by Chloe Gillette | Sep 18, 2025 | Pregnancy, Friendship
Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting seasons of life—but it can also be one of the most isolating. And if you’ve ever tried to support a pregnant friend, you might have found yourself saying the all-too-common phrase: “Let me know if you need anything!” It’s...
by Gabrielle Iorio Sylk | Sep 19, 2024 | Pregnancy
Something as simple as a text message can go a really long way. Here’s a list of thoughtful and supportive text messages you can send to a pregnant friend: 1. Checking In “How are you feeling today? Anything I can help with?” “Just thinking about you and baby! Let me...
by Gabrielle Iorio Sylk | Aug 15, 2024 | Parenthood
As a parent, one of the greatest hopes I hold is that my children will grow up to be the best of friends. Siblings share a bond like no other — formed from the shared experiences, laughter, and yes, even the occasional tiffs that come with growing up together. But...
by Chloe Gillette | Jan 25, 2024 | Parenthood, Friendship
If you are a mom and you have even just one friend, hold on to them tight. Friendships in motherhood is a weird thing. It’s almost like as I’m getting to know myself better, I am also getting to know my friends better or perhaps in a different light. Before babies, I...
by Gabrielle Iorio Sylk | Nov 17, 2022 | Parenthood
A friend of mine gave birth early. She and her husband brought a beautiful baby girl into the world at 4.9 pounds, 16.5 inches long. Their baby girl was diagnosed with Gastroschisis, which is a birth defect of the abdominal (belly) wall. The baby’s intestines...
