Announcing a pregnancy | my junior® pram

The positive pregnancy test Holding it in your hands is an absolutely indescribable feeling. Now a little bundle of joy is growing in your belly. But for now, only you know about it. What happens next? When will you reveal to whom, ...that you are expecting a baby? We are here to support you and offer tips on how you can announce your pregnancy.

When is the right time to announce the pregnancy to family and close friends?

That is for you alone to decide! You’ve probably often heard that you should wait until after the first trimester. This is because the likelihood of miscarriage decreases after the first trimester. Ultimately, though, this is all about you as the expectant mother. You are the one in whose body a little miracle is growing. That means you are also the one who decides when the right moment is. Don’t let anyone put you under pressure or make you feel guilty about it afterwards.

When is the right time to announce your pregnancy at work?

You are at work not obliged to do so Informing your employer about your pregnancy. You are merely required to notify your parental leave two months before it begins to announce. However, it definitely makes sense to inform your employer as early as possible. Because then the Maternity Protection Act. Maternity protection brings you and your little bundle of joy several advantages, such as Protection against dismissal, protection periods before and after the calculated due date, special Precautions such as breaks at the workplace and the Right to doctor’s visits during working hours.

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Ideas for announcing the pregnancy

Once you have decided when you want to tell whom about your pregnancy, you might still need a creative idea, to make the moment of the announcement unforgettable. We have put together some inspiration for you here a few ideas summarised. BUT: if you decide to simply tell the good news in a straightforward way without any frills, that’s absolutely fine too. You don’t have to... Manner of proclamation to feel comfortable. That has top priority.

But if you do want to get creative but are lacking ideas, we’ve put together a few possibilities for you here:

Do it yourself – Here’s how:

1. Cover the area to be scratched off (the heart) with the transparent parcel tape.

2. In the next step, carefully mix the washing-up liquid with the acrylic paint in a ratio of 1 to 2. That is, one part washing-up liquid to two parts acrylic paint.

3. Now it's time to use the brush. Carefully apply the mixed paint to the masked-off area. You will need to work in several layers, making sure that each layer can dry thoroughly before applying the next.

4. Once everything is completely dry, you can place the scratch card together with a lucky penny in an envelope and give it as a gift.

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Announcing pregnancy to partner

How do I tell my partner that he’s going to be a dad? Of course, the most beautiful ways are personal and meaningful ways. Of course, you can also buy a card from the supermarket – but it’s much nicer if there’s a personal touch when making the announcement.

• Pack the positive pregnancy test in a beautiful box and present it to your partner in an everyday situation. For example, quite on the side at breakfast. He will definitely remember this breakfast. never forget again.
• You can also make the pregnancy particularly creative with a Announce with a gift ribbon around your belly. Your partner can then open this and on the inside you can write something like "Hello Dad" write.
• We also find it especially lovely when you, before going to bed Give your husband a little kiss and him with the words "Good night, Dad" surprises.
• You already have a child? Then let the big brother or big sister but surprise your partner. There are great shirts with the slogan "Big Sister" or "Big Bro".
• If you can be a little more patient, you can also give your partner a T-shirt with the inscription "You're going to be a dad" or "Dad 2023" give as a gift. Hand over the shirt without comment and wait until it clicks.
• Place the positive pregnancy test in your sweets cupboard or in some drawer. Ask your partner to get you something from there. Then you just have to wait until it clicks.

Announcing pregnancy to parents

Telling your own parents that they are going to be grandparents is probably one of the most beautiful announcements besides those of your partner. Prepare yourself for many emotions!

• There are now numerous guides for grandparents or amusingly designed books intended to prepare grandparents for their grandchildren. You can wrap such a book nicely and give it as a present. Perhaps you would also like to Ultrasound image into the book to lay
• You can be one of the first Have ultrasound images digitised and turned into a puzzle. There are many providers for this on the internet. Send or gift the puzzle and have a little patience.
• Paint a small bodysuit with "Hello Grandma" or "Hello Grandpa" and wrap it nicely.
• Write on a large sheet, what the term grandma or grandpa means to you and frame it. That is a beautiful, personal gift that she will also store very well be able to.

Announcing pregnancy to siblings

If you already have a child, it is of course something very special to announce your pregnancy to the soon-to-be sibling. Depending on how old your child is, this can of course look quite different. It is very important that you take plenty of time and involve your first child in the pregnancy as much as possible, explaining everything to them.

Here we would not too much fuss about the announcement do. Most of the time, it's nicest when you take a small child on your lap and together with your partner you explain, what will happen in the next few months. Let your child... Feeling joy about the sibling and think together about all the things you can do and experience together.

Announcing pregnancy to grandparents

• Here too, you can use a bodysuit or a Paint or embroider baby blankets can be left with "Hello Great-Grandpa" or "Hello Great-Grandma"
• However, the future great-grandparents often like it very simple. Here it is mostly the Box with the ultrasound image the most beautiful.

Announcing pregnancy to friends

Invite your friends to your home and ask them for a nice photo. If you Camera aimed at her, please ask you to say: “We are having a baby.” And Don’t forget to actually take a photo then.. You certainly won’t want to forget these looks and will want to keep them as a memory.

Invite your friends and hand out to everyone Bags with lots of sweets and add a note with the following inscription: "Why should I be the only one whose belly grows over the next few months?It seems your message contains only a quotation mark (“) and no text to translate. Please provide the German text you would like translated.

No matter how you decide, it will surely be absolutely wonderful.

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