by BabyCenter Guest Blogger posted in Life

By Bryanne Najera
I was terrified as I arrived at the door of the first playgroup I ever attended as a new mom. I pictured myself sitting on the couch, covered in baby spit-up, talking loudly about diaper brands over the shrieks of unruly toddlers running in circles around me. Wasn?t I made for more than this" I thought to myself.
When I entered the house, there was definitely some chaos. But, I found that the terrible image I?d created in my mind was perhaps exaggerated. In fact, it was quite nice to see other moms and to discuss the issues we all were facing. While I personally prefer one-on-one playdates more than a group, I?ve come to appreciate how indispensable my mom friends are.

They encourage me. They support me. They pick me up when I literally can?t stand. There?s nothing like them? and I?m so grateful. However, like any kind of friendship, I?ve learned to be a little more discerning when choosing my mom friends. I?ve come to realize that they really do have the power to make or break me.
Here are 5 Types of Mom Friends To Avoid:
(By the way, these are general categories of people; I?m not talking specifically about anyone in particular. Deep breath? I?m not writing about you! )
1. The ?You Just Wait? Type of Friend
This is the friend that loves to deliver the impending doom that is upon you.
You: ?My son slept through the night for the first time!?

Friend: ?That?s good, but you just wait til those teeth com...