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Would you consider changing godparents for this?

29 replies

Samafe · 30/07/2021 17:26

Dear All,
First of all, sorry for any typo but English is not my first language :)

I am in my third trimester of my 2nd pregnancy and starting now to be more careful to avoid COVID exposure.
Few weeks ago we decided the godparents for my second daughter: my brother in law and his wife.
We decided to organize a brunch together to inform them about our decision, organizing also a small surprise box. I am vaccinated, but they are not and they are not really careful.
My husband asked them, one day before our brunch, if we could change meeting place: instead of their place (no terrace), meeting at our place so that we could eat in our garden and avoid gathering inside.
My husband explained them that third trimester is a delicate time for both mother and baby in case of covid exposure.
Their reaction was frankly really surprising, ranging from a "you have been brainwashed" " do not ever speak to me again" "we are not gonna tiptoe around your wife" etc. They then canceled our brunch.

I was really sad to hear this and I told to my husband we should consider choosing different godparents.
My husband says I am overreacting.
I find concerning that even after explaing them the risk for me and the baby, they show no comprehension at all, and our request was so small!
I am honestly not even in a mood of seeing them again if they do not apologize.

Do you think I am overreacting? I am pregnant, so my hormones are maybe playing a role...

Thanks for your feedback :)

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LividLaVidaLoca · 04/08/2021 07:50

They’re dangerous.

Stay away.

EllaBlaire · 04/08/2021 07:55

I think you’ve made the right decision to not have them as godparents as they are don’t care about your health and the health of the baby.

Even if they don’t think it’s a risk, if it makes a pregnant woman feel more comfortable then any decent person would change the plans.

Saying they won’t tiptoe around you does make it sound like they don’t like you very much… do you have a good relationship otherwise?

Also agree, I find it strange to ask godparents before the baby is even born.

ActonSquirrel · 04/08/2021 07:56

I saw a heavily pregnant woman on the tube and then another on the train yesterday.

It depends really how you want to evaluate risk. Some people have to work and travel even pregnant.

Nohomemadecandles · 04/08/2021 17:12

They sound batshit!

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