Knowing that you are pregnant can bring immense happiness—and an uncontrollable urge to shout from the rooftops that you’re going to have a baby. Logical and normal! The arrival of a new family member is a wonderful reason for joy that you’re probably eager to share with family and friends. And after all, is there better news in the world than the arrival of a new life? Knowing how important this moment is, we wanted to compile 8 original ideas to announce your pregnancy and make this great news even more special, emotional, and unforgettable, if possible.

When to announce your pregnancy?

The question that titles this section is a bit of a trick, because it has no clear answer. In any case, paraphrasing one of the iconic songs by the band Jarabe de Palo, the answer would be a resounding “it depends.”

It's common to hear that it’s best to wait until the three-month ultrasound to announce the pregnancy, since after it you have your first reassurance that the baby is developing well. But it’s important to keep in mind that every couple sets their own pace. It’s normal to feel some stress when keeping a secret from people with whom you usually share everything—good and bad. So, as we say, it all depends on how you feel and what your body is telling you. Maybe what comes naturally is to shout your pregnancy from the rooftops as soon as the test comes back positive. Or, on the other hand, you might prefer to wait for the twelve-week ultrasound and announce your pregnancy by sharing the first “photo” of your little adventurer. You might even feel the need to share the good news right away with your closest loved ones and wait a few more weeks to tell the rest of your family and social circle. In any case, we have good news for you: whatever you do will be right, because it will be what you and your partner have decided.

8 original ideas to announce your pregnancy

In its own way, announcing a pregnancy is an art with many schools and styles. After all, it’s a special, unique, and unrepeatable moment. In recent years, new and original trends have emerged for sharing such important news. Next, we share with you the eight most original ideas we've found .

Scratch and win

Surely you've played one of those scratch-and-win games where you scratch a card with a coin to reveal the prize underneath. Sounds familiar, right? Well, what if we told you that you can announce your pregnancy this way? You can find these scratch cards in many stores. Some have a general message like "Baby on the way!" ”, while others include personalized messages for future grandfathers, grandmothers, and uncles. They’ll never find a better prize on a scratch card! Don’t you think?

The best Christmas gift

Christmas is a time of widespread gift-giving, so if you're in the early months of pregnancy, it’s also a perfect time to make your pregnancy announcement the best possible gift . We suggest leaving hints in each family member's gifts (a tiny shoe, a pacifier…) and waiting to see their reactions. Alternatively, you could give everyone the same gift, like a personalized T-shirt or breakfast mug, with messages such as “the best grandpa in the world” or “the best aunt in the world.” Christmas will be unforgettable!

A coffee with a surprise

Another very original idea is to invite the people you want to tell out for coffee. Up to this point, everything is normal. The surprise comes when, as you serve their coffee, the plate accompanying the cup also holds a personalized cookie announcing the pregnancy . With this option, however, you’ll need to be cautious: make sure no one eats the cookie without seeing the message. You know how tempting sweets can be…

The photo album

Another foolproof way to announce your pregnancy is with a photo album. Our suggestion is that you create a new album with photos , for example, from the last year or your recent vacation as a couple. On the last page of that album, place an ultrasound image . Imagine the surprise you’ll create among your loved ones when they reach it!

The family tree

There are companies that create beautiful family trees on paper upon request. It can be a wonderful gift for grandparents to receive and frame one of these family trees with the members of your family and, on the last step, add the name of your little adventurer. Haven't you decided yet? your baby's name ? Don't worry, we can help you. In our LILLYDOO app, you'll find a name search tool for both girls and boys, where you can save your favorites and even share them with your partner to narrow down the search.

The Power of Photography

Nowadays, images have a huge impact on our lives, amplified even further by how easy it is to share them through messaging applications . We invite you to take advantage of this potential :) There are countless examples online, from a photo of you and your partner with the classic 1+1=3 equation, to a photo where a baby bodysuit or shoes are in the foreground while you appear hugging in the background, to creating a movie-poster montage that features you and your future baby as the main characters. The possibilities are endless and go as far as your imagination allows!

The resort to the brothers

If you already have children who are going to become older brothers , another great option is to involve them in your pregnancy announcement. One idea: dress them up as superheroes with a sign that says they’re going to be big superhero siblings, include them in the equation we mentioned in the previous section, or take a photo of them sitting in a chair while another chair remains empty beside them.

Use your imagination to share the news in the sweetest and most fun way!

And if you don’t have the time or desire for any of these ideas we suggest, don’t worry. A simple I'm pregnant will make the people who love you just as happy. We assure you! 😉