changing baby’s name at 9 weeks old
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Topic: changing baby’s name at 9 weeks old
Posted By: BaAsKa
Subject: changing baby’s name at 9 weeks old
Date Posted: 14 August 2009 at 10:02pm
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I tragically lost my mother a few days ago, she had a heart atack at my home and i sadly couldnt bring her back...but thats a whole other issue of its own that i will try to deal with...
anyway DH and I have decided that we will change Karmas name or rather add a name in really to include my beautiful mothers name so she will either be Karma Maree Joy or Karma Joy Maree... How do i go about adding it in???  RIP my gorgous mum
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 14 August 2009 at 10:07pm
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Awww, more big hugs Amber!
I'm not sure how you go about changing it, but I think Karma Joy Maree sounds beautiful. More hugs! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Posted By: MrsH23
Date Posted: 14 August 2009 at 10:15pm
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So sorry to hear of you loss, big hugs!
I think you would have to contact the Birth's, Death's Marriages department of Internal affairs http://www.bdm.govt.nz - BDM I just found the information below from the website: Changing the Name of a Child Under 18 Years of Age In most circumstances a change of name for a child must be made by the guardians of the child. This is usually both parents, even if they are not married, in a civil union, de facto relationship or living together. Even if only one parent has the parenting order, both parents must still sign the form. If any other guardians have been appointed, they must also sign the statutory declaration. Together with the form you must send: The required document(s); and The appropriate fee. If a guardian is not able to sign, the reason why one guardian is acting alone must be described on the Statutory Declaration. This may be for reasons as, he/she: Is missing; Is dead; Is unknown; or Is of unsound mind or unable to act because of a medical condition. There are some circumstances, other than those described above, in which the Family Court may allow one guardian to act alone to change the child's name. You will need papers issued by the court to support the change of name. These papers need to be included with the application form, fee and birth certificate. If no guardians are available, a change of name form may be completed by the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development. If the child is under 2 years old, and born in New Zealand If the child is under 2 years old, and born in New Zealand the guardian(s) can change the child's name by jointly signing a letter asking for this change, or by completing a Request for a Name Change Within 2 Years of Birth (BDM 36). The fee for this service is NZ$50.00. If the child is over 2 but under 18 years old, or under 2 years old and born outside of New Zealand If the child is over 2 but under 18 years old, or under 2 years old and born outside of New Zealand the guardian(s) of the child must complete a Name Change by Statutory Declaration (of person aged under 18 who has not been married, in a civil union or de facto relationship (BDM 122) . The fee for this service is NZ$125.00 whether the birth is registered in New Zealand, or overseas. If the person is aged 16 or 17 years old, and has never married, in a civil union or de facto relationship, he or she must also agree to the change of name. This agreement needs to be recorded on the form and signed in the new name, along with the consent of guardian(s). ------------- Lisa mummy to Ryan http://www.alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 14 August 2009 at 10:17pm
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you may have to change it by deed poll.... but i'm not 100% sure...(i know to change last name you do). ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 14 August 2009 at 10:19pm
ahh thats what i meant...  ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 14 August 2009 at 10:23pm
Im so sorry for your loss Amber  , I think Karma Joy Maree is a beautiful name , as is the other way round .
My thoughts are with you and your family ------------- 
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Posted By: Babynamelover
Date Posted: 14 August 2009 at 10:23pm
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Check with your local births deaths and marriage, I think they have information online if you google it.
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Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 14 August 2009 at 11:45pm
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So sorry chic. I also think it's a beautiful name -------------  
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Posted By: noodle
Date Posted: 14 August 2009 at 11:58pm
omg how devestating! i'm so so sorry for your tragic loss! sending you huge hugs hun!! I also love Karma Joy Maree....very beautiful! hugs again chick!  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: kiwisj
Date Posted: 15 August 2009 at 12:19am
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Oh hun, I'm so sorry for your loss. I love Karma Joy Maree too. Thinking of you and your family ------------- SJ Callum - Dec 2008 Daniel - Oct 2010 |
Posted By: kiwikid
Date Posted: 15 August 2009 at 12:27am
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I'm so very sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you and your family, and I think adding your mothers name to Karma's is a beautiful tribute, BDM is the first place to call on but you can take some time, not that you will change your mind but you are going through an awful lot right now and red tape / form filing etc might be a bit much??
Much love xx ------------- 
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Posted By: james
Date Posted: 15 August 2009 at 6:54am
i,m so sorry for your loss i agree its a lovey name big big hugs ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 15 August 2009 at 7:35am
So sorry to hear about your loss  My thought are with you all
Karma Joy Maree has a vote from me too. |
Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 15 August 2009 at 7:53am
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So sorry for your loss. I think both ways are beautiful ------------- 
 
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 15 August 2009 at 8:19am
| i like both, but came on more to say "HUGGGGGSSSSS" |
Posted By: Lexidore
Date Posted: 15 August 2009 at 9:05am
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So sorry to hear about your Mum Amber, Big hugs hun! ------------- 
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Posted By: BeLoved
Date Posted: 15 August 2009 at 9:16am
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So sorry to hear of your loss and sending your and you family huge hugs! I also think Karma Joy Maree is a beautiful name! edited for spelling ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: monkey33
Date Posted: 15 August 2009 at 9:46am
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So sorry to hear about your loss I think both names are beautiful whichever you choose. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: susieq
Date Posted: 15 August 2009 at 9:53am
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sorry from me too on your loss and I like the change of name too ------------- susie |
Posted By: mamanee
Date Posted: 15 August 2009 at 10:29am
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Hugs Amber, so sorry to hear about your mum.
I agree with the others, adding your mums name to Karma's would be a wonderful tribute and they are both beautiful names.
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Posted By: Babe
Date Posted: 15 August 2009 at 10:39am
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Oh Amber I'm so sorry about your mum!!
Its really easy to change her name I just did it with Jake but the other girls are right you have til shes two so maybe give yourself some time. You can call births, deaths and marriages and ask for the paperwork then just fill it out when you have the headspace. -------------   
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 15 August 2009 at 11:48am
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Awww hugs Amber, I think that is lovely changing her name for you mum. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 15 August 2009 at 12:17pm
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omg amber Im so sorry I dont know about the name thing but just wanted to send my love and thoughts to you and your family. ------------- |
Posted By: my4beauties
Date Posted: 15 August 2009 at 2:29pm
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Ohh Amber I'm soo sorry to hear of your loss! ------------- My babies: R (9),G (7), J (5) http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 15 August 2009 at 2:30pm
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Oh Amber I am so sorry
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Posted By: SquishysMum
Date Posted: 15 August 2009 at 2:58pm
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Amber, I'm so sorry about your mum, how absolutely devastating.
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Posted By: Chickaboo
Date Posted: 15 August 2009 at 3:08pm
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aww hun sorry to hear your mum passed away... I am sure most people have covered the changing name but just wanted to give you a cyber hug
And I like Karma Joy Maree ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: EmDee
Date Posted: 15 August 2009 at 7:51pm
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I'm so sorry for your loss Amber
I think its wonderful you are adding your mum's name to Karma's, and I think either way works well. ------------- DS 8 DD 6 DS 4 DD 2 |
Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 15 August 2009 at 8:36pm
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Hugs Amber, such a tragic thing to happen! Either way you choose to have it, the new name is beautiful! -------------   
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Posted By: RBsMama
Date Posted: 15 August 2009 at 9:00pm
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I'm sorry for your loss and I like the addition to Karma's name. I think it's a lovely way to honour your mum ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: BaAsKa
Date Posted: 16 August 2009 at 2:55pm
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thanks ladies im doing ok - i feel at peace with her passing but not how she passed in fact i feel overwhelmingly guilty im going to talk to her doctor (he came to pronounce her) so he can answer some questions for me.
Ok i think we are set on Karma Joy Maree
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Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 16 August 2009 at 6:56pm
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So sorry to hear about your mum, it must have been a horrible thing to go through.
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 17 August 2009 at 9:05am
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omg:( my thoughts are with you.. ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: Jacobsmumma
Date Posted: 17 August 2009 at 1:21pm
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Oh my gosh Amber, what a horrible thing to have to deal with. I'm sure you did the best you could do and your mum knows that. Big hugs to you and your family xx ------------- 
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