> At a Glance
> – A 24-year-old mom says child-free friends mock her “surprise” pregnancy
> – One pal texted: “When I’m having a terrible day but remember people my age have kids”
> – She now limits contact with friends who won’t accommodate her feeding schedule
> – Why it matters: Offers a raw look at how friendships shift when parenthood arrives before peers catch up
Nine months after an unplanned birth, a first-time mom is quietly re-drawing her social circle after repeated “tone-deaf” jokes about her baby.
The Jokes That Crossed a Line
The woman told Reddit’s Mom forum she never pictured motherhood, yet has embraced bonding with her son. Still, some friends keep framing the infant as a punch-line.
On a solo teething day-partner at work, baby “inconsolable”-a close friend forwarded a meme reading: “When I’m having a terrible day but then I remember there are people my age with kids.”
> Original poster
> “I just couldn’t bother responding… aiming it at me directly felt insulting.”
A separate friend, hearing the mom vent about exhaustion, replied: “Hope the baby can shut the f— up so you can sleep.”
Plans That Don’t Fit New-Mom Reality
Because she breastfeeds every three hours, late-night bar runs and sleepovers are off the table. She says some invite her out yet refuse to tweak venues or timing.
- Declines invitations that exceed her three-hour window
- Watches best friend alter plans so they can still meet
- Feels “lonely” with no mom-friends yet
Key Takeaways
- Friendship fallout started after surprise pregnancy at 24
- Mom insists she respects others’ child-free choices
- Online commenters back her, urging her to hold onto the “seasonal” supportive pals
She closes by admitting the rift stings: “I’ve loved those friends so much.”
