https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 12 May 2026 11:20:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-card-include-baby-to-come#post-2371258 Fri, 27 Nov 2015 17:23:30 +0000 mauxie 2371258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@QueensBee: I like that idea! </p> <p>Still waiting for our pics, which will dictate the card style.. But I'm leaning towards mentioning "Baby" somewhere on the back :) </p> <p>Thanks everyone for the input! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-card-include-baby-to-come#post-2371224 Fri, 27 Nov 2015 16:20:34 +0000 mrs.kiwi 2371224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am due February and probably won't include "baby girl" when we sign our names. Even though my belly is big now we probably will choose a photo where it's not that obvious. However we always include a short family letter and I will for sure include an update on our baby to come!</p> <p>I am all for celebrating baby no matter what gestational age. Had two miscarriages and always acknowledged and honored their short lives in my womb to people. However since people put up their photos and look at them on a daily basis for some reason I don't want to rub in people's faces that I'm preggo. I definitely want to share the news but just not put it OUT there. Im extra sensitive to this just bc my sil has been wanting another baby for 3+ years now and my own sister lost her 7 week old child this year. I know even showing your own kids' pictures PERIOD triggers painful feelings to people too but it's just my own personal guideline especially in light of what my own family members have been through.</p> <p>That being said I think "baby to come jam 2016" is totally cool 😊 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-card-include-baby-to-come#post-2371174 Fri, 27 Nov 2015 14:36:14 +0000 daniellemybelle 2371174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: I'm superstitious as well. I don't think there's anything wrong with it at all and I wouldn't think twice seeing someone else do it. I just probably wouldn't myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-card-include-baby-to-come#post-2370780 Thu, 26 Nov 2015 20:32:47 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2370780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would do "Baby" (due Jan 2016) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-card-include-baby-to-come#post-2370424 Thu, 26 Nov 2015 02:12:28 +0000 Purpledaisy 2370424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm due in June and am planning on including the new baby. I think we are going to do "DH, me, DD, and baby "last name" #2". </p> <p>But we are also planning on announcing early next month on social media as long as all is well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-card-include-baby-to-come#post-2370421 Thu, 26 Nov 2015 01:50:30 +0000 sapphire 2370421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was due in Marxh and out it in our card last year (as "baby girl due ..."). I say go for it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-card-include-baby-to-come#post-2370379 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 22:47:06 +0000 Radish 2370379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't last year for my Jan baby. On the back of the card I wrote something along the lines of "can't wait for what 2015 brings" to allude to her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-card-include-baby-to-come#post-2370357 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 22:17:40 +0000 QueensBee 2370357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm due 1/10 and having the same conundrum! I'm in the photo but I have a scarf covering most of my bump so it's not 100% clear. Do you have the option of adding text to the back of the card? I think I'm going to sign the front, "The - Family." On the back, I may write a message that mentions the new baby's upcoming arrival. Something like, "We are feeling extra merry and thankful this year as we prepare to welcome a baby girl this January!" </p> <p>I still can't decide! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-card-include-baby-to-come#post-2370267 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 21:00:43 +0000 PawPrints 2370267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our card last year was from "Pawprints, DH, and Baby Girl coming April 2015!" I liked it that way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-card-include-baby-to-come#post-2370231 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 20:35:26 +0000 lovehoneybee 2370231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She's die right before Christmas but I didn't. You can't really see my belly in the photo on it, but even if you could I still would have just signed it "The McKs" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-card-include-baby-to-come#post-2370225 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 20:32:05 +0000 MrsYellowJacket 2370225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaisyMay: we did the same </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-card-include-baby-to-come#post-2370219 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 20:27:34 +0000 birdofafeather 2370219@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If there's a photo of you visibly pregnant and you're due within two months, I'm pretty sure most of your list knows you're having a baby, so I would absolutely acknowledge it, especially if you put all your names. It's something to celebrate! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-card-include-baby-to-come#post-2370149 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 19:26:35 +0000 Ash 2370149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-card-include-baby-to-come#post-2370140 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 19:17:55 +0000 MamaCate 2370140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have seen "love from your name, DH, LO, LO, and baby last name #3 (arriving January 2016)"</p> <p>I would be comfortable given how far along you are but it would depend on how big your card list is and how much you tend to share. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-card-include-baby-to-come#post-2370120 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 18:55:03 +0000 MaisyMay 2370120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did in a photo caption but signed the card "the XXX Family". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-card-include-baby-to-come#post-2370114 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 18:49:04 +0000 Mrs. D 2370114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like the option of including the due date. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-card-include-baby-to-come#post-2370081 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 18:02:05 +0000 DesertDreams88 2370081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At this point, that baby is pretty darn real, regardless of the outcome, so I feel like pretending it doesn't exist is.... odd. </p> <p>And I say that even though I'm due in January too and I count kicks and can't fall back asleep until I know he's been moving. </p> <p>At this point, the chance of stillbirth ( unless you have risk factors I'm not aware of) is about or less than 1%. I'm not in the habit of making decisions based on 1% chance scenarios. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-card-include-baby-to-come#post-2370069 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 17:57:16 +0000 hellobeeboston 2370069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't, but I also am superstitious about that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-card-include-baby-to-come#post-2370066 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 17:51:31 +0000 mediagirl 2370066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did it as our announcement that we were having a baby for our Christmas card. Merry Christmas from hubs, me and baby H. I'll have to dig that up to see what exactly it said...I think we put the due date inside. I love the idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-card-include-baby-to-come#post-2370040 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 17:33:33 +0000 mauxie 2370040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Peanut: I do feel this way, too! I know DH does want to include "Baby" but he's life it up to me.</p> <p>Another thought I have is that I don't want people to see the card and feel prompted to gift us a baby item since he's due soon and it's the holidays... Not my intention! </p> <p>@Foodnerd81: I haven't gotten our pics back yet, but do plan on using a full-body family one. I wore black so I guess I won't show too much (though I feel HUGE). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-card-include-baby-to-come#post-2370007 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 17:07:48 +0000 Foodnerd81 2370007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are you in the picture you are using and can you see your belly? Either way, I think this late I would be comfortable signing it from mom, dad, boy, girl, and baby (due January 2016). </p> <p>I would include the date because otherwise people might be confused if you already had the baby or what. I wouldn't include the name, personally, because I would want to reserve the right to change my mind on the name until it's on the birth certificate. </p> <p>Like @Mrs. Peanut: said I think this baby deserves to be celebrated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-card-include-baby-to-come#post-2370004 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 17:05:37 +0000 LuLu Mom 2370004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did for a March baby, but one of our pictures included a "it's a girl" picture so it made sense in my mind! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-card-include-baby-to-come#post-2370003 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 17:03:49 +0000 Raindrop 2370003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a Jan baby too… I choose not to.</p> <p>Edit : Maybe TMI. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-card-include-baby-to-come#post-2369997 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 16:55:43 +0000 Mrs. Peanut 2369997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would. In my mind, if something tragic happens, it's better to celebrate the baby's existence than to pretend he or she was never a part of your family. That's just my two cents though. :happy: Do what makes you comfortable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-card-include-baby-to-come#post-2369984 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 16:49:05 +0000 mauxie 2369984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Currently have a 3 year old and 1 year old, and am due late January with LO3. </p> <p>Should I include "baby" in our holiday card? Half of me wants to bc I am so visibly pregnant, but half of me thinks it's still too soon since anything could happen.... (hate thinking that way, but that's another story). </p> <p>We have decided on a name and our immediate family is aware but probably won't really announce that til after LO is born. </p>