Making Friends - WWY have done?

MrsSparklesMcGee

So, I am fairly socially inept.  I desperately need to make some (mommy) friends. I can't believe I'm actually asking/writing this, but...

Earlier today I met a mom and baby that seemed pretty cool.  We chatted for a bit, and as we parted ways the other mom was like "maybe we'll run into each other again."  I know I should've been like "here's my cell" or something, but I didn't because I'm awkward.  What would you have done?  I know lots of people think those mommy cards are lame, but does anyone have them/use them?

Thanks in advance (and apologies if this is a P&R - I think the kid is waking from her nap).

azzyberry

Mrs.SparklesMcGee:

So, I am fairly socially inept.  I desperately need to make some (mommy) friends. I can't believe I'm actually asking/writing this, but...

Earlier today I met a mom and baby that seemed pretty cool.  We chatted for a bit, and as we parted ways the other mom was like "maybe we'll run into each other again."  I know I should've been like "here's my cell" or something, but I didn't because I'm awkward.  What would you have done?  I know lots of people think those mommy cards are lame, but does anyone have them/use them?

Thanks in advance (and apologies if this is a P&R - I think the kid is waking from her nap).

I am the same way.  I would love to meet some mommy friends but I am so incredibly shy. I wish I could get over it.   

write2nicole

You really don't want this type of social advice from me. But I would have left it at that, and then if I ran into her again, I might suggest a playdate and exchanging phone numbers.

HenHen25

Yeah, this would probably be my response. I'm so awkward. But I would probably just offer my cell or email and leave it to her to call. 

I've notice a lot of people keep very similar baby-outing schedules, so I would recommend trying to go do whatever you were doing again and hope to run into her again. 

Wufroggy79

write2nicole:

You really don't want this type of social advice from me. But I would have left it at that, and then if I ran into her again, I might suggest a playdate and exchanging phone numbers.

I agree with this.  If you see her again, then I think you could mention phone numbers.  I think if you had given out your information today, it might come off as a little desperate.  

DragonflyBelle

I recently met such a girl in the pedi's office and we actually ended up knowing each other from HS. She told me to look her up on FB and we'd get the girls together. Maybe give them an easy out like that and they can either look you up or not.

Arcadia1114

I have attended story time and music classes in hopes of making friends without success. I recently joined a local meetup moms group and made possible friends after two get togethers. Dh keeps joking with me that I am worse than someone going out on a date.  I changed outfits before going to a puppet show Tuesday night because I was trying to find the balance of nice but not looking like i was trying too hard. I like the idea of mommy cards. Good luck!  

tmwishful

I've used the mommy card.  I made a bunch after I ran into a woman in the supermarket that I met in the hospital, her son was 2 days younger than my DD.  She probably forgot my name and never used it, and it was awkward, so after that I made the card.  I can't say that anyone called me after I gave it to them.  God, this is worse than dating.  Ok, I'm no help here, but the mom card can't hurt, can it?  At least they'd remember your name.