Feeling annoyed

[Alleig]

I gave my son a name I really love. There was a moment when he was about 27 weeks in utero and I suddenly knew he suited it. I had a 4D scan and I knew it was perfect for him. Unusual but perfect. When he came out, his name fitted and just today I've realised how much he's grown into the name. It's cheeky and sweet but strong as well and it's him all over.

My grandparents in law however have poured crap all over it though, sneering at it and saying he'll not thank us in the playground when he gets old enough. This isn't their only offence against us to be honest but this one just rankles with me.

I just can't believe someone would be so petty about a name. I could have called him a lot worse. I don't know. I'm just feeling a little low. Just had this wave of love for him when he heard his name and smiled this big beaming grin at me and then it hit me how cruel they were about it.

Sorry, unusual post I know. Just feeling a little blue.

 

[BUGGY82]

What's the name? Don't take there opinions to heart, as long as you and OH love it then they'll have to get used to it. It's your decision so stuff them.
My mum said a couple of weeks after LO arrived that his name was growing on her which I took to mean she didn't like it but that's just my mum she doesn't think before she speaks some times!

 

[Alleig]

It's Jespah. Jespah Ronley.

 

[Jojo84]

jespah isnt a name i would have chosen but theres nothing wrong with it!!

its individual and its his name so they csan just like it!! dont let them get to you

 

[redbear]

Don't let them get to you, I have a little girl Temperance and my mum hated the name, as well as oh's family but now they all love it and its just her. My mum didn't like Alice either and that normal! x

 

[rachaell]

Whatever name you pick I'm afraid someone will always have something to say! If you like it then don't let anyone put you off. Xxx

 

[redbear]

Whatever name you pick I'm afraid someone will always have something to say! If you like it then don't let anyone put you off. Xxx

That's true, popular names some don't like because there common and unusual people don't like because there unusual. It doesn't matter in the end as long as you and oh are happy x

 

[Smallbluething]

I've always preferred names with a bit of difference.

Give it time, you can't please everyone and it's your baby, they will get used to it!

 

[Iwant3]

Don't think my mum and brother are loving the name we have chosen, but we love it and call her/refer to her by it already they will have to get used to it

 

[SaraLouise]

We chose the name Harrison but kept it secret til after he was born. When I was about 30 weeks preg, we were talking about names with the inlaws & MIL said that she had a little boy in her class called Harrison & she thought it was weird & sounded like a last name.

When he was born & we told her the name she just said it was a lovely name & really suited him haha.

His name is his name & there's nothing they can do about it, so just ignore them hun. They'll learn to love it

 

[Toria111]

My mother in law has told me she doesn't like any name I have even suggested for our new baby. She's in her 70's and every name she has suggested brings visions of old ladies with lots of cats to mind! Anyway, a few weeks ago I finally said to her I don't know what we are going to call baby and that I think the generation gap between us means I'm not going to be keen on any of her suggestions. She then turns around and says we've done well with the other 3 kids names, just that I should have thought more about my sons middle name and that it's too common for our family. How rude!

 

[flyray]

My family hate the name i have chosen (well my father and his partner hate it) unfortunately for them they are going to have to get used to it once he is born because i have my heart set on this name.... And he is MY baby so it is MY choice.

 

[Capricorn]

Don't let them rain on your parade!
I love the name Ivy, but my family aren't so keen. I've told them that I value their opinion but I value mine more haha
It'll prob end up as a middle name if we have a girl but stay strong with the name, he suits it, you love it.. That's all that matters xx

 

[carolm]

We have chosen the name for our little boy - told my mum and some relatives and they all pulled a face - I just thought it was funny. It was text book, it's just what parents, grandparents etc do. Unless they think of it themselves, it's never going to be the right one LOL