Im a new mom and received nothing for Mothers Day from my Live in Boyfriend.  Does he appreciate me???????????
550347
I am very disappointed with the other answers.  They are obviously not parents.  Even though you are not your boyfriend's mother, you are still the mother of his child.  He should have done something special for you, especially you being a new Mom.  Father's Day is coming up...forget him.  He may know how you feel.\nI do not know if he appreciates you or not.  You only mentioned this situation.  Respect would be a more appropriate word.
492766
Girl, get you a cute maternity outfit and let them know that you are about to become a mother, and despite looking like a sexy pregnant woman, you do not feel well.  Then I would grab me a plate of bbq (if you can hold it down) and clean my plate... mingle for about 10 minutes and excuse myself!  If someone thought that was rude... blame it on the hormones!  Good luck with everything!
220095
When my husband was in the military, about to get out, and I was pregnant with our second child, we agreed it would be best if I moved back home to his parents to have the baby and he stayed in the state he was stationed in.  It was around mother's day and he told me I should expect a surprise from him, I was expecting flowers or something.  He called me and asked me if I had looked outside for my surprise, I said I hadn't, but I would, and so when I looked outside, there he was, he was my surprise!  He had gotten 30days leave and had kept it secret from me, even his parents knew, but I didn't have a clue! That meant the world to me, because I felt so alone without him, it really cheered me up and helped me through the rest of my pregnancy.
801613
Happy Birthday!! Thats sweet that you think of your parents,,why not get them something  :O) I think we give the birthday person gifts to celebrate their life & the fact that they were brought into the world.Maybe you should get yourself a present~ a new bf,,lol.Pamper yourself today,,or go out & see what the wind blows your way,,see what the day shows you :O)
390419
im sure he appreciates you, he just doesn't know how  to show it.  I know how you feel, so here's some tips that might help:\n\n-tell him you feel over worked and you know his job is demanding but maybe he can find or make time to help out and spend time with you and his kid.\n\n-tell him he can help out by picking up after himself, and doing laundry or dishes or cook once in awhile.\n\n-show him you do do things and that you take care of your kid.\n\n-tell him you feel unappreciated,ask him to say thanks once in a while or that flowers would be nice.\n\n-if worse comes to worse ask him to chang eor start looking for a new job with more flexible hours.\n\ntry to remember he loves you and that you do alot, try to get him to share in the work.  if he doesn't change you could hire a house cleaner to help you out, i dont know what else you can do, good luck!  i hope it works out!\n-get him to try to change his hours at work or take days off or even go in late or go home early once in awhile.\n\n-let him know how you feel and remind himbeing a father an husband comes first before his job, help him relize what hes missing out on.\n\n-
550220
No it wasn't your fault. I didn't see how you could think that! It was his fault that he didn't act like he cared about you! You did the right thing! \nGood Luck with your baby and your new relationship!
449187
a lot of things bother me everyday! i wish me an my boyfriend would get a long better! i wander if my baby is going to be ok! i worry about all of stuff money, friends, bills, a house that i desperately need but dont have the crediet for it, thanks you had i good i deal thanks for listening!
536565
i feel sorry for you. i have a similar situation. my boyfriend's mother doesn't like me as well. we have been together for more than 4 years now.  what i suggest is you discuss this matter with your boy and try to win your future mother in law.  if you can't just fix your relationship with your man and just ignore her.  what's important is that you and your man are madly inlove with each other.
1128178
You're passive to the point of being submissive. Stop letting him make you feel bad by his actions. If his heart isn't in the relationship by being there for you in ways that will bring you happiness then my suggestion is for you to make sure he understand exactly what you need from him in order for the relationship to work. If you can't find common ground that creates an equal and mutual happiness then what's the true point of the relationship? To not make the effort to make you special day something to remember is about as selfish and self centered as I can imagine. You deserve better and I think you know this so make changes for you own happiness. If he won't take you out for your birthday then go out with friends and celebrate without him. If you don't have anyone to go out and celebrate with then let me know and I'll go party with you and I don't even know you but it's your birthday and that's reason enough.
780748
It sounds like need to move on. He is not satisfying your needs and he has anger issues. What are you trying to hold on to? It is obvious that he doesn't do it for you in more ways than one. Cut your losses and move on. Make that a birthday gift to yourself.
767935
Tough situation, but the mother-in-law always seem to win.  Don't feel guilty for not going out with someone who makes you feel unwanted.  Since it's your husband we are talking about, don't you get to spend time with him anyway away from his mother?  He's your husband and you can have your way with him  anytime you want.  Stay home and wait for him, speak to mom, and keep it simple.
317363
your boyfriend feels threatened and i would be too if my bf got gifts from other girls put yourself in his shoes..I'm sure you would be a little jealous or concerned. if you love him you wont talk those gifts relationships need compromise and in the end those gifts don't matter you don't want to hurt your bf by thinking you might do something. just tell the customers that you don't feel right accepting them but thanks anyways.
506805
i hope only one month you greedy son of a bitch.  that is just selfish, they are your children and you need to care for them, i don't care what your ex did to you, they are your children. *** however if your trying to find out for your ex who is not paying then i am sorry he/she is not helping you out***
113543
I would be a little irritated, but not for too long. Obviously your b/f is kind of taking liberties with the expectations of a gift, and of course when you exchange gifts everyone expects some type of equitable balance, but I tell ya, this is just in the U.S!. In general, it's OK for a boyfriend to go all out with a gift just to show his love and appreciation. In latin America, that type of display is actually OK, like filling up a room with roses or bringing a whole band of mariachis to your house to serenade you. Maybe he has that concept of chivalry or something. Just let him be and enjoy it. Maybe go for the $10 stuffed bear instead of the $5.\nOh and P.S. Don't mention anything to him about the cost or how he wasted money. That's rude and hurtful. Trust me, in about 3 years he'll be getting you the $10 bear at Walgreens.
1148092
Don't worry about it so much.  Everyone knows you have a lot on your hands being a new mom!  So no one should be waiting by the mail box for their thank you cards!  And if they are... let them keep waiting! \n\nYour idea of making the cards from the baby is great!  It shows that you're creative and thoughtful!  I would LOVE to get a card like that!  It would be so cute that I'd probably never want to get rid of it! \n\nJust try not to stress over it too much more!  You'll be able to make up for it down the road when you have more time!
15543
My mother has a boyfriend that I can't stand (he is pulling the - rushing to a widow's aid crap and taking all of her money)... I'll tell you know, he's not getting a thing for Christmas.  And if you feel like you have to get him something, then get a gift more for your mum and just say it's to them both.  Tell them you would have gotten more, but your penny pinching this year.  \n\nGood luck!
1032075
No you have needs as well and you have to make him aware of them. Sometimes guys we don't catch on to sublte hint then three months from now we come home she's crying and we can't figure out why. Then you unlaod everything that you've had bottled up for the last 5 months and the whole time he could really be clueless. Let him know what your thinking and why and see what he says, but assuming is never the way to go. You just moved in so establishing communication is key. Here is you first chance to do so. I hope it all works out well.