Really upset - Mum and MIL are having a go at us.

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FreddyEddy · 18/11/2016 12:15

I feel like just changing her middle name completely.

It took 7 years to become pregnant, so we probably won't try for another.

We thought it would be nice to honour both grandmothers, but only wanted her to have 1 middle name.

My mum is Julia, my MIL is Ariana.

We chose Juliana for her middle name...

We were so excited to tell everyone the name, thinking they'd be so excited. No, all we get is "you should have given her 2 middle names" "you've now used neither of our names" and obviously many more.

I'm just so upset.

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ElspethFlashman · 18/11/2016 12:24

Juliana is gorgeous and they're both just narked cos you didn't choose their own name.

I'd choose something else completely since it's going to be completely unappreciated.

blueskyinmarch · 18/11/2016 12:23

Have you had your baby yet or is this just the planned name? If you haven’t had it yet i would seriously consider giving her a different, totally unrelated name. If you have had her then stick with it, ignore these childish women and get on with enjoying your baby.

Grumpyoldblonde · 18/11/2016 12:22

I really thought you were going to say you were calling the baby Princess Sparkle Rainbow or something, Juliana is lovely and they should be pleased. I think it's a lovely interpretation of their names, they don't so maybe choose something else.

CoughingForWeeks · 18/11/2016 12:20

Juliana is a lovely name and a nice nod to both GMs without being specifically named after them. They're being unreasonable; if you like it, stick with it

ShowMeTheElf · 18/11/2016 12:19

You used neither of their names. It doesn't actually matter: Julianna is lovely, but you can't expect them to be enthusiastic or see it as some kind of compliment to one or either of them when it isn't their name.
Don't take it to heart: they aren't trying to upset you.

muffinheaven · 18/11/2016 12:18

Remember she's your baby and it's your choice.
I think it's a beautiful name and is a perfect mix of your DM and DMIL names. If you'd chosen to use both their names, they'd only of argued about which order you put them in so stick to your guns !

HerRoyalNotness · 18/11/2016 12:18

Your solution was perfect! I'm sorry they are being so crabby to you!

I'd think stuff them and choose something else I liked, but that's me.

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