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Should I Tone Down My Joy as a New Mom for a Struggling Friend?

Two best friends who were pregnant at the same time are now experiencing parenthood very differently.

Published Aug 23, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Dear Abby: My best friend and I got pregnant, each with our first child, with our due dates a week apart. We felt blessed to be going through this amazing experience at the same time. Our babies are now 2 months old. I am adjusting well to motherhood. I feel it’s coming naturally to me.