We’ve been harbouring a little secret in our house: I’m pregnant and baby number three is on the way!
It’s a relief to finallyΒ be able to let the cat out of the bag – due to ourΒ history of miscarriage we wanted to wait until we passed the 12 week mark before saying anything, just in case.
But so far so good, and given I seemed to pop straight away (I’m blaming shot-to-pieces stomach muscles) there was no hiding it for much longer.
Earlier this summer IΒ wrote aΒ post on quirky ways to announce you’re expecting which gave me some great ideas for making our own announcement, and I thought long and hard about how to do it.
I love blackboard/whiteboard ones, so that’s what we did when we made our announcement on social media this week.
I must admit I was rather pleased with the way it turned out!
I have to say, though, thatΒ I’ve been surprised at the reaction – with baby number one and baby number two we received nothing but congratulations, but this time round there’s been lots of comments asking if we’re:
a) Mad
b) Bonkers
c) Crazy
This hadn’t occurred to me, and it’s made me wonder –Β are weΒ mad, bonkers or crazy? Or all three?
Either way, it’s a bit late now!
Linking up with…
Oh my word best news ever ever ever oh big congrats lovely lady!!! This is so exciting!!!!!!! Yay π π x x x
Thank you so much – we’re really pleased and excited! Seeing the baby on the scan this week makes it more real!
Congratulations this is lovely news and a great way to announce it. So exciting! x #TheList
There are so many brilliant ways to announce it’s hard to choose!
Oh, this is such wonderful news. I am really happy news. I don’t think you’re mad, bonkers or crazy. I just think that you have lots of excitement and fun ahead of you. Hugs Lucy xxxx
Yes being a family of five will be good fun I think!
Ahh congratulations!!so happy for you :). Love your photo announcement xx #Thelist
Thanks so much!xx
People can have opinions, you cant stop that, but there’s no need what so ever for them to say it to your face! How rude! Massive Congratulations to you and your family xx
Thank you – most of it is said in jest but even so…I’d never say that!
Wonderful news Natalie!! Good for you for going for it… I love being part of a big family. Xx
(PS my friends third pregnancy turned out to be twins ha ha)
There’s definitely only one in there this time – be careful what you wish for!!
Ahhhh congratulations! Lovely way to announce your pregnancy too with the whiteboards. #picknmix
Thank you! Although if you know anyone who needs a whiteboard…
Congratulations! Such fab news, I want a third too, but my husband is so not with me on that idea. Exciting times ahead! π xx #picnmix
Misery Gutsβs first words when he found out were ‘Oh s**t’ – I’m not joking either!!
Congratulations. When I had number 1 facebook wasn’t around, number 2 was 2008 so there was no option for likes etc. Number 3 was 2011 and yes, we got a few “what are you, rabbits?” comments.
Enjoy – how exciting! Sarah #PicknMix
I haven’t had the rabbit comment yet – that’s very cheeky!!
Congratulations! So happy for you and your family!!!! I understand that you wanted to wait the 12 weeks scan before saying anything… We were the same after my first miscarriage. #PicknMix &#TheList
Even now I’m worried something will go wrong, although it was really reassuring seeing the scan and baby jumping around x
Wow congratulations! People can be so cheeky, can’t they?! We’ve got 2 kids and people are always asking when we’re having the next one, but then it seems that once you have the next one lined up, they say you’re crazy!
What a cute way to make the announcement, though. I hope you have a smooth pregnancy. #TheList
Thanks very much – I hope it’s smooth too! I’m not one of those people who love pregnancy…
Congratulations, I have three and I had a lot of the same comments, some days I think I’m crazy… but I wouldn’t change it for the world, 3 is the magic number x #TheList
So pleased to hear that – that will be my response from now on!!
Yayy congratulations…Welcome to world of 3!
Three times the love, laughter, kisses, cuddles and MESS! xxx
That’s very true – Misery Guts is already talking about needing a cleaner, which I think is an excellent idea!!
Aww congratulations on your pregnancy!! π I’m so happy for you.. Yeayyyy!
Thank you we’re really happy too xx
Congratulations! Xx
Thank you xx
I don’t think you are mad, bonkers or crazy. I think it is fabulous news! Congratulations hun. #thelist
Thank you – I think it’s fabulous news too!
Aww how exciting! Congratulations and hope the pregnancy goes well for you π xx #picknmix
Thank you me too!!
Awwwww it’s wonderful news and very exciting! Congratulations π #thelist
Thank you – it’s a really exciting time xx
I saw the little announcement photo on twitter and loved it – congratulations! I hope it all goes very smoothly for you, exciting times xx #KCACOLS
Thank you – I was rather pleased with the way the picture turned out!
Congratulations! I don’t think three makes you bonkers at all. It’s up to you how many children you want to have xx #KCACOLS
Precisely!x
Congratulations! What a lovely way to announce! X
Whoops! #kcacols
Thanks for popping by!x
Thank you!x
Many many congratulations, so happy for you all
Thank you – we’re so happy too!
CONGRATULATIONS!! Lovely news, I missed your announcement with being on holiday. I think it’s very common now for people to have three children, I definitely wouldn’t say you were mad or bonkers, although you are going to have your hands full! Look forward to following your pregnancy! #KCACOLS
Thanks so much – hope you had a great holiday. I’m planning to blog about the pregnancy much more than I did with Little B – I was so scared something would go wrong I didnβt write anything until I was 20 weeks!
congratulations!!! such lovely news. Are Mad bonkers and crazy your future pet names for the three children?! lol! hope you havent been feeling too poorly up until now. I love your announcement idea – Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next Sunday
Thank you!! I’ve actually been feeling the worst of all three pregnancies but am hoping it passes soon!xx
Congratulations that’s fantastic news, I hope you have an easy pregnancy and an easy delivery #KCACOLS
Me too – although delivery seems a long way off!
Aww congratulations! Lovely way to announce too. Cute picture. We got a lot of that when we were expecting our third too. More so from people who only have one or two surprisingly! I always wanted 4 but decided we would stop at 3 as I don’t want to have to drive a huge car as a matter of course every day and also partly because of our eldest son’s needs, I’m pretty exhausted and found my pregnancy with no 3 hard going too as a result. I love having 3. It’s hard work but they are all so different and great in their own way. Enjoy x
I’ve found this pregnancy the hardest too so far…think we’ll be stopping at three!
Eeeeek! Huge congratulations π My third baby was 3 weeks old yesterday π #KCACOLS
Hope it’s all going well so far!x
Eeeeek congratulations. I hate that people have had that reaction. It doesn’t matter how many children you have as long as you feel you’ve got enough love to give and can care for them which you obvisouly can!
How very exciting!!
#KCACOLS
Thank you xx
Congrats! I have three and have literally just written a post on it (the one linked up)! My youngest is now 5 so through the baby stage but I’ve got to tell you, the hard work is worth it xx #KCACOLS
I’ll take a look!
Congratulations! I love the whiteboard idea. Your little ones look so cute in the picture. I hope it all goes smoothly for you x
I forgot #KCACOLS lol
Thanks for popping by x
Thank you, it took a while to capture the image and of course they weren’t both looking…
Congratulations! π we are currently considering number 3…there will be a number 3 we’re just considering whether to have another one ourselves or adopt. You’ll have to let us know how it goes! #KCACOLS
I’ll be really interested to hear what you decide…
Congratulations! That’s amazing news and it’s nice that you’re already showing, I loved my pregnant tummy. Yes you’re mad/crazy/bonkers but to be honest why would you want to be anything else! Such lovely news x #thelist
Before I was able to say I was expecting I didnβt want to be showing, but now that I can I don’t mind so much!!
Lovely news, congratulations! I LOVE how you announced it too!x
Thanks – I thought about the best way to do it for quite a while!!
Aww congratulations! What a great announcement as well.x #KCACOLS
Thanks so much!!
Oh how fab congratulations! We had baby no 3 in January and people definitely think you are nuts for more than 3 but I found it easier to jumo from 2 to 3 than I did from 1 to 2 π I am looking forward to keeping up to date with your pregnancy π x
Thank you that’s so good to hear – I’m hoping 2-3 will be easier than the jump from 1-2!
Fabulous news, congratulations! Great announcement photo x #KCACOLS
Thanks very much!x
Huge congrats!! So exciting being able to share your news – the 12 weeks seem to go on forever. Great idea with the whiteboards too! X #fartglitter
The 12 weeks seemed like 12 months to me!!
Oops I meant #KCACOLS
Thanks for popping by!x
you are mad bonkers and def crazy haha! but it will make for good blog posts hehe π congrats!! #KCACOLS
Yes that’s true – lots of blogging fodder!
Oh, massive congratulations! That’s amazing news, what a lovely way to announce it too! #KCACOLS
Thank you – we’re very pleased!x
Congratulations! Great way to announce it! #KCACOLS
Thanks very much!
Huge congratulations! Such an exciting time in your house! Here’s hoping the rest of the pregnancy runs smoothly #KCACOLS
Thanks so much – we’re really excited!
Congratulations. Don’t let anyone stealyour joy – I don’t know why people feel it’s ok to question someone else’s family choices. If three works for you then that’s all that matters. #KCACOLS
Well said – it did make me feel a bit deflated though…
Ah congratulations hun!! So delighted for you all! I am the youngest of three and my mum always says I was the easiest baby because the other two reared me haha #KCACOLS
I’m the oldest of three but not sure which of us was easiest/hardest!
Best of luck and congratulations. My number 3 is set to arrive in 4 days. #TheList
Wow good luck!! Hope it all goes well!x
I’m so pleased for you!! Three is really common so I’ll just say congrats!! Hope you feel ok lovely Xz #twinklytuesday
Thanks very much – yes I thought three was quite normal too!!
Oh Natalie what wonderful and lovely news! Congratulations, another lovely baby and 3 children you lucky lady xx
Thanks so much xx
Congratulations! Hope you’re not feeling too rough still!! Enjoy and screw what anyone else thinks!!!! #twinklytuesday
I’ve been feeling pretty rough but hopefully it will lift soon…
You will be fabulous!!! Not mad, bonkers or anything of the like. Congrats!!! #twinklytuesday
Glad you think so!x
Congratulations! A lovely way to announce X #TwinklyTuesday
Thank you x
Wonderful news! Congratulations! Wishing you a happy & healthy pregnancy! #TwinklyTuesday
Thank you I hope so!x
Congrats!! That’s such amazing news!!
Love reading baby posts!
Lx
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Yes me too!
Big Congratulations! Always wonderful to read ‘Im pregnant’ posts! #TwinklyTuesday
I love them too!
Eeee! How exciting, congratulations! #twinklytuesday
Thanks so much!
revisiting from #TwinklyTuesday! Congrats!
Aw congratulations! Lovely announcement photo too. You are probably a bit bonkers but that’s the best way to be, its going to be an amazing adventure for your family. #twinklytuesday
Congratulations. Yes you are completely bonkers but I’m sure you won’t be thinking that when you look into your babies eyes for the first time! #KCACOLS
Lovely news having three isnt crazy mad or bonkers its fantastic amazing and rewarding #twinklytuesdays
Ahhh congratulations! Love the photo boards as a way of announcing. All of a sudden I’ve had a sudden pang of envy / jealousy about you having 3 kids so I don’t think you’re mad or bonkers! #KCACOLS
Amazing news! Congratultions! xx
Aw huge congratulations! Such wonderful news. Thanks for linking up to #TheList x
Congratulations, that’s fab news! And my sister has 3 girls and would tell you you’re neither mad, bonkers or crazy! x #KCACOLS
Ah that’s amazing, huge congrats! I’m not sure I could handle three myself but I’ve heard it’s a lot of fun!! x #TwinklyTuesday
wow so exciting! So thrilled for you. Yes having 3 is chaos but I love it! My 3 are so close with each other and I am so thrilled to have them all. Trust me it really is awesome! Congrats!!!!!
Aww congratulations, hope you are feeling ok. Yes we had many of the same type of comments with baby no. 3! thanks for linking to #PickNMix
I have only just seen this! Wow congratulations lovely and ignore anyone who has any opinion as it is only yours and the mister’s that count in this π
Thanks for linking up to #PicknMix
Stevie x
Arrghhh huge congratulation! I can’t wait to see some #saturdaysiblings shots with the new addition. Hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy π #KCACOLS
Congratulations! All the best people are crazy so I’d take that as a compliment myself π you are going to have so much fun with wishing you a healthy pregnancy #kcacols
Huuuuuuge congratulations! It’s so funny though how people ask such different questions on the third onwards! I hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy π Thanks for linking up with #TwinklyTuesday
Thank you – yes I really wasn’t expecting the reaction we’ve got!