Only One Among Friends Pregnant

sparkleballerina

Hey guys,

I'm currently 14 weeks along and I don't have a single pregnant friend. I feel so alone because all my friends have no idea what I am going through and preparing for because they are all either younger than me and just focusing on having fun (drinking, hanging out, etc) or same age and want a family but don't have one for whatever obstacles. Any suggestions for one how to relate to them because I feel SO different now (emotional 24-7 and tired most of the time) and how do I find pregnant friends? Is that even possible? Thanks!

cMichelle0423

sparkleballerina said:

Hey guys,

I'm currently 14 weeks along and I don't have a single pregnant friend. I feel so alone because all my friends have no idea what I am going through and preparing for because they are all either younger than me and just focusing on having fun (drinking, hanging out, etc) or same age and want a family but don't have one for whatever obstacles. Any suggestions for one how to relate to them because I feel SO different now (emotional 24-7 and tired most of the time) and how do I find pregnant friends? Is that even possible? Thanks!

A lot of different cities have Facebook groups for moms. I know there's a group for women in my area (southeast Texas) and they do a lot of meet ups and play dates for mamas with kids already.

riabaes

Try meetup.com. They have groups for FTM's and new moms etc.. You'll make new friends that are in the same boat as you are

smount2011

I'm in the same situation, only all my friends have had 2 kids in the time it's taken me to conceive this one (fertility issues and it took us 4 years of trying). Everyone is too busy with their families. I have one girl I know who is pregnant, but she is a horrible influence and drives me nuts so I don't want to just "hang out" with her, nor really share this experience with her. I'm talking this is her 5th (my second) and this time she got pregnant with a man BESIDES HER HUSBAND, still smokes like 2 packs a day (the smoke makes me sick), complains every day about being in pain, takes painkillers and drinks wine bottles at a time... I don't wanna be around someone like that.

notasycophant

Why don't you join a month board on this site? It's great to be able to chat with other mothers who are due around the same time as you.

mayason85

I think you have the right Idea to find pregnant friends 

cwallen314

I'm in a similar situation...I am the first one out of my friends to get pregnant, and while they're all SUPER excited, it can be hard sometimes when you're the only one skipping drinks at happy hour or feeling huge and emotional all the time. I recently started going to a prenatal yoga class just to meet up with other moms-to-be and it has helped somewhat! I'd suggest looking up some classes in your area!

surferP528

Does your hospital offer baby/birthing classes? I've heard of many people meeting couple friends with babies due around the same time. You could try that!