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baby
! amy foreman-plaisance publisher/editor in chief t here is a great deal of preparation and anticipation when you?re expecting a child. you prepare the house and read books on what you can expect from your pregnancy and the first months with your baby. you rely on the support of good friends
to chat about potential baby names and the fact that you?re nauseous, nervous, and excited, all at the same time. whether you are expecting your first baby or you?re a seasoned parent, children change your life in unimaginable ways. as the momentous day approaches, your friends will share your anxiety as they wonder when your child will be born. they are supportive through your baby showers and cravings, but how will your friendships
withstand the birth of your child? all the preparation does not explain that having a child can significantly impact your friendships. friends can often feel isolated from sharing this stage of your life and wonder how to remain close to you. although you don?t intend to appear distance or preoccupied, you have to work to find time to nurture these friendships after having a baby. you may assume that you need to devote all of your time and energy to your family in order to be a successful parent. however, the truth is, you need to maintain a piece of yourself and your existing friendships. call your friends, hang out with them, and remember to ask about them. while it is natural to become enveloped in every new movement and sound your new baby makes, take the time to ask about aspects of your friends? lives as well. besides, sharing the adventure of pregnancy, childbirth and parenting with someone who knows you well enhances the experiences and softens the difficult stages. your friends and your ?egnancy 8 p i n k ? b l u e | s p r i n g 2 0 1 9
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