Announcing name on FB

[LittleMum]

With DD she was Louise from 17 weeks and EVERYONE knew it!
We have finally decided on a time for DS but not sure whether to share or not?
Obviously if people ask I will tell them as its not a secret but I just don't think I will refer to bubs by his name on FB etc tgis time round or go out of my way to tell people who don't ask before he's born.

Do you think knowing what someone's baby is going to be called takes away from the surprise and joy or not at all??

 

[Sarah20109]

I don't plan to share our baby's name on FB just because I'm friends with at least 10 other people that are also pregnant and we picked a somewhat unusual name-- we don't want someone on FB to steal it from us. But besides that I think keeping the name a secret adds a little surprise to it since we plan on announcing the gender (we find out tomorrow! Yay!)

 

[vickyandchick]

I don't think it takes away the surprise at all, it's entirely up to you

We're not announcing LO's name as I don't want anyone to steal it

 

[RosieRosieP]

We are planning to keep the name to ourselves until baby has arrived think its just in case we change our mind's after they have arrived x

 

[Mypreciouskid]

I like to share the name to let it be known that the name is ours, lol. Then, if anyone uses the name before us, we don't look like copycats, lol.

 

[AP]

I kept it a secret the second time, i wish i did that with my first. Way more fun.

 

[rray0560]

I'm not announcing the name on fb but then again I'm not even announcing my pregnancy so I guess it will all be a surprise with the birth announcement. But it's all about how comfortable you feel with it.

 

[ChristiansMum]

We didn't share DS or DDs name on Facebook or to anyone really because I didn't want the 'oh I don't like that name' comments x

 

[N27murray]

We aren't announcing pregnancy on fb even though its not a secret and would talk about it to anyone (just don't like the idea of announcing it on the internet). And so I wouldn't announce name on fb either.

although, this is sort of why we are staying team yellow. We like the idea of some surprise on the day baby is born. We aren't going to settle on a boys name and girls name. We have ideas of names we like but I don't believe you can give a name to someone who you haven't even met yet (this is just me). Once you see the baby you get a better idea of what name suits them. I'm not a fan of the idea that a woman is still pregnant yet she knows the sex AND name of her baby...where is the surprise in the delivery room then?
not sure why I just went on that rant there...lol guess I just had to get it out

anyways, if you already know name of baby and its not a secret, then announcing on fb would make sense...

 

[mrs.amillian]

In person yes I will say if someone asks me, but they have to ask directly and I do make it clear that it's not up for discussion. People tend to think they can give they're opinion before the baby is born, but after it's all like isn't it lovely!!

But on FB no, no I'm not really saying much this time, hubs posted the 12 week scan, even though I wasn't against it I doubt I would have done if he hadn't pressed. No biggie shows he's involved and excited too xx
But we haven't said anything about the sex or name on FB and people have asked me directly.
I just din't feel the need to announce till baby is safe and sound here x

 

[leahtaba]

We arent telling anyone cause we also cant be bothered with the 'ohhh im not sure on that' comments, it makes me want to scream haha!

 

[LittleMum]

We aren't announcing pregnancy on fb even though its not a secret and would talk about it to anyone (just don't like the idea of announcing it on the internet). And so I wouldn't announce name on fb either.

although, this is sort of why we are staying team yellow. We like the idea of some surprise on the day baby is born. We aren't going to settle on a boys name and girls name. We have ideas of names we like but I don't believe you can give a name to someone who you haven't even met yet (this is just me). Once you see the baby you get a better idea of what name suits them. I'm not a fan of the idea that a woman is still pregnant yet she knows the sex AND name of her baby...where is the surprise in the delivery room then?
not sure why I just went on that rant there...lol guess I just had to get it out

anyways, if you already know name of baby and its not a secret, then announcing on fb would make sense...

Hahaha seeing your baby for the first time in the delivery room is surprise enough lol
Also, becoming a parent for first time is most exciting bit, not name picking or sex guessing but everyone is different.

Personally, it has helped me bond with my babies, and I can't deal with the stress of not knowing! Lol. Last thing I want when baby arrives is an argument with hubby about names hahaha

 

[LittleMinx]

We are not telling our name on FB until she is born.. For some reason i feel really protective of it and feel if i share it someone else will use it Silly really as nobody owns a name, but its not even in the top 500! xx

 

[MummyJade]

We wont be telling the name and Im not even sure we will be saying the gender once we get to find out (another scan at 23 weeks) I dont want peoples negative opinions or someone taking it! x

 

[SGmom]

We are keeping the name a secret until she is born. I know its silly, but we think it is our thing, we want to make sure we are the fist ones to call her by her name, not to have to hear opinions about our pick, and I dont knkw, just to have this for us..of course MIL is nagging me daily on this so it just makes my resolve stronger bahaha

 

[Unexpected212]

I'm not sharing this time. Our little boy was his name from the moment we found out he was a boy and when we announced the gender we announced the name. That mean people bought us stuff with the name on etc...which coulda been awkward if we'd seen him and changed our mind on the name but luckily we didn't.

This time I just say there are a few names I like and we aren't decided. Which we aren't 100%. I'm going in more open minded this time. With a few names and I will see which she suits. I also want to announce the name when she is born this time rather than have baby be known as a name before born.

All my friends kept the name secret until birth to avoid anyone stealing or passing judgement. I like that idea!

 

[leash27]

Since we already know LO is a girl and will most likely be having a planned section, her name is really the only thing that we can keep a surprise so we are keeping quiet until she arrives!

I would also be worried about someone stealing it too lol!

X

 

[I Love Lucy]

We kept the name secret the first time around but this time we plan to share as we're having a girl and everyone in my family already knows what name I would pick for a girl since I've had it picked out for ages. I think there are pros and cons of doing it both ways.

 

[emicakess]

I shared our babies name on facebook and everyone and their mothers have their 2 cents on the name! It's getting SO annoying! I am wishing I hadn't told people.

 

[Mommyagain]

I don't think sharing the name takes away from anything. That being said I haven't announced my little guys name on fb. Family, friends, & anyone who cares to ask in person knows but I am like some of the other ladies in not wanting someone to steal my name. I do have to say that I am sick of negative reactions to his name. It is an older name but I don't think it is that odd. Had one person try to talk me out of using it and keeps calling him a totally different name that isn't even close. Really freaking annoying.

I love calling him by name when talking about him.