Group Share: Pregnancy Announcements

[biscotto]

I think we'll announce (or me, H isn't into announcing anything on social media) after the NT scan. My NT scan is July 4. I'm leaving the day after to go to the US alone with DD for three weeks. I want to say something about how this might be my last international flight with only one . Or with a "big sister" shirt if I can find one.

[MissDemeanor]

We got our family photos back. We're thinking of waiting until after my NT scan on the 30th, when I'll be 12 weeks

[ashtog]

We announced yesterday at 11 weeks! Being able to hear the heartbeat easily is really reassuring for me, and I know that really anything can happen at anytime- it doesn't matter if you're out of the danger zone or not. Here is how the kids found out- we posted it to fb after and that's how everyone besides closest friends and family found out. Lol vimeo.com/172447830

[lakegirl]

ashtog that is too funny! Their reactions put a smile on my grumpy face today!

[ashtog]

lakegirl they always do that for me too- they crack me up!

[geekmama]

ashtog, I can't even handle your oldest's reaction. Hilarious!!

[inomniaparatus]

ashtog They're reaction is too cute! I watched this at my desk and literally laughed out loud at your oldest's reaction

[LovesMeSomeCake]

Jun 27, 2016 12:39:49 GMT -5 ashtog said:

We announced yesterday at 11 weeks! Being able to hear the heartbeat easily is really reassuring for me, and I know that really anything can happen at anytime- it doesn't matter if you're out of the danger zone or not. Here is how the kids found out- we posted it to fb after and that's how everyone besides closest friends and family found out. Lol vimeo.com/172447830

that is flippin adorable! what a great memory to have!

[ashtog]

Lol thanks guys! Yeah I can't get over his reaction too he's so funny!

[heybulldog56]

ashtog, your children are all so freaking adorable. I love the video!

[silvermelody]

Great video ashtog. I'm debating if I want to try to video my mom's reaction when we announce this week.

But I need a cute way to do the announcement and I'm braindead, don't think I have time to grab a "big brother" shirt for DS before Wednesday when we fly out.

[meeggaannww]

ashtog super cute!

[ashtog]

Jun 27, 2016 15:48:12 GMT -5 silvermelody said:

Great video ashtog. I'm debating if I want to try to video my mom's reaction when we announce this week.

But I need a cute way to do the announcement and I'm braindead, don't think I have time to grab a "big brother" shirt for DS before Wednesday when we fly out.

Do the thing where you get H to pretend to take a pic of you and your mom but actually record it and instead of saying "say cheese" he says "say silver melody's pregnant!"

[meeggaannww]

When my SIL announced they were pregnant they did the pretend to take a picture thing with the grandparents. The boys thought it was so great so they did it to us when we were visiting. The oldest took the picture and said " say ---'s going to be a big brother". He is always saying silly things so we were kind of hassling him to just take the picture. It took way too long for us to catch on and I'm sure we look stupid and impatient in the video. I don't love the idea of being recorded without knowing it.

[peaseblossom55]

ashtog how cute!

[heybulldog56]

My sister has been working on our announcement props for two days. It was her idea and she is super creative/artistic but I feel bad that I've only contributed the general idea. I've been pretty much sitting on my ass. I can't wait to show it off!

[otepoti]

ashtog, that is soo cute.

[LovesMeSomeCake]

Jun 27, 2016 17:18:41 GMT -5 ashtog said:

Jun 27, 2016 15:48:12 GMT -5 silvermelody said:

Great video ashtog . I'm debating if I want to try to video my mom's reaction when we announce this week.

But I need a cute way to do the announcement and I'm braindead, don't think I have time to grab a "big brother" shirt for DS before Wednesday when we fly out.

Do the thing where you get H to pretend to take a pic of you and your mom but actually record it and instead of saying "say cheese" he says "say silver melody's pregnant!"

Love this! I see meeggaannww, point though.  I think we're going to do this for the grandparents, they will be slow, but it is such a great memory to have.

[heybulldog56]

We have officially announced on social media!

[ashtog]

heybulldog56 SO cute!!

[heybulldog56]

Thanks ashtog! I had to bribe him with fruit snacks.

[LovesMeSomeCake]

Jun 28, 2016 19:02:47 GMT -5 heybulldog56 said:

We have officially announced on social media! 

That is fantastic! I love the Thing 1 Thing 2 idea!

[judyblume14]

At our 4th of July party last weekend (both my family and H's were all there.. aunt, uncles, cousins, etc), we had L wearing a "big sis" shirt and adorable hair bows. Some people knew, some people caught on, others needed hints. It was really fun to see everyone's reactions. Since then, we've jsut been telling friends as we see or talk to them.

[silvermelody]

So I ditched the cute idea for my parents & sibs. With my parents we were sitting around after the first breakfast at their house (we had arrived the night before) and DS was running around playing. She made a comment about being able to keep up with him.

"How do you feel about keeping up with two of them?"

She just looked surprised and clarified "Is this news?"

And when I said yes, her and my dad were both very excited. It was cute and spontaneous.

I'm still planning a cute photo for the facebook reveal

[lakegirl]

Bumping up this thread because the Gremlin is officially public knowledge!

Annual Boardwalk Adventure. Next year we will have to find a larger photo booth: Baby T 2.0, joining the crew in January!
*poof family photo booth announcement*

PDQ, will poof our silly faces later 😉

[thelittleredm]

Oh my goodness, that's such an adorable way to announce lakegirl!

[heybulldog56]

So cute and so creative lakegirl!

[lakegirl]

Jul 19, 2016 14:01:24 GMT -5 thelittleredm said:

Oh my goodness, that's such an adorable way to announce lakegirl!

Thank you! We've been doing a yearly goofy photo booth shoot for 6 years now so it was fun to incorporate the tradition. Although I'm totally serious about a bigger booth, I'm not sure how we will all fit year!

[ellabee]

Very cute lakegirl!!

[LovesMeSomeCake]

what site are we supposed to use now to get a url to share a pic?