Kids: Today, I had to yet again tell my mother-in-law that I wasn't...

By futuremum - 22/03/2012 17:14 - United Kingdom - Bristol

Today, I had to yet again tell my mother-in-law that I wasn't going to name my unborn baby "Ermintrude" after her late mother. My husband told me to stop being difficult, and that he agrees that it would be nice. FML

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By baby names - 23/09/2018 22:00

Today, I helped a lady give birth on the train. She was so happy she asked if she could name the baby after me, but as I told her my name she visibly turned her nose up at it, turned to her husband, and suggested naming it after his grandfather instead. FML

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By bluebride - 03/02/2010 17:58 - United States

Today, I got married. My mother told me to stop being difficult, because she was the mother of the bride, and it was her day to shine. FML

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By Anonymous - 03/12/2013 00:56 - Mexico - Distrito Federal

Today, I opened my heart to my father-in-law, telling him how he was a very good example for us and how his name would be great for our first born son, he interrupted, saying, "Cut the cheesy crap, now." FML

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By Username - 06/11/2010 17:58 - France

Today, at my cousin's baby shower, there was a discussion on what to name the baby. When the name Jacqueline was brought up, I made a face and exclaimed, "Ugh, I hate that name!" I was then informed that's the name of my cousin's mother-in-law. She definitely heard me. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/06/2009 11:11 - United States

Today, I was reading through a local wedding mag's advice page. A mother-in-law to be was writing about how to handle wanting her son to break off his engagement. I thought, "Wow. That must suck. I'm glad I like my mother-in-law to be." And then I saw her name. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/09/2018 08:30 - United States - Sewell

Today, my mother-in-law insisted we go to a baby clothing store. When I reminded her that I don’t want children, she sat on the floor, crying, kicking and screaming. She then said I was denying her grandchildren because I hate her. Well, I didn’t… FML

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Classic narcissist

By Vanessa - 28/04/2021 13:59

Today, my mother-in-law had a bitch fit because I had a miscarriage and my husband and I are having a difficult time. It’s her birthday and she said I should, “stop being an attention-hogging drama queen” and that, “shit happens, get over it” She doesn’t see what's wrong with her statements. FML

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Way to miss the point

By Anonymous - 01/12/2024 17:00 - United States

Today, I apologized to my mother-in-law for not wanting to be around the family babies while I am struggling with infertility. She responded that that was OK but that I should still really meet my baby nephew, because, "He is the most precious baby ever!" FML

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#Childfree

By ChildFree - 20/04/2015 23:55 - Saudi Arabia - Riyadh

Today, my mother-in-law asked me when my fiancé and I were going to start having children. When I told her we weren't planning on having any, she went on a tirade about how selfish and cold I am for denying her precious grandchildren. Now she hates me. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/08/2012 06:00 - United States - Santa Fe

Today, it was my wedding day. When my soon-to-be-husband was saying his vows, he didn't say my name. He said his mother's. FML

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coldashell 23

Thursday 22 March 2012 22:22

Your child will hate you

Feklfekl2222 32

Thursday 22 March 2012 22:21

Ermintrude is a name that you joke like ethelburga not one you name a child, they would be teased.

Comments

radiocaf 29

Friday 23 March 2012 23:42

Yeah, I'm sure you'll want to be buying a baby name book. And if she wants you to do it so bad, why didn't she give that name to you?

GoldenGrizzly 7

Saturday 24 March 2012 3:37

Its her MOTHER IN LAW, not her mother.

chosha_fml 26

Saturday 24 March 2012 3:12

Your husband is a dick.

11grace18 5

Saturday 24 March 2012 4:40

Just make it her middle name :P

dansco 24

Saturday 24 March 2012 4:41

Give it her as a middle name then you will probably find your problem solved. anyway if you call your baby that, how much piss will be taken out of her :(

klovemachine 24

Saturday 24 March 2012 6:22

Doesn't matter had sex! :)

Vanilla1Thrilla 0

Saturday 24 March 2012 8:26

Maybe you could compromise and name her "Ermily." Sounds goofy but the story could be that your husband was wasted when he told the doctor a name. He meant to say Emily and it came out Ermily... I don't know, but FYL.

Jasonf6 0

Saturday 24 March 2012 16:36

Name her Blue Ivy.... Oh wait, nm. Those retards already copyrighted that.

Taurus_ChicKa 36

Saturday 24 March 2012 17:59

I agree with OP, that name is ridiculous. It doesn't even sound human to be honest. OP, you're the one that has to carry the kid around for 9 months and then go through labor and delivery. If anyone deserves to name it, it's you. Middle name would be the best option here, and tell your husband to stop being a mama's boy. He only says the name is lovely to appease her.

YeaSo3 14

Saturday 24 March 2012 18:14

Please do your child an the rest of the world favor and do not name it ermintrude!! that is by far one of the worst names i have ever heard in my life... tell your husband and mother in law they can go to hell!