THE STANDARD FACEBOOK status update alerting us to a new pregnancy makes us sad.

Such a special occasion deserves special treatment. Take a few tips from these expecting couples and get creative with the good news.

1. Include the dogs

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2. Bring the true reality of the situation to light

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3. Don’t forget to give current tenants sufficient notice

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4. Revert to old playground jeers if all else fails

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5. …or sayings

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6. Make sure it truly expresses you both as a couple

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7. Or just you

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8. Use it as a classified listing

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9. Bring the siblings into the proceedings

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10. Use 90s rap lyrics where necessary

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11. Maybe recreate a movie poster?

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12. Either way, make sure it’s cute

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13. Or not

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