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It just makes me think that mothers are so unappreciated on a daily basis.
Also, I stop and think about those who have lost their mothers and mothers who have lost their children. I can't imagine what that day means for them.
I was in Walmart and I saw those fake flower arrangements people leave at grave-sites, and it said "celebrate your mother this May" above the aisle. I felt so sad, because some people no longer have the ability to spend the day with their moms.
And we know a lady who gave birth to a stillborn 3 days before mother's day last year:(

I'm not speaking to my mom, and this has been the hardest time for me. It's really hard to hear all the commercials/special Mother's Day things going on, it's a constant reminder about our issues.

For your case, try to remember that your mom and grandmother both probably got at least 18 good mothers days in their life, and you should try to enjoy the ones you have with your family. Like you said, it sucks, but it's the circle of life ( cue lion king music). Sorry you're feeling down though!

It doesn't. I feel like it could because I've been TTC for three years with no luck. But instead I focus on my wonderful mother and mil. I feel really lucky to have two amazing moms in my life.

I do get a tiny bit sad that I live so far away from them. I'd love to celebrate in person with them.

I think becoming a mum myself has made me see everything in a slightly different light - I always thought I was a pretty sensitive person but had no idea how selfish I was, where my own mum was concerned, before. That said, we still make the effort to celebrate both of our mums on mothers day, even post baby.

I have a work colleague who can't have children of her own and lost her own mum three years ago around the mother's day time of year. She had a few too many to drink on mothers day this year (it was a few weeks ago here in the UK) and posted a really raw status on Facebook - it was so sad.

Not really, but I wish I could spend mother's day with my mom. This will be my 5th year away from her.
I plan on flying out next year with the kids to surprise her though!

@swurlygurl: omg that's why I am anti-holidays! I mean, in general I think they are *sad-making* things. For a variety of reasons.

I actually love mother's day now that I am a mom! I do totally get it though- holidays bring out complex emotions.

I love being a mom but I'll be happy if my kids are away IF they are happy. I just don't put much stock in holidays. I think they make people feel bad and are meant to and set up pressure so you consume. Everyday is a holiday

Sort of? I have a bad relationship with my mom, so every mother's day it's a struggle of do I get a card? Do I not get a card? Is there a generic card that doesn't say anything too mushy or heartfelt, because I don't feel that way? I'd say it gives me anxiety more than it makes me sad, but either way, not a positive emotion.

I always felt like my mom put a lot of pressure on us kids to buy her presents and acknowledge the day as much as possible, so it's just not my favorite holiday.

@swurlygurl: It makes me sad. My mom passed away almost 10 years ago and now that I'm a mom it makes me miss her even more. Its really hard when Mother's Day falls on my birthday (this year it does).

I try not to let it get to me because DH's mom is awesome, but I wish I was buying my mother similar gifts from DD.

Not really. I'm pretty into holidays and I enjoy spending the day with my mom and family. I definitely feel more sympathetic to people who want to be mothers and aren't able since ttc and having LO. My husband has a generally good relationship with his mom but she lives far away and they aren't as big on holidays. We send flowers and cards and I don't think that makes him sad. I mostly feel like the good thing about being an adult is making your own traditions and doing exactly what you want on holidays.

I get sad for the women that want to be Mom and aren't.

I am with my family so we all celebrate together.

I am really sad about mother's day this year, because it's the first one without my mom. I'm actually not really looking forward to it at all. I am so grateful to be a mom, of course. I just think next year will be a bit easier.

Well now that you say it...a little but I try to make sure we see my mom and MIL both on mother's day even just for a few minutes. I do want to be able to celebrate as a mother myself.

It makes me sad because my mom and I don't have a good relationship at all.

Its a hard day, I lost my mom and it stings that we can't be together for mother's day. I would give anything to spend the day with her. I got really upset at the store the other day trying to pick something out for her to put on her grave. I want to BH uy something for her to wear or put in her house BC she should still be here. I want to have the kids make her a photo collage and homemade cards to her and see her face light up.

Definitely bittersweet. Even if you have a LO and your relationship with your Mom is good, maybe you lost a grandmother/aunt or have a friend who is struggling with infertility, or has lost a baby. There are good things and sad things about it!

@Adira: I worry about this too. I don't want to be forgotten.