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Very unfortunate that your son's grandparents have nothing to do with him. My husband is estranged from his family of origin, which isolates my children from their grandparents, too -- but then, the grandparents are divorced, because the grandfather was a pedophile, so it's just as well. But the fact that your husband chose your son's name from a happy, grateful part of himself should be the focus, if you can possibly make it so. Your son is named for his father, and to hell with the in-laws, if that's how they want to be. Take joy in your son's life, find peace that he is named for his father, and if all else fails, call him Mike.

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Good luck to all of you. :D