I haven't made an announcement and prob won't until after 20w but we incorporated some announcement shots into DSs 1 year photoshoot. We got a preview today!
I don't have plans for a social media announcement but I'm planning on sending this a few of my friends with the caption 'Third time is a charm!' recognizing my previous two losses and my double rainbow.
@vino831 thank you! I originally bought this outfit because I love Bob Marley and this song! Then when it came in the mail I realized 3 birds - 3 pregnancies... so perfect for what we've been through!
@sarahbobby That just made me seriously tear up! I absolutely need that onesie! (TW) Ours is our third pregnancy after two losses and I love that song as well. What a wonderful way to announce and honor your losses! Love it.
@Gators&BoSox It took me a while to convince my hormonal self that it was them, not me.
I think part of it has to do with my husband being disabled (he uses crutches or a wheelchair, it's not genetic) and I think a lot of people were surprised that: 1) *It* works (but they were too polite to ask whether my husband and I have sex...) 2) That he/we would want kids
@direwolfmini Congrats! That's an awesome and very clearly messaged announcement, so don't let the dumbfounded people get you down! While I'm sure you don't feel the need to explain to them that "it" works (that makes me cringe that people would even question that, wtf) and that he'd want a family since he's disabled (also super cringe-worthy that people would question that, ugh), I wouldn't worry over their ignorance. Instead, focus on how you two will make fabulous parents to your TWINS! Ahh! Or shall I say, your direwolf minis.
Love it @npaulie! And the first two years are awesome for traveling, free flight for kids under 2! We went everywhere. I just bought my daughter's first "adult" plane ticket (she turned 2 in August), it was a sad day
Still haven't announced the pregnancy on Facebook yet, but did a cute little announcement for my coworkers last week. I found this idea on Google so I can't take credit for it, but it was definitely an awesome idea!
I kind of want to do this but I don't want to disrespect or give people the wrong idea (talking to you mamas who are carrying your rainbow baby). I am not in the same boat so I don't want to give people the wrong impression or try to elicit sympathy when it is not the case for me. I like the St Patrick's day/lucky theme since we are due in March, so I have shamrocks in here too. Does it make sense to have the rainbow with the shamrocks or should I just leave it with simply the due date font?
I kind of want to do this but I don't want to disrespect or give people the wrong idea (talking to you mamas who are carrying your rainbow baby). I am not in the same boat so I don't want to give people the wrong impression or try to elicit sympathy when it is not the case for me. I like the St Patrick's day/lucky theme since we are due in March, so I have shamrocks in here too. Does it make sense to have the rainbow with the shamrocks or should I just leave it with simply the due date font?
To be honest, when I saw it I immediately thought rainbow baby. However, not everyone knows that term. I probably wouldn't know about it if I wasn't on TB. Cute though
@pandalily I also immediately thought rainbow baby when I saw this, but I think @jazzyma14 is right that not all people will assume that. I incorporated rainbows in my announcement since we are expecting our rainbow baby in March, but I also felt I had to explain the reference since I realized not everyone would get it.
One warning... if you decide to post this on social media, don't be surprised if people who have lived through a loss might reach out to you assuming PGAL to offer support. Most families don't talk about miscarriages, and I was shocked and saddened by the number of loved ones whom I found out shared my same sad story after I posted on social media.
@pandalily maybe if you add more st.patties stuff instead of just the rainbow and clover? Make the rainbow smaller? Like a pot of gold, leprechaun, etc. I think if you go further into the theme it might seem less focused on the rainbow.
@pandalily I would either leave off the rainbow entirely or, as @kjd291 said, add more St. Paddy's stuff. Like a lot more. Basically to the point where the rainbow is part of the background. Indeed, a lot of people might not get the reference but guess who most typically do - those who've had a loss. Plus, October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, so the rainbow reference might even be more recognizable than usual.
Got it. Thank you for your opinions ladies!! I appreciate your thoughts and will figure out how to redecorate appropriately. definitely didn't want to disrespect anyone by it.
married 10.10.14 @ Turks & Caicos yorkie mama to Oscar FTM EDD 3.12.17
@pandalily I appreciate you asking for feedback! It's not offensive or anything; altering it just avoids a lot of awkwardness if people reach out to you, assuming something else.
We posted our announcement yesterday! This is it, minus the blackouts of our personal info. I also blacked out our faces in one of the photos because I don't think DH would appreciate me posting his face everywhere, but I don't think you can see it very well in our wedding photo (and I just love that photo anyway).
Re: AW - Announcement
Just got this taken today. We are planning on announcing this weekend
Mama to 2 girls - H&I
Samantha - 4/5/2017
Me 28 DH 28 Married 2012
TTC #1 since March 2015
Metformin + Femara + Gonal F + Trigger = BFP 6/24/16
EDD 3/3/17
Found out it's a girl! 9/23/16
I don't have plans for a social media announcement but I'm planning on sending this a few of my friends with the caption 'Third time is a charm!' recognizing my previous two losses and my double rainbow.
Me: 33 Hubs: 34
TTC since 5/2014
BFP: 7/27/14 MC: 9/20/14
BFP: 6/29/15 MC: 7/6/15
BFP: 7/17/16 EDD: 3/22/17
Married: 04/14/12
DS: 10/15/13
BFP #2: 7/22/16 EDD 3/25/17
Me: 33 Hubs: 34
TTC since 5/2014
BFP: 7/27/14 MC: 9/20/14
BFP: 6/29/15 MC: 7/6/15
BFP: 7/17/16 EDD: 3/22/17
@wishilivedinflorida thank you! It's just so perfect in many ways! I got the onesie from Little Atoms on Etsy. They are super soft too!!
@vino831 thank you!
Me: 33 Hubs: 34
TTC since 5/2014
BFP: 7/27/14 MC: 9/20/14
BFP: 6/29/15 MC: 7/6/15
BFP: 7/17/16 EDD: 3/22/17
Apparently multiple people didn't know what it meant Oh well, I liked it.
I think part of it has to do with my husband being disabled (he uses crutches or a wheelchair, it's not genetic) and I think a lot of people were surprised that:
1) *It* works (but they were too polite to ask whether my husband and I have sex...)
2) That he/we would want kids
"Not a trick, just a treat. We're expecting something sweet!"
yorkie mama to Oscar
FTM EDD 3.12.17
One warning... if you decide to post this on social media, don't be surprised if people who have lived through a loss might reach out to you assuming PGAL to offer support. Most families don't talk about miscarriages, and I was shocked and saddened by the number of loved ones whom I found out shared my same sad story after I posted on social media.
yorkie mama to Oscar
FTM EDD 3.12.17
yorkie mama to Oscar
FTM EDD 3.12.17
We ended up posting this a couple of weeks ago. ^^^
yorkie mama to Oscar
FTM EDD 3.12.17
yorkie mama to Oscar
FTM EDD 3.12.17