Finding Your Support Squad: How to Reconnect with Friends and Strengthen Bonds

Unlock the Secret to Friendship: Learn Why Hugging Your Friends (Instead of Your Houseplants) Might Be the Key to Happiness!

Hey there, fabulous momma! Let’s just take a moment to appreciate the whirlwind of the last few months. Whether you're still basking in that new-baby glow or you're living life as a pro-level diaper ninja, one thing's for sure—time has never flown (nor surged) as quickly as it does postpartum, right? Between wiping runny noses (your baby’s, not yours—hopefully), and wondering if sleep was just a wild rumor your pre-baby self heard about, maintaining friendships can sometimes feel like searching for a matching sock in the laundry abyss.

So, what's the deal with those grown-up friendships?

Remember the good ol’ days of spontaneous brunches, impromptu shopping sprees, and heart-to-hearts over a warm cup of coffee? Back when "Netflix and chill" wasn’t code for passing out on the couch in a milky daze? Alas, those days might feel like a distant reality. But fear not! You don’t have to rely on houseplants for company (even if Cheryl the fern is a great listener).

Sure, you've shared memes and double-tapped their latest #ThrowbackThursday post. But when was the last time you actually shared a moment with your pals? It’s time to slip out of the 'new mom' cocoon just for a bit and flutter back into your fabulous social circle.

Newsflash: Your Besties Miss You!

Before your beloved mini-me arrived, your friends were your ride-or-die, your phone-a-friend, your real-life Pinterest board. Somewhere between attending prenatal classes and masterin

g the art of swaddling, friendships might have taken a backseat—and that's perfectly okay. Friendships, like fine wine and ripped jeans, are ever-evolving.

But now, mama, it’s time to get back in touch! Whether you’re wearing stylish maternity leggings or flaunting that extra "mum tum" with panache, it’s time to summon your inner social butterfly. Here are some cheeky, fun ways to re-kindle friendships without the need for awkward "Hey, I know it's been ages…" intros.

DMs Aren’t Just for Awkward Birthday Reminders!

If you've been peeping your friends' Insta stories but haven’t caught up in 3D, slide into those DMs with confidence! Remember, memes are magical icebreakers. Send that hilarious dog video or relatable mom meme—it’s a subtle way to say, “Hey, we still get each other!” or at the very least, “I see you, friend." Your message doesn’t have to be a thesis; think more along the lines of a cheeky Haiku.

Plus, who can resist a good ol’ throwback photo? Send an unexpected snap from that wild trip to Cancun or your high school days with “What were we thinking?!” It’s bound to spark a convo and perhaps, more throwback gems from their gallery.

FaceTime Me Maybe?

Here’s the reality: your schedule doesn’t abide by the traditional time constructs anymore. But here’s the beauty of living in the digital age—a FaceTime or Zoom call is your friend! Grab a glass of bubbly (or if it’s past 6 AM, coffee will do), and press that video call button. Don’t worry if your hair isn’t serving up red carpet, “go with the flow” and embrace the new normal.

Sharing parenting dilemmas, breastfeeding wins (#boobgoals!), or just showing that hi

larious face your baby made while trying mashed peas can be your conversation cue. Remember, it doesn’t have to be a long call—just a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, much like that chocolate fudge ice cream you sneakily devour during nap time. Create a Group Chat and Spark the Nostalgia Bug

Remember the group chats where jokes flowed nonstop from sunrise until you realized it was actually sunrise the next day? It might be time to blow the dust off those notifications. A group message where everyone pitches in their latest life updates (or mom mishaps) can reignite those magical bonds.

Also, themed days to send pictures like “Major Throwback Mondays” with your wildest outfit choices from the 90s could do the trick! And for the strategic mom in you, this minimizes giving the entire “What have you been up to?” speech twenty times over.

Let's Hug It Out IRL

Virtual catch-ups are divine and all, but nothing beats some real-time giggles. Capture an evening for an old-school pajama party (we’re talking face masks, gossip cards, and pizza—a lot of pizza). Invite them over, and rediscover why your couch is the best place for confessions. Not enough hours in the day? Squeeze in a brisk walk with strollers in tow or schedule a brunch date—because who needs an excuse to have second breakfast?

If dressing up is your form of self-care, remind yourself of how fabulous you look and feel in Mum Tum leggings. Chin up, mama—you’ve got this!

Hot Take: Friendship is Self-Care!

In the hustle and bustle of motherhood, investing time in friendships translates directly to self-care. Laughing with your squad can be as therapeutic as a day at the spa. The world might say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but you know it’s actually friends who share ridiculous childhood secrets. So here’s to lineage-defying friendships, full of audacious adventures and saucy stories.

So step out of your comfort zone (and those maternity leggings—ew, just kidding, they’re the bomb) and reconnect with the tribe. Reignite that fierce friend fire and remember—you, super-mom, deserve the world and then some.

Til next time, keep your naps long and your social life saucy!

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