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christeen320
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christmas card question
ok so this is my last posting of the day  i am just wondering....
im about 22 weeks pregnant sooo sending out pregnancy announcements at this point would be inappropriate..but i think that there are still some distant familiy members and friends that do not know that we are expecting...i figured that i could somehow word it into my christmas cards this year so that incase someone doesnt know that we are expecting will know from the card...i just cant come up with an idea of how to do it. i dont want to send a picture card..thats for sure..id rather wait to start doing that stuff next year with my baby's face on it not mine and daddy's...but i dont know if there was a cute way to sign it or if any one knows of a company that makes cards for this kind of occasion...anyway id love some suggestions thanks soooooooooooo much!!!! 
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JennZ
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Re: christmas card question
Personally I wouldn't do it on a Christmas card, thats just me Im sure.
I would wait and IF you are having a shower, they will find out then.
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| Posted 11/10/08 3:21 PM |
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Angel321
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Re: christmas card question
I personally would do it in the card - what a lovely surprise for those that don't know....
If it were me, i'd likely sign the card,
Dave, Jess & baby makes 3...
or
Dave & Jess
(and baby on the way)
something like that....
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| Posted 11/10/08 3:31 PM |
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sfp0701
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Re: christmas card question
Posted by davenjess
I personally would do it in the card - what a lovely surprise for those that don't know....
If it were me, i'd likely sign the card,
Dave, Jess & baby makes 3...
or
Dave & Jess
(and baby on the way)
something like that....
I like that or
Dave & Jess and ???? (due in whatever month)
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| Posted 11/10/08 3:35 PM |
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Angel321
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Re: christmas card question
or even -
Dave & Jess and coming, June, 2009, Baby H....(fill in your name here).
Just using my name as an example of what you can do  
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| Posted 11/10/08 3:36 PM |
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MarisaK
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Re: christmas card question
Posted by JennZ
Personally I wouldn't do it on a Christmas card, thats just me Im sure.
I would wait and IF you are having a shower, they will find out then.
I wouldn't -
If you normally write an update or something that's one thing (ie: we're expecting in May or whatever)
but I wouldn't sign anything Marisa, Brian and Baby K or something like that -
But that's just me b/c I'm kind of weird about that stuff - I haven't bought anything for Baby K yet either ..........
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| Posted 11/10/08 3:38 PM |
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Goobster
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Re: christmas card question
Posted by JennZ
Personally I wouldn't do it on a Christmas card, thats just me Im sure.
I would wait and IF you are having a shower, they will find out then.
I feel the same.
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| Posted 11/10/08 3:44 PM |
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christeen320
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Re: christmas card question
Posted by MarisaK
Posted by JennZ
Personally I wouldn't do it on a Christmas card, thats just me Im sure.
I would wait and IF you are having a shower, they will find out then.
I wouldn't -
If you normally write an update or something that's one thing (ie: we're expecting in May or whatever)
but I wouldn't sign anything Marisa, Brian and Baby K or something like that -
But that's just me b/c I'm kind of weird about that stuff - I haven't bought anything for Baby K yet either ..........
are you ladies saying not to because its tacky?? or is it more about superstition??....because im def not worried about superstition..or tackiness for that matter lol...i just want to word it in a nice way that will let everyone, who doesnt already, know that we are expecting...these are ppl that prob wouldnt even be invited to the shower...they are just distant friends that i know would like to hear the news..but i feel like its inappropriate to pick up the phone just to say "hey were having a baby" and i think it would be even less appropriate if i dont speak to someone for another few months to then be like "hey yeah did you hear we have a 5 month old" know what i mean?? i just think this is the best way to spread the word 
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| Posted 11/10/08 3:45 PM |
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Angel321
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Re: christmas card question
my own, personal opinion is that it's neither tacky nor a bad 'omen'. I honestly think it's a really cute way to get the word out!
if you don't believe in superstition - then DO IT...
I personally don't believe in that sort of 'bad karma thing' either and we will VERY likely do the same thing....(if we do cards this year)..
however, we also have a ton of baby clothes already and have had them for awhile now. Are they in our faces? No - they are in a chest of drawers in the basement, but they are there.
Again - this is my own personal belief system and i sincerely hope that i don't offend anyone else.
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| Posted 11/10/08 3:48 PM |
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MarisaK
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Re: christmas card question
Posted by christeen320
Posted by MarisaK
Posted by JennZ
Personally I wouldn't do it on a Christmas card, thats just me Im sure.
I would wait and IF you are having a shower, they will find out then.
I wouldn't -
If you normally write an update or something that's one thing (ie: we're expecting in May or whatever)
but I wouldn't sign anything Marisa, Brian and Baby K or something like that -
But that's just me b/c I'm kind of weird about that stuff - I haven't bought anything for Baby K yet either ..........
are you ladies saying not to because its tacky?? or is it more about superstition??....because im def not worried about superstition..or tackiness for that matter lol...i just want to word it in a nice way that will let everyone, who doesnt already, know that we are expecting...these are ppl that prob wouldnt even be invited to the shower...they are just distant friends that i know would like to hear the news..but i feel like its inappropriate to pick up the phone just to say "hey were having a baby" and i think it would be even less appropriate if i dont speak to someone for another few months to then be like "hey yeah did you hear we have a 5 month old" know what i mean?? i just think this is the best way to spread the word
I don't think it's tacky, I'm not superstitious by nature, but for some reason the whole baby thing makes me nervous - I'd rather not do/say anything like that until he/she is born........
It depends on what you're going to do I guess. - I think it's kind of cheesy to center the CARD around it, but if you're going to sign it Me, DH and Baby that's fine I think -
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| Posted 11/10/08 3:49 PM |
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monkeybride
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Re: christmas card question
Posted by JennZ
Personally I wouldn't do it on a Christmas card, thats just me Im sure.
I would wait and IF you are having a shower, they will find out then.
I agree. I would just sign your cards from you and DH.
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| Posted 11/10/08 3:53 PM |
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christeen320
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Re: christmas card question
Posted by davenjess
my own, personal opinion is that it's neither tacky nor a bad 'omen'. I honestly think it's a really cute way to get the word out!
if you don't believe in superstition - then DO IT...
I personally don't believe in that sort of 'bad karma thing' either and we will VERY likely do the same thing....(if we do cards this year)..
however, we also have a ton of baby clothes already and have had them for awhile now. Are they in our faces? No - they are in a chest of drawers in the basement, but they are there.
Again - this is my own personal belief system and i sincerely hope that i don't offend anyone else.
thanks girl..i like the way you think!! im def going to do it, im just trying to find the exact right words...i do like your suggestions though!! thanksssssss
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| Posted 11/10/08 3:53 PM |
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JennZ
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Re: christmas card question
Posted by christeen320
Posted by MarisaK
Posted by JennZ
Personally I wouldn't do it on a Christmas card, thats just me Im sure.
I would wait and IF you are having a shower, they will find out then.
I wouldn't -
If you normally write an update or something that's one thing (ie: we're expecting in May or whatever)
but I wouldn't sign anything Marisa, Brian and Baby K or something like that -
But that's just me b/c I'm kind of weird about that stuff - I haven't bought anything for Baby K yet either ..........
are you ladies saying not to because its tacky?? or is it more about superstition??....because im def not worried about superstition..or tackiness for that matter lol...i just want to word it in a nice way that will let everyone, who doesnt already, know that we are expecting...these are ppl that prob wouldnt even be invited to the shower...they are just distant friends that i know would like to hear the news..but i feel like its inappropriate to pick up the phone just to say "hey were having a baby" and i think it would be even less appropriate if i dont speak to someone for another few months to then be like "hey yeah did you hear we have a 5 month old" know what i mean?? i just think this is the best way to spread the word
Not tacky, and Im not one for superstitions. If they most likely NOT coming to a shower. I see nothing wrong with having them wait until the kid is here, for an announcement. But like I said, thats just me. I have a few inlaws who dont know. Im not having a shower and Im not telling them until I send an annoucement. JMHO
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| Posted 11/10/08 3:54 PM |
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Bridex100
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Re: christmas card question
Posted by davenjess
I personally would do it in the card - what a lovely surprise for those that don't know....
If it were me, i'd likely sign the card,
Dave, Jess & baby makes 3...
or
Dave & Jess
(and baby on the way)
something like that....
I think this is an adorable idea.
I personally probably wouldn't announce it this way but everyone in my extended family/close friend circle already knows we are expecting so it's a moot point for us.
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| Posted 11/10/08 3:57 PM |
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christeen320
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Re: christmas card question
Posted by Goobster
Posted by JennZ
Personally I wouldn't do it on a Christmas card, thats just me Im sure.
I would wait and IF you are having a shower, they will find out then.
I feel the same.
but why not?? i cant understand what you guys think is soo wrong about it..... and i def want to understand incase i agree with your reasoning lol. keep in mind...that the majority of ppl already do know that we are having a baby and i want to sign it in a way that includes the baby in our family. if he was already born i would sign it with his name, of course, and i just want to acknowledge him as a familiy member now. but i really would like to know what you think is not good about it. thankssssss!!
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| Posted 11/10/08 4:00 PM |
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BabyAvocado
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Re: christmas card question
We got a card last year from our cousin (who we didn't know was expecting her second) that read:
Happy Holidays
Love,
Mom's name, Dad's Name, DS#1's name, and Baby Lastname.
I'm considering doing something similar this year since we also have some distant family members that don't yet know we are expecting our 2nd.
Alternatively, I might just write a note on those cards going to the people who I know don't know...
Still deciding...
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| Posted 11/10/08 4:02 PM |
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Bops
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Re: christmas card question
We are doing Maternity Christmas cards , I know you don't want photo ones ( ours has me with a bow on my belly along with DH and DS on either side of me) The phrase we used was
May all your packages big and small, bring a very Merry Christmas to you All !
Is putting a sono pic on the card too personal for you ? That could be cute with the right card ( Like maybe a sono pic inside an ornament) and then sign it like some others have suggested
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| Posted 11/10/08 4:02 PM |
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JennZ
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Re: christmas card question
I just dont see the point. He/she is NOT here yet. These are distant family members that you would NOT invite to a shower. So why the need to tell them in a XMas card? I would just wait for an annoucement when he/she is born. Like I said in the past two posts, JMHO.
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| Posted 11/10/08 4:03 PM |
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Katie111806
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Re: christmas card question
I have put Katie, Chris and Baby S on cards that I've sent people throughout my pregnancy. I've even sent my mom, gram, etc. cards specifically from the baby - I think it's cute and they love it!
I would love to get a card from a friend that had that surprise in it, but that's me - a total sap! 
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| Posted 11/10/08 4:05 PM |
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monkeybride
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Re: christmas card question
Posted by JennZ
I just dont see the point. He/she is NOT here yet. These are distant family members that you would NOT invite to a shower. So why the need to tell them in a XMas card? I would just wait for an annoucement when he/she is born. Like I said in the past two posts, JMHO.
I feel the same way.
You'll do birth announcements I assume. Just send those.
I get being excited about a baby but to me it's weird announcing a baby that isn't born yet.
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| Posted 11/10/08 4:07 PM |
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NoahsArkTummy
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Re: christmas card question
i signed a gift the other day from camille rob and baby boys igneri....i dont think its tacky and it saves you from a year from now having a family member say oh wow i didnt even know you were pregnant....i will do the same thing in our christmas cards.....i think its cute.....you cant please everyone =)
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| Posted 11/10/08 4:19 PM |
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Dani922
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Re: christmas card question
Are you including a picture? If we do a Christmas card this year, it will be like last year & I will have a picture of the three of us. My belly may be obvious in the picture so in that case, we may include "Baby P" when we sign the card. Otherwise, I'd probably leave it out personally.
Honestly, I say do what you want. If you'd like to announce your news to your family this way then go ahead. Everyone has different ways of doing things so don't let anyone else's opinion stop you.
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| Posted 11/10/08 4:22 PM |
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christeen320
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Re: christmas card question
Posted by Bops
We are doing Maternity Christmas cards , I know you don't want photo ones ( ours has me with a bow on my belly along with DH and DS on either side of me) The phrase we used was
May all your packages big and small, bring a very Merry Christmas to you All !
Is putting a sono pic on the card too personal for you ? That could be cute with the right card ( Like maybe a sono pic inside an ornament) and then sign it like some others have suggested
i loveeeeeeee your cards!! i think thats sooooo beautiful it brought tears to my eyes lol...and i think you absolutly can do a photo card because its not just a pic of you...you have a kid..i love kid/family photo cards but i think its strang when its just 2 adults...but maybe not...that bow idea is soooooooo cute!!! i do like the sono idea too though i just dont know if thats too much of an announcement...im trying to find a middle ground between the majority of the ppl that already do know and the few who dont. but congrats to you!! and thanks sooo much for the ideas!!!
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| Posted 11/10/08 4:26 PM |
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christeen320
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Re: christmas card question
Posted by JennZ
I just dont see the point. He/she is NOT here yet. These are distant family members that you would NOT invite to a shower. So why the need to tell them in a XMas card? I would just wait for an annoucement when he/she is born. Like I said in the past two posts, JMHO.
k got it, thanks
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| Posted 11/10/08 4:28 PM |
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angnick
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Re: christmas card question
I thought about attaching the sono pic to our christmas card then thought better of it
i'm just going to sign the cards this year from Baby R as well!
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