After you have a newborn.. do you practically forget about your friends for awhile? How long does it take to get back to the swing of normal things and really start talking to your friends again like before??
2007-07-14 07:01:18 · 13 answers · asked by greenturtle 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
IM TALKING ABOUT TALKING TO THEM AGAIN THROUGH EMAIL AFTER YOU HAVE THE BABY!
2007-07-14 07:05:22 · update #1
Babies take a lot of time, not to mention leave you exhausted from being up most of the day and night. After you start getting used to having a child, and feel a little more rested, start calling friends. Maybe choose one day a week where a babysitter or family member watches the baby while you go out for lunch with friends. just do whatever you feel up to
2007-07-14 07:05:03 · answer #1 · answered by Megan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Lydia above, your life and priorities are different now. You'll begin to see how and which friends can adapt to the new you, while gaining new ones through the new life style. This is normal, it just happens that way. Yes you can definately contact them by email or phone, because after work you have something to do, unless someone is able to take care of the baby. Hope this was helpful :<)
2007-07-14 07:05:52 · answer #2 · answered by Tony 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It never really goes back to the way it was. You have a family now. You will never have the same amount of time that you had before you had the baby.
My daughter is 3, and I still have trouble finding time to talk to family and friends.
2007-07-14 08:23:43 · answer #3 · answered by Jennifer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on if its you first or not- how long you take to recover. I was fine with my first after 2 months- the second it took 1 year to go back to normal. I had anxiety attacks fro an entire year that prevented me from being my normal social self. It depend on the person and differs with each pregnancy. the more people you have to support you the faster you will get you life back. some things will have to change because of the responsibilities and sacrifices you make fo you children.
2007-07-14 07:06:05 · answer #4 · answered by girl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should give yourself enough time to heal, relax and adjust to your baby. But this doesn't mean you have to cut your friends out of your life. Send emails, texts.. or a phone call or visit while the baby is sleeping is OK. But if your talking about going out to party, then it should be up to you. If your baby daddy or family member are willing to watch the baby it is OK.
2007-07-14 07:05:21 · answer #5 · answered by Lydia 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your friends don't have children it is hard to get back in the swing of things. Remember that a baby is a full time job and you won't have much time for socialising and partying.
2007-07-14 07:05:27 · answer #6 · answered by Patty M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whenever u can!!! u got a newborn now and so u got to balance urself wit ur new life which u got!!! u mus ha time for the newborn of course but ur friends ha to realize tha and understan ur position!!! if they actually a real friend to u!!!
but all u got to do is balance ur time in what u ha to do and don't stressed out ur self over anything, whatever is important comes first and do it first!!! others can definitely come after okay!!!
2007-07-14 07:06:37 · answer #7 · answered by Carla M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 weeks? 2 months ? well about the time it takes to get settled and used to your baby's needs. i mean you could always call them and talk to them through speaker if you are doing something with the baby. i mean you could also always invite them over and hey could hold your baby and it would still be kind of strange but they'll get used to the baby. a sitter is always good too!
2007-07-14 07:27:15 · answer #8 · answered by someone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh no i got three boys and all my friends come over we go to the movies out to eat the only thing that really changes is the noise level in the house. All my friends love my kids so find time to go out and have fun. who wants to be in a house full of kids take them with.
2007-07-14 07:07:59 · answer #9 · answered by 2bit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you will still be friends with your friends and you will still hang out sometimes but now your life is different. you not only have yourself to think about you have a child. so you will look at life completely different. you will now think about is this good for my child or maybe create new friends with children. don't worry though. i am guessing a few weeks to a month or so. congrats and good luck
2007-07-14 07:08:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋