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How to announce a birth?
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Pregnancy
When to announce a birth? How to reveal it? Should the announcement be adapted according to the people concerned? Should it be discreetly spread or made with a bang? Future parents ask themselves a thousand and one questions before announcing the birth of their child. Here are some tips to answer them.
When to announce the birth of a baby?
There are no rules for announcing a birth. However, it has become customary to wait until the third month of pregnancy for purely medical reasons. Indeed, the first trimester of pregnancy is the most perilous, as it's the most prone to miscarriages. This unfortunate outcome is traumatic enough for parents without having to talk about it to others. That's why it's recommended to wait for the first ultrasound, which takes place around 12 weeks. This confirms the viability of the fetus and ensures that the pregnancy is well established.
This recommendation, originally advocated by doctors, has turned into superstition over time. Many parents think it would be inappropriate to announce the birth too early and fear attracting bad luck.
Of course, there is no obligation in this matter. It's up to the couple to decide on the best moment. However, it seems essential to determine priorities among family and close ones. The future mother is naturally the first to know, and the father should be the first to be let in on the secret.
How to announce the birth to the father of the child-to-be?
The announcement of the pregnancy to the future father depends on a crucial factor: is it the fulfillment of a project or a total surprise? If the couple had mutually decided to have a child, the announcement is necessarily festive. However, if the pregnancy was not planned, it requires more pedagogy.
In any case, be creative so that this moment remains unforgettable.
If you're romantic, you can organize a candlelit dinner during which you give the future father a symbolic gift that speaks for itself.
You can play on his emotions by buying a pair of baby booties, a bib, a mug with the name "dad" or slip a baby bottle in place of his glass.
You might prefer a more explicit meal with puree and compote on the menu, accompanied by a non-alcoholic sparkling drink.
Create a themed playlist to serve as background music for the appetizer or dinner.
The "future dad" box allows for a nice touch. In anticipation of your restless nights after the birth, it contains relaxing products, tea bags, a sleep mask...
The bathroom is a quite suitable place to announce a birth. For example, you can write a congratulatory message on the mirror with lipstick or by playing with the steam while he's taking a shower.
If you have access to his phone or computer, you can change his wallpaper with suggestive images. You can also give him a book about fatherhood, with an unambiguous dedication.
Once the father has received the message well and has given free rein to his emotions, talk about it together to determine in what order and how you will announce the birth to your entourage.
How to announce a birth to siblings?
Your future child may already have brothers and sisters, half-brothers and half-sisters, or, in the case of a blended family, step-siblings. The arrival of a new child brings excitement, but sometimes also worry and jealousy, which is why you need to be pedagogical.
The form of the birth announcement depends on the age of the other siblings. In any case, after informing the father, it is important that the siblings are informed as a priority.
The announcement of the birth of a little brother or sister is not trivial in a child's life. They should not learn about it in passing conversation, as a result of a blunder, or because the parents have waited too long and the physical signs are already there.
Complicity always works in your favor. For example, it's very effective to involve your children in the announcement of the new pregnancy to the rest of the family and friends. They will be proud of the trust you place in them and will take their future role as big brother or big sister very seriously.
How to announce a birth to grandparents?
It seems wise to inform the grandparents on both sides first. They might take offense at not being a priority. You also need to be mindful of their sensitivity by not putting them in competition, which means that ideally, they should be informed within the same timeframe.
If the parents of both future parents are used to socializing, don't hesitate to organize a joint dinner to inform them at the same time. You'll be sure not to make anyone jealous.
It's in both parents' interest to discuss this announcement, in order to anticipate the reaction of their respective parents. This allows for adapting the message, as grandparents may not necessarily want to be involved in the same way. While some intend to participate in all stages of pregnancy and then education, others prefer to remain more distant. Their feelings should not be questioned, but they may only sparingly enjoy the role of babysitter that you have in mind for them!
Over time, they will probably become more involved, but you need to give them time to digest the information. Never lose sight of the fact that becoming a "grandparent" can be a shock in itself!
How to announce a birth to the rest of your family?
To announce a birth to the rest of your family can be done during a dinner or reception where the closest members are gathered. This way, you don't show favoritism and no one feels left out.
Naturally, family members who live far away cannot join you. You can then organize a video call meeting during your family evening.
How to announce a birth to your friends?
True friends can only rejoice in your happiness, which should make it easier for you to announce the birth of your child. However, you still need to be mindful of sensitivities. Indeed, the contentious question of "best friend" arises. Some consider themselves to hold a special place in your heart and don't take well to being informed at the same time as others.
Make a list of people to whom you need to announce the birth and determine if some of them should be notified as a priority. For others, you can organize a joint evening, send an email (never standard, but always personalized) or call each one to have the pleasure of hearing the reaction live. Text messaging is not recommended, as it is anonymous and cold.
Take precautions for friends for whom having a child is problematic. It could be a couple where the woman is struggling to get pregnant or one of your friends who is desperate to find a partner to fulfill their desire for a child. These people deserve a separate announcement, with all possible diplomacy.
How to announce a birth in an original way?
Here are some ideas to announce a birth in an original way.
Prepare a blind test where you blindfold your guests. Have them taste evocative foods, like baby food or puree for example. The blind test can also be auditory, with appropriate songs to recognize.
Game enthusiasts can prepare a charade, a mime, or a rebus. You can also suggest a game of Scrabble and only use words related to babies.
Order a personalized accessory — t-shirt, mug, or pen — with inscriptions leaving no doubt.
Adapt this inscription on a cake or pastries.
Take a photo of yourself with an evocative accessory: a road sign representing a speed bump, a pillow under your shirt, a baby bottle...
Have your respective parents play by drawing folded papers from a hat. Each will have a different inscription: grandpa, pop's, gran'pa, granny, nana...
Adapt a movie poster or album cover and put yourself in the spotlight explicitly.
Show off with the book of baby names!
To announce the birth during a dinner, have wine labels printed to announce your own "vintage".
During a snack or appetizer, gather several friends or family members and ask them to assemble a puzzle that you have had printed using images and texts that gradually reveal your big news.
You can find even more ideas by drawing inspiration from your loved ones' hobbies, passions, or professions, in order to put them on the trail of the upcoming birth announcement.