Whether you just found out you are with child or you have known for a few months, then announce your pregnancy to relatives and friends can be a lot of fun. Some may want to hold on till a trustworthy period during their pregnancy, while others desire to call right after finding out themselves.

Are you expecting a baby and looking for a great way to let friends and family know? Here are some unique ways to announce to family and friends that you’re a proud parent-to-be.

1. Pregnancy Announcement: Spread the news about your pregnancy the old fashion way with snail mail. Many parents-to-be, including celebrities, are announcing their good news the same way many announce the actual birth of their babies. Send family and friends photo announcement of your pregnancy and be sure to include the due date. Not only is this a great way to say hi to friends and family you may not always see, it’s a great way to tell loved ones who may be too far away to watch your belly grow.

If your computer savvy, you can make them from the privacy of your own home. Just put together a layout or download one from the internet; import your picture, and get printing. If you’re not a computer whiz or don’t’ have the time you can easily find an online greeting card retailer that specialized in announcements. Just send them the chosen picture, pay for their services, and wait for them to come in the mail.

What You Need:

* A Picture: You may want to take a picture of yourself that shows a visible tummy. Usually I would suggest waiting until the third or fourth month to announce your pregnancy. This allows for some time to form that little tell tale bump. You may also want to include the baby’s father in the picture as well as any other children you may have.

* Shirts: If you are including other members of your growing family in the picture, it may be fun to have them wear shirts that say "Big Brother," "Big Sister," or "New Daddy."

* Photo Paper: If you’re printing your announcements at home you will need quality photo paper.

* Envelopes: When printing your announcements at home you’ll need envelopes to mail them in. If you’re having your announcement made, check with the company to see if they provide the envelopes for you.

* Stamps

2. Say it with Shirts: Pregnancy looks great on you, why not make it fashionable for everyone else. Buy a few plaint white tee shirts and some fabric paint or permanent markers and get busy. Personalize each shirt for each member of your family by labeling it with their new title. Make the new grandparents shirts that say "Grandma," and "Grandpa;" for your brothers and sisters, label them with "Uncle," or "Aunt." Roll each other shirts up and tie them with ribbon.

Gather everyone together for dinner or snacks and pass out the shirts. The only thing you have left to do is watch everyone open their shirt and figure out what the secret message is! You may want to keep a camera on hand to keep a lasting memory of everyone’s reactions.

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