Holidays present a perfect time to share your big news. You can create social-media pregnancy announcements that’s on theme or tell all your loved ones at once over the Thanksgiving table.
To help you craft an announcement that fits your style, we gathered 12 of our favorite Thanksgiving baby announcements, perfect for in-person or online.
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- Best for traditionalists: The classic bun in the oven
- Best for artsy mamas: Hand turkeys
- Best for wine-loving families: Custom wine bottles
- Best for mamas with many cravings: Extra hungry shirt
- Best for when you want to try your luck: Scratch-off tickets
- For mashed potato lovers: Potatoes for Two shirt
- Best for a sweet, quiet announcement: Pumpkin pie
- Best for game-loving families: A custom puzzle
- For desert lovers: Custom pie plates
- For sentimental mamas: “Thankful” announcement
- For dads with a sense of humor: I Put A Turkey in That Oven
- Best for minimalists: A quick thanks before the meal
When Should You Announce Your Pregnancy?
The best time to announce your pregnancy is whenever feels right for you. Everyone is different; I told my mom and sister within hours of getting two pink lines, while my best friend waits until she’s already more than half-done with her entire pregnancy.
Lots of mamas-to-be grapple with when to announce their pregnancies and some of that hesitation, understandably, stems from the risk of miscarriage.
Miscarriage risk drops to about 10% by week six of pregnancy, and to 5% after the first trimester. Still, many people choose to announce before that, knowing that they would want support if something did go wrong.
Remember, only you can decide what’s right for you and keep in mind, you don’t need to announce to everyone at once. You might choose to tell your close friends and family on Thanksgiving, while waiting on a social media announcement until further along in your pregnancy.
The Best Thanksgiving Baby Announcements
Decided the time is right for you? Here are 12 announcement ideas to get you started.
For Traditionalists: The Bun in The Oven
There’s something so sweet about a no-nonsense pregnancy announcement. I love that this one can be used in person or online. It can be simple enough for exhausted first trimester mamas-to-be: just put a bun in the oven and ask your spouse, parent or sibling to check the oven. Or, you can spice it up by incorporating the estimated cooking time and even whether this bun comes with nuts or without (if you want to hint about your baby’s sex).
For Artsy Mamas: Hand Turkeys
Everyone remembers making a hand turkey in school, right? Why not utilize that timeless tradition to announce your newest addition? This announcement is perfect for families with older siblings — each sibling can make a hand turkey, with a tiny baby hand turkey heralding in your big news. However, this can also work for first babies. After all, mama and dad are never too old for hand turkeys. For an added level of cuteness, slip the hand turkey craft to the grandparents-to-be, and prepare to watch the happy tears flow.
An Oh-So-Sweet Announcement: Pumpkin Pie
And, honestly, you can totally do this with a real pie too, because suddenly, I’m kinda hungry.
For Wine-Loving Families
Custom Wine Bottles-Pregnancy Announcement
Did your family ask you to BYOB on Thanksgiving? If so, make it memorable by bringing a custom bottle that they won’t forget. Whether you’re bringing wine, bourbon, or beer you can get unique labels that announce that you’re brewing something special. If you’re into a surprise, just put the bottle out and wait for someone to notice. We guarantee it will be a surprise that they’ll want to toast to.
For Mamas with Many Cravings
Extra Hungry Shirt
The best part about being pregnant on Thanksgiving is that you can indulge in any and all of your cravings. This sweet announcement shirt leans into that idea, proclaiming “Extra hungry this year.” If a shirt isn’t your style, you can borrow that phrasing for announcement boards or even just to drop a hint or two to your loved ones before you tell them just why you’re so famished.
For Anyone Who's Feeling Lucky
Scratch-Off Pregnancy Announcement Tickets
These custom Thanksgiving scratch tickets challenge your loved ones to win big by matching three. Little do your loved ones know they’re in for a prize that is invaluable. Start Thanksgiving dinner off with a bang by putting one of these tickets at each place setting and inviting your family to scratch them while they wait for the buns in the oven to finish toasting.
For the Mashed Potato Lovers
Potatoes for Two Shirt
Mashed potatoes are undeniably the best part of Thanksgiving dinner, am I right? Share your good news — and establish your right to seconds — with this comfortable and cozy “Mashed potatoes for two” shirt. For dramatic effect you could change right before dinner, or just arrive in your shirt from the start to share the good news early on.
For Game-Loving Families
Custom Pregnancy Announcement Puzzle
If your family has a tradition of board games or puzzles on Thanksgiving, you have the perfect chance to sneak in your announcement. A custom puzzle brings everyone together. Even if the group doesn’t need to put the last piece in place to get the secret message, they’ll love the fun and team-spirit that went into this announcement.
The Best Desert Ever
Custom Pie Plates Pregnancy Announcement
Are you one of those people who is great at keeping secrets? If so — and if you know your family never leaves desert on the table — this announcement is for you. These pie plates let you scan your picture or etch an announcement onto a customized plate. Once the last slice is served, there will be an even sweeter surprise waiting for your family members.
For Easy-at-Home Printing
Editable Fall Thanksgiving Themed Pregnancy Announcement Board
Sometimes you just want to express your gratitude for your expanding family. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to do that. There are a host of ways to announce that you’re “extra thankful this year,” from shirts to pre-arranged, editable digital announcements. While this might seem like the obvious choice for a Thanksgiving pregnancy announcement, it’s still super powerful. After all, many parents-to-be are overwhelmingly thankful for what’s to come.
For Dads with a Sense of Humor
I Put A Turkey in That Oven T-Shirt
Sentimentality is nice, but in some families, humor is king. If that’s true for you, why not send your Baby Daddy to Thanksgiving in this shirt. You can wear a “Turkey in the oven” shirt to match his “I put a turkey in that oven.” Of course, this announcement isn’t particularly subtle, so be prepared to share your news as soon as your partner takes off his coat!
For Minimalists: A Quick Thanks Before the Meal
And last but not least, most Thanksgiving celebrations involve a moment of reflection, whether that’s a prayer or an opportunity for everyone to share what they are thankful for this year. If you’re looking for a no-fuss announcement, this is a great time to slip it in. Of source, you’ll have to expect that dinner might be delayed by a few minutes while your loved ones offer their congratulations.
Now that your little one’s arrival is officially out in the world, get ready for people to want to celebrate and support your expanding family. And don’t forget, after dinner, you can get started on your registry! Happy shopping, mama!
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