Ways To Break The News
I was chatting online with another Babies Online staffer when she suggested the topic of today’s post: unique ways to tell the father you’re pregnant (thanks Kelli). Unfortunately, both times my wife got pregnant, I was as closely involved with her cycle as she was because we were actively trying to get pregnant. So, my big surprise involved her coming out of the bathroom with a big smile and a small white plastic stick in her hand. However, I did a little research, and came up with some suggestions.
Dinner Surprise – One idea that I thought was a little odd, but interesting, was to write a note on the father’s dinner plate and then cover it with food. As he eats he discovers the message. A variation on this is to serve a “baby” meal (all items have the word baby in them: baby carrots, baby squash, baby back ribs, etc.)
Slip Him Something – Another suggestion would be to buy some article of baby clothing such as a pair of socks and leave them in his pocket, possibly with a note attached.
Make Room For Baby – Empty half of his underwear drawer and replace them with diapers, with (or without) a note that reads, “Better start making room for me, Daddy!”
Daddy Paraphernalia – This is how we told our parents. We purchased the books What Grandmas Do Best and What Grandpas Do Best and wrapped them as gifts. Alternatives to a book include a shirt, a onesie, a bib, a mug… just about anything is available with the word “Daddy” on it these days.
Accidentally Leave A Hint – Two easy examples are to leave your web browser pointed at an online retailer for baby furniture (maybe a crib) or leave a baby store magazine open with page marks throughout that highlight various things you’ll need.
Purchase Something Large – If you can afford it, purchase a new baby item, preferably something large that requires assembly, and leave it in the trunk of your car. Then tell him you need a lot of help with something.
How did you tell the father you were pregnant?
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