SIL nicked my baby name!

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plantsitter · 14/09/2008 21:22

I am 20 weeks pregnant. SIL gave birth to a daughter yesterday and has announced the name as the one that was at the top of my list for a girl!

I am being absolutely unreasonable in minding and didn't put this in AIBU because we had never even discussed it so she is utterly without fault but I find myself strangely gutted. I don't even know what sex my baby is yet so I really am being ridiculous, but does anyone kind of know what I mean?

Do you think it's just a pregnant strop and I'll be able to behave like a rational, reasonable adult when I meet niece in law?!

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ethanchristopher · 14/09/2008 21:39

congratulations on your son in law giving birth :D

lol, but in all seriousness there are loads of beautiful girls names and at least you will be able to say it lots when you see your neice

SammyK · 14/09/2008 21:36

tis those hormones {pats shoulder sympathetically}

swampster · 14/09/2008 21:36

Hi plantsitter, shouldn't you be over here with us? Or are you due in January?

Do you know for sure you are having a girl? Sorry about the name - I bet when you actually hold your baby you'll realise the name was all wrong for her anyway.

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plantsitter · 14/09/2008 21:36

You are right, of course, SammyK. Usually I would shrug and say 'oh well' but this pregnancy lark seems to be turning me into a slobbering, resentful harridan. Sigh.

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SammyK · 14/09/2008 21:27

Can understand you feeling a bit dejected, but I am sure when you meet little neice you will then associate this name with her, and it will no longer bother you.

Is sil didn't know it was a name you liked, and you n't even know the sex of your baby I don't think there is anything to get upset or resentful about longterm.

sleepycat · 14/09/2008 21:23

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notnowbernard · 14/09/2008 21:23

Of course you will

Congratulations on your pg and the birth of your niece

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