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[quote=Anonymous]I did something a little different, I wanted to hyphenate the kids last names and DH didn't (I'm now glad we didn't, seems like a pain). We discussed different options, but ultimately I took DH's last name and dropped my maiden name. My middle name is my mom's maiden name and I am very close to her side of the family, so I kept that as my middle and gave it to the kids. I like to think one name has been passed down patrilineally and one matrilineally at least going back a couple of generations. I did feel a little emotional about changing my name, but it really wasn't that big of a deal and I wasn't very connected to my maiden (is it really so much worse to have your husband's name instead of your Dad's, isn't the symbolism still the same?)

It was important to me that we shared a last name, and it certainly helps our family bonding, also it was definitely not an entire day at the DMV, took half a day and no big deal.  I even still retain my self respect! I think whatever the woman/family will want to do will be just fine.[/quote]

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