I'm just wondering how many people get the shocked, confused and raised eyebrow reaction when you have to complete forms etc... when they see that mother, father & baby all have the same surname?

I'm 25, have been married since I was 21 and DD is 18 months. Whenever I lodge forms of any type, be it doctors, medicare, medibank private, creche, kindergym, etc... I would always get asked 'What is Jessica's surname?', when I would say, the same as mine, they are shocked. It really infuriates me. Is it really that uncommon to have a young, married family?

By saying that, I don't mean any harm or criticism to those who choose not to marry before children, or children simply come before marriage is considered, it's purely an individual decision & a family is a family regardless of surnames.

I just think it's frustrating that they see a younger person with a child & assume that you're not married.

Jayne