1. You definitely have your idea of the perfect mom friend:

2. But making mom friends is hard, and more than a little awkward:

3. Make that a lot awkward:
4. Sometimes it can feel a little like dating:

5. In fact, like dating, you just want to meet someone:

6. When you do finally meet a potential mom friend, you try your best to put them at ease:

7. And, though you want mom friends, you can be your own worst enemy:

8. Then there are the times you meet a potential mom friend, but quickly realize it's not going to work out:

9. Eventually, though, you meet someone who clicks:

10. And you let them in on your mom secrets:

11. Soon you're exchanging texts:

12. And having nights out that get a little wild:
Me and my #momfriends before a night out.... 'Lets not drink much and be home early 2 hours later.... #freedom… https://t.co/umFxdtgqna
13. But not TOO wild:

14. You become each other's support system:

15. And, eventually, go from mom friends to mom BFFs:
