When a woman first finds out she's expecting a new bundle of joy, the next thought is often how to tell the new daddy to be. Many women like to make it a one of a kind surprise and a moment to remember forever. There are many memorable ways to tell the new dad, but the best way is to make it a special moment between the two parents that will last a lifetime.



When agonizing over the best way to tell your partner, it's important to know that the tell-tale first signs of pregnancy could do it for you. Morning sickness if often the first dead giveaway for most new dads, so don't wait too long to plan that special moment!

One special way to tell the new dad to be is to surprise him when he steps in the door from work; a room of blue and pink streamers and a positive pregnancy test tied to a congratulations balloon is a fun way to share the news. This can be a welcome shock and special moment between two parents who have dreamed of having a bundle of joy.

Another fun way to surprise dad is by making a nice dinner when he gets home from work. The menu can consist of baby back ribs, baby peas, new potatoes, and baby carrots. Desert could be miniature tarts or petit fours. This is a sweet way to indirectly give the new dad some hints as to the special occasion. If he's still not picking up, a novelty pink and blue cigar for an after dinner surprise will surely do the trick.

If the dad to be is more observant that some others, he may already pick up on the earliest signs of pregnancy. If this is the case the celebration can be just as sweet. A nice dinner out followed by an evening of giggles in the baby section of the local department store can be just as fun and meaningful as the big surprise.

Regardless of how it happens, sharing in this special moment will bring a couple together for a lifetime. The first few weeks of pregnancy are often the most thrilling and special for the new to parents to be. However mom opts to tell dad, the celebration should reflect the couple and it will be cherished for a lifetime. Above all else, don't be stressed about finding the best way to break the good news, if you take too long the early signs may break the news for you!