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[quote=Anonymous]I also think this is odd and insensitive.  You just had a baby!  She's had many weeks to contact you and give you her congratulations, ask how you are, and see if your son wants an extra couple of playdates to give you a break.  It takes one minute to send a text.

Now, devil's advocate: if she's like me, she procrastinates because she wants to call you.  But she doesn't find the right time to call, time passes, and then it seems like a quick text message is inadequate in light of the delay.  Then it becomes awkward to call because time has passed, she's feeling guilty and awkward, which makes her not call, which turns into a vicious cycle of non-communication. Now she's feeling guilty, awkward, a bit self-loathing, and overall avoidant.  If, in fact, she's like me, then the best thing for you to do is reach out to her.  I know that seems counterintuitive.  But shoot her a quick text photo of something relevant to your relationship, and then suggest a park meet-up or coffee at your house so she can meet the baby.[/quote]

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