Can you help me with a pregnancy announcement caption?

[yellowboka]

Okay, so, I know some people aren't for announcing on social media but I'm definitely one of the people who loves a good pregnant announcement!

I did the big massive paragraph and soppy speeches when announcing DC1.
People are going to be quite gossipy this time (I presume, which I'm not bothered about), and I'd rather leave it with a nice picture with a really short and sweet caption for baby #2, but not as simple as 'due __' etc. Maybe something a bit humourous that really subtly incorporates how unexpected this one is?

Something along the lines of...
"This year is unbelievably full of blessings'
or even something like
'Best oops ever'.

Or would a picture be better to keep it short?

I know I'm making a big deal about it but it's definitely one of my favourite parts of the pregnancy. With DC1 I'd announced by 12 weeks and I'm already 14 this time.

I see and think 'I don't care' or anything along the lines!!!!!!!

Me neither, what a miserable way to live. Even if i don't "announce" pregnancies myself, when i do see them even if i dont know the person that well, i have a little smile, maybe say congrats, maybe not. Not think "I dont give a fuck"

I think “performing” for a perceived audience has become so natural to some of the younger generation that it doesn’t even occur to them not to have a huge “unique” gossip attention grabbing announcement. It’s what they all do. Like a fashion. They forget that plenty of us just carry on our lives, even having babies, away from the public platform.

I'm not sure there's really any need to "announce" it on social media. It's lovely news, but surely you'll be informing the people who "need to know" in person.

@Tippexy

I agree with you. I suspect though that it’s a generation thing as to me it’s just a massive cringe, probably on a par with my father rolling his eyes at the songs on TOTP circa 1979!

"Best oops ever" 😳😳😳

I can't understand why anybody would want to announce on social media that they've had an unplanned pregnancy. I cringed as soon as I read that.

If you don't want people to gossip, don't say that.

Also agree with a pp that it's pretty insensitive to those who have struggled / are struggling to conceive.

I cringed at the oops part too. Surely the baby will see that post in years to come?

I’m pregnant and due....

When are you due Op? Not a fan of announcements but if you're set on doing it I'll try and be helpful..

If around Christmas (I think you said you're about 3 months) maybe something festive like Santa's not the only one coming to town this December ❄️ (insert photo of your DC holding a little scan pic or baby grow).

I must be old, well I am. Anyway think of the month the baby is due and make reference to that, so Halloween or bonfire night or New Years whenever baby is due.

I had sex [enter scan photo here]

But no-one except grandparents and close relatives does care do they? Not really. Not unless it's giving them fuel for gossip. I don't get announcing everything though.

Yes I'm pregnant again...yes we know what causes it.. Obviously we are very good at it.

Ugh! This is the worst one I've ever seen! Whatever you do OP, never use that one.

*do care, do they?

Can't you just say "I'm pregnant"?

I like the ones that are just a photo... like the 3 pairs of shoes and a pair of baby booties or a subtle photo where it looks like you're just playing with the oldest and they're wearing a T-shirt saying big brother/sister to be

It's your pregnancy and you should be allowed to announce/celebrate anyway you want. Like you, I've never looked at announcement and thought 'urge'.

Congratulations op

The best "announcement " I saw was when I fbook friend of mine just posted a pic of her newborn! It was amazing, no one (apart from her family and closer friends obviously ) had a clue she was expecting.

If you want attention pregnancy announcements are ALWAYS about attention then this is a great way to do it as I have NEVER seen so many comments and likes.

Same for a couple I know that just announced one day they had eloped to Vegas, with a photo walking down the aisle.

Tag your DP and say 'thanks for not pulling out', then attach a picture of the scan photo.

Well, if friends are all over the place, like ours , it makes sense I suppose.

Fwiw, we did a bread in the oven and a link to an appropriate song (I think it was Yummy, yummy, yummy, I got love in my tummy) for DC1, the same but with a smaller bread roll next to it and a different song for DC2 and DC3 will be an even smaller bun next to the bread and the roll with another song.

Scan pictures are naff.

One tip, though, FGS do not include your due date as people will keep asking. If you must, add another two weeks on top.

My friend had a picture of her toddler holding the scan and the caption ‘so good we made another’

Is there any specific reason why you are announcing on social media? Without sounding mean, nobody honestly gives a shit. You'll get a congratulations and that's as far as it'll go. Keep it all to yourself, share a text to your closest members of family and friends and leave it at that.

I just don't get the gushy over sharing on social media to be honest - most people on there aren't friends - they're acquaintances - maybe it's an age thing - I'm just so over it

And yeah anything overt is just plain tacky and despite your age some of your friends may be experiencing fertility problems and may find your oversharing upsetting

You think scan photos are naff, but it's OK to have a picture of bread in the oven accompanied by a song saying 'yummy, yummy, yummy, I've got love in my tummy'. kikibo

Really?!?

'No room at the womb, see you on [due date] baby [surname].' Congratulations x

I just went with “Oh Bugger!” and a row of Smiley faces for one of mine!

With love and grace our family grows. Baby 2 due xx date

Fwiw, we did a bread in the oven and a link to an appropriate song (I think it was Yummy, yummy, yummy, I got love in my tummy) for DC1, the same but with a smaller bread roll next to it and a different song for DC2 and DC3 will be an even smaller bun next to the bread and the roll with another song.

Scan pictures are naff.

Howling!!