To think the registrar should mind her own business?

[DaraMahini]

Registered my daughter's bith this morning. As you know, my husband passed away 4 months ago. I was on my own.

1. The registrar commented that my daughter looks older than 6 weeks (she's 4 weeks)

1. She asked about the dad. I explained. She said "There isn't much point putting his name on the birth certificate" I almost burst into tears. He is still the father, whether he is here or not :(

1. She commented on my daughters name. Her name is Adanna Benita. The stupid woman commented on "all these foreign names" she comes across. Adanna is african for "fathers daughter" My husbands name was BEN, hence BENita. Benita is spanish and means BLESSED. My mother's family originate from Africa, my father's from Spain (and I'm French!). The name is PERFECT for my little girl.

1. I commented on my way out that I didn't like her attitude. She said "I'm just doing my job"... wow.

AIBU??

How awful, Dara. What a dreadful woman.

If you didn't get your husband's name on the certificate, I'd be tempted to complain to the head registrar and your MP, too.

Congratulations on your baby and her gorgeous names!