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[quote=Anonymous]OP, sorry that you have to deal with this just before birth.  If your mom will listen, tell her that knowing that this might be your only child you wanted to make sure to respect both you and your husband's families.  That is why YOU (e.g. "I") chose a name similar to your ("Mom's") family middle name and also one that is traditional in DH's family.  We will probably not have another chance to honor his side of the family so I tried to honor both sides of the family.  Also point out to her how unfair she is being in blaming DH for your decision.  Try framing it this way and maybe she'll relent a little on the childish behavior towards your DH.

If she won't listen or cooperate, is there a family member she is close to?  Say a sister, her mother, an aunt or cousin who can help?  I know that you said that your mother has been so upset she won't broach this with her extended family.  But if you could approach someone that she will listen to and trust, try to enlist that person, tell her the issues that you may not have another child and want to honor both sides of the family in case this is the only grandchild from your union, and have her help you talk down your mother from the ledge.

Good luck and sending thoughts your way.  No one really needs such family drama at any time, but especially not this close to birth.[/quote]

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