Reply To: Baby Shower Advice

These responses are an example of why this is such a lovely and helpful website. I just want to say that pregnancy and early motherhood is such a delicate time, to follow everyone’s advice about dealing with the negatives but also developing the more positive side, like finding some “mommy friends” (who, yes, can be toxic but could be a sounding board), making robust plans for non-family based childcare, and having some space for yourself where you acknowledge the loss/lack of a mother who can support you. Take courage!