7 fun ways to let loved ones in on your big secret

You checked, double-checked, and maybe even triple-checked. And OMG! It’s official, you are pregnant!

WOO-HOO! Now the real fun begins. It’s time to tell those closest to you the amazing news. But how do you do it in a way that’s as fun as it is memorable? No worries, mama, we’ve got you covered.

After reviewing hundreds of pregnancy announcement ideas from decades of expectant moms and dads and brainstorming dozens of new suggestions of own, the team here at CBR® has come up with our definitive list of the seven best ways to let your loved ones in on your big secret.

Some are super easy, others will take a little work; but, in each and every case, you’re guaranteed to surprise and delight those you love when you announce your pregnancy.

1) Netflix and thrill

Degree of Difficulty: Easy-Peasy

It’s Friday night, you and your partner are setting in for a nice, quiet evening watching “Bridgerton” on Netflix. Now, imagine your partner’s surprise when they turn on the set and see a new profile named “Our Baby” has magically appeared on your family’s Netflix homepage. Trust us, this will be the beginning of an unforgettable night.

Adding a new profile to Netflix is easy to do:

• Go to your Manage Profiles page. Select Add Profile. ...

• Name the profile.

• Select Continue or Save. The new profile should show on the list of profiles on your account.

Want to get fancy? Upload a picture of your positive pregnancy test as your baby’s profile picture. Later, swap in your baby’s sonogram Here’s how you do it.

2) Little shoes to fill

Degree of Difficulty: Piece of Cake

This pregnancy announcement is as simple as it is heartwarming. It’s perfect for your partner, parents, or anyone in your life who has a special place in their home for guest shoes.

Go online and order the cutest, most colorful pair of baby shoes you can find. When no one is looking, place the tiny shoes next to the adult shoes and wait for someone to notice. Keep tissues handy as tears of joy are certain to flow once your surprise is discovered.

There’s another way to go if you, like us, think baby shoes are the cutest things ever. Leave a trail of baby shoes that leads your loved one to a letterboard with a fun “We’re shoe-ins for being great parents!” message.

3) Surprise special delivery

Degree of Difficulty: Takes a Little Planning

There are several fun ways to use this ruse to tell your partner that you’re pregnant. Our favorite is to order an extra-large box of diapers online and have it shipped to your partner. There will be a “What the …” moment when they open the box thinking Jeff Bezos made some kind of weird shipping error. This will be quickly followed by “I’m so incredibly happy” tears when you reveal that you’re going to need those diapers in just a matter of months.

Want to take it up a notch? Instead of diapers send your partner a baby’s onesie with the message “Coming Soon” and your due date printed on the front. You can easily find them online.

4) Good fortune for us

Degree of Difficulty: Requires Tweezers

This idea really lets your creativity shine. Start with a bag of fortune cookies. After gently removing the fortunes – use tweezers – replace them with fun ones of your own announcing that you’re expecting.

This approach offers a variety of ways to handle the reveal. You can place the cookies in a box as a gift, sneak them into a takeout bag or, best of all, take them with you to a Chinese restaurant and have the server deliver them with the check.

5) Game night fun

Degree of Difficulty: Easy Win

Game nights are packed with opportunities to surprise family and close friends with news of your pregnancy. One of the easiest and most fun to pull off is acting out “We’re having a baby” during charades. Games like Wordle, Heads Up, Scrabble and Cards Against Humanity offer a variety of creative ways to deliver the big news. Puzzle pregnancy announcements (available online) are great for building excitement as your news is slowly revealed piece after piece.

Looking to raise the fun ante on your game night pregnancy announcement? Serve ice cream and pickles as snacks after letting everyone in on the surprise.

6) Deliciously different ideas

Degree of Difficulty: Easy As Pie

Dinners, desserts, or snacks, any way you want to go, food offers so many appetizing ways to delight loved ones with news of your pregnancy.

Looking for a unique way to tell your partner? Prepare an intimate dinner for two serving only baby themed dishes, like baby-back ribs, baby carrots, and baby potatoes. Want to tell the whole family at once? Bake or buy a favorite cake with “We’re Having a Baby” written in icing on top and serve it at your next get together. Ready to share your news with a candy lover? Order personalized M&Ms that you’ve customized with your own “Baby on the way“ message.

Are there any pizza lovers you want to tell? Have your favorite pizza place deliver a pie with “We’re Pregnant!” spelled out in toppings. Be sure to get a picture of the pizza before everyone digs in.

7) The perfect gift

Degree of Difficulty: This One’s a Snap

No matter if your pregnancy journey has been an easy trip or a wild ride filled with ups and downs, the mileposts are likely marked by home pregnancy tests.

The first positive test confirming your pregnancy stands as a lasting reminder of the start of an exciting new phase of your life. One of the most memorable ways to share your big news with your partner is to surprise them with a keepsake box containing this life changing test.

As your pregnancy progresses, use the box to hold all the important mementoes, including baby’s first ultrasound, due date tracker, lists of possible names, and more.

We’re excited for you

There are literally hundreds of ways to tell your loved ones that you’re expecting. How and when you do it is entirely up to you. There’s no wrong way to share the news with those who are closest to you – the important thing is that it feels right for you

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