Maternity leave

Feel this so hard 😩 other half’s family only come when he’s at home too so it’s only my mum who comes over 🥲 also terrified of groups 🤦‍♀️ x

Im in same boat to a degree, luckily ive got my toddler too so made few friends at nursery which im hoping to meet up with soon. But im bricking it when it comes to groups as i never did it with my 1st as it was covid. Noone really comes to my house either, its me goin to theirs so when we are home its just me and the kids xx

Reach out to your friends and make some plans, they may be thinking they’re doing you a favour and letting you have time to settle into your new role but I’m sure they would love to see you if you’re ready for it. I’m really lucky as my husband gets 3 months maternity leave so haven’t really felt this way, Im the opposite and wish I could kick him out sometimes and have some time on my own 🤣

Same here, my family and friends are an hour and 40mins away from where I live. We’re also living with my in laws at the moment and as much as I love them, I need time away from them. I had a c section so recovery has been a bit slow. I’m going to be trying out groups when she’s had her jabs too x

Can you join a group on here for local mums and post on there? I’m sure there are lots of new mums in your area feeling the same. Maybe you could sign up for a baby massage or sensory class? I know it’s a bit tricky as a lot of the classes stop for the school holidays, but there are lots of people in the same position as you. I’m sure someone would happily meet up for a coffee with you! I would offer but I’m in Essex 😂 play groups etc really aren’t that daunting, everyone has been lovely in my experience, we’re all in the same boat 🥰

Yes I feel this! Everyone I know works full time so I literally don't see anyone. Find myself counting down the days till the weekend even though I'm not working myself, at least I know family will be available then for visits etc. I find my friends have practically dropped off the grid, I never hear from them anymore whatsoever. Got a congrats when he was born and I've invited them to meet him but they're busy getting on with their own lives IG. I absolutely adore my boy and wouldn't change it for the world but I do sometimes find myself feeling jealous of everyone who's just carrying on around me and living life as normal. Even my partner! He still goes to work every day, comes home, looks after baby for the evening then goes to bed at midnight and enjoys his 8 hours sleep before getting up to work again. I feel like I'm stuck in groundhog day sometimes. Some days feel lonelier than others. But now my baby's 6 weeks, getting to the age where he's a bit more alert and interactive, awake more and smiling etc

So the days are starting to feel a little less lonely with him now. Just me and my boy spending our quality time together🥺

Get out to some baby groups and make some new friends for you and your little one Mama. Also a great source of information too.