Health & Medical Pregnancy & Birth & Newborn

What to Do If a Good Friend is Having a Baby?

Finding out one of your closest friends is about to have a baby is exciting news.
They may be nervous, and they may be concerned about raising their new child, but you get to have all the fun of life with a baby without the burden of parenthood.
It has been said that kids are great, especially if you can send them home at the end of the day.
Well if one of your friends has a baby on the way, you can have all the fun without the occasional trauma of parenting.
Help your friend prepare for their new addition to the family by being supportive and lending a hand.
There is plenty to do in the months leading up to delivery, so if you want to help make the time special for your friend, pitch in and share in their excitement.
There are plenty of ways you can help and even a few small efforts will have your friend feeling gratitude for your friendship.
If your friend has recently learned they are expecting, a new wardrobe may be in order.
Their body is going to change drastically over the next few months, so it is important to have quality maternity wear.
Going shopping with them for maternity clothes is a fun way to prepare for their pregnancy and it will give you some time to bond before the baby arrives.
Once their wardrobe is set, you can help them get their nursery together.
She will undoubtedly want to make major decisions like the color scheme and the furniture, but you can pitch in by helping her pick up materials, helping her paint, or being available for furniture delivery.
Think of some of the tasks that will take time that may not be as fun for her as a new mom.
These are the things she will appreciate the help she receives.
If she needs new flooring laid or furniture items assembled, this might be a great way to pitch in.
As one of her closest friends, you will be in charge of planning a baby shower.
This can be done with help from relatives and her other friends, but if you want to take charge, they may appreciate the organization.
Choose a theme for the shower, send out invites, put together a delicious menu, and you will be set to go.
Showers used to be pretty traditional events, but nowadays you can make things really fun.
Have a spa day, invite boys and girls, or plan a weekend away.
Keep in mind pregnant ladies may need medical clearance for some activities, so speak with your service providers about the event to ensure everyone will be prepared.
Finally, shower her with a great gift.
The best gift at this point may be the gift of time.
Her life is going to change drastically once the baby arrives, so plan ahead.
You could provide her with babysitting coupons, so when she feels she is ready for a night out, you will be available to jump in and tend to baby.
Or, she could leave baby at home and head out on the town with you.
Enjoy this exciting time with your friend who is expecting!

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