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mrswask
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Question for the Non-Parents about Birth Announcements...
I'm starting to think about birth announcements for when the baby comes, but I wanted to get people's opinions. I really really do not want people who receive them to feel like it's asking for a present - that is definitely not my intention and that's why I'm not sure whether I should send them out or not. When you get one in the mail - what's your take? Do you feel like you need to send something? Do you feel like that's why it was sent to you?
Thanks!
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JenMarie
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Re: Question for the Non-Parents about Birth Announcements...
I LOVE getting birth announcements! I never feel like the person is asking for a gift. I always feel like they are overjoyed to have a child and want to share a beautiful photo (or a few) with me.
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| Posted 1/7/10 11:13 AM |
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Phyl
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Re: Question for the Non-Parents about Birth Announcements...
I obviously can't read. 
Message edited 1/7/2010 2:25:40 PM.
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| Posted 1/7/10 11:14 AM |
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JessInCA
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Re: Question for the Non-Parents about Birth Announcements...
I love getting birth announcements from my friends, and I have never thought it's a request for a gift. Any gifts that I have sent to new babies have been 100% because I wanted to, and had nothing to do with whether or not they even sent an announcement. 
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| Posted 1/7/10 11:16 AM |
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Jax430
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Re: Question for the Non-Parents about Birth Announcements...
I have never thought about being asked for a gift when I receive a birth announcement. As a matter of fact, I have usually purchased and/or given the gift before I even get the announcement!
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| Posted 1/7/10 11:19 AM |
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Lisa
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Re: Question for the Non-Parents about Birth Announcements...
Posted by JessInCA
I love getting birth announcements from my friends, and I have never thought it's a request for a gift. Any gifts that I have sent to new babies have been 100% because I wanted to, and had nothing to do with whether or not they even sent an announcement.
ITA
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| Posted 1/7/10 11:20 AM |
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HeathKernandez
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Re: Question for the Non-Parents about Birth Announcements...
I have never felt obligated to send a gift for a birth announcements. I'm not a NON parent but I even felt that way before having a child.
An invitation to a shower or party, I feel obligated, but not a birth announcement.
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| Posted 1/7/10 11:21 AM |
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MrsPJB2007
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Re: Question for the Non-Parents about Birth Announcements...
I never look at a birth announcement as a "Gimme a gift". I see it as a family proud to show off their newborn and love it.
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| Posted 1/7/10 11:23 AM |
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mrswask
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Re: Question for the Non-Parents about Birth Announcements...
OK guys -thanks for the input. Like I said, that's definitely not my intention in sending one, so I'm glad to see (so far) that people don't feel that way.
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| Posted 1/7/10 11:25 AM |
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tourist
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Re: Question for the Non-Parents about Birth Announcements...
Usually when I get a birth announcement I already sent or was planning to send a gift anyway.
I received one from someone I am not that close to & wasn't invited to a shower for (I know there was one though) & I didn't think of it as a request for a gift. I just sent a card to congratulate them, since we don't talk on a regular basis.
I usually already know about the birth, but I like the official announcement--so I can make sure i have the name spelled right! 
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| Posted 1/7/10 11:25 AM |
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Ma-n-Pa2008
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Re: Question for the Non-Parents about Birth Announcements...
Posted by Lisa
Posted by JessInCA
I love getting birth announcements from my friends, and I have never thought it's a request for a gift. Any gifts that I have sent to new babies have been 100% because I wanted to, and had nothing to do with whether or not they even sent an announcement.
ITA
exactly what i was going to write!!
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| Posted 1/7/10 11:31 AM |
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kahlua716
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Re: Question for the Non-Parents about Birth Announcements...
Posted by JessInCA
I love getting birth announcements from my friends, and I have never thought it's a request for a gift. Any gifts that I have sent to new babies have been 100% because I wanted to, and had nothing to do with whether or not they even sent an announcement.
I agree.
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| Posted 1/7/10 11:55 AM |
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PennyCat
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Re: Question for the Non-Parents about Birth Announcements...
I wouldn't think at all it was for a gift! I would just assume they want to share their good news with everyone!!   
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| Posted 1/7/10 12:01 PM |
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beautyq115
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Re: Question for the Non-Parents about Birth Announcements...
Sorry I am a mom but I wanted to answer..before I was a parent I never thought announcments were a request for a gift. I just always like getting them in the mail and I save them as well.
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| Posted 1/7/10 12:06 PM |
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Re: Question for the Non-Parents about Birth Announcements...
I've always taken it as just that; an announcement. Anytime I've gotten an announcement, I was also invited to the shower and/or the christening party and that was the occasion for the gift.
Do people expect presents for giving birth to a child? I wasn't aware that might be a present-giving opportunity, honestly.
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| Posted 1/7/10 12:07 PM |
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Jenn627
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Re: Question for the Non-Parents about Birth Announcements...
I hate getting birth announcements. I hate clutter, have no room on my fridge and feel terrible throwing out the baby picture.
I don't feel it's a solicitation for a gift.
edit - forgot a word
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| Posted 1/7/10 12:08 PM |
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SusiBee
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Re: Question for the Non-Parents about Birth Announcements...
Posted by MrsPJB2007
I never look at a birth announcement as a "Gimme a gift". I see it as a family proud to show off their newborn and love it.
I totally agree.
I'll send a gift if it someone close to us.
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| Posted 1/7/10 12:12 PM |
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anonttcer
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Re: Question for the Non-Parents about Birth Announcements...
I love seeing the pictures of the babies.
And I have never seen it as asking for a gift.
A shower invite on the other hand.....
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| Posted 1/7/10 12:25 PM |
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tourist
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Re: Question for the Non-Parents about Birth Announcements...
Posted by greenfreak
Do people expect presents for giving birth to a child? I wasn't aware that might be a present-giving opportunity, honestly.
I don't know if people expect it, but I usually bring something when I go to see the baby & If I am not going to be able to, I will send something.
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| Posted 1/7/10 12:41 PM |
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mrswask
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Re: Question for the Non-Parents about Birth Announcements...
See, there would be people who I would be sending the announcement to who were not invited to the shower because they live across the country, things like that. I think my concerns are for especially those people - don't want them to feel they have to send something.
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| Posted 1/7/10 12:44 PM |
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saraH
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Re: Question for the Non-Parents about Birth Announcements...
I love getting birth announcements and I've never seen it as an attempt to get a gift out of somebody.
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| Posted 1/7/10 1:55 PM |
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Kara
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Re: Question for the Non-Parents about Birth Announcements...
I love getting them! I never, EVER interpret them as requesting gifts, though.
Send them!
And congratulations!
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| Posted 1/7/10 2:09 PM |
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MissJones
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Re: Question for the Non-Parents about Birth Announcements...
Posted by Jax430
I have never thought about being asked for a gift when I receive a birth announcement. As a matter of fact, I have usually purchased and/or given the gift before I even get the announcement!
Exactly!
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| Posted 1/7/10 5:24 PM |
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jgl
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Re: Question for the Non-Parents about Birth Announcements...
im pregnant now, but ive never thought getting an announcement was a way to say "hey send a gift" I love getting them and getting to see someones babby!
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Re: Question for the Non-Parents about Birth Announcements...
I see the concern, as I have the same for Miss Bean's baby naming, but I love getting announcements. If I am going to send a gift, I am going to send it regardless of an announcement. I don't think they are a request for gifts but more the parents wanting to share their beautiful baby!
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