The father and I of our 6 week old baby are not together and I am sending announcements, should I put his name on them? Or should I just put my name? We do not have many common friends so the ones I would send most people do not know him.
2007-01-01 07:28:59 · 8 answers · asked by Shana C 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
As long as both parents are involved in the child's life then you should include both names.
2007-01-01 07:37:50 · answer #1 · answered by ☆Soon 2 be Mom of 2☆ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless there are any really hard feelings between the two of you, then I would say yes put his name on them. It sounds as if he wants to be an active part in your baby's life, and including him on the birth announcements will encourage him more. Another point, your child will grow up and see the announcement and he'll feel better as well if his father is included on the announcement.
2007-01-01 15:38:54 · answer #2 · answered by niccichick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are on friendly terms and close with him and plan to co-parent equally (even if you two aren't a couple) then I'd put his name on it and send it to everyone on both sides. If saying "Jane Doe and John Smith are pleased to announce...." feels okay, then it is.
If it doesn't feel right - and he is not really a part of you life, then it is okay to omit his name and send it to only your friends and family. If you want you could include his name somewhere in the announcement as a compromise:
"Jane Doe is pleased to announce Baby Boy, 8lbs, 6 oz, Nov. 15, 2006, 5:00 am, son of John Smith"
Remember: He is perfectly free to send his own announcements to his own friends and family if you two aren't close enough to send them togehter.
2007-01-01 15:48:59 · answer #3 · answered by apbanpos 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not include his name unless he is actively involved with the child, especially since you said most people wouldn't know him. But if he is involved and wishes to be included, even if you are not together, I would include his name as a sign of respect. Your decision...
2007-01-01 15:41:56 · answer #4 · answered by Lindsay M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I announced with only my name. It's simple. I gave him a announcement. It's easier...
2007-01-01 22:26:20 · answer #5 · answered by qtiequawn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, you should announce only the babys name and yours
2007-01-01 15:38:43 · answer #6 · answered by trudycaulfield 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Will the Father of the baby have anything to do with him/her now that he/she is born. if yes then i suggest putting his name on the annoucements.
2007-01-01 15:37:10 · answer #7 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think just yourself.
2007-01-01 17:59:08 · answer #8 · answered by Honesty given here! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋