Cute ways to tell people?

[two_sets_of_twins]

I'm looking for a cute way to tell my family/friends. I am hoping for ideas of things you have done or have heard of others doing. I do have 5 kids so maybe I could involve them in the "telling."

So let's get those creative juices flowing and hear of some fun ways to tell people we're expecting!

[Baby_Cakes]

Not sure if this is what we're going to do, but it was an idea that I had for telling my Mom and Aunt (who is like a 2nd mom to me). Chris and I are always taking weekend trips or mini-vacations, and usually afterwards we go over to my Mom's with pictures to show both of them. I was thinking after we have our first ultrasound picture, I would call up and tell my Mom we went somewhere and have pictures to show them. When we get there, we show them the u/spicture! Surprise!

I don't know, seems like a cute idea...

I need better ones too! Keep 'em coming! Especially need an idea for my in-laws, this will be their first grandbaby!

[nhapmom]

oh wow..no idea at all.

[Gillian28]

I'm not pregnant (well maybe I am - I'm in the 2ww and lurking on your ddc :innocent). Anyway, our parents live far away so we were thinking of having some pink and blue balloons delivered to their houses with a little note saying, well, something I haven't figured the wording out yet, but you get the idea. :)

[Fly Girl]

I am pg with #1 and it will be my dad's first grandbaby. He is coming to visit me in 2 weeks and I just ordered a t-shirt that says "Grandpa 2008". I am going to give it to him at dinner after I pick him up.
I also found these onsies that say "grandpa rocks" that are really cute.

[two_sets_of_twins]

We told my family last night at family dinner since everyone was already there. One of my cousins that I am close to was even there. I got everyone together for a group picture and said, "Everybody smile...if you need something to smile about..." and my 6 year old girls said, "Mommy's pregnant!" It was really cute because I had a friend snapping a lot of pictures quickly so I got some fun reactions. My younger sister screamed and hugged me since she was standing closest. I think it took a minute for it to settle with everyone else. It was a fun way though. :)

I like the idea of buying the new grandparent stuff too, but that's usually best if it's the first one - not the 10th. :wink

[ColoradoMama]

I'm going to tell dh on Valentine's day. I'm redoing his office for Valentine's day. I'm going to hang the kids' hand prints and hang an extra nail, then when I put up their pictures, I'm going to put an empty frame up.

[two_sets_of_twins]

ColoradoMama

That is SUCH a cute idea! Do you think he will figure it out right away? :wink

[ColoradoMama]

No! :lol

[two_sets_of_twins]

Even better. :thumb

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http://hyenacart.com/prod_details.php?id=16470&vid=288

I sent this link to my sister and asked if she liked it. I haven't really told anyone else but my best friend and she knew before I even tested.

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I bought it for birth announcement pics btw. :love

[leurMaman]

With my second, I sent my parents flowers with a card that said, "congratulations on the new grand-baby coming in Oct. '06". My mom thought it was from my sister and jumped all over her case - hehehe. I wanted to surprise DH this time around, but I couldn't keep my big mouth shut and just called him at work. I was so excited!

[ItalianWishes]

I'm looking for a cute way to tell my family/friends. I am hoping for ideas of things you have done or have heard of others doing. I do have 5 kids so maybe I could involve them in the "telling."

So let's get those creative juices flowing and hear of some fun ways to tell people we're expecting!

To expand on the T-shirt idea, have each of your kids make their own
t-shirts with markers or puffy paints with a saying like "I am going to be a big brother/sister". That way they can be involved too! Then head over to the families house and let the kids reveal the secret!

[ed_tricia]

When I was 13 weeks (to the day) with my 1st we told. I gave my parents a wrapped book that was like "Spot Visits his Grandparents" or something-cute little picture book. I think we just told my ILs, hey, we're having a baby. Whenever we finally have #2, I'm going to let my daughter announce it to our families by wearing a shirt that says "I'm the big sister."