My nightmare mother-in-law named my baby behind my back – she’s even bought him monogrammed presents
A MUM has told how her overbearing mother-in-law has named her baby before she had even got a chance to think of a moniker herself.
The woman shared her story on TikTok and her video has since been shared by Baby Boo’s Designs on Instagram.
In the clip, the long-suffering mum writes: “When your MIL is so insistent on naming your baby she even buys you things with the name on it.”
She then showcased a blanket that had the name ‘Elijah’ embroidered on the corner.
Viewers were quick to jump in with their own encounters with nightmare mother-in-laws with many admitting they had the same experience.
“This happened with our first baby, ” wrote one.
“We don’t share babies’ names until after they are born, but we do share the initials. She made assumptions about what our firstborn’s name was and told people.
“At the shower, her friends threw for me, I received several embroidered bibs and cards for ‘baby Cameron’. Our son’s name is Cabin.”
Another daughter-in-law shared the name her MIL wanted to be called as a grandmother: “She calls herself ‘mama’ to my twin boys. I can’t even!”
A third added: “Mine asked me to name both of my kids as the names she wished she could have named her kids… she nearly begged us for the second one.”
Others warned the mum in the clip to be wary, with one writing, “If a MIL sees her son (your husband) as a ‘do-over’, run.
“Run far away and don’t return!”
Another added, “MIL had her chance to name and raise her own kids. She needs to give you the same respect.
“Boundaries may need to be established, especially if she’s this controlling before your baby is even born.”
While another had a slightly cheekier suggestion: “Give her a blanket that says ‘boundaries’ and say well, I thought we just were giving gifts embroidered with things we wanted!”
Meanwhile some viewers suspected it might have been a publicity stunt for the store.
This story was originally published on Kidspot and has been republished here with permission.