We're pregnant: Funny photo ideas

Photos of the growing family

• Quick math: A funny idea is a photo of you and your partner that you turn into a simple equation with a marker: write a + sign between you and, to the right, = 3. The picture also works with siblings; the result would then be = 4, = 5, and so on.

• Simple and beautiful: Photos of accessories or household items in different sizes are very expressive. For example, a pair of shoes for each family member and next to them a tiny pair of baby shoes with the due date. Or line up your coffee mug, your partner's, and a baby bottle side by side - there are countless possibilities.

Photo of the baby bump

Belly photos already work at the start of pregnancy. Often it's quickly clear what you want to say. If you like, you can write a funny message on the belly so there are no doubts:

• Loading …: Draw a partially filled loading bar like on a PC on the belly and write underneath 'Loading 30 %' (for example for the third month of pregnancy)

• Coming soon: At the start of pregnancy you can simply paint 'Coming soon …' on the belly with a black makeup pencil. Later you might already know the baby's sex and name and could, for example, write 'Max … coming soon'.

Photo of the sibling

• Big brother/big sister-to-be: If you already have a child, you can take a photo of them holding up a sign: 'Big Brother/Big Sister from …'

• Not an only child anymore: Alternatively your child can pose with the ultrasound image and you can write a funny caption, for example 'I'm getting a sibling from …' or 'Only child – but not for long'

• Eviction: If your child is still relatively small, you can photograph them in their baby bed or playpen and add: 'Eviction order for xx.xx.xx. The new resident is expected to move in on the day of eviction.'

Creative greeting cards for expectant grandparents

Voucher

Send the grandparents-to-be a nicely designed card with the following text:

„Voucher for a grandchild.

Redeemable on XX.XX.XX (due date)“

If you want, you can also insert an ultrasound image into the card.

Order confirmation

Send a neutral card or a formal letter with the following text:

„Hello,

Your order has been received.

Model: Grandchild,

Product data: Size approx. 50 cm, weight approx. 3,500 g,

Product specifications: magical and particularly well-behaved.

Unfortunately we must inform you that the desired model is currently out of stock. We will send you an available model at the earliest possible date (expected on xx.xx.xx).

Yours sincerely, the Stork„

Small gifts to announce the pregnancy

Baby socks by mail:

You can send the grandparents-to-be or other family members a package with tiny baby socks by mail without any further comment. On the inside of the package or on a separate card, simply write your name and your partner's name as well as the expected due date.

Photo album:

Create a small photo album of you and your partner, possibly also of your first child or the family dog. On the last page you can stick in an ultrasound image and add: "To be continued ... on xx.xx.xx".

How do you announce the pregnancy to the family?

Of course, the nicest way is to deliver the big news in person. If that's not possible or if you want a wow effect, you can also convey the baby news in the form of a small gift.

Good news in a fortune cookie:

You can bake fortune cookies yourself, but you can also order them online and have them filled with custom messages. Maybe invite family and friends to dinner and hand out the fortune cookies after the meal with the happy message: We're having a baby!

Image credits

Baby shower party in the park or garden © Halfpoint - stock.adobe.com

Pregnant woman in a white dress sits on the floor at the baby shower party © Inna Levchenko - stock.adobe.com