Finding Your Support Squad: How to Nurture Friendships During Life's Big Changes

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Congratulations, you're pregnant! Your belly is about to become a magic eight ball, complete with unsolicited advice and intrusive belly touches. But aside from becoming a human fortune teller and occasionally experiencing the miraculous phenomenon of feeling like a bloated beach ball, another significant change is happening—you'll need your friends more than ever. Whether they've disappeared faster than your pre-pregnancy waistline or are multiplying like your cravings, finding your support squad can feel like an episode of Survivor, only there are no immunity idols, just a lot of snacks.

Let's get one thing straight: Your body isn't the only thing transforming during this adventure! Your friendships are too.

Why Your Support Squad is Irreplaceable

Sure, you've got your partner (or your devoted cat), but unless they're secretly telepathic, they won't always get it. Friends bring that unique blend of empathy, humor, and a much-needed edge of sarcasm when you're busy contemplating whether nausea or fatigue deserves the gold medal today. The laugh-'til-you-pee-yourself kind of fun (except now you actually might) hinges on a solid support squad.

You mean I need a tribe? Yes, babes! Even Tarzan had Jane, right?

From Emotional Roller Coasters to Roller Coaster Snack Options

When every day is a gamble between joy and bursting into tears at a puppy commercial, it's essential to have

pals who understand you'll ugly cry over spilled milk. Literally. Your choice of snack buddy—who never judges your pickle and ice cream concoction—can be just as crucial as choosing the right maternity leggings.

It's time to embrace the art of shameless oversharing. Because, spoiler alert, those pregnancy hormones won't allow anything less.

Keeping Friendships Intact When You're a Hot Mess (and Hormonally Unbalanced!)

Ah, yes, the fine art of maintaining friendships while teetering on the edge of insanity and consuming a literal ton of strange food combinations. It's all about communication—or as real friends call it, excessive emoji use. This ain't the time for subtlety! Your friends need to know when you're facing a hormonal meltdown and when you just want to pretend none of this is happening for a hot second.

No one said creating life would be glamorous. But laughing with friends about your new inability to jump on a trampoline without fear is the next best thing.

Scouting New Allies: Finding Like-Minded Parent Pals

Sometimes your pre-pregnancy BFFs won't quite get the whole "I can't fit into my jeans, and I can't stop crying" vibe. That's okay! New parent friends can make all the difference. They're just as sleep-deprived, overly emotional, and likely to discuss bodily functions at inappropriate times. Make friends at prenatal yoga, in waiting rooms, or online—because, hey, nothing bonds people like sharing pelvic floor exercises.

Yes, you're building a baby. But building friendships that last? That's an art, darling.

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Let's not leave them out! They might not understand what it's like to become a potato-shaped entity, but they're there, trying their utmost to avoid saying something infuriating! Keep them in the loop, and maybe they'll surprise you by adopting a healthier snack-choice strategy or by joining your belly dancing class.

Teamwork makes the dream work. Even if sometimes that means tag-teaming the kitchen chores from a distance.

Prepare for Postpartum: Your Friendship Olympics Isn't Over!

Once the baby's here, your world flips upside down again (not unlike that time you dropped your phone in the bath). This is where your after-pregnancy support squad becomes crucial. It might be time to transition into the fabulous "mum tum" phase with ease—and for that, your friends are key. Also, you might love Mum Tum leggings just as much as you love that friend who doesn't judge your messy bun and oversized clothes combo.

Psst... Life changes, but true friendship? It's timeless. They might not bring you coffee in the middle of the night, but they'll be there at 3 a.m. when you're googling how to soothe a crying baby.

In this entire rollercoaster of hormones, emotions, and sometimes bizarre euphoria, you'll find who your real friends are—those standing by, nursing that decaf latte (because duh) while the world around you changes once more. So here’s to nurturing those friendships—because every great adventure needs fabulous characters. They've seen you at your best, and they stuck around when you lost your mind along with your ability to see your feet.

Remember, an amazing support squad is eternal—even when everything else budgets out of control like a boomerang. So keep your squad tight because there’s nothing more fabulous (or empowering) than a crew filled with love, laughter, and the occasional eye roll.

A Special Goodbye from Your Baggy-Legged Cheerleader

Until next time, remember: when you're wobbling through life's glorious absurdity dressed for comfort, your friends are the sparkly bangles to your laid-back T-shirt dress. Wear them proudly, sassily, and with just the right amount of cheeky flair.

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