5 Heartfelt Ways to Nurture Friendships During Life's New Beginnings
From Awkward Zoom Calls to Pancake Brunches: How to Keep Your Friends When Life Hits the Reset Button. Discover the Secret Sauce to Friendship Maintenance That Doesn’t Include Sharing Your Netflix Password!
Hey there, mama-to-be! 🎉 Welcome to the magical club where body pillows become your best friends, and the word "glow" is used to describe your unpredictable combination of happiness and hormones. You're in your first trimester, and whether it's your first rodeo or not, you're on a thrilling—albeit somewhat nausea-inducing—adventure. But let's face it, life has suddenly started passing the curveballs and keeping in touch with friends can sometimes feel like a mission destined for a Netflix original. But fear not, for we have the ultimate guide to keeping your friendships sparkling brighter than a diamond, even when you're too tired to sparkle yourself.
Pro tip: Glittery water bottles may look fabulous on Instagram, but they won't keep your relationships hydrating!
1. Texts of Nonchalance
Remember when you used to text your friends about every random comment and thought popping into your head? News flash! You can still do that! Sure, your past "OMG, look at this hilarious cat video!" texts have now become "Guess what vegetable my baby is the size of this week?!", but don't underestimate the power of a GIF-laden commentary on life. Telling your besties about the weird cravings—even if it's pickles and peanut butter at 3 a.m.—keeps the bond al
One-liner to remember: Unless you're Kim Kardashian, life updates are still hot property!
2. Glam Up The Calls
Apart from your growing belly, what's the other big change we're embracing? Zoom calls, baby! Throw away those oversized hoodies (for one call at least) and put on some lip gloss. Set up a virtual catch-up, because who says teething at 10 a.m. can't be fabulous? Add a cheeky theme—like "pajamas and pearls"—for a laugh. Invite your friends to sip mocktails as they bask in the joy of your new pregnancy glow (with a backup filter, of course). These visual moments last longer and mean your friends can see just how fabulous pregnancy can be.
Friendship hack: Screen freezes make excellent opportunities for impromptu selfie moments!
3. Pancake Brunches (For Real!)
The first trimester might hit you with fatigue strong enough to rival jet lag, but nothing cures dormant friendship like a long scroll through brunch menus with your gang. Many pancake places are just itching for a gorgeous post-pandemic brunch revival and are more hygienic than the Queen’s tea set! Suggest a casual meetup and let the syrupy goodness and the company of friends bring joy in unexpected ways. You might have to pass on the mimosas (cue adorable faux-pas laughs), but pancakes are foolproof, and friendships built on butter and batter are even more so.
And don't forget: Calories don't count when you're catching up with the cr
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4. Share The Soundtrack of Your Life
Ah, music—the food for the soul. Create a shared playlist just for you and your friends. With those shared Spotify soundtracks, you can swap feel-good tunes that'll make road trips back to the norm post-baby something to look forward to. Remember, your friends might get teary-eyed at Bey's "Listen" while you’re all about acoustic slow jams prepping for your nine-month-long marathon. What better way to harmonize your lives than through some saucy tunes?
Bittersweet truth: Not all drumbeats were made equal, nor were morning sickness days.
5. Binge but Make it BFF!
Every friendship has a show that ties the crew together—it may be “Sex and the City,” or even “Tiger King” if you needed a laugh in 2020. Well, as life blobs into something uniquely wonderful, let’s create new traditions. Here's a cheeky tip: plan a regular binge-watch session on a theme of choice. Pretend the snacks were made by Gordon Ramsay, and relish in the giggles and microwave popcorn disasters together. Laughter isn’t just the best medicine; it’s also the shortest way to a friend’s heart.
Word of advice: Click the mute button before you open that third packet of nachos!
And there you go—a guide to keeping friendships brilliant during life's new beginnings, without breaking a sweat (except maybe during that second-trimester yoga class)! Feeling inspired? Whether you're reveling in the peanut-sized joys of your first trimester or rocking that postpartum glow, style and comfort are a must. Discover Emamaco’s maternity leggings for mamas-to-be or their acclaimed Mum Tum leggings for postpartum power. Embrace every beautiful change with style that fits.
Final reminder: A great friend always knows where the nearest ice cream is.
Keep shining and snagging those friendships, you fabulous mama! And remember, the secret to this magnificent journey is knowing both your infinite power and where to find the best leggings in town.💃✨
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