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2 Apr 2024

10 Fun Ways to Announce Your Pregnancy

2024 trends for announcing your pregnancy
Pregnancy is an exciting time in any couple's life, and announcing the news to family and friends is a moment to cherish forever.
The good news is, there are plenty of creative and fun ways to share this special announcement. Here are ten fun ways to announce your pregnancy to family and friends.  YAYY!!
Bake a cake with a surprise inside
Bake a cake and hide a message inside that announces your pregnancy. 
You can also have a fun gender reveal by having a blue or pink filling inside the cake. 
This surprise will have your family and friends excitedly cutting into the cake to find out what the surprise is.
Create a "Big Brother" or "Big Sister" t-shirt
If you already have a child, create a custom "big brother" or "big sister" t-shirt with the due date of the new baby. 
Ask your child to wear it to family gatherings or events, and wait for the excitement and congratulations to start rolling in.
Use a custom-made puzzle
Have a custom-made puzzle created with a picture of you and your partner, and the message "We're expecting!" written in the middle. 
As your family and friends put the puzzle together, they'll be surprised and delighted by the news.
Surprise them with a onesie
Buy a cute baby onesie with a message on it, such as "Hello World" or "Coming Soon." 
Wrap it up and give it to your family and friends as a surprise gift. Their reactions will be priceless.
Plan a scavenger hunt
Create a scavenger hunt for your family and friends, with clues that lead to the announcement of your pregnancy. 
It can be as simple or as elaborate as you want it to be, but it will definitely be a memorable way to share the news.
Make a photo announcement
Take a creative photo of your family that announces your pregnancy. 
You can use props, signs, or even pets to help make the announcement extra special. 
Share the photo on social media, or send it out as a printed announcement.
Host a baby-themed party
Host a baby-themed party, and surprise your guests with the announcement of your pregnancy. 
You can have baby-themed decorations, games, and even baby food tasting stations to add to the fun.
Share a video announcement
Create a fun and creative video that announces your pregnancy. 
You can use animation, music, or even choreography to help make the announcement extra special. Share the video on social media, or send it out as a private message to family and friends.
Use a fortune cookie
Order custom fortune cookies with the message "We're Expecting!" inside. 
Serve them at a family dinner or gathering, and wait for the excitement to start rolling in.
Go on a family trip and reveal it during the trip
Plan a family trip, and reveal the news during the trip. 
You can do it during a special dinner or activity, or even by creating a scavenger hunt that leads to the announcement. 
It will be a memorable trip that your family will never forget.
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Ny
10 Aug 2023

My birthday is in 2 more days & that’s when I’ll finally announce my pregnancy. It’s been fun keeping it a secret the last 6 months tho 😂.

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Jenn123
I still haven’t announced mine lol, only family and close friends knows not social media, too much toxic ppl out there. Happy early birthday and congratulations 🎊🎈🍾🎉
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Kirst
You're glowing mama!!! ❤️
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Kelsey
11 Jun 2023

How did you announce to your kids? It will still be a few weeks but we have 10 and 11 year old girls, one of whom has been BEGGING for a baby for years. I'm so excited, she's going to lose her mind!

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Endia Samone
I just told him and showed him. And he is excited
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Amecia
I just told mine. They were excited. I was scared that they would be a little upset, so I was shocked when I saw their reaction. ❤️
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Alexas
9 May 2023

When did everyone announce their pregnancy? I’m 10 weeks today and I want to tell the rest of my family. I’ve told my mom dad and sibling but wondering if it’s to early for everyone else.

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Camelia
I agree I’m waiting myself until I figure it out 😆
27 Mar 2024

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Niki
We've told our families, and my husband told all of his friends. He's super excited, he couldn't wait to tell people lol
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Jade
9 Apr 2023

Although I’m only 10 weeks and some change I think I am going to announce my pregnancy tomorrow for Easter. I’m kind of nervous

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Angela
You got this congratulations
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Brianna
I’m 11 weeks and we’re announcing to family tomorrow ❤️. Good luck!
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Kendra
23 Nov 2022

I find myself hesitant to announce my pregnancy. I feel like I’m going to jinx myself.

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Gabby
Don’t announce until you are fully ready.❤️
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Nikkimarie
I feel like I’m announcing too much ! 😩 I’m already showing so it’s like I feel like I have to tell people lol
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Terrah
13 Nov 2022

Just announce to my family about my pregnancy omg I'm so happy and glad they was supportive.❤️

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Margie
Aww yay congratulations 🎉
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WeMoms
3 Oct 2022

🔥WeMoms Monday Contest🔥 Answer this question to enter our random drawing for the chance to win a $50 Amazong Gift card: For those pregnant or already a mom, how did you announce your pregnancy to your family? Good luck!! Be sure to comment within 24 hours of this post.

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Brit
I convinced my family to take a family picture, hubby instead recorded it as me and my sister said "grandparents" My mom was shocked and my dad was also surprised. It was amazing 😂
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Ashley
When i announced my pregnancy to my mom I called her and I told her hey mom am I on speaker phone she said let me change it I said okay I got news don’t be mad lol.. she was in a Burger King drive through when I told her she was shocked and happy … then we told my bf family at bowling alley 🙏
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Ariana👶🏾👶🏾
18 Jul 2022

We planned a whole trip to announce our pregnancy 🥳🤰🏾🥰 i am exhausted now and happy to be home lol.

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Cassie
I love it! 😍
27 Mar 2024

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Nevada
7 Feb 2022

(I finally decided to announce my pregnancy to Facebook with this caption and picture) "I know something you don't know"

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Nevada
Thank you
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Nelly
18 Dec 2021

What are fun ways to tell kids you’re pregnant? Planning to tell our other kiddos on Christmas Day but trying to make it fun ! lol 🥰🎄

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Jass
Look on Pinterest & make them a announcement gift box. Pinterest have a lot of cute ideas. That’s how I told my parents.
27 Mar 2024

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