Feeling lonely
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I'm the same I barely have anyone my bf is doing my head in . We also have a 2 year old he barely helps with . I have noone to really talk to this pregnancy has been awful.
I’m 37 and don’t really have anyone. I got couple lovely friends that have been amazing but I don’t go out or do anything. I am hoping that will change now I met couple lovely ladies near to where I live but otherwise I’m just riding solo. Pretty much same used to do everything for all my friends and they ditched me whenever they felt like it. One only recently got in contact as having a baby and when I said I was pregnant didn’t even ask how it’s been going or how my life has been. X
Absolutely understand you, I have 3 friends and they all live far away in different locations so I barely see them and one has barely contacted me my entire pregnancy, no one in the immediate area or a group I’m a part of. I definitely hang around and bother my partner a lot because of it but as a 30 year old I literally just do not know how to make friends, especially while pregnant. It’s just so difficult and you’re not alone in feeling this way x
It’s such a shame we all live so far away wish we could all make a group chat and become best friends. I think pregnancy is such a lonely time anyway but when you don’t have a big support group it’s even more difficult! I feel embarrassed as I don’t think my partner gets it and is probably wondering why I’m in this position, but I just don’t get how I’m supposed to make friends at this age - it’s really difficult, don’t get me wrong I like a social drink every now and then but all anyone seems to want to do is spend there full weekends in the pubs and I want to do wholesome things/nights in etc! It’s sooo difficult 😞🩷 xx
Yeah I feel u since having my first child I've not been much of a drinker. I'm in the UK Hertfordshire.
@Claire it’s all anyone seems to want to do, more to life than that! Don’t get me wrong I’m sure I’ll enjoy a glass of wine or two when she’s here every now and then but just going out to get drunk all the time doesn’t appeal to me anymore! I’m in Newcastle upon Tyne! X
I’ve moved around a lot so know how it can feel. Have to change your mindset to doing more things you enjoy doing and you’ll meet people. Like an art class once a week once you can leave baby, Have you tried meetup.com? Also search ‘Newcastle Girl’ on Facebook. Part of the city girl network. Those groups are so good for a good girly night out when you need one. Obvs but hard atm but that time will come back. Till then baby groups but again don’t go with any pressure to make friends. Good friends need to slot easily into your life which is hard as a mum but try find something really local to you like a church group. Some are bumps to babies too :)
Yeah I had a few drinks after my son was born but not until I stopped breastfeeding. Going out getting drunk just doesn't do it for me anymore . Plus getting up with ur Littleone after isn't good .
Mamasocialco.com have some group events for young mums, theres meetups around newcastle way xx
I feel the exact same way. I’ve got one good friend but she lives in London and I live in Liverpool. I’m also and only child and have lost both my parents already so been feeling no extra alone recently. Don’t know where you live but I would love to make a new friend!