Maybe you’ve decided that it is time to share the news of your pregnancy. Christmas may feel like the logical time to spread the word. After all, we tend to see and spend time with loved ones at this time of year, reminiscing about the past and talking about the future. News of a new baby fits easily in these conversations.
If you have decided to share the news, you will need to decide how to do it. Will it be a simple statement or a bigger gesture? If you want more than, “I’m pregnant, pass the dip,” you will need to do some planning. The following ideas can be used to tell daddy or the grandparents.
A gift is a cute way to announce the news. If you just discovered the pregnancy and it has been long anticipated, a wrapped positive test result is one way to let your partner know he is going to be a daddy. If this is the first baby, he may not immediately realize what he is seeing. Get the camera ready for the moment when it dawns on him.
The grandparents can be given a gift to announce the impending arrival of the new grand child. It can be as simple as a pair of baby booties or a gift meant for grandparents. A mug or shirt with Grandma and Grandpa will be a welcome gift; regardless of whether this is the first or twentieth grand child.
A clue can be placed in a Christmas stocking to be discovered on Christmas morning. Some ideas include a book of baby names or any small baby item that can fit in the stocking. Like the gift idea, it may take a moment or two for the recipient to get the message.
There are situations when couples prefer to tell some members of the family while waiting to tell the others. This may be done in early pregnancy when there is still a risk of miscarriage. In other cases, a family or personal issue may result in a decision to delay sharing the news. If only very close family is being told, you want to tell them not to share the news and be specific about who knows and does not know that you are pregnant. This can avoid uncomfortable situations later.
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