Grandchikdren

Yes we give them all our love, just don’t expect it back as a right.

i would stop buying them gifts.
it's a pity, but what can you do.
also don't waste your money on fancy cards, they probably have more income than you, and a much easier life than you ever had.
there are many free email cards you can send. they relate more to that anyway. most youngsters never use snail mail.
i 'm not saying ignore them, but don't put yourself out.

That’s such a sad situation, I’m sorry your feelings are hurt. Do you have a good relationship with your GC? Personally I would only buy gifts/cards for people actually in my life, especially given how expensive things are nowadays.

My daughters and one of my nieces always send gifts to my mum.One of our nieces and one of our nephews send to my in-laws.The ones who send gifts are the ones who always acknowledge gifts we send.

Nieces and nephews from the same family seem to have different standards when it comes to sending and accepting gifts.

I understand your hurt Sparkling.Personally I think it’s not asking much to send a loved grandparent a card and a gift.

Its just the way of things I'm afraid, ive found as they get older with families they become more thoughtful and cards or presents resume.

Do your own DC look after you? I never expect anything from my DGC just from the whole family.
Unless you remind them, how would they know when your birthday is?
I tend to invite them to ours when it's my birthday or take them all out so they can't avoid me! Mine are still young though so perhaps I will feel forgotten when they are older.

But you still mind quite a lot! Afraid it is natural but still sad.