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On my son’s actual first birthday all we did was go out for breakfast, and then food shopping, which was mainly for me and his Dad’s enjoyment 😂 we had a little party but not on the day of his birthday. I wouldn’t worry about it, there’s nothing you can do and you’re marking the occasion anyway! If my Mum told me she worked on the day of my first birthday at my big age now, I wouldn’t be offended. You’re doing a great job, and it’s really really hard!
I sent my LB to childcare as normal and we both worked on his actual birthday- i didnt want to have to pay to keep him at home🙈 It was on the Wednesday and we did cake etc with him at dinner time and both had the friday off and had a day out for him then! I did feel a bit bad on his actual birthday tho🙈
I think being home by 2pm is absolutely fine and you’ll have a lovely time at the aquarium. You’re doing great ❤️ happy birthday to your little one xx
Mine is 1 on Friday, we will do ordinary day as on Saturday she has a party! don’t worry it’s not a big deal at this age and when they’re older they’ll have no choice but to go to school on their bday anyway!
In the industry I work in I can easily book days off when I want without issue. I know for me in my circumstances I wouldn’t miss a birthday but it can’t be helped. There are so many professions that you have to miss birthdays, Christmas etc and your children won’t know any different. They will still have to go to school on their birthday every year unless they are me and have a birthday that falls in the summer. Going to the aquarium will be great and won’t mean you love them any less because you have to work.
I was at work and my little boy was at nursery. They made sure he had the best day with them and once he was home, we had birthday cake with him. Then on the Saturday I took him to a local play centre so he could play with the other children there.
My son's first birthday we spent inside until 2pm ish, we just had cuddles, played with his new toys etc, then took him in the car for his nap and ran to B&M (birthday doesn't stop the fact I needed stuff for the house haha) then when he woke up we took him to soft play (which he loved) He also had a small birthday party with only a few family and friends the day before. They won't remember much and you won't care in the future as long as you get some cherished memories and at least one photo of a baby covered in cake!
I had to work on my boys first birthday. We spent the weekend before having a party and my partner thought that was totally enough. But on the actual day I sat at work so upset. I think it’s different for mums as it’s a special day where we gave birth! So a personal moment too. When I picked him up at 5pm we had the biggest cuddles. His dad wasn’t home till 7pm and I actually really liked the one on one time with him 🥰
I’m a teacher too and worked the afternoon :( just think of the time off we’ll get with them x
@Ella so true! I can’t wait for the summer holidays xx
Your baby will not know and the time you spend with them will be so special. Mine had chickenpox on his first bday so we couldn’t do anything anyway. But we made the most of playing at home and my partner and I got takeaway that evening to celebrate surviving the year!