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| So you've had a baby and you want to tell the world, not only because you want to introduce the new member of the family, but because you want to let everyone know that you gave birth at home! And now comes the task of wording the announcements just right. Maybe these will do the trick or spark ideas of your own. By all means feel free to copy these, if you like. |
Nathaniel Franklin Smith
was born at home in Raleigh, North Carolina
February 1, 2003
At 5:30 in the morning
He weighed 10 pounds and 6 ounces
And was 20 inches long
www.seeourbaby.com
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On January 24, 2003 at 1pm
After 41 hours of labor
Mary Ann Smith
Gave birth at home to a beautiful girl
Margaret Mozelle Smith
She weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces and was 21 inches long
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Nathan Lee Williams
Born into this world at home
May 3, 2003
2:15am
He weighed 7lbs, 14oz and was 19 inches long
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Elisabeth Marie Summit
After 20 hours of labor
Gave birth at home to
River Bruce Summit
Sunday, August 15, 2003 at 12:30pm
He weighed 10 pounds, 14 ounces and was 18 inches long
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Hello! My name is
Matthew Henry Stone
I was born at home, into the hands of my midwife (or father, mother, etc)
Friday, April 17, 2003 at 10:30am
I weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 22 inches long
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We welcomed our precious baby
Isaac Grover Thompson
Into our home
On January 10, 2003 at 5:30am
He weighed 8lbs. and 6 oz. And was 18in. long
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Our Lil' Homie
Nicholas Patrick Harrison
Born on the sofa
Thursday, February 27, 2003 at 2:29am
Weighed 7lbs. 6oz. and was 19-¾ in. long
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Designing Your Announcements |
Create a website to show off your new bundle of joy free of charge at www.geocities.com. Include the URL in your announcement!
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If you are printing these from your computer, set up the design, save it. Then after the birth all you have to do it fill in the correct information, fold the cards, stuff the envelopes and put them in the mailbox. This is a job that your husband or family member can do.
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If you use a graphic choose a font that compliments it
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To address envelopes neatly. Draw lines on a card spaced the way you want with a marker. Do this for the “to” and “from” addresses. Simply slide the card in each envelope, the dark lines show up through the envelope and you just write on the lines.
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Address envelopes while you are pregnant
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| Choose a beautiful stamp for the envelope at www.usps.com |
Stamp the envelopes while you are pregnant
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Card envelopes can be found at Staples in boxes of 50 or 100.
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If you have a digital camera, you can get that perfect photo, take it to Wal-Mart on a CD, or disk and they can print as many as you want, even in wallet size. You can add one to each announcement.
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Embellish the card or envelope with rubber stamps
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Quotes and Poems
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| “When I was born I was so surprised I didn't talk for a year and a half.”
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| “To my embarrassment I was born in bed with a lady.”
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| “I came upstairs into the world; for I was born in a cellar.”
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| “When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice.”
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“The world began when I was born and the world is mine to win.”
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| “You are the greatest miracle in your life, and you were born for greatness.”
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“Over my slumbers your loving watch keep;
Rock me to sleep, mother; rock me to sleep.”
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| “I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.”
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“Before you were conceived I wanted you
Before you were born I loved you
Before you were here an hour I would die for you
This is the miracle of life.”
- Maureen Hawkins
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“Being a mother has made my life complete.”
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| “I feel whole at last.”
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