How to Keep Your Friends Close When Life's Plot Twists Make You Want to Scream

Tips for Staying Friends While Everything Changes (Including Your Haircut)

Congratulations, you fabulous soon-to-be-mom! 🎉 You've just entered the mysterious, magical, and mildly nauseating world of the first trimester. Perhaps you're already channeling your inner detective, trying to figure out who thought it was a good idea to call it "morning" sickness when it clearly doesn't own a clock. But while you're navigating this beautiful madness of body pillows, secret snack stashes, and a sudden aversion to popcorn, let's not forget about one essential ingredient to make it through—your squad, your tribe, your friends.

Hold on, baby (literally) on board!

The first trimester is not just a physical workout but a bonding opportunity. As your body begins doing its miraculous (if slightly bizarre) thing, your friendships require some nurturing, too. Friends are your safety net, ready to catch you when the hormones bring on a tsunami of emotions. Of course, these friendships might require a sprinkle of patience and a generous pinch of humor. So, how do you keep the gang together without turning into a human cucumber-craving reprise?

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Share but Don't Overshare

Yes, you're growing a human inside of you—worthy of becoming front-page news in your world, we agree. But to your friends, endless updates on your heartburn may be TMI. Since when did you become your own life's publicist? Share the big stuff, like your epic debate about baby names but maybe skip the latest on your bladder's new high-frequency schedule. Keep your convos as juicy as your latest oddball craving, not like yesterday's half-eaten toast.

Laugh at Yourself

Your new glow comes with a free side of clumsiness that deserves its own laugh track. Trip over your own laces? Call your friends and giggle like you're six Mojitos in. When life gives you lemons (or an unexpected urge for pickles and ice cream), make a cocktail and cheers together over FaceTime.

Craving company, not just pickles.

Stay in the Loop, Digitally

While you might not be up for late-night partying or impromptu getaways, don't become a recluse. Set up regular friend dates on Zoom—pajamas welcome. You'll need these reminders that adulthood does not equate to eternal isolation, but rather, strategic couch surfing.

Delegation is Your Secret Weapon

Your inner manager is busting for a work-out. Friends are fabulous at holding court, but now's the time to invite them into active duty. Let them manage what's been left at the back of your mind (and closet). And if it's for the greater good, perhaps a baby shower planning session would be appreciated? They're likely all too happy to help. Offload while keeping them in the loop—teamwork makes the dre

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Address Changes with Honesty

Life is shifting faster than you can say "bump," and your social life feels like a puzzle during an earthquake. Talk to your friends if you need space. It may seem awkward, but so does crying during dog food commercials. Spoiler: true friends will understand, and even offer a wide-shouldered puppy for added support.

Empathize with What's New for Them

Remember, they're also dealing with life's big changes—not just yours. So, rewind a bit when needed, and remember your friend's new eyebrow workshop is just as mind-blowing as your nursery planning for your future resident!

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From a baby bump to a mom-umental milestone!

Laugh, Love, Repeat

While the first trimester may catapult you into a surreal land full of emotions and quite a significant craving for cereal at midnight, there’s no reason why your friendships need to come with a "Caution" sign on them. Strengthen your bonds with laughter, occasional adulting, and mutual understanding. This one's a crazy ride, but luckily, for you, so are the best kind of friendships. Embrace the drama with style and laugh as often as you can because—trust us—these will become those "Remember when?" tales that last a lifetime.

So, keep the laughs rich, the nights cozy, and the friendships fun. Pull on your glam maternity leggings from Emamaco, and strut—err, waddle—with pride! You're not just creating life; you're nurturing dazzling friendships too.

March forward cheekily, knowing that while your life may be changing at warp speed, the elegant soul of you, soon-to-be-mom and adventure-seeker, remains saucily intact.

Enough from the queen of pregnancy! Pass the crown; it's nap time. ```