Becoming a new mom is a life-changing experience, and it’s only natural for family and friends to be excited about the new addition. However, one woman found herself feeling overshadowed and forgotten when her family gifted her baby clothes and items for her birthday instead of something for her. Let’s dive into her story and see if she’s justified in feeling upset or if she’s just being ungrateful.

Baby Clothes Galore ️

Enough is Enough

Surprise! More Baby Stuff

Another One?

Ungrateful or Justified?

Friend’s Harsh Words

Questioning Herself

Simple Wishes

Birthday or Baby Shopping?

Birthday Blues: Forgotten Mom or Ungrateful Drama Queen?

This new mom found herself feeling overshadowed and forgotten on her birthday when her family gifted her baby clothes and items instead of something for her. Despite her request to stop buying baby clothes, her birthday gifts included bibs, clothes, and soothers – all for her baby. Some family members called her ungrateful and selfish, while a friend accused her of being jealous of her own child. All she wanted was something simple and personal, but instead, she feels like her family used her birthday as an excuse to go baby shopping. Let’s see what the internet has to say about her situation…

Celebrate yourself! NTA, you deserve a birthday gift too

Baby-centric gifts on mom’s birthday? NTA, it’s her day.

It’s her birthday, not the baby’s. NTA

New mom feels left out on her birthday despite asking for nothing

Empathetic comment defends new mom’s right to individuality.

Moms deserve birthday gifts too, not just their babies

No birthday gifts for mom, only baby gifts. NTA.

New mom feels unseen and unappreciated. NTA, be gracious

New mom feels erased by focus on baby gifts. NTA.

No adult gifts from family, only for children. Too expensive.

Baby gifts on birthday? NTA, it’s your day not shower

New mom receives bad gifts, commenters agree she’s NTA

Family neglects new mom’s milestone birthday, she’s NTA

Disappointing birthday gifts, a missed opportunity for self-care

Birthday gifts for baby, but what about the new mom?

Encouraging reminder to celebrate individuality and self-care ♡

Celebrate yourself! You’re not just a parent, you’re a person

Gifts for new moms should also be for the mom

New mom shares NTA experience with unsupportive mother, offers advice

New mom wants birthday gifts for herself, not just baby clothes

Gifts for everyone except the new mom? NTA strikes again!

Don’t ask a pregnant woman only about her pregnancy ‍♀️

Practical gift idea sparks agreement with NTA judgement

No birthday gifts needed at 30, but if given, make it personal

New mom overwhelmed by baby clothes, NTA for wanting birthday.

New mom wants to be seen as more than a brood mare. NTA!

New mom receives only baby gifts, not for her. Commenter suggests thoughtful gift ideas.

Pregnant mom feels left out on her birthday. NTA.

Don’t lose your identity to motherhood! NTA

Gender bias in gift-giving? NTA for feeling disappointed

Celebrate yourself! NTA for wanting birthday gifts just for you

New mom receives no birthday gifts for herself, comment suggests selling baby clothes for money and getting what she wants. NTA

No birthday gifts, just back-to-school clothes. That sucks

Family ignores request, gives unwanted baby gifts for birthday. NTA.

Acknowledging mothers as individuals is important.

Mom deserves gifts too, not just for being a mother

New mom explains why practical baby clothes are better. NTA.

Mom takes matters into her own hands, gets gifts for herself

Don’t let others forget about you on your special day

Moms deserve birthday gifts too, not just for the baby

New mom struggles with identity and wants birthday recognition. NTA

Mom not getting birthday gifts, sexism in parenting. NTA.

New mom rightfully disappointed with family’s lack of birthday acknowledgement

New mom expresses feeling invisible, gets support from fiancé.

NTA for being disappointed with partner’s baby-centric gift. Be petty.

Remember the new mom too! NTA gets it

Regift baby items or gift pet/child items. NTA for being upset.

Celebrate the mom, not just the baby! NTA

Revenge is a dish best served with a gift

Personal gifts only. Boosters for car, okay. NTA.

Turn negative into positive: donate gift to needy families

Validating a new mom’s feelings of individual erasure. ❤️

Becoming a mom doesn’t erase your feelings. NTA

Birthdays are for celebrating, not just practical gifts

Birthdays are meant to be celebrated, not ignored.

New mom deserves recognition for herself, not just for being a mom

Daughter recognizes and remedies father’s selfish gift-giving, NTA.

New mom deserves gifts too! NTA for wanting something for herself

It’s her birthday, not a baby shower. NTA for feeling disappointed

Petty revenge ideas for unthoughtful gift-givers

Don’t let anyone make you feel guilty for wanting something for yourself. Happy birthday, OP!

New mom deserves to be seen beyond baby. NTA

Women are more than just mothers ‍ , NTA for wanting recognition

Validated feelings, a vacuum on 19th birthday made commenter cry

When your child is born on your birthday

Stand up for yourself and don’t let them take advantage

Heartwarming support for overwhelmed new mom.

Double standards in gifting for new parents pointed out

New mom’s birthday overshadowed by baby gifts

Suggest trading excess gifts for weekly babysitting.

User suggests new mom’s obsession with baby led to disappointment

Becoming a parent doesn’t mean losing your identity

Birthday gifts for baby on mom’s birthday? NTA

No birthday gifts for mom, only for baby. NTA reaction

Motherhood means sacrifices, but don’t forget to treat yourself sometimes

Celebrating a baby is fun, but adults deserve love too ❤️

It’s her birthday, not the baby’s. NTA for feeling upset