Maternity leave

Is anyone else on maternity leave with no family or friends around them? Myself, my partner and our children uprooted a few years back. I've been on maternity leave since Feb and had the baby in March. I'm really struggling to cope, no physically but mentally. It's not the children either , it's when my partner's working constant 12 hour shifts, and I'm in the same four walls having no adult conversation day in day out. It's driving me nuts. By the time my other half gets home from work, I'm drained myself. It's tea bath and bed time for the kids, and I'm not far behind. I just feel like the only company or conversation I have is with my children and look at the same four walls, all day everyday. 😭

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I can understand how it feels, I would recommend you to meet moms in your area through peanut app or children centre Contact your health visitor they could give you more information about it

We have no help here. Friends or family. My fiancé works long hours. But we go to the mall. Libraries. Playgrounds/parks. Mommy and baby yoga. Neighborhood walks. I’ve met so many moms .

I’m the same, could of wrote this myself:(

Im the same Im alone till 10 at night! I’ve joined baby classes/ swimming.… its a great way to get out, entertain baby In a new way and speak to other parents if you can afford too. Meeting on Forums is another great alternative xx

I've started going to a baby club but they're all really close and as I'm new ish to the area, I don't know anyone at all. Alot of people in this area aren't the type of people to welcome in new people unfortunately 😔

How about making a few friends on peanut local to your area. You can set the filters so it shows you mums local to you.

I try connecting with my family via video call every day, it's almost as tho they were with me. Also I take my baby out for long walks, it's great for both of us or even to the park sometimes. Try and figure out what works for you and you will be having more friends than you desire soon. Key is to try various activities and meet people with similar interests as you move along.

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