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[quote=Anonymous]The PP's who are asking whether OP's mom is from another country might be on to something. OP, did your mom grow up somewhere else? I can imagine my MIL reacting this way, but not my mom.

My husband's Indian and I was somewhat horrified to learn that my MIL & SIL thought it was their responsibility to let us know they didn't like a name we were considering because it rhymed with something else. When the initial shock wore off, I was able to appreciate that they meant well but I refused to discuss name options with my husband further until he agreed he wouldn't share the info with his family (I didn't know he was going to share the first one) and I told my ILs that in American culture, it's considered highly offensive to tell expecting parents what to name their child. They scaled back their input a little but still offered lots of suggestions, to which I politely smiled and changed the subject.

If this is anything along the lines of what you're experiencing OP, be clear but be kind. Your mom probably thought it was her right as the grandmother to have a say. Explain how you'll be doing things differently than she did but you still look forward to her contributions in other areas. [/quote]

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