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Pregnancy announcement shirts -What do you think?

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happycatt · 22/09/2015 10:36

My boyfriend and I just started a business to help fellow ladies to announce their pregnancys in fun ways, take a quick look at the shirts let me know what you think about 'em. This has been a long time dream of mine. I've always wanted to make something fun to wear when pregnant, and even my my friends on FB loved the idea, many of them loved how exciting it would be to announce their pregnancy this way. So please just let me know what you think-it means a lot.

Pregnancy announcement shirts -What do you think?

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happycatt · 22/09/2015 12:14

I've got no issue with people not liking them, they're not for you, the end. Im not asking for everyone to go 'omg amazing, i'll buy ten' either. There is a thing called tact though which a few posters are missing.

And no i don't find the design offensive or poor taste. What about if there was a 'Best Dad Ever' shirt. Is that offensive to kids without a dad? No. You're just trying to find offence which isn't there. Whilst i can see what you're trying to say i think you're just looking into it far too deeply.

Anyways lets end that discussion here as it'll go no where. How about some other designs that may be better?

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randomsabreuse · 22/09/2015 12:15

Not my kind of thing at all, sorry - but I've never been one for t-shirts with slogans. Have one from my uni sports team and that is it.

Gobbolinothewitchscat · 22/09/2015 12:17

I would seriously consider buying the third one just to see DH's face when I presented him with it. . But in all seriousness, how can you not see that the wording on it is offensive? Is that your stock response to friends or family suffering fertility problems - "don't worry. You can just adopt"?!

Sorry - but they are dreadful. I'm pregnant with DC3 and we just told family face to face with each DC and put something up on Facebook for people we wouldn't get a chance to mention it to in passing

I honestly think our family would think we had taken leave of our senses if we had turned up wearing those t-shirts and I know that DH would refuse to be seen in public with me in one.

Most people don't wear outsize t-shirts as part of their general wardrobe so there's the extra cringe factor of the general public knowing that you have purchased this garment just to look like a speshul snowflake

NotTodaySatan · 22/09/2015 12:19

I really don't understand.

You day she poured her entire heart and soul into these designs.

Yet they're not witty, funny or original .

They're generic and naff and yes the daddy one is offensive.

I don't doubt there are idiots people out here who will wear these but I don't think you'll find many of them on MN. Post on Netmums - you're pretty much guaranteed to get a more positive response.

Gobbolinothewitchscat · 22/09/2015 12:19

How can you criticise us for lack of tact when you're selling that tactless t-shirt

Backforthis · 22/09/2015 12:24

She poured her heart and soul into it?

This took about 90 seconds

chipsandpeas · 22/09/2015 12:24

i think they are tacky and would raise a eyebrow if i saw someone wearing them male or female

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IonaMumsnet · 22/09/2015 12:25

Hi folks. We're going to move this thread over to our Start-ups board in a moment.

Radegund · 22/09/2015 12:26

Also, some pretty terrible husbands get promoted to Daddy (apologies for derailing, I already get annoyed with the 'only the best parents get promoted to grandparents' one - presumably you can raise happy, fulfilled and productive children, but if they don't have kids themselves then that's a fail...)I hope the feedback isn't too upsetting.

Secondtimeround75 · 22/09/2015 12:29

I Don't like them & wouldn't wear any of them.

I would at anyone wearing one. Way too cutie for grown ups.

brookeberry · 22/09/2015 12:32

Thanks for letting us see them guys. Yes, ask for opinions and you're going to get them! I think the Mommy Bear is sweet. I can see these being worn around the house as a cute thing between the couple, maybe as nightwear. I think listen to what has been said about thee Daddy one - it could be seen as very insensitive, but like you say you have a range, so go with the best ones. I think there would be a market for these - you just need to find your audience.

PotteringAlong · 22/09/2015 12:32

I had to smile at the grandma one on your last post. I don't know who is wearing it but I'm hazarding a guess she's no ones grandma - she looks about 25! I think at the very least they should be modelled by your target market.

softhedgehog · 22/09/2015 12:32

Another vote here for tacky - but tacky stuff sells and she may well get a good business out of it. Good luck to her.

Paperblank · 22/09/2015 12:35

The second lot are worse! I am sorry but I can't see where there has been heart and soul poured into these designs.

You asked for opinions and you are getting them albeit not the opinions you wanted. You are going to need a far thicker skin if you are getting upset at our responses - you are going to present these to the public!

Tootsiepops · 22/09/2015 12:38

The Daddy t-shirt IS offensive, despite your protestations to the contrary. I say that as someone who has been through years of infertility and IVF. All my beautiful, amazing, thoughtful, smart, caring husband ever wanted was to be a dad - how is that shirt NOT a kick in the gut to him and the thousands of others like him?

This is not creating offence where there is none. This is someone who's been in that position telling you explicitly that it's offensive and hurtful.

Also - I'm afraid you don't get to decide to end the discussion because you don't like what's being said

I'm v emotional that so many people here were able to see that shirt from the view point of those experiencing infertility. Empathy is a wonderful thing

Bellebella · 22/09/2015 12:38

I personally don't really like them on adults. Some of the designs are funny, the third one I agree could be seen as offensive.

I would however if I was having a second child buy one for my ds. That would be a cute picture. I think big brother/sister shirts would probably sell more.

Backforthis · 22/09/2015 12:38

They aren't modelled by anyone. The pictures are of a woman wearing various style of plain t shirt with the text of your choice superimposed on the image. Straight from a personalise your own t shirt website.

patienceisvirtuous · 22/09/2015 12:41

Awful, tacky things imo. But yes, there is a market out there for this kind of tat.

Sorry the feedback is harsh. It's honest at least.

I do wish you luck with your venture though.

Bubblesinthesummer · 22/09/2015 12:41

There is a thing called tact though which a few posters are missing.

Your Daddy the shirt is missing it too tbh....

You seriously can't see the difference between a 'best dad ever' t shirt and one that says only the best husband's get promoted to daddy.

Bubblesinthesummer · 22/09/2015 12:43

*t not the

PotteringAlong · 22/09/2015 12:43

Yes, I got a big brother one for my DS when DS 2 was born. It was from mothercare and very cute

luckiestgirlintheworld · 22/09/2015 12:44

I'm very chilled and rarely make a fuss over nothing- but I can tell you that the 'promoted to daddy' one will be seen as mean towards infertile couples. I've never had any fertility issues with me or my DH, but it was still the first thought that jumped into my head when I saw it. I think you'd be wise to scrap that one.
I don't think they're as bad as people are making out though. I personally wouldn't wear T-shirt with slogans on though. (I suspect a lot of mumsnet wouldn't wear slogan t shirts - perhaps you're better off asking over on netmums)

PotteringAlong · 22/09/2015 12:44

back I didn't realise that. Still looks weird though

Lottapianos · 22/09/2015 12:50

happycatt, you really need to re-think your attitude regarding that 'daddy' t-shirt. I'm another person who is promising you that some people (men and women) would be utterly heartbroken by seeing that t-shirt. And please never use the 'you can always adopt' line on anyone in real life, it will not be appreciated.

NerrSnerr · 22/09/2015 12:51

I think there will be a market for these t shirts. Not my thing but I know people who would wear one for their all important FB post!

Please listen to people about the Daddy one though. It's insensitive.

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