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Whiny Wednesday: Mother’s Day Part I

March 7, 2018

A big thank you to Jane for reminding me that this Sunday is Mother’s Day in the UK.

I always do a Mother’s Day post in May in preparation for the event here in the U.S., but of course, that’s too little too late for UK readers.

So, this week’s topic Mother’s Day, Part I. If you’re getting ready for the coming weekend’s challenges, feel free to reach out here. What are you dreading? How are planning to deal with the day?

If you need some tips, here are a couple of posts that might be useful:

Preparing for Mother’s Day

Bah Humbug to Mother’s Day, but Not to Mother

The Mother’s Day Card I Wish Existed

For everyone else, it’s open forum today.

Filed Under: Childless Not By Choice, Infertility and Loss, The Childfree Life: Issues and Attitudes, Whiny Wednesdays Tagged With: childless, getting through, grief, Infertility, loss, Mother's Day, tips

Comments

  1. Tracy says

    March 7, 2018 at 6:13 am

    Morrison’s supermarket in the UK is having a mother’s only checkout on sunday.
    I’ll just add it to the growing list of things that I’m excluded from.

    • MJ says

      March 7, 2018 at 10:26 pm

      What is a mothers only checkout? Is it like the parking spots reserved for mothers?

      • Jane P (UK) says

        March 8, 2018 at 3:35 am

        I can’t believe it – this is outrageous. I shop in Morrison’s – i like it in there. Thank goodness I’m out on holiday on Sunday and won’t be around. If I saw that in my local store I think I would make a complaint. Lets hope there’s a great long queue of Mothers and the other check out’s are empty! Good to be forewarned about these things – so that I can put my coat of steel over me before I venture into the shops lunchtime today – never know what will hit you these days.

        • loribeth61 says

          March 14, 2018 at 12:11 pm

          Ugh, I saw a lot of (negative) comments on social media from CNBC friends about Morrison’s but wasn’t aware of the whole story. Makes me think about the signs from the 1950s for “black” and “white” drinking fountains šŸ™ — maybe I’m being overly sensitive here, but…!!

  2. Brandi Lytle says

    March 7, 2018 at 6:13 am

    I just recently learned that Mother’s Day is celebrated in March in the UK. Some fellow childless friends who live there said they feel like they get a “double whammy” because they have to celebrate now and again in May, with the rest of the world. How emotionally draining! So, I’m grateful that our CNBC community is here to support them.

    I wrote a blog for this reason. Here’s the link, if you’d like to have a read – http://notsomommy.com/same-day-different-experiences/

    • Jane P (UK) says

      March 8, 2018 at 3:54 am

      Thank you Brandi – wonderful post on your blog. I’ve put in a comment – its not showing yet, it may need a technical nudge!

      • Brandi Lytle says

        March 8, 2018 at 6:40 am

        Thank you for your comment, Jane! Yes, it did need a “technical nudge.” šŸ™‚ I so appreciate your support of my blog!

    • Analia says

      March 8, 2018 at 6:30 pm

      Brandi; I am (originally) from Argentina and we celebrate Mother’s Day in October…
      I live in the US, here is in May…
      So…double reminder !!! Sic

      • Brandi Lytle says

        March 9, 2018 at 7:52 am

        I did not realize Mother’s Day was celebrated at a different time in Argentina. Seems like the world needs to get together about when this day should be!

  3. Kara says

    March 7, 2018 at 6:59 am

    My whine isn’t anything about motherhood or children but it is the dreaded Spring time change this weekend. I HATE IT!! I’m already NOT a morning person and now I get an hour taken from my sleep.

    Once it changes this weekend, it should never switch again. There is no reason for it. My state is looking into passing legislation to end the time change but we are a state in two time zones; central and eastern. Makes things difficult in the eastern part of the state if we pass this.

    It should just be a nation wide end to Daylight Savings Time.

    • Nita Bourland says

      March 8, 2018 at 5:38 am

      What State are you in? I find it interesting because my State is doing the same thing

      • Kara says

        March 8, 2018 at 6:43 am

        Tennessee

      • loribeth61 says

        March 14, 2018 at 12:13 pm

        The Canadian province of Saskatchewan stays on one time, year round… smart people!! šŸ˜‰

  4. Jane P (UK) says

    March 7, 2018 at 7:12 am

    Thank you Lisa for this – I’ve re-read all your posts to help me through. This year:

    I’m avoiding Facebook over this week and next
    I’m not buying anything in the shops that’s aimed at Mother’s day gifts – I’ll get what I want for myself when its half price next week!
    I’ve ordered the flowers for my Mum and will take her out next month
    We’ve booked to go skiing this Saturday and will be on the slopes on Sunday and I doubt it will be mentioned!

    Thank you for this post – I don’t think anyone will wish me a Happy MD – but I like a previous reader post that suggested “just leave it hanging – no response”. Like if anyone who doesn’t even know me is wishing me a happy day – well they must be completely crazy.

  5. Nita Bourland says

    March 8, 2018 at 5:42 am

    Our Mothers Day here in the US is not until May and I LOVE when people tell me “Happy Mothers Day” because we all should be included in the celebration.
    Unfortunately I dont have a Mom but I would dote on her every year, taking her shopping, flowers and cards, no she didnt understand me but she would also have a little gift for me too…
    I so wish she were here today to celebrate Mothers Day with. I now buy Mothers Day cards and send them to Mothers/Non Mothers in other words women who need a lift…We dont have to feel it is not for us

    • Brandi Lytle says

      March 8, 2018 at 6:39 am

      Nita, you have a beautiful perspective on this holiday. My hubby has a childless aunt, and I always send her a card on Mother’s Day. She has loved her nieces and nephews and deserves to be celebrated for that. You are right. We don’t have to feel like this day isn’t for us. It is a day for all who love with a mom’s heart…

  6. Jenn says

    March 8, 2018 at 1:46 pm

    I buy myself a gift from my dog for Mother’s Day. Also unrelated vent, but was looking to buy an anniversary card for my husband and why do so many of them include what a great father he is. Found a card I loved, but when I opened it the inside wrote how I appreciate what a good father he is. Ended up with a blank inside card to write my own message

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