Looking for a festive way to announce you’re expecting? If you want to show the world you feel luckier than a four-leaf clover, these St. Patrick’s Day pregnancy announcement ideas will rock your family’s world.
There are so many directions to go in when you choose to break the news on St. Patrick’s Day that you’re expecting. Maybe you’ll play off a St. Patrick’s Day theme with a pun-heavy caption or snap a pic of yourself wearing a holiday t-shirt that spills the beans — Etsy has dozens of options if this is your choice. Or maybe you’ll turn to a sweet, traditional Irish phrase to make your big announcement. To really nail the spirit of the day, consider incorporating all the trappings of the holiday: a pot of gold, shamrocks, four-leaf clovers, leprechauns, perhaps a giant mug of Guinness you won’t be sipping anytime soon. And get your partner in on the fun. Together you can come up with a brilliant way to say, “the pot of gold at the end of our rainbow is actually a sweet new baby.”
In the words of the famous Irish proverb, “Bricks and mortar make a house, but the laughter of children makes a home.” Here’s to the arrival of your baby.
A Punny St. Paddy’s Pregnancy Announcement
How can you not use a great play on words for your St. Patrick’s Day baby announcement? Here are a few suggestions (though there are plenty more of these pot-o-gold ideas).
Gold At The End Of A Rainbow
Every pregnancy announcement is beautiful, but there is something extra special about announcing a rainbow baby. If you've got one on the way, incorporate it into your St. Patrick's Day announcement. Take a photo with your partner cradling your new bump or holding a baby item, and caption it with something like, "At the end of our rainbow, there's no pot of gold. There's something better: a baby to hold!"
If it ain't brogue, don't fix it.
This one alludes to the Irish accent, but you can spin it into a punny St. Patrick’s Day pregnancy announcement by taking a picture with you surrounded by your other kids and a huge mess of, say, broken toys. And then you’re in the center, smirking.
Keep calm and Leprechaun
This St. Patrick’s Day pregnancy announcement is ideal for both a March 17 due date and for a family of redheads. It says, “Yes, we know we’re very Irish and we totally embrace that.”
Lucky Sibling
Let your child join in on the fun and announce your pregnancy to the world. Dress them up in a festive green outfit, and have them hold up a poster or sheet of paper that says "Lucky me... I'm a big [sister or brother] to be!" Add your estimated due date, ultrasound photo, or whatever else you'd like to include.
Guaranteed to be a a shamrockin' good time tonight
For this pun, you and your partner can pose with your big belly and flash some rock fingers to show you’re ready to kick this pregnancy up to level 11. It’s a fun blend of rock n’ roll and a taste of the old country for a perfect St. Patrick’s Day pregnancy announcement.
The Paddy Don't Start Till I Walk In.
If you're already bursting out of your t-shirts, this can be a super funny St. Patrick’s Day pregnancy announcement. Gather your pals to create a party scene, then have you in the center of it in all of your bump glory.
Future life of the Paddy.
Want to let your friends know that baby-to-be is expected on St. Patrick’s day? Try this punny caption and wait to hear all kinds of whoops and cheers.
O'Baby
Put an Irish spin on the phrase "Oh baby" to announce your growing bundle of joy. Don your most festive St. Patrick's Day outfit, hold up an ultrasound picture or point to your growing bump, and caption the picture, "O'Baby!" (Add a four leaf clover emoji for good measure.) Or if you're really dedicated, get a cute O'Baby shirt (like the one @stephanieclary on Instagram is rocking above) and pose with an ultrasound pic.
Extra Lucky
Keep your announcement simple and sweet. Lay a baby-related item like an ultrasound, baby booties, a bodysuit, or a pacifier (bonus points if they're green) on a flat surface, and scatter some St. Patrick's Day confetti around it. Snap a picture and caption it with the words, "We are feeling extra lucky this St. Patrick's Day."
Better Than Gold
The typical treasure discussed on St. Patrick's Day is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. If you're pregnant, you know there is a treasure that is way better. Grab a printable sign from Etsy and take a few festive photos in your best St. Paddy's garb. Or, arrange the sign with a green bodysuit, ultrasound photo, or pair of baby shoes.
Announce Your Pregnancy with a St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt
Etsy is full of hilarious pregnancy announcement T-shirts for any time of year, but St. Patrick’s Day themed items are especially well done. Here are a few faves.
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Wee Little One T-Shirt
The funny thing about being pregnant during St. Patrick’s Day is you’re really a party of two. MIght as well let people know it by flashing your bump and being a walking announcement with this “Wee Little One” t-shirt. You’ll be feeling comfortable and confident in this cozy heather green cotton tee.
Bump’s First St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt
Even if drinking Guinness is off the table this St. Patrick’s Day, go ahead and get some sympathy pints of water or soda with this charming t-shirt that lets everyone know your little bun in the oven will be ready to party next year. The poly/cotton blend stretches with you so you can even play a St. Patrick’s Day/April Fool’s joke on the fam when you pull it on the following year.
Customized St. Patrick’s Shamrock T-Shirt
Want to give your due date on your St. Patrick’s Day pregnancy announcement shirt? Not a problem. This four leaf clover tee can be customized to your liking. Add your own date, print in the size you want, and you’re good to go. Sizes run true, so you can be sure your shirt will fit your belly. Plus, you can get this tee in short or long-sleeve.
“I got Lucky" Shirt
This t-shirt duo really says it all for all those chuffed dads-to-be showboating about their new wee babe on the way. If you’re looking for a great t-shirt to make your St. Patrick’s Day pregnancy announcement, grab a set of these soft cotton tees in green (spun cotton) and black (cotton poly blend) to spread the good new. Everyone will get a kick out of it and you’ll have one more super cozy t-shirt in your wardrobe.
Big Brother Shirt
Get your kids involved in the announcement with a t-shirt that reveals the good news. This baseball style t-shirt can be selected in a holiday specific green as well as nine other sleeve colors. Personalize it by including the expected month your little leprechaun is expected to gardner extra “awws” from friends and family.
Gardening-Themed Shirt
Clover is peak St. Patrick’s Day symbolism, so it makes a lovely metaphor for growing a new baby. Such is the case in this cute shirt combo. For the papa, grab a shirt that says “I planted my lucky clover” while mama-to-be can rock a “Growing my lucky clover” shirt. Available in 21 different colors, there’s no need to feel limited to green. And the cotton tees go up to size 3XL.
“Irish I could Drink” Shirt
Nothing like abstaining from alcohol on one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year. Any mama who has been there can relate. And this shirt sums it all up. It’s also a great way to tell everyone celebrating about your St. Patrick’s day pregnancy announcement. The classic baseball tee features green sleeves with bold copy capped off by a print of two little baby feet at the bottom.
Irish Quotes & Proverbs as a Way to Announce Your Pregnancy
Irish proverbs are beloved by many for their ability to express some universal truth in a witty or compelling way. So they’re perfect for a baby announcement on St. Patrick’s Day.
- “May strong arms hold you / Caring hearts tend you / And may love await you at every step.”
- “My seven blessings on you.”
- “May your troubles be as few and as far apart as my Grandmother’s teeth.”
- “May there be a generation of children on the children of your children.”
- “May your home always be too small to hold all your friends.”
- “When Irish eyes are smiling, they’re usually up to something.”
- “There’s no love until there’s family.”
- “No man ever wore a tie as nice as his child’s arm around his neck.”
- “May strong arms hold you, caring hearts tend you, and may love await you at every step.”
- “A newborn babe brings light to the house, warmth to the hearth, and joy to the soul, for wealth is family, family is wealth.”
Picked your announcement idea? Great. Let the baby arrival shenanigans begin.
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