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Looking for Creative Ways to Tell Family That I'm Pregnant!
Asked by S.K. from New London
on December 13, 2008
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I am 6 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child. Of course I am not going to tell anyone yet- but when I am ready I would like to share this news in a creative and special wa...
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- put pillows under your girls' shirts... take a pic of that and add a "bubble" that says, "guess who's pregnant"
- How about if you got the girls "big sister" shirts and when ready at a family party or something have the girls wear them and let people notice on there own... Think ...
- Hi S., What about buying two little mugs for your daughters with a picture of baby on them. Then on your older daughter's mug, you could put "Big Sister Again", and ...
When to Spill the Beans About Pregnancy?!?
Asked by J.G. from Rapid City
on June 3, 2009
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I am 7 weeks pregnant... feeling all the symptoms & I'm having a hard time not telling anyone. My first doctors appointment is June 10 & I'm trying to wait until then ...
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- I feel your pain! It is SUPER hard! We told everyone right away the first time around. The next pregnancy did not last, so it was horrible having to go back and t...
- I understand people thinking that you should wait in case of miscarriage. I don't think this however applies to close family and friends. If something did happen you...
- I strongly suggest that you wait until 12 weeks, no matter how hard it is to lie/say nothing. A friend of mine recently told everyone at 6 weeks, and then lost the ...
How to Explain but Not Explain a Parents Absence
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on February 8, 2008
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My boyfriend is going to rehab and will be gone for the next two months I am trying to figure out what I should and shouldn't say to my step daughter who is 6. Also wh...
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- I have to totally agree with Emily B. Though it's hard, I think being honest is the most important thing. I think you should be proud of your boyfriend, which it sou...
- Is it possible for you guys to say that he is going away for work? That's one way... Or how about to visit a sick family member. I don't know your situation, or...
- not sure what to tell your stepdaughter, but make sure you get yourself in al-anon. It's a lifesaver!!!
Need a Great Way to Tell Family I Am Pregnant!!!!!
Asked by S.A. from Dallas
on May 23, 2007
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HELLO MOMMIES!!! I am a first time mother, well a mother to be!!! I am looking for a cute way to share the news of of little miracle!!! Please any ideas will help m...
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- Congratulations!!!! My family also waited a long time for us, we took our time before deciding to get pregnant. Here is how we told them: We invited them over t...
- A friend I work with became a first-time grandmother. Her daughter and son-in-law had a dinner for the family. After dinner they gave them each a wrapped gift-- inside...
- I found out I was pregnant right before Thanksgiving so I waited until we went home for Christmas and we could tell our parents in person. After all the gifts were ex...
Creative Ways to Tell Family That I Am Pregnant
Asked by J.P. from Dallas
on December 21, 2008
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I am trying to find a creative way to tell my family that I am pregnant. I thought that Christmas day would be the perfect day to tell everyone. Any ideas?
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- I would buy a shirt that has I'm A Big Sister on it and see how long it takes for your family to figure it out.
- When we were expecting our first, we found out right before Christmas, we took a piece of construction paper and made it look like a movie scren and said coming soon t...
- My sister told the family that she was pregnant with her first child at a family Christmas dinner at her house. She had a greeting card size envelope with our name pr...
Looking for Creative Way to Tell Family About Baby on the Way
Asked by L.L. from Burlington
on July 14, 2008
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Hi all,
Looking for a fun way to tell my parents and in laws about a baby on the way. We would maybe like to find a way for our 2 children to help share the news.
We...
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- Hi L., Congratulations! I have a 21 month old daughter. We had our families over and had a chinese food night. I ordered custom fortune cookies on line (just do a ...
- Congrats!! When I got pregnant with my son I had my daughter sit on the couch with a sign that I made that said I am going to be a big sister in August and I took a p...
- I made a postcard that said "place photo of your 7th grandchild here" in a picture frame for my in-laws and wrapped it...it was really fun.
When to Tell Family We're Expecting #3
Asked by L.B. from Phoenix
on November 12, 2007
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This may seem like an easy question however, there are several factors that need to be weighed.
1. My close cousin is finally pregnant and in her 5th month with t...
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- if these close family members have been trying so hard they should know what a blessing a new baby is and should understand. just htink all your kids will grow up to...
- As someone who has had multiple losses and two healthy sons, I say do not hide it too long. I personally would wait through the first trimester (the high risk for misc...
- My feeling on all of this is that you can wait until you are 14 weeks like several people I know have done and tell all of them that you didnt want to tell anyone unti...
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...
Looking for an Exciting Way to Announce Baby #3
Asked by J.E. from Dallas
on June 3, 2008
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Just got a faint line on PG test this morning and I am so excited. Turns out my hubby and my 10 year anniversary is this Friday. I am trying to figure out an creativ...
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- I like the 1st idea about wrapping it. I did that with my 2nd pregnancy. My hubby was a little confused at first, but it was fun! As far as the grandparents, put the...
- When I found out about #2... I have a shirt embroidered for my 2 year old son to wear that read "I'm Going to be a BIG Brother!" It took my husband a few minutes to...
- Congratulations to you! Put the test in a small package and wrap it to give it to him as a present for your anniversary! I'm sure you have already thought of that one...
Creative Ways to Tell the Grandparents About the New Little Bundle?
Asked by L.B. from Milwaukee
on September 8, 2008
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My husband and I just found out we are 5 weeks along. I am a bridesmaid in my cousin's wedding in my hometown this coming weekend and am looking for a fun or creative...
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- We just sent my mother-in-law a dish that said "Grandma's Candy" on it. We didn't include any note, but boy did we get a call awfully fast after she received it!!!!! ...
- Lea, When we told our parents we got them (both sets) together and had a dinner. We said we'd bring dessert. We brought a DQ cake with the words, "Congratulations Gra...
- When I was pregnant with my son (the first grandchild), I sent each of the grandparents a single rose and wrote on the card "Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, May 19 is...
