Monday, October 15, 2012

Guide to Birth Announcements



Being a new mother means a lot of added work, even before the baby ever arrives! You've got a nursery to get ready, a home that's going to have to manage without you for a while until you and the baby settle into a routine, and of course, the birth announcements. Letting friends and family know that the baby's finally here is one of the details expectant and new mothers worry about the most, because they want to make the best possible impression for themselves and the child they've worked so hard to bring safely into the world.

Creating your own birth announcements can be a fun and enjoyable way to put the word out about your new bundle of joy. One thing that many mothers worry about is what information to put on birth announcements. Are birth announcements even really necessary in this age of instant communication via Internet, cell phone, and so on? Etiquette is moving so much more slowly than technology, making this sort of question all the more puzzling.

Etiquette dictates that you send out announcements as soon as reasonably possible. Naturally, this will vary according to circumstances, and only you (and maybe your spouse) can decide when it can be done.  Some information that should appear on the announcement includes date and time of birth, gender of the baby, the baby's height, weight, and a cute saying or verse that you feel is appropriate for the occasion. Parent, grandparents, uncles and aunts, siblings, and close friends are obvious, but you may also want to include employers, neighbors, and others.
There’s also the question of who should receive an announcement. Should you hand make them or buy them from a printer or online service? Designing your own birth announcement in advance of the actual birth can be a great way to add your own unique style to this time-honored tradition. If you find yourself stuck for ideas, you could always have a design party with your closest friends! It would be a great way to let the creative juices flow while not driving yourself crazy trying to do all the work yourself, and one of your friends might just surprise you with her design skills. However you decide to go, remember your birth announcement is all about you and your baby.

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