Bestie’s Baby Bombshell: A Girls’ Trip Gone Awry

Picture this: You’re 22, you’ve survived the trials and tribulations of university, and you’re ready to let loose with your besties on your annual girls’ trip. But, there’s a twist. One of your friends, a new mom, wants to bring her 14-month-old along for the ride. vs . What do you do? This is the predicament our friend ‘Agitated Health’ found herself in. Let’s dive into her story…

The Tradition

The New Momma

The Coffee Shop Compromise ☕

Clubbing or Coffee? vs ☕

The Guilt Trip

The Awkward Revelation

The Joking Jab

The Child-Friendly Check

The Sister’s Accusation

The Long-Awaited Reunion

The Birthday Blow-off

The Alcohol Amendment

The Final Verdict: Girls’ Trip or Babysitting Bonanza? ‍♀️

So, ‘Agitated Health’ finds herself in a pickle. She’s been accommodating her best friend’s new mommy lifestyle, swapping club nights for coffee shop catch-ups. But when it comes to their annual girls’ trip, she’s torn. Should she stand firm and insist on a child-free holiday, or should she once again adapt the plans to include her friend’s baby boy? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this sticky situation…

NTA – Friends shouldn’t have to change lifestyles for new mom

Friend’s entitlement sparks debate on youth and motherhood

NTA. You’ve made an effort, she needs to reciprocate.

“NTA. No need to be awkward. We want adult fun! “

NTA. Set boundaries and communicate openly about adult-only events

NTA: Friend’s priorities have shifted. Time for new mom friends?

Worried for friend’s helicopter parenting, but you’re doing great!

NTA, it’s a GIRLS trip , not a girls & children trip

NTA but your friend sure is. She made a choice to have a baby young, and now wants to make sure that all of her friends live as if they too have made this choice? No fun can be had that doesn’t include her spawn? NOPE NOPITY NOPE NOPE.

Also: you’re MORE THAN ENTITLED to not want to spend time with a literal baby. What this sounds like to me is a spoilt girl who made a choice, and now never wants to feel like she’s missing out on anything, so she’ll guilt you into thinking YOU’RE the immature one. For wanting to do things that are perfectly normal for your age group.

She needs to go make some mommy friends and they can all spend time picking half digested cheerio’s out of each other’s hair and comparing their kids bowel movements or whatever.

NTA – Accommodating friend needs space, baby needs independence

NTA for wanting a girls’ trip without friend’s baby, but prepare for potential friendship fallout.

NTA. Life changes, and friendships evolve.

NTA- Friend’s baby obsession is driving everyone away

Having a baby changes your world, but friends have boundaries

Help a friend anonymously by calling her doctor for a wellness check

“Lost friendships because I didn’t accommodate their kids. Childfree life.”

Keeping plans secret to spare sensitive friend’s feelings ‍♀️

NTA. Friend’s life changed, but unreasonable to expect constant accommodation.

NTA for wanting adults-only trip, but friend always brings baby ‍♀️

Parenting styles clash: Is it fair to bring kids on vacation?

Your friend is the a**hole, not you.

NTA! Your friend needs therapy. Wanna join our girls’ trip?

NTA for feeling excluded, but confronting her may end friendship

NTA. Her child’s future education and socialization is at stake

Mom embraces coffee dates and vicarious fun while raising kids

NTA. Stick to your plans, something fishy may be happening.

NTA- Friend wants child-friendly trips, but not your problem

No guilt in enjoying kid-free time! Set boundaries with friends

NTA! Cherish your freedom and friends without children!

Friendship dynamics change as people grow up and have families

NTA: Accepting the realities of motherhood and friendship

Self-centered friend tries to manipulate plans, causing tension.

You were understanding, but she hasn’t reciprocated.

Boundaries and babies: NTA for prioritizing your own plans

NTA. Self-centered mom needs a reality check for her entitlement

Kids change everything! New parents need a reality check!

NTA: Friend expects too much, not your responsibility.

Mom’s night out: NTA’s need for independence vs parenting guilt

Fair or Selfish? The Baby Drama Unleashes Friendships’ Tensions

NTA: Friend’s baby overshadows girls’ trip, but not your problem

‍ ‍ Momma’s need girls nights, but is her husband to blame?

NTA- Friends don’t have to change plans for a baby

NTA: Friend realizes the flip side of being a parent

Expecting friends to rearrange lives for baby?

Concerned commenter suggests seeking professional help for friend’s well-being

Making child-free plans is not a crime! NTA

NTA. Friends shouldn’t have to plan vacation around her baby

“Being a mom doesn’t mean your life revolves around your kid. NTA!”

NTA. Friend with kids wants group to adjust. Annoying, but understandable. Stick to original plan. Girls’ trip is for everyone to unwind. ‍♀️

No drama, just fun and clubbing with a baby around!

NTA Blow off steam with the girls guilt-free!

No babies or partners allowed on girls’ trip! NTA for declining.

Parenting priorities: NTA takes a stand for quality family time

Friendship on the rocks NTA, time to move on!

NTA: Your life shouldn’t revolve around someone else’s baby

Balancing parenthood and personal needs: NTA!

NTA. Friend’s excessive attachment to her kid causing strain.

Cut ties with her ✂️ to avoid unnecessary negotiations. NTA.

NTA. Enjoy your trip without the draining new mums

NTA. You’re not a crappy friend for having a life

NTA: Don’t let being a mom stop you from having a life

No a**hole here. Share the juicy details!

Encourage her to have time alone and address new mom guilt

Entitled friend ruins girls’ trip, but NTA for wanting freedom!

Live your best life! Don’t let her baby plans ruin it

NTA – Mom friend ruins girls’ trip, time to exclude her?

NTA
Enjoy your free time, your friend needs professional help.

NTA. Empowering a friend to find her own identity.

NTA. Friend’s new mom life diverged, time to say goodbye.

NTA. Entitled mom expects friends to change plans for her baby.

Understanding the challenges of friendship when kids are involved