Fun pregnancy announcement ideas please

[ILoveMYbumpy]

Hi ,

Me and my partner are announcing our pregnancy to our families on Sunday and it was supposed to be our wedding day. Thanks to Covid the whole world has had a rubbish year and of course no wedding  BUT WE ARE HAVING SOMETHING EVEN BETTER A LITTLE BABY SO WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL but was just wondering if anyone has any fun suggestions we could use to tell the family please ?

Congratulations! I think your family and friends will be so pleased for you however you tell them. Personally I would keep it low key and just let your loved ones enjoy your news. It's always nice to see a scan photo to make it 'real' but apart from that, just enjoy chatting about your plans for the future, what you were like as a baby, your mum's memories, etc.

Congratulations!
I've seen videos where people wear headphones and they have to try and see what they're saying.

I've also seen videos with buns in the oven to.

Honestly in my opinion just tell them.

Congrats! As it was going to be your wedding day could you do a pretend serious announcement that you're having to reshuffle the bridal party to make room for a new addition? Or say you're bringing a cake to cut as a little marker of the day and it has it in writing on the top?

I agree with other, just tell them then crack open the champers. And a non alcoholic drink for you lol

One I saw online was to have everyone come together for a group photo (you could use the ‘what would have been our wedding photo’ line to convince everyone). Then… once everyone is lined up, the photographer (either you or your partner), instead of saying “say cheese”, says “ok, everyone say ‘Bumpy is pregnant’” then try to get a great photo with everyone’s reactions.

Just tell them! It’s some of the best news in the world! No gimmicks will make it better or more surprising.

Congratulations!! I'm telling my family at the weekend too.

First time we just told people seperately as we saw them.

Second time my mum guessed and as it was so obvious she outright asked me!

This time I don't know if anyone knows... But we are having a small family party at the weekend which will include a treasure hunt for dc1 and 2 so I'm going to bring some extra things to add wrapped up, including a babygro!!

Why don't you have your partner walk up when everyone is gathered round and then say in front of everyone "there's something hanging out of your pocket, what is it??" and then he could slowly pull out a baby vest? Then he could say "oh it's just the baby's vest" 🙂 M&S used to do "born in 2018" type ones, you might be able to get one like that for either this year or next depending on when baby is due?

Congrats!! Let us know what you decide to do xx

Are you filming it for tiktok?

'We have some lovely news everyone, I'm expecting and due in ....'

Why do you need gimmicks or some other type of announcement other than the facts? Its lovely news in itself without childish 'buns in oven' etc!

@Morgan12

Are you filming it for tiktok?

😂😂

My sister did what @Viaria suggested, the photos are amazing! Congratulations

I really like ViaRia idea! The photos would be lovely!

@ViaRia

One I saw online was to have everyone come together for a group photo (you could use the ‘what would have been our wedding photo’ line to convince everyone). Then… once everyone is lined up, the photographer (either you or your partner), instead of saying “say cheese”, says “ok, everyone say ‘Bumpy is pregnant’” then try to get a great photo with everyone’s reactions.

Congratulations OP what wonderful news!

I love this idea!! This is such fun and with a momento too!

Oh just tell them... Why do people have to be so obsessed with quirky announcements... So cringe

I am not sure why people have to be so rude, if you’re not interested in baby announcements, why open the thread that is so clearly titled. Some people have tried for a baby for a very long time, and want the announcement to be fun and special, whether you care or not and you don’t have to belittle them. Just move on if you wouldn’t do this.

Just tell them!

@catinthehat12

I am not sure why people have to be so rude, if you’re not interested in baby announcements, why open the thread that is so clearly titled. Some people have tried for a baby for a very long time, and want the announcement to be fun and special, whether you care or not and you don’t have to belittle them. Just move on if you wouldn’t do this.

Because they may benefit from being told it's all a bit cringe and save themselves some embarrassment?

I agree just tell the people you want to tell

Just tell them, I hate when people tell me something in a way to scrutinise my joy and surprise. I can’t explain it, I hate organised things like that! I don’t like opening lots of presents in front of people either 😂

You’ve got a scan picture to show as well right?

@Mumbletum Life is going to be pretty boring for you if you’re not prepared to embarrass yourself at some point. The OP didn’t ask for anyone’s opinion on whether it’s embarrassing or not.

Your opinion isn't any more valid than anyone else's @catinthehat12

If you're having a party/ get together can't you just do a little toast type thing when everyone is there and say something like "thank you for coming, while it would have been nice to celebrate our wedding today we actually have another reason to celebrate, we are having a baby! Due in (whenever) we are so excited. Blah blah"

Everyone will be thrilled and you don't need to worry or confuse everyone with some cryptic or over the top announcement. The news in itself will be special enough.

[quote catinthehat12]@Mumbletum Life is going to be pretty boring for you if you’re not prepared to embarrass yourself at some point. The OP didn’t ask for anyone’s opinion on whether it’s embarrassing or not.[/quote]
My life is great thanks, I don't mind embarrassing myself every now and then but I do like to avoid making those around me cringe if I possibly can.

Another saying just tell them.

Honestly, it's lovely news and everyone will be super excited for you - you don't need a big grand gesture.

Congratulations 💐