Telling Family
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Pregnancy Announcements to DH & Family
Asked by J.T. from Minneapolis
on May 27, 2007
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How did you announce your pregnancy? We're not pregnant yet but I am trying to think of how I will announce to my husband and our families when the big day comes. I'd ...
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- Hello there, enjoy "trying" to conceive. For my family we decided to wait til we were home over Thanksgiving and went around the table to say what we were thankful fo...
- I bought my husband a congratulations card with baby footprints on the outside. Inside of it I wrote. Congrats! You're gonna be a Daddy! Then I gave him a book called...
- We invited my parents to our house(they live out of town) and I had bought a bouquet of flowers to sit on the table. On the card I wrote "Congratulations Grandma and ...
When to Announce 2Nd Pregnancy Given History of Miscarriages
Asked by M.R. from Kansas City
on December 21, 2010
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I am about 7 weeks along with my second child. I have had two previous miscarriages and 1 pregnancy carried to term. We had to do IUI to get pregnant with my daughte...
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- Congratulations on your pregnancy. That is such wonderful news. For me personally, I would want people to know. I like to have people praying for me and my baby. And, ...
- I would tell anyone you would want to know if you miscarried. I'm assuming that's your parents, maybe siblings. While there's sadness, there's no shame in miscarryin...
- I am 10 weeks pregnant and had this same dilemma. I didn't know when I wanted to tell people. As I was thinking about it I realized that the people I was hiding the pr...
Creative Ways to Announce #4...
Asked by J.C. from Milwaukee
on February 11, 2009
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My husband and I started "trying" again early in January, and we are now expecting number 4!! I am just wondering if anyone has any ideas how to tell our families. I...
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- one of my cousins sent out announcements that included an ultrasound picture and signed their names and "peanut" for the baby. They just sent it out to close family.
- I just had our sixth. Wr had two babies pass away in 2006. My parents were so worried that they had a hard time getting excited for us. My In-laws just could unders...
- what about a "then" and "Now" photo, using "Big Brtoher, Big SIster, And Little Sister" t-shirts/onesies for "then" and then switching the youngest to a "big sister" f...
How Do You Hide Your Pregnancy at Work Before You're Ready to Announce???
Asked by M.M. from Salt Lake City
on April 29, 2009
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Hi, I just found out I was pregnant about a week ago and I'm in my 7th week with all of my symptoms coming on strong! I work in an office with a lot of different peopl...
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- Since I worked with mostly men none of them noticed anything and I wasn't really trying to hide it :-). I wanted to respond though to your comment below about being e...
- I'm with almost everyone else, I think work already knows...sorry to burst your bubble... Tell your boss, if he/she already suspected then just ask them to keep it qui...
- well M. m, Congrats!!! try sipping on jamba juice through out the day!!
Looking for Good Book for Expecting Mothers
Asked by K.C. from Las Cruces
on April 23, 2008
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I am 6 weeks pregnant with my first child. I went to the bookstore the other day to get a book for expecting mothers and was overwhelmed with the selection. Any sugges...
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- "What to expect when expecting" is good. If you are plus sized, "Big, Beautiful and Pregnant" is a good one too. Try to get them on Amazon...it's a lot cheaper!
- I found both "Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy," and "What to Expect When Expecting," very helpful. I have them both, and used them extensively when I was pregnant wit...
- Here are some of my favorites: Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth (Henci Goer) Ina May's Guide to Childbirth (Ina May Gaskin) The Natural Pregnancy Book (Av...
How to Announce a Pregnancy to Family -- Post Holidays
Asked by T.C. from Dallas
on December 26, 2008
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What are some fun ways to let others know you're expecting (I've seen the ones with holiday stuff, but we're not ready to tell for another month or so).
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- My husband and I went to Build A Bear workshop and made bears to give to our parents. We recorded a message to include with the bear so that when our parents pressed t...
- like on a wonderful life... draw a stork you and husband throwing a lasso at the stork... if the "audience" does not get the "pictionary" way then write the announceme...
- This may be too late but my friend and her husband took a picture as a couple after she found out and put it on the front of a card. Then under the picture, they wrote...
How Do I Tell My Hubby?
Asked by J.C. from Lincoln
on September 22, 2010
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Okay, I just (like 5 minutes ago) found out that I'm pregnant with baby #6. We've been trying for a few months, so this is a very wonderful discovery! The funny thing...
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- You could always put it in the paper, or gift wrap the positive test with an adorable I love daddy bib, or have him start rearranging the bedroom furniture to create a...
- Maybe you could make a dinner and set the table for 8. Then when he asks why there is an extra plate you tell him. :) I think that would be a fun way.
- It seems you want it to be public and you seem to be active in church so I would think that might be where you want to announce it. If your husband is a man that would...
Special Way to Tell the Family We Are Having Another Baby
Asked by C.S. from Orlando
on August 31, 2008
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I have 15 year old and 2 1/2 year old daughters. After my last one my husband and I agreed we wanted to try for a boy but financially decided we could do it. We told...
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- I went through infertility issues too, while my SIL got pregnant at 17, not married. Got pregnant again to a different man without being married. it was hard to deal w...
- Your daughter is probably afraid that another baby will only make her a permanent baby sitter. She's a teenager and will start asking for more independence. As for you...
- Hi C., First of all, congratulations! Being in your sister-in-law's shoes myself, it won't be easy hearing the news. So I would mentally prepare myself for that. Bu...
Expecting Our First Baby, Need ALL Sorts of Help!
Asked by K.L. from San Diego
on November 4, 2008
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My husband and I are expecting our first baby at the end of January. I just feel at lost for what to expect about anything and everything. We are so exciting about o...
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- Hi K., You have received lots of great advice. I was in your spot as well 4 years ago (High school sweetie and I married and nervous about what to expect). Here thi...
- Take a breastfeeding class through your hospital. It is THE BEST thing you can do for your child. Read The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Le Leche League Internationa...
- Congrats! I am a mother of four and can list the things I found of value: 1. Crib - like other's said check Craig's list and Children's Orchard stores for use ones. ...
Frustrated with Living Conditions While Expecting First Child
Asked by M.S. from Missoula
on November 2, 2006
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My Fiance's sister and her boyfriend currently live with us until they move in the spring. We are expecting our first child in February and i am getting frustrated be...
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- now this might not work for every one but when i was expect #3 and i had 3 extra adult living with me and expecting me to do the work i made a cardborad sign hung it a...
- If the fiancee's sister and her boyfriend aren't helping you financially... I would ask a trusted friend if s/he doesn't mind being disliked, to ask them to leave whil...
- First of all, Congrats. My brother and his wife are expecting their first in February as well. I would try and ask to sit down with both of them along with your fia...
