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MIL opinion on name choice

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upallnight2015 · 28/01/2015 18:29

hi,
just wondering how much people take other's opinions on boards when picking names? DH and I were pleased to have picked a potential name for our first baby, if it's a boy (Leo) which we both love. MIL has been extremely vocal, asking are we joking, saying we couldn't possibly be serious etc, she doesn't like it at all, and sent FIL round to ask we not use the name.
She does suffer with depression and sometimes says things other people would not say, so I'm trying not to take this personally . But I really don't want to pick a different name, as we love it. I'm presuming she will just get used to it. Is that what most people would do under these circumstances?

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RunnerHasbeen · 06/02/2015 13:36

You just act like you are having a general discussion not a personal one "isn't it funny how fashions change..." "Did your MIL like your baby names?"

upallnight2015 · 07/02/2015 17:37

Funny, since I stood my ground over it MIL has not mentioned baby names! It's great! I would have preferred not to say all along but DH cannot keep quiet, was so excited if anyone asked he blurted the names we were thinking of out so no point keeping secret.
It's great to know people have similar experiences, you do question yourself.
All going well baby should be here Thursday (ELCS) so I will know if it is Leo or not then!! Can't believe this is our last child free weekend Smile

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