I spent all week reminding my partner that it was Mother’s Day on Sunday. I told him I wanted at least a card, presents to be made/brought for me and to sleep in. I woke up at 6:30 with the kids, he didn’t get out of bed until 10, he rolled over and muttered happy Mother’s Day when I came into the room. There was no card, no breakfast, no present. Our kids are 5 and 2. They don’t understand what the day is. They’ve been in isolation with us for the past 6 weeks so no school presents or daycare mothers day present either.

We were supposed to go to my parents for a Mother’s Day bbq. I got the kids and myself dressed and ready to go and just when we were about to leave he decided that he wasn’t coming because I was in a mood and he didn’t want me to be a bitch to him all day. So I took the kids and left. I cried the whole way there, had to drive around for an extra 10 minutes waiting for the puffy post crying redness to go down. I told my parents he felt sick and that’s why he wasn’t there.

I went to my parents and had a lovely lunch. I stayed until dinner time, got home to him in bed watching a movie and the house still a mess. I showered the kids and myself and got them ready for bed by myself. Made school lunch, cleaned the house and folded 3 loads of washing while he watched his movie. When I finally came to bed around 10, he muttered something about I need to stop being a bit ha Nd he’s not a big gift person so I shouldn’t have expected anything.

We’ve spoken probably 10 words to each other since then. Stuck at home together today as the kids went back to school and daycare.

I got nothing. Not even a card. We spent the day out doing what hubby and son wanted. I had plans to have arvo tea with my mum and sister, but we got home too late so then i had to invite everyone to my house. After they all left I got frozen pizza for dinner...... it really upset me, because i do so much for my hubby and kids, so much do that others actually comment about how much i do and how im a much nicer and more accomodating mum than they are. I also hate that my kids aren't being taught to be appreciative. I dont need a gift etc but just some acknowledgement would be nice. The fact they couldn't be bothered to go to a shop, write a card, despite having time is what hurts. I prioritize them above myself constantly, but they can't take a few minutes to 'put themselves out' for me? Just sucks. Hubby wanted to go to the shops today and get me a mothers day present... nup, the day is over, i dont want a material thing for the sake of it and it's supposed to be from the kids - they were at school. Seriously, what's the fucking point? I've spent today having 'me' time. Watching netflix, had a bath and haven't done any housework.

I told hubby i want him to make bacon & eggs for breakfast & new pjs. He cooked me breaky. Had to order and pay my pjs because every shop close to us sold out of woman's pjs (wth). But i got to rule that day everything was mummys choice. That's the part i love the most. Not having to consider anyone else just what do I want. What movie? What food? Etc

My husband makes it special. He makes pancakes. Buys me a gift. Gets the kids to buy me a gift ( teenagers ). Doesn’t let me do housework. Makes me coffee all day.

He invited all his family over for lunch, I think I was expected to have the house clean and a roast lunch ready. I haven't done anything, I keep getting hints about what they are having for lunch I just said I don't know, will be interesting to see what dh gets us. His jaw dropped in shock.

I did the same as I do every mothers day, I buy my own gift, order takeaway (that I want no compromise) and put it all on the credit card that he pays off.

I got a bunch of flowers and two handmade cards that i loved. We went for a walk/ bike ride and got take out.

I just wanted a family walk... not only did he not feel like coming but he bribed one of the kids to stay home too saying he could watch tv. Then he disappeared to the shops for a good 3 hours to get stuff for dinner.
He did cook dinner tho... but I'm still cleaning up the mess today

My sister got nothing as usual. Her kids are too young to go to shops themselves. Her husband has been home from work for weeks. Plenty of time to take the kids shopping. Mother’s Day was spent at our mums as it was her bday the same day. He just sat on his phone away from the family while the rest of us had a great time.

If you have that expectation that there should be a huge fuss, then you should tell your husband you want him to make a huge fuss. He's not a mind reader

Leftover pizza and coffee in the morning, a sleep in, and went to see his parents and then my mum. Awesome day.

Got 2 cute homemade cards and an attempt of paper flowers. Best day :)

Mine always makes it special. Today was magical, I'm truly blessed.

Nope, just like every other event. I'm sick of not being worth even a tiny bit of effort.

My Dad got up & made my Mum breakfast in bed. Pancakes with ice cream & mixed berries. None of us live at home anymore.
My ex. couldn’t even be bothered making porridge for me when we were together.

My husband never used to do anything when he was 'just a step dad' he would say you're not my mum and they aren't my kids. Then my ex did nothing either and the msg to my kids was very clear. Mum isn't important any day of the year and we don't have to thank her. It broke my heart. One year I remember my husband slept in till 12pm then made himself bacon and eggs and did gardening listening to music on his own till 5pm I feel he got his own mothers day lol

Now we have our own child as well in the mix he does try. But honestly he is useless. I can't be nice about it. I buy my own pressie or need to specifically tell him what to get and go with him he shops last min in a panic saying he's just had NO time. Which makes me feel guilty. It's obvious it's a chore to him. Yesterday he said come on we better go to shops for your mother's day an hour before they closed and I just couldn't I was exhausted. He actually went on his own! Forgot a card, forgot to scan flybuys and got me the jumper I asked for but rang me 6 times about it, what shop again? Where in the shop? Can you send me a pic? Then forgot to get security tag off it. He said he would get the 2 books my mum wanted and came home with 1. But it's an improvement!

No, I go out of my way to ensure his bday and fathers day are special you know a cake ans gifts cards etcbut i get nothing. Not even a card.

We are almost divorced and he makes a bigger effort now than when we were married.... my birthday & Mother’s day fall in the same week and he took the kids to the shop to get me something for both.... I’m just happy with my kids by my side on both days!

I told my hubby I wanted a handmade card, and he managed that with our two kids so I'm happy. Other than that it's mostly a normal day which is fine by me.

Not a huge fuss and I’m fine with that because I hate a fuss. A card and flowers occasionally, stuff the kids have made at school, breakfast, family time. That’s it and that’s perfect.