Do you ever go on FB & see pics of your friends hanging out at some get together you weren't invited to? I feel like this has been happening a lot lately & I just saw another pic & it really bummed me out. I usually don't let it get to me but I actually started crying, ugh. Now it's not my besties, who are guys btw, they've always been around, but it's a group of girls that I've done plenty of things with, & I don't know if they've now forgot about me, or what. I'm just sad, & irritated that I care about this. I realize no one can change this, but just needed to get it out. Anyone else ever feel this way?
Re: I have the sadz :(
I just texted the one I'm closest with & told her I miss her & asked if we could get together soon. She was like yeah for sure, & said she just hadn't texted me because she assumed I was in mommy mode & embracing my time with LO & didn't want to interrupt that. That's kind of a load off, maybe people have just forgotten I existed temporarily. I need to be more proactive I guess in letting people know I still want to hang out.
So I really feel you. But if these are friends worth keeping, you just need to reach out and they will grab you. Let them know how you feel. They may just assume you are already busy with baby, are too "mature" for them now that you are a parent or are not sure how to approach you now. Tell them how much you miss them and would enjoy hanging out. Take the initiative to call or email and ask how things are going. It really sucks feeling on the outside, but they may not even realize you feel this way or are hurt. If they are true friends, they will respond if you reach out to them and make an effort if they see you are too.
On another note, I'm really sorry about all that chronic fatigue stuff. I have actually dealt with that as well. I'm not anemic but I am a bit on the lower side for iron, so I started taking iron supplements & they help my energy so much!! Also just curious, have you ever read about a condition called P.O.T.S.? It's what I have & I know a couple other people who have it too; it causes a lot of chronic fatigue. Sorry that got long. Feel free to PM me though!