Hi all! First pregnancy I'm due May 10th of 2017. Pregnancy wasn't planned and I'm kind of reeling a bit from the shock. Hubby is super excited, but he just doesn't get what I am and will be going through. I have no pregnant friends. Are there any suggestions on how to make new preggo buddies to help weather the storm?
A bit about me, I'm from Long Island. I work in NYC and Brooklyn and frankly was a bit of a party girl. It's been a bit rough at the moment not being able to drink and eat whatever I used to. I'm also into fashion and beauty and I'm deep into the overhaul all of my beauty products as well. Nothing is the same! Plus, nobody knows yet since it's just under 6 weeks so I can't even vent to anyone.
Suggestions? Thoughtful advice?
Re: How to meet pregnancy buddies
Also...look for workout classes that are pregnancy specific maybe.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask! This is my 2nd pregnancy so I'm hoping it'll go as smoothly as the first.
Once the baby comes, it's soooo easy to find mom groups for new moms.
DD: 6
DS: 2
You might check with baby stores or even your OB to see if there are any pregnancy or mom groups that they know of.
Good luck!
There should also be some parenting, breastfeeding, childbirth, etc classes that you can take in your 3rd tri (or maybe 2nd), probably through your hospital. That was another way I met people in my first pregnancy.
Then after the baby comes you should attend a breastfeeding support group (usually through the hospital). There might be some other non-breastfeeding-related mom groups that crop up immediately following childbirth. There are also post-partum fitness classes / stroller classes you can take. All of this stuff is especially feasible if this is your first child and you have maternity leave for your job.
1st time mommies your more than welcome to join