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OctGirl80
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Seriously, Mom?
OctGirl80
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A couple months ago, we told my parents we were pregnant and were discussing a few names. Conversation went like this:
Mom: so what about girl names
Me: well, we like Brianne
Mom (with a scrunched face): Oh, I don't like Brianne
Me: Then you better hope it's a boy.
Fast forward to today. We found out this morning, it's a girl (Yay!). Called my parents to tell them and as I was getting off the phone my mom said "Be sure to pick a nice name" (yes, she actually stressed the "nice") WTF Mom? You named your kids, now I name mine. That's how it works. This just reinforces the discussion I had with DH about not telling anyone what name we've picked.
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Re: Seriously, Mom?
Ouch! That sucks. I like it for whatever thats worth! We didn't run into quite the same problem but everyone does have an opinion about everything and it can get very aggravating. You're right...when other people have kids, they make the decisions. For you and your baby, the decisions are up to you and your partner.
When we found out we were having a boy, we narrowed our choices down to a list of about 5 names and people kept asking us what they were. I was reluctant to discuss it but people were so nosey. We got some comments that were less than appreciated but ultimately its no ones business. We finally decided on Carter and so far no one has really had too much to say about that one thankfully.
I do get an earful all the time whenever people ask me about breastfeeding (i want to EP) or about vaccines (i dont believe in vaccines for myself or my baby) or about cloth diapering (people think i am crazy) or about eating organic (which ive done for years but people still give me a hard time about it)...the list goes on and on. Sometimes you just have to tell people to SHUT IT & MTOB! In the case of mom, maybe a nice "mom i love you, but this is our decision and we've decided on Brianne and thats final".
My mom didn't like our boy name (Kevin Ronald, K.R. after both of our dads who passed away), or our potential girl name.
She said, if I were to have another girl (with my stepdad) I think I would have named her Sapphire.
I replied, "To each their own mother. To each their own"
We told everyone our son's name after he was born. I didn't want to hear it from anyone! Everyone liked his name but I didn't want to hear comments either way. Get used to your mom- the comments and all the helpful advice keep coming after the baby is born
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If people start pestering me about what I'm naming my baby I'm going to tell them Agnes or Jim-Bob. Or anything from any of the websites mentioned here: https://www.insolitology.com/rloddities/babynames.htm
Brianne is lovely, and your mom should be happy you don't want to name her Vulva Mae.
... what. were. they. thinking??
Avery - March 16, 2011
Things to avoid during pregnancy: Eye contact with cats. Cats will suck the burgeoning life right out of you, using their infamous feline mind-powers. Avert your eyes, and move along.
FACT: 1 in 10 people are said to be a carrier of Listeria. Therefore you should avoid all shopping malls, grocery stores and busy street corners for the duration of your pregnancy. Or microwave anyone you contact until steaming, just to be safe.
This made me laugh because when I was at a Hooker/Pimp party a few years ago, someone asked me my name. I glanced over at the bar, saw a bottle of Bombay Sapphire, and responded, "Sapphire." The guy said, "Is that your REAL name?" And I thought, "What a dope!"
Back to the OP, you picked a lovely name. We're not telling anyone our name choice. I know my mom will not like the name, so no need to hear about it for the next 3 months.
EDD 1/31/13, MC May 17. EDD 3/31/13, MC July 26. I miss you so much already my angel loves