CREATIVE AND FUN WAYS TO ANNOUNCE YOUR PREGNANCY TO THE WHOLE FAMILY

Written by Feba Maryann 

You have found out about your pregnancy and want to shout it out from rooftops. No wonder. Perhaps you are looking for something more creative and tasteful than that. Worry not, we have your back in the fun pregnancy announcements department.  

Most expecting parents wait for 12-14 weeks before sharing the news while some also wait for 20 weeks. This is usually because there is a higher risk of miscarriage in the first trimester. But if you want support from your family in case of a miscarriage, letting them know as soon as possible is ideal.  

Before someone questions the lack of wine in your hands at the next party, get all your family together to announce that you are expanding the family. Whenever you choose to announce the happy news to the world, here are some novel ways to do it in style.  

Food FTW  

Invite the family over and spend some quality time with them while sharing a meal. Bring out a cake or another favourite dessert holding your good news for everyone. Share your joy and some sweetness before weird pregnancy cravings and nausea set in.  

You can also send a bottle of wine or cider with the news of your pregnancy to family members who were not physically present for your reveal.    

Customized Keepsakes  

You can never go wrong with this classic way of spreading the word about your pregnancy. Present the soon-to-be grandparents, aunts, and uncles with mugs or key chains that tell them about their new position. This way they can have a happy reminder of this day forever.  

Why restrict yourself with mugs and keychains, go wild with items that you can customize. Announce that you are with child using an engraved spoon, a locket, or even a cross-stitching. 

Scrabble! 

This might be the perfect way to let your close circle know about your pregnancy. Invite them all for a fun night-in and bring out Scrabble. Rig the game so that you and your partner can spell out your message.  

Make good use of this opportunity to score some points because this might be the only time you can get away with cheating.   

Baby Apparel  

Expecting a baby means you need to watch your finances better. Instead of going all out for a creative pregnancy announcement, get your hands on a pair of cute baby shoes, a pacifier, or even a diaper and attach a heartfelt note to it about the new family member. You can also get printed onesies declaring the arrival of your bundle of joy. 

Wrap it up as a gift or leave it on the dining table subtly for someone to find. Be assured that happy tears will be on their way when your family sees this cuteness. Who said being ingenious on a budget is difficult?  

Chinese Fortune Cookies 

What a way to announce your incredible luck than with fortune cookies. More than just being creative, this task can distract you from the morning sickness and tiredness of the pregnancy. Get your fortune cookies from the store and pull out the message using tweezers.  

Now insert your announcement with a fortune message twist to it, serve it to your family, and watch realization dawn on their faces.   

Save The Date Cards  

Surprise your family with Save The Date cards that announce your due date. Make it even better by attaching your latest sonogram to it. Or you can attach the image of your pregnancy test, but this only works well for the digital kind. 

If you are already parents, get the soon-to-be siblings to hold the sonogram or a message about their arriving sibling. If you are a pet parent, rope them in too.  

Final Thoughts  

On a related note, announcing your pregnancy is undoubtedly a big deal but there is a certain hierarchy or etiquette to follow as you proceed. Your partner needs to be told the good news as soon as you get to know. The news of a baby on the way is a life-changing one and your partner will want to know immediately.  

Soon-to-be grandparents and your siblings need to be let in on the news in person or at least through a phone call. Letting them know through your giant social media post might make them feel left out. Also remember to let your boss as well as your other kids, if any, about the baby as soon as you feel comfortable.