Let friends and family know your exciting news in a fun way! Below you will find 5 pregnancy announcement ideas that you will love!
1) Let’s go! clever Spaghetti sauce pregnancy announcement idea
A simple and fun way to announce the pregnancy is to post a photo of you and your family with a plate of spaghetti and a jar of Prego Spaghetti sauce.
2) Create a personalized photo book or scrapbook to document your pregnancy journey
It could be:
- a photo book documenting your marriage/relationship so far – culminating in a surprise announcement at the end of the book – creating a special memory for you and your family members.
- or just a simple snippet of photos from the first two months of pregnancy, documenting the journey so far – a creative way to announce to friends and family that you’re pregnant! Ex: outside the Dr’s office, the pregnancy test box, food cravings, etc. all leading up to the surprise announcement at the end of the book.
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3) Plan a surprise pregnancy reveal party for your family and friends
Invite your friends and family over for a dinner party or game night and announce the big news in a fun way!
- Some creative ideas are to pass these cute baby announcement confetti egg and guests open them! Another clever pregnancy announcement wording idea you can use is: A baby is about to hatch!
- Or you could ask everyone to participate in solving a word search puzzle where guests have to find words like ‘we’re having a baby’ or ‘and baby makes 3’ – which will tell them exciting news!
- If you already have kids, have them wear shirts that say “I’m going to be a big brother” or “Only child expiring ___(date)___”
4) Take a creative photo of your positive pregnancy test and send it as a surprise text or email to your partner or family
You can choose to use the original test or these clever wooden replicas.
I’ve heard rumors that some of the real results of pregnancy tests fade after a while, so if you’re worried about that, then these sticks are the perfect solution!
You can find wooden pregnancy test announcements here
5) A Baby Brews!
For all the coffee-loving moms and dads out there, this is the perfect way to announce a pregnancy!
More Pregnancy Announcement Ideas
- My role as an only child is coming to an end. Mommy is close to my new best friend!
- Mommy and Daddy make me human! (photo of your pet with ultrasound image)
- Expected to hatch __(month/year)__ (picture of couple holding eggs)
- I am being promoted to BIG SISTER/BROTHER, (date)
- Her mommy-to-be is holding a sign on her stomach that says “See you soon!”
After the big pregnancy announcement, the baby shower is right around the corner. Here’s a quick breakdown of the different types of baby showers you can have:
- Traditional: Held for the mother-to-be and usually hosted by a close friend or family member.
- Co-Ed Shower: A celebration honoring both parents that usually involves inviting male and female guests, or couples.
- Gender Disclosure: a gathering hosted by the prospective parent or a close friend or family member. The gender of the baby is revealed in a clever way. Light snacks are usually served. Gifts are optional. Can also be a baby shower addition.
- Sip And See: A celebration where friends and family are invited to meet the baby for the first time. It usually takes the place of a baby shower. Food and drinks are served and guests bring gifts for the new baby.
- Baby Sprinkles: A sprinkle is a toned-down shower usually done for parents who are having a second baby or third baby and don’t need much in the way of big things (they already have a stroller, bassinet, etc.) Guests are usually carries necessities for gifts such as diapers, supplies, clothing and blankets.
- Adoption Shower: A special celebration for the adoption of a child. Can be held before or after baby arrives.
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