Announcing pregnancy is probably one of the most exciting things you'll do outside of seeing that positive pregnancy test. And unless you have your significant other in the know with you and in the bathroom when you read the test, you get the express joy of telling him the wonderful news!
It was a moment I'll never forget. We hugged and proclaimed together that we were having another baby. It was a very happy moment! And what a cool way of announcing pregnancy than to be there for the test results!
On the downside - there is a possibility that the test will be negative and he'll get to share in your sorrow too. It's important to use a quality one for the best home pregnancy test accuracy.
If you test without him knowing you can plan a surprise in announcing the pregnancy. I was never good at waiting. Once I knew I was pregnant, I had to tell someone -and normally it was him as soon as I possibly could. Our second baby was announced to him via a phone call at work. Our first baby I ran out to the truck when he pulled into the driveway that afternoon and I exclaimed "Hello Daddy!"
But if you are inclined to give it a little more thought, you could try one of these ways:
Call the radio station he listens to and ask them to announce the pregnancy. Many radio stations are happy to make personal announcements during parts of their daily shows. Just have the announcer to say his first name only - then call your husband to ask if he heard the good news.
Give him a card - preferably a Father's Day card (even if it's not June). This will be a very cute way of saying "you're becoming a father!"
Give him a baby gift, something that the baby will use such as a bib or embroidered t-shirt or baby outfit that says "I love Daddy." You can give it to him during a romantic dinner - be sure to wrap the gift in baby shower paper.
Leave him little treasure notes and hints around the home. Little notes that suggest your pregnancy - such as "I'm barefoot..." Or "Guess what's in the oven? A bun!"
Give a tube of Desitin and with a note that says he may need this in 8 or 9 months.
Wear a T-shirt that eludes to the baby like the famous baby with an arrow pointing to your belly.
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Just use your imagination to come up with a super way of announcing pregnancy to him. Have your camera handy to capture the surprising moment. Make a celebration out of it. Make it a memory you will cherish forever.