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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But now…

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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Thursday 22 March 2012 22:22

Your child will hate you

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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.

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orwasipushed 0

Friday 23 March 2012 2:58

That name is FUGLY

emILYissoocool 0

Friday 23 March 2012 3:09

Ermintrude Gerttie. Sexy name broo

alpaca18 0

Friday 23 March 2012 3:13

My nam is Ermintrude... :/

Davick 0

Friday 23 March 2012 3:18

I can even say that name without thinking I said it wrong. don't let the life you save might just you childs

AlabasterRed 8

Friday 23 March 2012 3:19

Tell them that it's YOUR child, and if they want to name something with that name to get a damn dog. At least the dog would come to the name more willingly than would a child. If that were my name I would act like I had never seen my parent before in my life. Just sayin'.

Camo788 0

Friday 23 March 2012 3:26

Just don't do it....

KiddNYC1O 20

Friday 23 March 2012 3:38

I'm certain my kid would **** me up if I name him/her as such.

WifeHarris 0

Friday 23 March 2012 3:49

Plz dnt do that to your child

nvo 6

Friday 23 March 2012 3:49

That's what middle names are for. Win-win situation.

rubberduckie94 13

Friday 23 March 2012 3:49

Well think of it as honoring your husband's grandmother not her mother. Then use your creative juices to take a price of that name and a piece of your grandmothers name combined into a cute unusual middle name. Then you have honored both families. I am not really sure what can be done with it not knowing your grandmothers name, but get your friends together and see if they can combine the two into something you like. You might like it well enough to make it the first name. : ). Congratulations on the baby. I know you will be over joyed when she gets here.