How Do I Spring the News????

We are also trying for baby #2. It's hard to surprise them when you're trying...but I've had some time to think about it as it takes me awhile to get pregnant. Anyway, I bought a cute shirt that says I'm the big sister...and I know that your husband wants to use that for the family, but I was planning on going and getting pink and blue balloons (my daughter loves them) and then having her dressed in that shirt when my husband comes home from work. Another idea is to teach your son to say "there's a baby in mommy's belly" and have him tell your husband. I think any way that the older sibling can be included in the excitement is great! Good luck on creating baby #2 and let me know how you tell your hubby....

I announced my pregnancy to non-immediate family and friends by sending Valentine's Day cards signed "Baby T, appearing in August".

So, if you get your hubby a simple "I love you" card and sign it you, your son and "Baby S, appearing in 8 months (or whenever they're due)", it will send a simple but endearing message. I do like the baby carrots, ribs etc. too, but it may be too subtle if he's not expecting any message.

Use personalize M&M's

I thought about this but never followed through with mine. I got too excited and just blurted out that we were pregnant.

Here's my idea, Go to his place of work and have him called to the lobby for a delivery. Maybe some flowers or a stuffed bear with a note that says something like "You were (and still are) so good the first time, that some higher power has granted our wish and blessed our home once more." or "Get yourself is shape this next nine months as we are expecting the onslaught of sleepless nights and dirty diapers."

Be out of view for the moment while he reads your announcement Bring a friend to videotape his reaction. Don't do it yourself as you may get too emotional plus you may want to get in there and give him a nice hug.

BTW we did the shirt thing with the family too. They loved it.

With baby no1 I had made cards with an illustration of a pregnant belly and the words "Do not open until labor day"

Make supper and have everything baby( like baby carrots, baby peas ect.) then when you sit down make sure your telling your little one, want some more baby peas? and keep doing that till he get it.

I heard this idea and thought it was really cute. Make him a special "baby" dinner. Baby back ribs, baby corn any other "baby" food you can think of. Tell him dinner has a theme, see if he catches on. For dessert... Dress up your belly, draw a little baby on it, or a face on it. Congratulations!

Well good luck to you!
Here's something you may like....when he comes home from work, have a meal prepared with items that have the word "baby" in them, such as baby carrots, baby back ribs, etc.
If he doesn't take the hint you could wear one of those cute maternity t-shirts that says baby with an arrow pointing down. =)

But my FAVORITE IDEA is this....WHEN YOU GO TO A RESTAURANT AS A FAMILY AND THEY ASK YOU HOW MANY, SAY FOUR!!!!

GOOD LUCK!
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