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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DH and I have a good friend from college that we've kept in regular touch with all these years. We got married and had kids soon after college, whereas he only recently settled down.

We did kind of grow apart when we had kids and he was still single - we still talked regularly and visited each other, but we were just in very different stages of life, so the connection was less deep. He didn't really get that we couldn't go on certain vacations or even for a night out, that we were sometimes too exhausted to talk on the phone in the evenings, etc. I was very excited when he announced they were expecting their first, to finally have parenthood in common.

As their pregnancy progressed, they were both extremely positive -- she is feeling great, no unpleasant symptoms, they've got lots of help lined up, they have zero worries about the newborn period, they've read everything and gotten all the right stuff, etc.

[b]The baby was recently born, and it's more of the same - she's already sleeping perfectly (has to be woken up for feedings since she doesn't wake up herself), labor was very easy, grandparents are so helpful, everything is blissful and great. [/b]

I find it kind of annoying. When I had my kids, I just politely avoided any parents who would not talk about any challenges ever. I've always been open about the ups and downs of parenthood and sought out friends who were the same.

It also bears mentioning that my friend has always been pretty honest in talking about his jobs, life, family, etc. This baby situation is the first time he's acted smug. Should I just change the subject when he brings these things up? I want to stay friends, but the constant showing off is bothering me. [/quote]

Be happy for her! It’s great that her baby is easy and she has a support system. Honestly, you sound like an awful and jealous friend. [/quote]

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