Hilarious, Clever Ways to Announce a Pregnancy

Contributed by Holly Tomlinson

If you’ve just found out you’re pregnant, congratulations! A pregnancy announcement is an amazing event and if you want to find a unique way to do it, this list has you covered. Whether you’re looking to surprise your spouse, your parents, or everyone on your Facebook friends list, one of these ideas is sure to be a hit with all those you love the most during one of the biggest announcements you’ll make in your lifetime.

Fortune Cookie Surprise
If your guy or the grandparents-to-be are Chinese food lovers, plan a special dinner with a dessert surprise they won’t see coming. Fancyfortunecookies.com will let you type the message of your choosing and put it into the cookie—I’m thinking “Pork bun in the oven”? Sneak the “special cookies” in your purse on a night out to your favorite Chinese restaurant, and slyly sneak them to the waiter for a shocking reveal that will have everyone grinning over their fortune—in every sense of the word.

There’s Somethin’ in the Oven
This is a common announcement method, but for good reason—it’s just too darn cute. Grab some delicious fresh baked bread from a local bakery, tie a ribbon and tag it with your due date on it, and throw it into the oven (just be sure you don’t turn it on!). When it comes time to sit down for dinner, ask your hubby if he can grab the last component of the meal. Prepare for a few happy tears over your meal when after he discovers there’s actually a bun in the oven.

For Daddy’s Long Nights
If your guy is a libations lover, this hilarious announcement route is the perfect fit. You’ve probably seen other announcement pictures with Mom and Dad side by side, sporting very different signage: Mommy wears “eating for two” while Daddy dons the words “drinking for two.” Play into this idea with a personalized alcohol bottle that lets your guy know he’s been inducted into the world of fatherhood. Grab a beer etched with the words “You’re going to be a daddy!” for your hubby or “Just got promoted to Grandpa!” for your dad and father-in-law. Your announcement is definitely a cause for celebration (cue some sips out of the bottle for him), and you can bet he’ll save the bottle as a memento for years to come.

Let Big Brother or Sister Help
If this is baby number two, let big brother and sister help you with the announcement. There are various ideas that will help the little ones feel involved in the new baby’s life long before he or she arrives. Whether you dress your son in a shirt proclaiming “I’m a big brother!” or have your little girl hold a sign that says “Only Child: Expiring (enter your due date here)!” they’ll love feeling like they’re a part of this exciting news.

An Eating for Two Photoshoot
If you’re a foodie, this is the announcement route for you. Want to take a humorous approach to your announcement and indulge yourself a little? Put together a feasting photo shoot with all of your favorite treats and food items commonly craved during pregnancy (think pickles, ice cream, the like). Sit in the middle and feast away, having your hubby take some funny pictures of it. The lighthearted shots will be sure to inspire laughter from all of your friends and family, and you’ll get to show baby exactly what mommy was craving during those long nine months.

Serving up a Pregnancy
If you’re the chef in the household, make tonight’s dinner one to remember. On a clean ceramic plate, write with a permanent marker “We’re Pregnant” and bake it at 365 degrees for about 30 minutes. You’ll have a memento plate to save and the perfect announcement vehicle. Plate dinner over the words so that they’re completely covered—spaghetti, salad, rice, or anything that will keep your message hidden when you lay the plate down. Eat dinner as usual, and wait for your tablemates to reach the bottom of their plate and reveal the message hiding underneath their delicious food.

Learning you’re pregnant is one of the most important milestones in life, and with these unique and sometimes wacky announcement ideas, you can make it even more special for the people you love the most.

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