10 Weird Pregnancy Announcements That Are Unique To You
Traditional pregnancy announcements are sweet, but some of us (like me) thrive in chaos. Are you also looking for the perfect weird pregnancy announcement to surprise your friends and family with? While there is often a lot of pressure placed on you to make it Pinterest-perfect, it can feel incredibly overwhelming when you are already dealing with first trimester symptoms. So, whether this is your first announcement or your fourth, it’s okay to be creative and weird. Have some fun with it!
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Weird pregnancy announcements can be a much more memorable, fun, and often more “you” announcement than you would expect. As we all know, not everything you see on social media is real. That being said, once I found the way I wanted to tell my family and friends, I knew immediately that this was more “me” than a photoshoot with ultrasound photos (no dig at people who do and love those!). Between the two PowerPoints I created and meme that I sent, I was setting myself up for a pregnancy where I could have fun in the mess of things. One where I could laugh with my friends and family about the weird things pregnancy does.
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What Makes a Pregnancy Announcement “Weird” (and Why That’s Good)
What counts as weird these days?
Does it need to be completely unhinged? Can it be something as simple as a letter? Do you want it to be extremely niche? These are all the fun questions we get to ask ourselves when preparing to announce your pregnancy.
A lot of people describe “weird” differently, but I like to think of it as just unexpected. There is no wrong way to announce your pregnancy, whether its mildly unhinged, overly detailed, or super niche. However you choose to announce your pregnancy is a personal decision and you are encouraged to think of creative ways that fits you, not social media.
#1: The PowerPoint Pregnancy Announcement
So, mind you, I was in the hospital on the day I found out I was pregnant. Although I didn’t find out in the hospital, I had found out just before going but still needed to go to get an MRI done so I went. Anyone who has been to the hospital knows that they are not particularly speedy unless you are actively dying. With this in mind, I brought my iPad to have something to do while I waited.
It was while I had been taken back to my exam room and was waiting to meet with a doctor that I came up with the idea. A PowerPoint.
Now, this may seem a little weird (what I was going for), but I had always been a very analytical and performative child and loved creating PowerPoints, so when the opportunity came, I no choice but to take it. The first PowerPoint I made was for my then boyfriend, Wyatt. I was still in shock that I was pregnant, so when I got to creating the PowerPoint, I wasn’t quite sure what to add. By the time the MRI was done and I was home though, it was ready to be presented.
Unfortunately, I only showed it to Wyatt as a joke due to needing to tell him I was pregnant while at the hospital for the MRI. That being said, as soon as he got home, I showed it to him, quite proudly to!
The second PowerPoint I made was for my grandparents. Their PowerPoint was a little more involved because I also happened to be asking them for a loan at the same time to remodel the house. It ended up being perfect timing!
Doing a PowerPoint announcement was perfect in my situation because Harper was not planned, there were questions as to what was going to happen. This gave me the opportunity to think over my thoughts, be able to get them down on paper (computer), and think about what I was to say. As someone with pretty bad anxiety, this helped so much.
#2 The Accidental Announcement
Sometimes you’re just too excited to contain the news! I mean come on, how are you not supposed to tell the entire world! This one isn’t exactly a planned weird pregnancy announcement, but it can be really funny and memorable. Whether you are getting your baby shopping done early and someone opens your package, or your friend who already has two kids “just knows,” the accidental announcement is a classic.
If the accidental announcement isn’t quite how you imaged doing your weird pregnancy announcement, don’t fret! This is your pregnancy and if you want to announce it a second time, then go for it! You deserve to have the pregnancy announcement you want, not what just happens.
#3: Pets Did the Talking
If you have pets at home, you may want to incorporate them into your pregnancy announcement. I am a firm believer that pets are a part of your family and love to see pregnancy announcements with pets! Some of my favorite weird pregnancy announcements include a dog in a onesie that says “Big Brother/Sister”, but I can guarantee not every dog will be onboard with this plan (*cough* Stella *cough*).
Other than a dog onesie, you can have them wear a sign, sit next to a set up crib, or just creating chaos in the background. Whatever you choose, your furry friend will appreciate you are involving them in this new chapter of your life.
#4 Spreadsheet or Chart
Are you someone who loves to track the data? Do you know exactly how many days you have been together? How long you have been trying to conceive for? Or have you already budgeted how expensive the kid is going to be? If you have the answer to that last one, don’t tell me.
As someone who also loves Excel and tracking data, this is definitely on my top three for the next announcement. It is a great way for people who are more analytical to show how excited they are. If you’re someone who decides to do this weird pregnancy announcement, drop a picture in the comments of the finished product. I need inspiration!
#5 Fake Presentation or Meeting
This is one of those times when you can stand at the entrance of a room and say ominously, “I bet you’re all wondering why I’ve called you here.” It is definitely something I’ve always wanted to say!
Call a serious meeting for invited members only. Give no details except for when and where to meet you. You can even build it up before spilling the beans. Say something along the lines of “I know I called you all here without giving you much detail. We really wanted to keep this under wraps due to the seriousness of the situation and the amount of family chaos it could cause. That being said, we would like to introduce the newest member of the family, Baby #1!”
#6: Social Media Announcement
Do you have like 200+ people you want to announce your pregnancy to? Want to tell everyone without having to send your weird pregnancy announcement over and over again? I totally get it. After announcing my pregnancy, I got so many texts that I stopped responding to them because of how overwhelming it was. So maybe doing a chaotic social media post is the way to go!
It by no means needs to be a perfect post. Post that blurry photo of you and your bae kissing or barely get the pregnancy test in the shot. Don’t know what to write for the caption? Make it something weird, only emojis or and inside joke that no one else understands. Perfection is overrated, have fun with your announcement!
#7: Waaay to Much Information
Are you that friend or family member that just doesn’t stop sharing, like ever? If so, this might be the perfect way to have your weird pregnancy announcement! Consider writing a novel-length text, or even a weird little story to go along with it! You can add as much detail as you want, include bullet points, medical context, and everything else you want.
Below, you can check out how my parents told my aunts that I was pregnant. They were so curious that they kept skipping over lines and not reading the entire novel. Once they got to the end though, they were ecstatic to realize that they will be becoming great aunts.
#8: The Anti-Announcement
Maybe this is not a big deal for you or maybe you just don’t like making a big deal out of things, either way, this weird pregnancy announcement just might be perfect for you. Although I enjoyed doing my PowerPoint for Wyatt and my grandparents, I wasn’t about to create one for every person I wanted to tell but I also didn’t want it to be a big deal. That being said, my choice was to text the gif below. I will tell you, I got some hilarious responses!
This type of weird pregnancy announcement is fun for the shock effect, especially if you haven’t given any indication that you are or are trying to conceive. All of my extended family got a kick out of this!
#9: The Timing Disaster
Do you thrive in chaos? Do you love to make big crazy moments even bigger and crazier? Maybe you’re someone who wants to announce their pregnancy at a family or friend’s wedding (with permission of course, I hope). Or maybe there was a big accident and rather than push luck, you want to tell everyone right away, so you don’t miss the opportunity.
Either way, these types of weird pregnancy announcements are always memorable and often can break any tense moments and bring JOY to even the craziest of situations.
#10: The Quiet, Weird One
The quiet, weird pregnancy announcement may be the one for you if you like to keep things oddly specific or deeply personal. This type of announcement doesn’t need to be flashing or loud. It could be something as simple as a well though-out text or letter. Or maybe you want to do one-on-one reveals with everyone to get each person’s individual reaction. No matter what you end up choosing, just make sure it is special to you.
Creating Your Own Weird Pregnancy Announcement
What is your flavor of weird?
Trying to decide on your own weird pregnancy announcement can be daunting, especially when you don’t know where to start. My best advice is to grab a piece of paper and pen and ask yourself these questions;
- What makes me laugh?
- What makes me feel comfortable?
- What feels sustainable energy-wise?
- Who all do I want to tell?
Once you answer these questions, take a look at this list again and see what calls to you. Maybe it’s including your pets, or faking an important family meeting. Either way, make sure that whichever option you pick, you are happy with your choice.
If you haven’t already, check out my post, Navigating Prenatal Appointments When You’re Chronically Ill, for my tips, tricks, and a free prenatal appointment checklist!
FAQ’s
When should I announce my pregnancy?
This is a very personal decision. Many people will wait until the first trimester is over (around week 13), because the likelihood of a miscarriage drops to between 1% to 5%*. That being said, there are many people who want to tell their friends and family immediately and that it okay to! I waited until around week 15 to tell most people but told my parents the day I found out.
At the end of the day, announce your pregnancy when you feel most comfortable doing it. There is no right or wrong time, the only timeline you are on is your own.
Is it okay to announce it late?
Of course! This goes back to the first question of when you should announce your pregnancy. There is no right or wrong timing, there is only when you feel comfortable. If you don’t want to announce until your third trimester, I say go for it! Don’t want to tell anyone until after the baby arrives? Girl Boss!
This is your pregnancy so don’t let other people or social media dictate your pregnancy.
What if people don’t react well?
I am someone who believes in the phrase “fuck ’em.” If someone doesn’t like your announcement, that is their problem, not yours. Not everyone is going to have the same humor, likes, or preferences as you so it makes sense that not everyone will find it funny or cute. That is a’okay.
If this is something you don’t think you would handle well, then maybe for the people you don’t believe will react well, you do a more personalized or the un-announcement. Either way, do what is best for you and your baby. This is your baby and your pregnancy, don’t let anyone ruin it for you.
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