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Poll: How Did You Announce the Pregnancy to the Family?
Asked by S.B. from Denver
on March 12, 2008
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I'm a mom of 3 children, so needless to say I've done this before. This one I want to make special because its our last! I'd love to hear all about how you have told...
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- When I found out I was pregnant with my 2nd, my 1st was only about 8 months old. We took a onesie and wrote in marker on the front "I'm going to be..." and on the bac...
- Our daughter was the first grandchild on both sides so we did a "Happy Birthday Grandma" for my mother-in-law..it took her a while to get it! We did something similar...
- With my first, we just told our families right out and we waited until I was 12 weeks (because we'd already had a miscarriage). With my second, I told my family right ...
Creative Ways to Tell My Family I"m Pregnant
Asked by A.B. from Reading
on April 30, 2009
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Hi Mommies, I'm looking for creative and cute ways to tell our families that we are expecting our second child. The first time around I gave out "congratulations on yo...
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- We did the Big Bro shirt too, however I also wore a shirt, and mine said 'due in August', we both had sweatshirts over our new shirts and then we told Daddy we had mad...
- Hi A. Congratulations on your new baby! I like the idea that others have had with the big sister t-shirt on your little girl. When my niece and nephew were e...
- How about... Hey how's ur day? In the mood for some baby shopping? lol, just a thought, it's early in the morning still.
Advice on 3Rd Pregnancy
Asked by A.B. from Phoenix
on May 8, 2008
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I am a stay at home Mom of two little boys, I also provide in home child care at an affordable rate. I was watching a 4 year old girl until she moved in April and a 15...
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- I do in-home daycare and although I have never been pregnant while caring for other people's children, I say, that honesty is the best policy. My husband and I were j...
- A., you sound so much like me. When I found out I was having my third and fourth child, my mother-in-law said it was because my sister-in-law was pregnant, and that is...
- A., I think as a parent myself I would expect notice from my caretaker that a move will be taking place and where it is. I would also request from that caretaker that...
Need Advice on Ways to Break the News to My Mother That I'm Pregnant Again!
Asked by J.J. from Sarasota
on December 30, 2011
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Basically I have a daughter who will be four in a month and my son was a surprise eighteen months later, who is such a blessing as well. When I told my mother about b...
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- Wait, it sounds like you already told her, otherwise why would you say she was not excited and rolling her eyes and such... do you men that is how she reacted with you...
- Congrats on your pregnancy!!! Don't let anyone else steal your joy and happiness.GL M
- I'm so sorry. Your mother has been taught wrongly about children. They are a great blessing. They are her future. Can you have your daughter tell her? ;) Just remember...
Creative Ways to Tell Parents "We're Pregnant"
Asked by A.P. from Chicago
on October 3, 2009
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My husband and I are pregnant for the first time and we're looking for a creative way to share the news with our parents that 'we're pregnant' with our first baby and ...
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- If you or your hubby's bday is coming up I had my local grocery store make a cake with my ultrasound pic on it (it was my hubby's 40th bday party) and has them put Bab...
- I would give them somthing that says grandma & grandpa on it, like a coffee mug or something like that.
- We gave my MIL a frame that said something like "a baby is a blessing" and stuck a picture of our first ultrasound in it. When she opened her gift, she thanked me for...
Telling Others About Our Child
Asked by J.K. from Philadelphia
on March 5, 2009
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My baby is now a little over a month and I am wondering how I go about telling all of our friends about his Down Syndrome diagnosis. We had no testing done before his...
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- Congratulations on the birth of your son ! My daughter, Claire, has Down syndrome and is now 7 years old. We also did not know she was going to be born with DS. Her...
- Congratulations on your son's birth! When my son was diagnosed with leukemia I sent out a mass email to family and friends to let them know. Not only would it ha...
- Congratulations on your little boy:) I think sending out a birth announcement would cover all of your bases. Birth announcements are joyous and show people how your ...
Dealing W/ News of Major Fetus Deformities
Asked by R.P. from San Antonio
on June 5, 2009
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It seems like just a few weeks ago I was announcing my pregnancy and some "spotting" issues that seemed minor. As the weeks passed, the baby grew fast and the heartbe...
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- i just wanted to let you know that you and your child will be in our family's prayers. I cannot imagine how difficult this situation must be for you. I will echo so...
- I would send out an email/letter/postcard to ask for their prayers. Please note the possibility that the doctors are wrong and if not, be wrong in the severity of ...
- Am really sorry to read about your situation but bad unexpected things do happen. If you believe in God, you might want to hold off making any decisions yet, non vi...
When/How To Tell Family That You Are Pregnant
Asked by M.B. from Kansas City
on August 28, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I am just now 6 weeks. I have 2 children (10 & 4). When did you tell your children you were pregnant. When did you tell other family? Did anyone have any "...
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- My daughter and son-in-law told my husband and I that they were coming by the house because they had something to give us for our anniversary. When they came over, the...
- Hi M. - Congratulations!!!! (I'm currently 6wks along too) :) All of our friends and family already know. I know all the risks, and do think it is smart to wait...
- Good Morning M., COngratulations on soon to be new little angel. We invited both of our mom's and Dad's over for Mother's day when I was preggers with our 1st. Gave ...
Boundary Issues-Am I Being Unrealistic W/ Mother-In-Law....
Asked by D.S. from Austin
on July 9, 2010
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My 14 mos. old daughter loves her grandma, which is my MIL. My MIL is a very sweet outgoing lady; she can be a lot of fun. She loves to watch my DD any time she gets...
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- I don't believe your mother in law should have cut your daughters hair. I think she crossed a line with that. BUT, I think you are being creepy about everything el...
- Not only does your MIL lack boundaries, she also lacks some basic manners. Cutting your daughter's hair without your permission is a big 'no-no', as well. If the...
- Yes she does lack boundaries. So when you tell her to butt out and then giggle or mention to her that she herself is starting to look a little old and flabby and then ...
To Know or Not to Know? Finding Out the Sex of the Baby....
Asked by C.B. from Madison
on April 8, 2010
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I am 15 weeks pregnant with my second baby, and am having a hard time deciding if I want to find out the sex of the baby this time around! We found out the sex with ou...
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- When I was pregnant. I found it easier to find out the sex of my baby. My boyfriend had his heart set on a girl, as we already had a boy, but we found out we were goin...
- We found out the sex with my first two (a boy, then a girl). For the 3rd we went for the surprise since the whole "we need to buy clothes" argument was out the window...
- Wanting to find out doesn't necessarily mean you will find out. :) I wanted to know so badly with my first and with this one (due in 2 weeks) but, both babies were...
