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BF's G-ma mad...
So my boyfriends (babys father) grandma is very mad and upset about the name we have chosen which is Owen. His mom and grandma both have been trying to force the name Bryon on me because its the name of his deceased grandpa. But I personally do not like that name. His grandma said why did you pick Owen whose named Owen, that has no significance. We are naming the middle name after his deceased uncle and I think that's pretty fair. It just kind of gets me upset and depressed that their both upset and angry with me for choosing a name my boyfriend & I love & agreed on for my little man. ): I know it's my decision not theirs but they just keep telling me to change it & I get so angry & frustrated!!!
My oldest son's name is Owen! It absolutely fits him :) this one we are naming Jonah and my whole family hates it, everyone has an opinion I guess! I just remind them that I'm the one who is having a baby so I can name him whatever I feel is right. When he's in trouble I don't feel comfortable telling out the name of a deceased grandparent.
I personally wanted to name my baby after my brother he died 3 1/2 Years ago at only 18 ( the age I am today ) his name was Brandon .. me and my boyfriend had a big fight because he told me that he doesn't want his sons name being someone in memory of... I'm not even sure it's a boy yet but he doesn't quite understand since he's never lost someone that close... I say name the baby whatever you want because in the end you ARE the mommy and you have to go through all the pain
My boyfriends parents are complaining about the spelling of my baby's name (Allen) I think its so dumb!
Don't let anyone change your mind! Its your baby so name him whatever the heck you want. After all, no one else is carrying him inside them for 9 months or about to take care of his poppy butt and medical expences etc.. like you are. Owen is adorable BTW. And your family will love him just the same :)
Don't let anyone change your mind! Its your baby so name him whatever the heck you want. After all, no one else is carrying him inside them for 9 months or about to take care of his poppy butt and medical expences etc.. like you are. Owen is adorable BTW. And your family will love him just the same :)
My great grandma (who was a very opinionated southern woman) tried to pressure my mom big time to name me after her.... her name was Wiltha.... I am so thankful my mom did not cave in! Lol! I hope your bf tells them to back of and stop being so dramatic. There are plenty of ways to honor his grandfather.
I monogrammed my babies name in her first blanket and toy, and made a picture of her name to hang on the wall to get the point across to my mother and sister-in-law that that is her name and we are sticking with it. May be worth while to make it feel more realistic and like there is no persuading you and yours on your love bugs name.
Both great names. But this is your child . . . you get to pick the name along with the baby's dad. That isn't something someone should 'get mad about' if you don't use the name they want. I understand loss . . . we've had it in my family. I wanted a girl to name after my mom who has passed away (had a variation picked out) but nope, no girls. Just boys (whom I love).
My husband and I picked our baby's name after he was born (my second son). we had a list of names we both liked to choose from. We called to tell his parents and my husband had them on speaker phone. His mother said "oh. Well, I don't like that" when he told her our son's name we had just given him and then said "what else can you name him?" My husband was so funny . . . I teared up (you know, I'd just given birth and all and was a little emotional) and my husband said "well. now you made her cry. thanks a lot." and hung up on her.
haha, the story makes us laugh now. Her reasoning why she didn't like our son's name is because it isn't a saint's name (big Catholic, old fashioned family). Well, it actually is and at his baptism, the priest told the origin of the name and my mother in law started cackling laughing at herself.
Anyway, that is a long story. But my point is, the baby was our baby to name. Period. Everyone else has to get over the name you choose. Don't get too upset about it long term. They are just being sentimental and silly. Once you have Owen, they'll grow to love him and the name will be perfect to then for your son. :>) good luck
My husband and I picked our baby's name after he was born (my second son). we had a list of names we both liked to choose from. We called to tell his parents and my husband had them on speaker phone. His mother said "oh. Well, I don't like that" when he told her our son's name we had just given him and then said "what else can you name him?" My husband was so funny . . . I teared up (you know, I'd just given birth and all and was a little emotional) and my husband said "well. now you made her cry. thanks a lot." and hung up on her.
haha, the story makes us laugh now. Her reasoning why she didn't like our son's name is because it isn't a saint's name (big Catholic, old fashioned family). Well, it actually is and at his baptism, the priest told the origin of the name and my mother in law started cackling laughing at herself.
Anyway, that is a long story. But my point is, the baby was our baby to name. Period. Everyone else has to get over the name you choose. Don't get too upset about it long term. They are just being sentimental and silly. Once you have Owen, they'll grow to love him and the name will be perfect to then for your son. :>) good luck
Owen is a thousand times cuter. My boyfriends grandma wants us to name him after bf's gpa which is james. I have no problem with james its an ok name...but (i know this sounds cold) i kinda have a hard time giving my baby a name for someone ive never met....Also we chose his name monthsssss ago....and there are too many people on both sides that you could name after it's not fair to pick just one side. So we picked neither he gets his own name. :) YOU name your baby and don't let them get you down. What are they gonna do refuse to call him owen all his life? No. They'll get over it
Who cares, it is your baby. You can name bub any way you and you partner wish!!
That's what I tried saying that usually people don't have a first and middle name after deceased relatives. I know it's not their choice. Just hope they can grow up and realize how childish their being by getting angry over the name of our son
Its your baby they will get over it. Its not their baby he's your child. Just get your Bf to talk to them maybe he can get them to see the picture?
I was in the same boat with my second son. My husband's parents wanted me to name him Cooper and i dont like that name so instead i put that name in his middle name. And yes his mom is still mad at me for naming him Jaxon instead of Cooper. But i don't care she didnt give birth to him i did so i dont think she has a say
I was in the same boat with my second son. My husband's parents wanted me to name him Cooper and i dont like that name so instead i put that name in his middle name. And yes his mom is still mad at me for naming him Jaxon instead of Cooper. But i don't care she didnt give birth to him i did so i dont think she has a say
At the end of the day, it is up to you and your bf to name the baby what you like! No one should be upset about what you choose. The baby will already have the middle name of the deceased uncle. To me it would serve as a constant reminder of hurt to have the baby named after several deceased relatives...
Who cares as long as u and ur boyfriend loved the name.they will get over it.stick to ur name this is ur baby.
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