{"id":4436,"date":"2022-01-15T07:22:47","date_gmt":"2022-01-15T07:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motherhoodmusthaves.com\/?p=4436"},"modified":"2023-01-02T00:00:49","modified_gmt":"2023-01-02T00:00:49","slug":"it-takes-a-village","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motherhoodmusthaves.com\/?p=4436","title":{"rendered":"It Takes A Village"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you noticed an influx in pregnancy announcements lately or is it just us?! We both have family and friends who are expecting and we are so over-the-moon excited for them! We want to share a few tips to support your expecting mama friends and would love to hear your tips and recommendations too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of our favorites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-cleaning their house\/car\/etc especially when they are experiencing morning sickness\/first trimester fatigue<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-drop off a drink + treat on the porch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Offer to watch their kid(s) for a few hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Drop off some dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

None of us are good at asking for help, are we?! So one of our favorite things to do is offer options for your friend! It may look a little like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s hard to ask for help when you are going through something. Maybe YOU are going through something right now, too. Maybe you are celebrating others\u2019 good news while waiting for that miracle for yourself. We\u2019ve been there! We see you. Balancing these conflicting feelings (happiness for others while longing for your own little one) can be tricky! But three things that work well for us are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Reaching out to a trusted friend and letting them know what you are going through<\/li>
  2. Serving others<\/li>
  3. Prioritizing your well being and treating yourself!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Whether you\u2019re feeling fatigue and sickness, struggling during sleepless nights &
    fluctuating hormones, or if you are
    yearning for a sweet miracle babe\u2026
    we see you.
    we love you.
    J&C<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We love to hear from you! What ways do you like to help your expecting friends? Or what did you appreciate when you were expecting? How to support a friend who is yearning for a babe? What are some ways you prioritize self-care? Comment below or come join us on our IG stories! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    XOXO J&C<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Have you noticed an influx in pregnancy announcements lately or is it just us?! We both have family and friends who are expecting and we are so over-the-moon excited for them! We want to share a few tips to support…<\/p>\n

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