MIL tattooed DS's name...

[dilterry]

... We have just had a baby, 2 weeks ago, MIL immediately tattooed baby boys name on her arm.

However, we have since had a change of heart re the name... What a nightmare!

We didnt ask her to, or knew she was doing it, it's obviously really sweet of her to do it so that's not the problem it's more just now we dont want to call him that.

I feel awful! How on earth do we handle this? I'm really trying to talk myself into keeping the name, but it doesnt sit right...

I'd just start calling him the new name. If she mentions it, say "oh that name? Yes, we did ponder it for a while but have settled on this one instead"

"Too bad".

Just call your baby what ever you want and leave her to suck it up.

You all have far more important stuff to deal with.

Oh my goodness - this is spectacular!! Please, please keep us updated.

Does she have other tattoos? How big is the name?

Is she the type to get tattoos or did this come totally out of the blue? It’s a very funny story though. You can dine out on this for years to come.

No way.

What body part? Is it near the tattoo?

Ffs 😂

Yes she has all her kids and gc's names already.

Its not massive but its right near her wrist, and has its own area, there's no mistaking its there!

I cant handle this level of awkward, I'm really not good with stuff like this.

Why should they ‘live with it’ just because the MIL jumped the gun?

Ah so covering it up isn't really an option!

Just tell her. Then she can get 'Gary, previously known as Wayne' added.

It was her choice to get the tattoo so it's her fault. If you want to ho with a different name then you should and if she moans about it then say its tough. Get your husband to tell her!

My MIL has done this, I'm not keen on her getting his name tattooed on her but I can't stop her (I did manage to stop her getting MY name tattooed onto her though)

I told her not to do it before I registered him just incase this happens and if she does it before it's her own fault if we change it.

Your MIL will need to get it removed or covered, Do not keep the name just because she's done this.

This is definitely going to end up in the Daily Mail! Hope you're ok with that op!

Meh just use it as a middle name if you're bothered. She can just add another one before it.

I personally wouldn't be arsed about someone's tattoo.

to be perfectly honest this is your husbands issue to deal with, it's his mum after all!
But I second the adding it as a middle name option (even if it's the second middle name if you've really gone off it)

I'm trying to think what the name could be, Dixon? Dickie?

I'd send her a card with the new name and Include voucher for laser removal 😬

🤣 it'll be a funny story in a few years. I would absolutely pretend you'd never settled on the name, only considered it, if you haven't already done an announcement. Otherwise just send out a "to everyone" message. BTW we had originally chosen Rick, but after getting to know him we now know he's obviously a Thomas.

Decided not to go with Alife?

Your only concern here should be your son having a name you are happy with. Worrying more about somebody else's tattoo pales into insignificance. This is your MIL's problem, especially as she didn't ask or tell you beforehand. No brainer for me I'm afraid. Take her out of the equation and do what you feel is best for your child.

Sweet? hm... my 6 year old draws on herself.

Omg - hilarious 😂

'New grandchild just been born, must get myself booked in to the tattoo parlour'

Oh my! I am in absolute hysterics. She's going to be FUMING!! Good luck

I have nothing to suggest but omg. I got to the middle of your post and just went Oh Noooooooo!!!!!