40 Embarrassing Ways Parents-To-Be Announced They're Expecting That Will Make You Cringe
Making a pregnancy announcement is no longer as simple as picking up the phone and calling all your friends or taking a photo of your positive pregnancy test and posting it online.
Announcing a pregnancy is one of the most exciting moments in life. Telling family members and loved ones that you're expecting a bundle of joy is blissful and special.
But nowadays, making a pregnancy announcement is no longer as simple as picking up the phone and calling all your friends or taking a photo of your positive pregnancy test and posting it online. Oh no, these days, you need to come up with a unique and perhaps even outlandish pregnancy announcement to share on social media for the world to see. According to Dr. Janet Lansbury, a parenting expert, "Expecting parents often feel pressure to create memorable announcements that reflect their personalities and creativity," which can lead to some rather unusual choices. You can find more insights on her website at janetlansbury.com.
Not only that, but now you're also expected to make a "gender reveal" announcement too! Whether you host a party to announce the gender of your baby or simply share it online, you can be sure that people will be expecting it.
Most couples wait until the 12-week mark to announce their pregnancy because the risk of miscarriage and complications is much higher during the first trimester. Sadly, between 10 and 25 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage, and approximately 80 percent of those occur in the first trimester. Dr. Michael Thompson, a child psychologist, emphasizes, "It's important for parents to be mindful of the emotional aspects surrounding pregnancy announcements, especially in the early stages," which you can read more about at michaelthompson-phd.com.
But once that "safe mark" has been reached, most expecting mamas and papas no longer feel the need to keep their special news a secret. That's where the crazy pregnancy announcements come in.
In the Facebook group, 'That's It, I'm Pregnancy Announcement Shaming,' all bets are off when it comes to naming and shaming couples who have posted especially ridiculous announcements. Keep scrolling to see 40 embarrassing pregnancy announcements that will make you cringe.
1. Something seems a little off here.
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Facebook / That's It, I'm Pregnancy Announcement Shaming3. Who doesn't love a baby wiener?
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4. Don't forget the Italian accent when reading this one.
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5. It's a BaBy-Q!
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6. Oh dear.
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7. You've been evicted!
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8. "Blessed be the fruit."
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9. Oh boy.
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10. Don't forget to mention the uterus.
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11. Oops!
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12. At least he's good at something.
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13. Okay, that's a lot of effort.
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14. It's... kind of cute.
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15. Daddy's little backup.
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16. It's a Disney baby.
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17. "Load received."
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18. That's fancy.
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19. That doesn't seem safe.
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20. Good old "3 pumps daddy."
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21. Kids for sale.
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22. Okay, this is pretty sweet.
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23. That rascally daddy.
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24. Proof!
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25. Spill the beans.
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26. Aww, a Covid baby.
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27. She got the "horn."
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28. Corona belly.
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29. Getting knocked up is far better.
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30. Under his eye.
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31. "Made in Vachina."
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32. Insert *awkward face* emoji.
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33. Oh no, the second batch.
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34. No weenie.
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35. Belle's having a bub.
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36. Ah, good old quarantine.
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37. Wow, lockdown was eventful for some.
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38. Hmmm.
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39. Bred.
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40. She's allergic?
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So, there you have it. Forty embarrassing pregnancy announcements that will make you cringe.
Which one was your favorite? We can't go past the Handmaid's Tale-themed reveals!
Have you, or someone you know, made a seriously cringe-worthy pregnancy announcement? We would love to hear from you and would appreciate your stories in the comment section below.
