What should I write on the birth announcement?

akichan · 2009-04-17

I've been separated from my husband since December when HE filed for divorce. Our battle is very bitter. Anyway, what should I write on the birth announcement? I usually write something like, "Mommy Akie, Daddy Shaun, and brothers Matthias and Caleb". Do I have to send them to his side of the family too? I'm soooo sad that we won't have a nice family picture of all five of us to put on there . . . . Any suggestions?

Ianthe

· #2 · Apr 18, 2009

I would write something like, "Akichan, Matthias and Caleb welcome our newest addition Babyname to our family"

Yes, I would send it to both sides of the family, no matter how bitter/sad you are about the divorce.. the LO is still a part of his family.

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RachaelsMommy

· #3 · Apr 18, 2009

yeah all of that.

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akichan

Discussion Starter · #4 · Apr 18, 2009

So you think I should leave his name out but send to his family? Hmmmm . . .

I could also just do "brothers Matthias and Caleb" and put a picture of the three of them, and one picture of just the new babe.

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Ianthe

· #5 · Apr 18, 2009

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Originally Posted by akichan

So you think I should leave his name out but send to his family? Hmmmm . . .

I could also just do "brothers Matthias and Caleb" and put a picture of the three of them, and one picture of just the new babe.

I don't see a problem leaving his name out... How involved is Xdh? Would HE be offended if you left his name off the announcement? Does he want his name on it? I dunno.. you aren't a nuclear family anymore, so I don't know what the protocol for that is.

You can also do yours: "brothers Matthias and Caleb welcome NewBaby" I like that too

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stanleymama

· #6 · Apr 18, 2009

Since its coming from just you and not you and your dh together, then I wouldn't worry about putting his name on it. You could just mention your other children's names then his side can't attack you for leaving out your ex.

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boscopup

· #7 · Apr 18, 2009

I'd probably just list the brothers to keep peace about the whole thing. You don't want people getting upset at a birth announcement and killing your joy, ya know?

And yes, send it to exDH's family, since it is their new family member and they would be interested. You just don't need to mention you and your ex in the card.

I'm sorry you even have to make this decision.

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Erinz

· #8 · Apr 18, 2009

I like the just mentioning the siblings idea. I mean, if he were to send out a card wouldn't it be odd to mention himself and not YOU? I'm so sorry you even have to deal with this. I think the sibling thing has such a positive spin to it anyway, very sweet.

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sunflwrmoonbeam

· #9 · Apr 18, 2009

Personally, I wouldn't put other family names in the birth announcement. When I send mine out it's going to say "Welcome Aethelthryth Brunhilde! Born at home on X date at X time. Xlbs X length. Mother and baby are doing well"

(That's our fake name, we're not telling the real one). No particular reason, but I just wouldn't think to put other names on there.

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Ianthe

· #10 · Apr 18, 2009

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Originally Posted by sunflwrmoonbeam

Personally, I wouldn't put other family names in the birth announcement. When I send mine out it's going to say "Welcome Aethelthryth Brunhilde! Born at home on X date at X time. Xlbs X length. Mother and baby are doing well"

(That's our fake name, we're not telling the real one). No particular reason, but I just wouldn't think to put other names on there.

That's a good point- For Sebastian's birth announcement, I just put his name, birthday, weight, length, etc, with a pic, and that was it!

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