Fancy yourself a wordsmith? Get creative by coming up with a poem to share the news – all you need is a pen, some paper and perhaps a rhyming dictionary, too! If you use public transport, you may have spotted these about – a baby on board badge is a fantastic way to not just subtly let your loved ones know about your pregnancy, but also strangers so they can give up their seat for you. A sweet and subtle way to announce your pregnancy without actually saying a word is by simply holding a pair of baby boots and taking a photo. BabyCentre community parents said: "The first item we bought was a little pair of converse shoes that we used for our announcement pictures" If you're making your pregnancy announcement around Halloween, carving a baby into a pumpkin would be a perfectly seasonal way of announcing the news.

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Another great idea for an older sibling is to get them a 'Thing 1' T-shirt, inspired by the Dr Seuss characters. Draw a 'baby loading' bar onto your growing bump with washable marker pens, or hold a sign with it on in front of your belly instead. BabyCentre community parents said: "We don’t live near any of our family so we put copies of our scan photos in cards, sent them and then arranged a time for everyone to open them on FaceTime!" Personalised sleep suits or onesies are a popular way to announce a pregnancy. If you're looking for a funny and unforgettable way to share your baby news, this jokey ‘Netflix and Chill’ onesie will be a hit.There are lots of different ways that you can announce your pregnancy, so what should you consider when planning your big reveal? Anna suggests "Think about who you are going to tell first. For some people, this would be the baby's grandparents, for others telling their best friends would be the priority. If you already have children, think about whether to involve the older siblings in the pregnancy announcement."

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Cut an avocado in half – probably best to use just before it's perfectly ripe – and take a photo. Then edit the photo so the avocado and the seed in the middle have a face. The seed, of course, represents the baby growing inside of you. A perfect way to announce you're expecting your fourth child – 'the fourth is with us'. HA, get it? Write a sign that says: 'We solemnly swear we've been up to no good', or 'Mischief managed', alongside a photo of your baby scan or positive pregnancy test. Some people prefer to wait until they have a more visible bump to tell everyone, but may reveal the news to close friends and family at an earlier stage. It's all about what you feel most comfortable with - I find it hard to keep things secret so with all of my pregnancies, I announced to my close friends and family as soon as I got the positive pregnancy test!" Becoming a parent can sometimes feel like you're living in la la land, so why not make your own movie poster to announce your pregnancy?BabyCentre community parents said: "We got our dog a personalised scarf to announce our pregnancy - the hardest part was getting him to sit still for the photo!" Spell it out with actual food like dried pasta or peas, or a funnier option (albeit more effort) could be to surround yourself with food wrappers, or sit in front of a large meal, take a photo and write 'eating for two'. If you've already got a child, the card could be 'from' them, explaining they're going to be an older sibling. Can't wait to share your baby news with your bestie? These fun wine bottle bags are perfect and make bringing your friend’s favourite drink over to their house that bit more special!

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When you want to make an announcement without having to actually say anything, say it with balloons instead.Christmas is a magical time of year and also a wonderful time to announce a new member of the family. This personalised bauble is printed with a watercolour style image of your scan photo which can be uploaded online. For your announcement, you could either use a photo of it hanging on the Christmas tree, or even surprise family members when they notice it on Christmas morning. If you already have children, involving them in a pregnancy announcement makes it really special and fun. "There are lots of cute concepts and slogans you can use to involve older siblings in pregnancy announcements, for example 'only child expiring on due date' or 'graduating to big brother,' or 'I've been promoted to big sister'. This concept still works with multiple older children, you just need to coordinate everyone's slogans. Matching baby announcement themed t-shirts make a super cute pregnancy announcement photo." Anna adds. Write out something like 'we are expecting' or 'I am pregnant' in Scrabble letters and then jumble them up. Others then have to solve the conundrum to find out the news. BabyCentre community parents said: "We went for pregnancy announcement mugs with 'I’m pregnant' written on the bottom - the wait for my mum to drink her tea was the longest ever though!"