I have started a couple of names threads and still have lots of time but circumstances have changed a bit.
I have found out I'm having a girl. Dh reviewed my shortlist and only liked one name on it. Which I wasn't that keen on at the time but it's really growing on me. This is going to sound really silly but I was happy to wait but I had to have a private scan and I got a 4d one without asking for it so now I feel she needs a name because I've seen her face. Anyway the entire family agreed on criteria for a name. A bit retro, not religious, nice meaning and works in greek and English or vague greek connection. That's how I got Melissa.
The inlaws think they have a say and with dh they came up with the following list none of them fit the criteria at all:
Ashley
Jane
Rachel
Emma
Amy
I hate them all! Then we discussed middle names. I want to use my grandmother's name either Yvonne or bonnie. He hates Yvonne and it was suggested we use his grandmothers name too which is Patricia and which is also truly hideous.
Can we use 3 names and make versions of Yvonne and Patricia work with Melissa?
If you consider my taste and theirs are there any other first names we all might like.the vetoed names on my list were things like Jasmine and felicity.
The inlaws have managed to upset me with this every time I've seen them lately and its driving me insane I have tried to nip it in the bud but it's not working so I think dh and I coming to an agreement soon as is the answer. I'm also a bit annoyed as they are backtracking everyone liked Melissa at first but I think they have an issue that I chose it. Sorry for rambling and thanks for reading! I know it's my choice but I'd like to please everyone.
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mrsnec · 12/06/2014 08:02
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