Anonymous wrote:I really don't think it's necessary to send out an announcement that your child is turning 1. Birth announcements are one thing, but bday announcements will make people feel like you're asking for gifts. And most people don't expect to be invited to a 1-year old's bday party, especially if they live out of town. I wouldn't bother with these if I were you. A holiday card is a more appropriate place to mention that you child turned one during the last year.

Anonymous wrote:I admittedly haven't read all the comments, but I have friends who send their "Christmas letter" at different times of the year (I.e. Whenever they have time), and think even a printed letter/update and thanks for love and support in a challenging time is better than a birthday announcement (-'d can include cute pics of the baby)

But yeah, a birthday announcement is weird. Everyone remembers more or less when your kid was born.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Eek, I didn't think of that.
(OP here.)

I was thinking of people that we are not inviting to the little party, who live out of town.
I don't think the message, 'no gifts please,' would apply to an announcement, but I wonder if there is something else I could write in.

I don't want to be mean, but this is just weird to me. I've never received a first birthday "announcement." If these out-of-town people are relatives or close friends, they'll know DC is turning one. If they're not that close, they're going to think it's weird.

Also, I know this is not your intention, but I would interpret it as a gift request. And I'm not typically a cynical person.

My advice: skip it.

Anonymous wrote:I am so amazed at all the RUDE, bold, blunt comments on here to this poor woman.... total judgement down the list, for a stranger you don't even know, who was just asking for advice on what she could write for an announcement instead of an invitation!!!

First of all - If you want to send out a baby's 1st bday ANNOUNCEMENT out, then do so! Forget about all of these other judgy folks on here that have nothing nice to say. It's YOUR baby who is turning one, your early motherhood experience and memory to celebrate!

And to make you feel better -- I, myself, was actually googling "One year baby announcements" myself, wanting to know the same exact idea as you! So you are NOT alone. I hadn't even thought of doing it for the expectation of gifts. That never even crossed my mind! I am just incredibly excited about my daughter turning one, and am getting professional photos done of her, and can't wait to share them with close family/friends. (And I'm NOT on facebook, so I'm not into the social media craze like most people are) I never thought I'd ever be able to have children, and at 41yrs old, I finally gave birth to my baby girl. Sooooo YES, I happen to be a mom that is just so over-joyed about sending out some sort of bday announcement, because these milestones are huge and special for me. I don't need people JUDGING me for it, just like you shouldn't be judging this poor woman!!! And in a similar case to what she said... my daughter's birthday is March, so waiting to send them in Christmas cards, as people mentioned, is a really long way off.

Anyway - I just saw this posting and was appalled at all of the hurtful, rude comments made to this woman.... and I felt the need to stand up for her!

Learn some manners people... if you don't agree, that's fine... but give your opinion in a TACTFUL KIND WAY, instead of throwing harsh judgements and assuming what her intentions must be, or that they're in any way from a selfish mindset...... other than simply a mother's love and excitement to share!

Anonymous wrote:I am so amazed at all the RUDE, bold, blunt comments on here to this poor woman.... total judgement down the list, for a stranger you don't even know, who was just asking for advice on what she could write for an announcement instead of an invitation!!!

First of all - If you want to send out a baby's 1st bday ANNOUNCEMENT out, then do so! Forget about all of these other judgy folks on here that have nothing nice to say. It's YOUR baby who is turning one, your early motherhood experience and memory to celebrate!

And to make you feel better -- I, myself, was actually googling "One year baby announcements" myself, wanting to know the same exact idea as you! So you are NOT alone. I hadn't even thought of doing it for the expectation of gifts. That never even crossed my mind! I am just incredibly excited about my daughter turning one, and am getting professional photos done of her, and can't wait to share them with close family/friends. (And I'm NOT on facebook, so I'm not into the social media craze like most people are) I never thought I'd ever be able to have children, and at 41yrs old, I finally gave birth to my baby girl. Sooooo YES, I happen to be a mom that is just so over-joyed about sending out some sort of bday announcement, because these milestones are huge and special for me. I don't need people JUDGING me for it, just like you shouldn't be judging this poor woman!!! And in a similar case to what she said... my daughter's birthday is March, so waiting to send them in Christmas cards, as people mentioned, is a really long way off.

Anyway - I just saw this posting and was appalled at all of the hurtful, rude comments made to this woman.... and I felt the need to stand up for her!

Learn some manners people... if you don't agree, that's fine... but give your opinion in a TACTFUL KIND WAY, instead of throwing harsh judgements and assuming what her intentions must be, or that they're in any way from a selfish mindset...... other than simply a mother's love and excitement to share!

Anonymous wrote:This kid is now 7...

Anonymous wrote:I have a puppy that just one turned and wanted to send an announcement just for fun. I am 73 years old and the Nugget has brought such joy into my life. She is an adorable 5 pound Yorkie and I just wanted to share my joy with friends near and far. I missed sending a "Just arrived" card, so I thought this would be just as appropriate. I could also includ a current picture. I never imagined that it would be so controversial.
Em & Nugget