WIBTA if I name my own baby? The Ultimate Mom-Ma Drama
Gather around, fellow internet explorers, as Roger dives into a tale that could easily make a soap opera look like a day at the spa. This drama is brought to you by a real post from the depths of Reddit’s AITA subreddit, where the drama is tense and the stakes are high. Let’s break it down and sip some tea while we’re at it.
The Heroine of Our Story
Meet our primary protagonist, a 22-year-old soon-to-be-mama (we’ll call her Anna for storytelling liberty). Anna’s been trotting through the fun house of her first pregnancy. She’s 9 months in, meaning a baby is ready to pop out faster than last night’s microwave popcorn. Now, Anna’s mom (ah, yes, Grandma-to-be) has been a saint with her support, ensuring they’re all set up like a newborn nursery on steroids. But, plot twist, the baby daddy (let’s call him Dave) is about as present as a mirage. And unsurprisingly, he checks out when Anna grows a spine and expresses her (very valid) feelings, dumping her after a three-year run. The good news? They’re attempting the illusive ‘we can still be friends’ venture. More power to you two!
The Supporting Cast: Mothers and Mother-In-Laws
In one corner, we have Dave’s mom, an on-again-off-again ally who seems to have a knack for making those ‘well-intended-but-totally-not’ comments. Anna and Dave’s mom used to be two peas in a pod, but now? Not so much, thanks to Dave’s judgmental sisters who obviously can’t handle someone else getting attention from Mama. Fast-forward a bit, and here comes the kicker: everybody and their grandmother (literally) wants a piece of the baby-naming pie.
That’s right, folks: Anna’s mom, Dave’s mom, and even Dave himself all feel entitled to christen this squishy, new human with names that Anna, unsurprisingly, hates. Our dearest Anna has been floating in a fog of letting everyone else call the baby whatever they fancy—but let’s just say that ship is on the verge of a fantastic mutiny.
The Rogue Naming Scheme
Anna, likely inspired by a sudden burst of maternal assertiveness or just sheer frustration (likely both), decides she’s had enough of the naming democracy. She considers drawing a line in the sand and picking her baby’s name herself. Call it a hairpin turn, folks, because she’s seriously contemplating breaking tradition and going rogue with a name choice that defies everyone else’s suggestions.
So, the burning question she throws to the Reddit wolves: WIBTA if I name my own baby? Yes, hon, ask the all-knowing internet whether you, the life-giver and main food source, WTA by choosing your baby’s name. Spoiler: The internet’s got opinions, but Roger’s got sass.
Roger’s Verdict: Name Your Damn Baby
Alright, Anna, let’s break it down. Naming a baby shouldn’t be akin to a parliamentary debate or a reality TV show where the options are put to public vote. You’ve been carrying this little human like a personal, well-guarded watermelon for nine freaking months despite all the drama spilling from every corner of your life. The fact that you’re dealing with long-distance university studies on top of it all? Chef’s kiss – you’re a superwoman.
To Grandma Critic Queen, Ex-Dave, Family Hypocrites, and the Cousins Who Probably Don’t Talk To You Anymore: Back off. This is Anna’s baby, not a communal project. Sure, they’ve thrown in support—the pile of pricy baby stuff, those slightly-better-than-a-side-eye comments—but those don’t come with a string attached to the birth certificate, thank you very much.
And listen, let’s channel our inner spirit animal for a sec—perhaps a majestic lioness or a funky chimp, whichever vibes more with you. You’ve got this. Take a deep breath, pick the name that resonates with you and your vision for your tiny tot’s future. If someone wants to whine about it, just remind them whose life support system, body, and soul have been nurturing this namesake for almost a year.
The Wrap-Up
In conclusion, dear readers: Anna’s no jerk here. Not naming her own baby to placate everyone else in the cast of “Anna’s Life: The Drama Edition” would be the real jerk move. Roger’s verdict: Name your baby whatever the heck you want, Anna. Let everyone else deal with it, and maybe, just maybe, they’ll learn to respect the boundaries of the new and improved Moms-to-be 2.0.
Until next time, stay sassy and keep your drama llama-free. Cheers, Roger.
Original story
I,(22 F) am currently 9 months pregnant with my first child. My mother (42 F) has been extremely supportive throughout my pregnancy in terms of buying the baby stuff and making sure we are ready for once the baby arrives.
The father of my child (25 M) hasn’t been there as much as I would have appreciated him to be and when I voiced this out he broke up with me after a 3 year relationship, however he and I are on good terms currently as friends and I have no intention of getting back with him. His mother (54 F) and I were once close then stopped being close because her two daughters don’t like me, one felt I was “replacing her” and the other chose to side with her sister which is the right decision, the older sister asked to speak to me but I believe had there not been a baby there would not be a conversation so the distance between us works just fine to maintain the peace we both have.
The male’s mother has also been supportive for the last few months although she has made some comments that I don’t like such as “she doesn’t look a month pregnant” after her son told her in a family meeting he had with his mother and sisters (might I add I am a university student so the relationship is long distance) other comments have been on how I dress.
I am writing all this so you understand everyone’s place in my life my ex wants to give the baby a name, his mother wants to give the baby a name and my mother wants to give the baby a name. I don’t like all names I have resulted in standing back and alllowing myself to not giving my child a name because at first I felt I will write all names chosen on the birth certificate.
Recently there’s been a problem of what will the baby’s first name be. I am thinking of naming my child something completely different and sticking to it.
WIBTA?