5 Heartfelt Ways to Rekindle Your Friendships After a Busy Season

Let's face it, after pushing a tiny human out of you, life tends to pivot. You might've noticed your last text to your bestie got sent sometime around the lunar eclipse. No worries! Welcome to the postpartum wild ride where reality shows compete with diaper duties. But now that things are a bit less chaotic (fingers crossed), it's time to rekindle those friendships that helped you stay sane through endless baby shark doo-doos.

PSA: It's more acceptable to be late in texts than childbirth, we promise.

1. Reconnect Over Coffee or Wine (Your Choice!)

Let's be real, the thought of a hot beverage that's not consumed in 30 seconds flat sounds like a fairy tale. Your best friend has probably forgotten how you take your coffee, so start with a café or vineyard meet-up. Reminisce about the days before your little one helped you accessorize with burp cloths.

• Send an impromptu text: "Missing your face, can we meet for coffee or wine therapy?"
• Share a funny baby story. It's like your initiation into the club of mom humor.

Life update: Cold coffee is no longer a thing

. Magic might occur!

2. Host a Mini Get-Together

Host a small get-together. On a scale of 1 to chaotic, hosting a few close friends is usually manageable. Go ahead, break out the paper plates and remind them that wine goes in those disposable cups just fine.

• Encourage friends to bring their funky stories and kitchen fails.
• If anyone asks about the surprise crayon mural on your wall, smirk and say "abstract art."

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3. Reinstate the Sleepover (Minus the All-Nighter)

Petition for a sleepover - pajama party style! Grilled cheese and popcorn are still menu staples; swapping party games for conversations after 'Bye Bye Panda' might actually be a win-win.

• Digital detox: everyone parks their phones, except for the cutest baby pic you just have to share.
• Opt for early bedtime to keep cranky at bay (because bless those midnight ninja feeds).

Pro tip: Take turns nap taking. Dream teamwork makes dream work.

4. Schedule Mindful Activity Dates

Try yoga, pilates, or a simple walk in the park. The

catch? Do it together! Movement is better with friends, plus stepping out in those stylish Mum Tum leggings keeps both the mood and the outfit goals on-point. Oh, and breaking a sweat never hurt anyone.

• Experiment with YouTube workouts: Laughter induced by uncoordinated attempts equals double the workout.
• Trying an activity twice a month can elevate you from hermit to social butterfly.

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5. Embrace Group Hobbies or Classes

Finally, why not explore that passion project or hobby you've talked about for the last decade (no exaggeration, of course) with a friend? Take a dance class, cooking course, or even attempt that paint & sip gig. Please note: "I don't think this looks like Bob Ross's work" is a permissible statement.

• Double up as accountability partners. "Did you bring the Tupperware?" is now "Did you make it to class?"
• Share your small wins. Even learning how to bake a semi-edible loaf deserves claps.

Plot twist: Unleashing dormant Picasso or Gordon Ramsay skills is entirely possible.

And remember mamas, laughter and connection are just as empowering as sleep (almost). Whether it's through a simple text or shared awkward moment, it's never too late to reach out and reconnect. Cheers to returning Tupperware and gaining back lifelong laughs!

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