48 hours! That is a lsow pace. Does he have control issues, Obviously no one is that busy. The good side is that you have learnt to deal with this. You are a strong person for doing so.
I wouldn't hold out hope on the Birthday (though you likely will.....I think we all do). My W has not said "happy" anything to me in over 6 months (Christmas, New Years, Valentines (yeah right....lol), birthday, easter, fathers day, etc). It hurts, but I look at it as just being childish and it seems to affect me less. What day is your Birthday?
I posted some details on the house....it worked out
TwinDad Me 39, W 36, M 11 W - MLC, WAW???? 2 Kids B/G 3 YRS Old Start of the Long and Bumpy Road..... On the verge of piecing.....a new beginning