As a pup parent, it’s natural for you to want to include your furry friend in your pregnancy announcement. After all, you aren’t just celebrating your growing family: you’re announcing that your fur baby is becoming a big sibling! Luckily, there are many ways you can incorporate Fido into your announcement, adding an extra layer of joy. Below are some of our favorite ideas to include your furry family member in your pregnancy announcement.
#1 Paw on the Bump
With silly captions like “all paws on deck,” a photo with your pup’s paw on your pregnancy bump is a heartwarming way to show your growing family. Including the ultrasound image over the bump will also show the connection between your furry friend and their new sibling! A simple classic, this way of announcing your pregnancy never fails.
#2 The “Big Brother/Sister” Sign
This idea truly puts your canine at the heart of your pregnancy announcement. Simply make a sign that says “Big Brother/Sister” and place it around their neck. Alternatively, you could make a sign that says “I’m going to be a big brother/sister!” and prop it up in front of them. Either way, this is a crafty and sweet way to announce your pregnancy. Seal the message with a caption from your furry friend’s perspective, such as, “Big brother/sister era incoming!”
#3 Matching Family Pajamas
If the holiday season is coming up, matching holiday-themed pajamas may be the way to go! Snag a pair of matching pajamas for you, your partner, your fur baby, and your new baby. Although you may not yet be holding your baby, you can hold the tiny pajamas to signify your growing family. Including your canine companion in the festivities is an adorable, endearing way to formally welcome your new baby to the family. If you don’t want the whole family in pajamas, you could simply get matching pajamas for your baby and your pup. Then, once your baby is home, they can match with their furry sibling!
#4 Personalized Onesie
A personalized onesie with your fur baby’s face on it can be a silly and light way to announce the happy news. On the onesie, include the words “Protected by:” to show that your canine companion is your baby’s protector. Further, instead of a direct photo of your furry friend, you can incorporate an animated version of your pup on the onesie. Ultimately, there are a lot of directions you could go with this idea that heartwarmingly include Fido in your announcement.
#5 The Reading Dog
Perfect if you are an avid reader, pose your furry friend in front of a book about pregnancy. This is a witty way to convey that your family is growing while also putting your dog at the heart of your announcement. You could take this idea a step further and print out a fake book cover called “What to Expect When Your Humans Are Expecting.” This emphasizes you and your partner while still allowing your fur baby to be a part of it.
Including your furry friend in your pregnancy announcement is a special and heartwarming way to tell people about your growing family. It also solidifies the relationship between your dog and their new sibling! You won’t regret sharing this special moment with your pup. One day, your baby will look back at how loved they were by their furry sibling.