Reply to thread

Message: <blockquote data-quote="coollifestyle4u" data-source="post: 5496580" data-attributes="member: 106845"><img src="http://imgcash2.imageshack.us/Himg39/scaled.php?server=39&filename=13311066166475.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=480" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> How to be a Pregnant Woman's Best Friend Whether you’ve “been there, done that,” or have never even thought about having kids yourself, there are a few things anyone can do to be a good friend to a pregnant woman. Pregnancy is such a unique time in a woman’s life, and it’s filled with ups and downs, excitement and fears. And most of all, it’s long. Nine months can seem to stretch out forever. It’s one of those times when a woman really needs her friends. So what can you do to help your pregnant buddy? <img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/gigi_2008/randompics010.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> 1. Congratulate her: Whether it’s her first child or fifth, a long-awaited addition or an “oops baby,” pregnancy is a miracle and should be greeted with joy. Send a congratulatory note or card, and don’t worry about sending it too soon. If the worst should happen and this pregnancy doesn’t survive, you can be there for your friend too. But for now, share in the excitement and congratulate the future mom and dad. <img src="http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/1103/hugix2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> 2. Obsess with her. As soon as you find out she’s pregnant, a thousand questions spring to mind. Will it be a boy or girl? Who will it look like? Should she keep working, go part-time, work from home or quit? She felt a little cramp, do you think it’s anything? Should she breast or bottle-feed? How should she decorate the nursery? Why isn’t her husband more excited – do you think he doesn’t really want this baby? What do you think of Ayesha for a girl and Abraham for a boy? You get the idea. Especially in those early months, before a new mom looks or feel pregnant, she’s not going to feel comfortable talking about these things with anyone but a close, understanding friend, like you. <img src="http://imgcash5.imageshack.us/Himg84/scaled.php?server=84&filename=imgsub0501blue1copybw7.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=480" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> 3. Suffer with her. Although pregnancy is a beautiful time, there are a lot of not-so-fun side effects. If she has morning sickness, offer up that one food she can stomach – be it ice cream, dry crackers, soup, whatever. If she has heartburn, a jug of Tums will come in handy. As she gets bigger and complains about losing her figure, assure her she looks great, and say how nice those maternity clothes look on her. Listen thoughtfully to all her aches and pains and discomforts. Maybe you can’t do anything about those, but just having someone listen sympathetically can make her feel so much better. <img src="http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/kurizeru06/food.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> 4. Eat with her. Once she’s over her morning sickness, now is the perfect time to share that Triple Fudge Brownie recipe with her. She’s probably not counting calories, and can’t help that chocolate craving. So go ahead, meet her for lunch (again) and order two desserts. It may be the one time in her life she will eat with a clear conscience, and those calories can’t count for you either, since you’re supporting your dear friend! <img src="http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/308/2zewmis9809881.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> 5. Shop with her. Believe me, as your friend prepares for the new little bundle, one trip to the baby superstore is not going to cut it! If it’s her first child, she will be bewildered by all the choices. She will have a lot of comparison shopping to do, and if you have any experience with baby equipment, be sure to tell her your opinion about the items. Yes, Epinions and Consumer’s Digest may rate the BabySeat2000 as the greatest one on earth, but it also costs $250.00. Tell her about yours that only cost $75 and works great. She will appreciate the insight. Also, steer her clear of those gizmos and gadgets that you know won’t be useful. Sure, the   Teddy Bear Automatic Diaper Changer sounds great and looks cute, but do you really think it’s going to work?    <img src="http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp268/DaisyDestruction/art/844234754b44aacc471c850518172fe1be4.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> 6. Shower her Of course since you’ve shopped with her, you know the kinds of things she needs, so participate in her shower or have one for her yourself. It doesn’t have to be elaborate; it can be a potluck luncheon at work, a get-together at a restaurant with friends, or the traditional ribbons and streamers. No matter what you do, your friend will appreciate it. Even if it’s not her first baby, what new mom wouldn’t like a few new outfits or some newborn diapers? As I said earlier, every child is a reason to celebrate. <img src="http://i0006.photobucket.com/albums/0006/findstuff22/Best%20Images/Love/cuddle1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> 7. Then, back off. As the due date approaches, many moms turn inward and do their “nesting,” They may not want to leave the house much, being large and tired as they are. And if she hears one more time, “Have you had that baby yet?” she is going to scream. So if you do call her, be your sympathetic self, and give her some ideas of things to do to pass the time until that baby finally does arrive. Suggest starting a birth announcement or a baby book. Or help her yourself to unpack or fold baby clothes, while chatting about other things to take her mind off the impending big day. And when that day arrives… <img src="http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab141/pekaeka/hug-1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> 8. Congratulate her again! Make your post-birth visit short but sweet. Arrive with food and you’ll be greatly appreciated. Cooking is the last thing on her mind. Ooh and ahh over the little one and assure her that he/she really is the cutest baby you’ve ever seen. Now that she’s had her baby, yes, your friendship may change. But since you’ve been such a super friend all throughout her pregnancy, she will never forget you. And in fact, as the mother of a newborn, she may need her friends more than ever, just in a different way. But that’s a whole other article… </blockquote>

Verification: Awruddata maasa keeyada?

Top Bottom