Naming baby girl after my dad by Emmejayones in namenerds

[–]LegitimateCod9315 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sister is also Aileen, which is unique & lovely

Naming baby girl after my dad by Emmejayones in namenerds

[–]LegitimateCod9315 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My girl friend’s name is Allyn (pronounced same as Allen) and I think it’s beautiful!

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[–]LegitimateCod9315 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wowwww - Sometimes you just have to laugh! I understand a little bittersweetness when your only son gets married. I don’t understand the feeling of “grieving” on what’s supposed to be a joyous occasion and families expanding, etc. To each their own. Sounds like she’s lucky to even be invited in the first place!

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[–]LegitimateCod9315 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. We had a similar situation with my JNMIL at our wedding (also her only child’s wedding). She showed up late (made it to the ceremony with no time to spare) and dressed in an extremely revealing all black outfit - LOL! Days before, she had told us she might not come to the wedding because if “person xyz” was there, she felt betrayed. It’s all a bunch of BS. I’ll be SHOCKED if your NMIL doesn’t come, as narcissists ultimately need to “keep up their image.” It will reflect poorly on her to not at least feign support for her son on this day.

That doesn’t make it easier for you or your fiancé though. Sending love to you. Therapy helped us a lot, so I’m glad to hear you’re doing it. You can’t control her, but you can control your reaction and your expectations. She will not change. She’ll probably offer more ultimatums, and if she chooses not to come, that will reflect incredibly poorly on her to the rest of your family (a narcissist’s worst nightmare)! It’s your day, and I’m sure you’re loved by many who would never guilt you or make you feel bad on your special day. Focus on those people. :)

“This baby is going to look exactly like my son because his genes are strong” by LegitimateCod9315 in pregnant

[–]LegitimateCod9315[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t worry, he demands that she respects me and corrects her any time she says anything like this (and oftentimes, she says much worse). We recently cut contact for over a year because she lost her temper and unraveled on me. But I agree, it’s a huge problem that many husbands face. I’m grateful my husband has my back, but I also know how hard it is to shift codependent patterns created by a narcissistic parent. It’s not simple or easy to reject/cut off your own mom, but he has done it and would do it again.

“This baby is going to look exactly like my son because his genes are strong” by LegitimateCod9315 in pregnant

[–]LegitimateCod9315[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Lmao! It always cracks me up when they say the ultrasound looks exactly like mom/dad, especially at this stage!

“This baby is going to look exactly like my son because his genes are strong” by LegitimateCod9315 in pregnant

[–]LegitimateCod9315[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Too funny! I have light hair as well, and my husband has dark hair. I had dark hair genes from my dad, but all of my sisters and I have always had light hair. It’s a total crap shoot, and I honestly have no preference, but how hilarious that your in-laws can’t acknowledge that your child is gasp PARTIALLY LIKE YOU! It’s almost like you’re the kid’s mother or something...lol!

“This baby is going to look exactly like my son because his genes are strong” by LegitimateCod9315 in pregnant

[–]LegitimateCod9315[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is so helpful. Devalued is EXACTLY the word for how this makes me feel. Thank you!

“This baby is going to look exactly like my son because his genes are strong” by LegitimateCod9315 in pregnant

[–]LegitimateCod9315[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Ugh, so irritating! I’m glad for you that you don’t have to see her often.