How to Announce a Pregnancy for a Third Baby

The excitement of welcoming a baby doesn't have to dwindle for a third child. Others may not show the same enthusiasm about your third pregnancy as they did for the first, but this is understandable. Express your joyful anticipation for your pregnancy and others will want to share in your happiness. Announce your third pregnancy in fun and creative ways.

Things You'll Need

  • Greeting cards
  • Baby stickers

Instructions

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      Draft an announcement in an email. Express your family's happiness and excitement about your third pregnancy. Start your announcement with something like, "We are pleased to announce that we are expecting our third child," or "It's not the first--it's not the second--it's our third pregnancy!" Add details of how surprised you were, or that you were planning the pregnancy for a long time. Send the email to your family and friends.

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      Customize a free e-card to announce your third pregnancy (see Resources).

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      Customize greeting cards by decorating them with baby accents. Write a poem or funny line or two about the "third time around."

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      Call your family and friends. After the initial greetings, tell them you have good news to share. Phone calls will get the word out, and the news will spread fast.

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      Write a personalized letter to your close associates. Tell them about your other two children, and how the whole family is preparing for its new member. Seal the envelope with a baby sticker.

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      Set up the baby furniture, take out the stroller, baby blankets and toys, and invite people over for tea. Share the news when they see the baby items.

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