especially when the inlaws are not going to be thrilled! ( not that i care all that much cause me and my husband are! and my family will be!)
2007-03-06 05:47:28 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
First of all Congratulation! Second, don't let anyone take away the joy you are and will be experiencing.
Third, I bet you are beautiful and radiant and I'm sure everyone would see that and you won't have to say a word! :)
All the best to you and your family!
2007-03-06 05:56:24 · answer #1 · answered by areyoukidding 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you have already had your first ultra sound, make a copy of the picture and paste it with a picture of you and your man. Tell the in-laws the two of you just got a new portrait taken or family picture taken and ask "What do you think?" Then they will see the little darling in it's most precious form and will be overwhelmed by shock to say too much. Then wait a week before visiting them again to let the news sink in.
Be very creative with the picture. The more appealing to the eye, the more comforting it will come across. You want to be sure not to come across like you are afraid to tell them. You want them to see your excitement and happiness of your pregnancy through the picture. Stay away from childish stickers of posses, because you want to also come out mature and capable of having their grandchild.
If you feel they are going to be critical of this matter, you don't want to give them any fuel.
By the way, congratulations mother to be. Pregnancy is so exciting!
2007-03-06 05:58:13 · answer #2 · answered by Sweet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For your in laws, you should just have your boyfriend/husband tell them no need to stress yourself out with what they're going to say that way but if you think they'll hold it against you and are trying to be the better person, get them a card or something that says grandma/grandpa on it.
For your family, since they're going to be thrilled, you can be more creative like inviting them over for a lunch or diner (whatever is more common) and having a little gift for everyone like a few diapers, ear plugs and soother with a note saying "You'll need these when you babysit on the weekend of ..." and put a different date on all of them.
You could also have your better half dress up like a pregnant woman to greet your guests as they arrive and have them try and guess why he's dressed like that.
And congratulations!
2007-03-06 06:01:16 · answer #3 · answered by scorpio 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Turn your announcement into a celebration! Take them to dinner or invite them to your house. If you are worried that they will act unhappy about the announcement, invite friends or family with you guys for the announcemnet that they would not dare be insulting in front of. Have your announcement and actions be excited and thrilled and celebratory! They will almost HAVE to get caught up in the party atmosphere for at least this first announcement!
If negativity does seep in, just let them know that you appreciate their opinions but you and your husband are absolutely thrilled with your soon to be new edition and would like their support.
Good luck!
2007-03-06 05:54:12 · answer #4 · answered by Sonya 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, we have an almost 18 month old daughter, and just found out I am pregnant again a few days after valentines day. I made a valentines day card for my mom, from my daughter and she scribbled on it, and at the bottom I put " P.S. Im gonna be a big sister!!" My mom cried and everyone is happy, but I wouldnt care if the in laws are happy or not. My aunt tied a bow around her belly, like a present.
2007-03-06 05:53:34 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer H 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wow we need to talk, I am in the same situation right now, I did the test Sunday and I'm still trying to figure out the best way to tell the in-laws. Sometimes I'm just thinking that i'll let them figure it out when my belly gets big Or I'm also thinking that my daughter (4 years old) should just give them a call. I shouldn't worry but to them it's like there is never the best time to have kids.
Invite them home maybe for dinner and have a cake made saying Happy grand parents! or something.
2007-03-06 05:53:09 · answer #6 · answered by bubuane2000 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Congrats!!! I too am pregnant but I just came out and told everyone, I wish I would have done something creative. I saw on a movie once when a wife was trying to tell her husband, you might have seen it. She cooked him dinner and served baby sides food. Not gerber. like baby carrotts or baby corn. stuff like that. And he asked why everything was so small and that's how she told him. Maybe you should do something like that. I don't know....have fun with it though whatever you do!
2007-03-06 06:21:59 · answer #7 · answered by r_u_kidding 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Host an Easter Egg hunt next month, invite the kids in the family, tell them to gather as many eggs as they can find, once all the eggs are found have them rummage through their eggs to find an extra special surprise for the family. Inside the egg have the announcement or sonogram picture.
2007-03-06 05:58:04 · answer #8 · answered by lsr 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One cute thing I've heard of is inviting them for dinner and serving a cake for dessert with "Baby Smith due 01/01/08" on it. So cute!
If you already have one, put them in a onsie that says "I'm going to be a big sister!"
2007-03-06 05:50:26 · answer #9 · answered by leaptad 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have pictures of the baby made from the ultrasound. Then send your parents a "You are the greatest grandparents" card or something like that, with the picture in it. They will be so surprised! Congrats!
2007-03-06 05:51:05 · answer #10 · answered by ~Happy~ 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋