Just wondering if anyone has joined a IRL mother's group?
Are you having a good experience?
I think I probably should...I've been feeling kind of lonely lately. I work PT and my job is really the only time I get out and I'm not even really happy at that right now. Even to get out with other mom's may be a good idea.
I feel like all I do lately is housework on my days off, hang with DS (which I do love to do), work and help out with my mom who has early on set Alzheimers.
There are several mom groups near me, but one in particular looks good, it's private and they make a big deal of wanting it to be a good fit, no gossip, drama etc. Which is exactly what I want.
I'm having trouble getting myself to just engage and inquire about it, I've been feeling kind of down, probably cause I'm a little lonely, what a cycle...
Ugh, does PPD hit later on sometimes?
Re: Anyone in a mother's group?
I'm in a MOPS group that meets at my church. A lot of the women who go don't go to the church, but just come for MOPS. It's actually really nice, because the kids go to the nursery during our meetings, and we have breakfast, so you get a couple mornings a month where you can sit and chat and have a relaxed breakfast and coffee with other moms. I thought it was going to be hokey at first, but I actually really enjoy it.
I think we're all a little leery of being judged, so...everybody kind of tries really hard not to say anything negative!
I joined one through Meetup.com. The first few meetups I was a little nervous but once I got to know some of the other families we fit right in. DD loves playing with the other babies and I have met some wonderful people.
It is so nice having a circle of friends who "get it"
yes, PPD can hit anytime in the first year,. Call your OB.
I joined a moms group when I was home with Kate and it saved my sanity.