https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:27:18 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-reveal#post-723489 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:39:43 +0000 Dandelion 723489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. 64: I like that idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-reveal#post-723473 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:25:27 +0000 Boheme 723473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I asked DH what he thought his aunt would do when she heard the name. He said exactly what I thought - She would wrinkle her nose, be quiet for a minute, and say something like 'Well, I guess we'll get used to it." lol</p> <p>Sorry, grandmas! Everybody can wait til he's born :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-reveal#post-723444 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:59:59 +0000 mrs. 64 723444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would wait! Take a picture of him in the outfit when he is born and have that be the reveal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-reveal#post-723412 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:45:36 +0000 Dandelion 723412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Agreed...it seems like you're being trapped into telling people the name. I'd be a little upset that she took it into her own hands like that.</p> <p>If you don't want to share it, tell your mom to give you the onesie in private or another time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-reveal#post-723173 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:55:03 +0000 swedishfish 723173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: you could always tell your mom and MIL that since everyone knows it's a boy the name is the one surprise left besides the actual day of birth if you don't want to reveal it. </p> <p>I'm trying to keep our name options as quiet as possible because my family members have been quite rude at times about earlier choices. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-reveal#post-723157 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:51:01 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 723157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think your name choice is *that* unusual. Opening the gift or using the sign your friend made as decor would be a great way to share the name in person. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-reveal#post-723086 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:23:46 +0000 MrsH 723086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't tell - not worth the risk to ruin the day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-reveal#post-723068 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:14:38 +0000 Foodnerd81 723068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's bound to come out now that the grandmas know. That said, I don't think you should be pressured into telling everyone before you are ready and they sort of stepped over the line by making the onesie and pressuring you to. That said, i do think (hope) people would have enough sense so not say anything once it's so obviously decided. </p> <p>We aren't telling people our names (DH's preference) but I did secretly tell my sister the girl's name, and she is sworn to secrecy. We are team green so it's not like any name will be definite. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-reveal#post-723062 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:12:30 +0000 illumina 723062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would wait, since that's what you wanted to do originally. Don't let your Mum/MIL persuade you otherwise if you don't want to. Wouldn't want it to ruin your shower or make you unhappy if you had any negative reactions... people are weird! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-reveal#post-723056 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:09:05 +0000 Boheme 723056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Champagne: Thank you :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-reveal#post-723046 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:04:16 +0000 Chillybear 723046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>if you want to avoid controversy dont make it be a big "reveal" just open the gift and if people catch on they catch on that way some will still be surprised when you have the baby. What i've noticed and forgive me i'm still in the early stages of pregnancy is that if your confident in your choice and make it seem like you're unwavering people wont question it. Its when they still think theres wiggle room they try to convince you one way or another with a name. I can say we honestly have our boy's name picked 100% first, middle and nickname, i've gotten nothing but positive feedback (to my face at least). As soon as i mention options we like for an undecided girls name all the opinions come out </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-reveal#post-723042 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:02:57 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 723042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>FWIW I love the name you guys chose!! :) But I like secrets so I'd try to keep it hidden.. especially since you don't want someones rude comment to ruin your day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-reveal#post-723039 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:01:45 +0000 Modern Daisy 723039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: You know what's funny is I've gotten so many rude comments about my married name! One woman I work with even said outright "That is a TERRIBLE last name!". I don't know why people are so rude, but they are! </p> <p>At least with the baby's name you can choose to keep it to yourself until it is official, but like I said since the Gmom's already know I bet they've started telling people. Maybe if people see that it's already been monogrammed on something then they'll feel like it's more official though and be less inclined to be rude. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-reveal#post-723033 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:59:01 +0000 Cherrybee 723033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Once it's on an outfit and a piece of artwork it's a done deal! it may as well be on the birth certificate! I'd announce it but I'm say beforehand that anyone criticising or even pulling a less than positive face will feel the full weight of my wrath! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-reveal#post-723032 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:58:22 +0000 sea_bass 723032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are not telling anyone. Whenever anyone asks we say we have not decided! I agree with @Modern Daisy: in that I am sure they have told other people.. </p> <p>Do what you think is best, don't have your arm twisted. I am not at all comfortable with sharing our name choices, so we wont. </p> <p>Enjoy your shower! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-reveal#post-723026 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:56:31 +0000 Boheme 723026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Modern Daisy: That's what I'm worried about... someone ruining what should be a fun day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-reveal#post-723025 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:55:39 +0000 Modern Daisy 723025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At this point, I might just do the reveal. If both grandmom's know it's only a matter of time until the entire universe knows. You might as well take control of the situation and announce it, but be prepared for backlash since people can't seem to control themselves when it comes to the names of other people's unborn babies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-reveal#post-723007 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:50:33 +0000 Boheme 723007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We haven't told anyone (save for my parents, HelloBee, and one of my friends) what our LO's name is going to be. We were going to save it til he's born. My mom got him an adorable outfit with his name on it and she and MIL really, really wants me to open it at the shower to do a 'name reveal'. I never see my family since they live far away, so this would be the only way for me to tell them in person... which is why my mom is pushing for it. </p> <p>His name is kind of unusual, so I'm hesitant. I know people can be brutal with their opinions on names before baby arrives. What would you do? Tell everyone at the shower or wait? </p>