B.D. asks from The Colony, TX on March 10, 2008
Looking for Mom Support Group for First-time Mom
One of my friends is home with her first child, 5 weeks old. Her parents have gone back home and she's really struggling adjusting to caring for an infant as well as being home alone all day. Her husband called me and is concerned for her and how to get her out and get her the support and involvement she needs from other moms. I work, so I'm limited to seeing her on weekends and calling in the evenings, but I know how important it is to have that support network, working or not. :)
They live in NW Frisco by Teel and Eldorado. Is anyone involved in a mom's group or have tips on how to find one for her to meet with during the week?
Also, I have a friend in Cleveland who participated in a breastfeeding support group through her hospital. She made many friends that way. Does anyone know of a group like that in the area?
Thank you all! Any tips advice to help her get through this adjustment would be wonderful!
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S.W. answers from Dallas on March 28, 2008
I am in a moms club of Denton and I am pretty sure there is one around Frisco. If you type in International Moms Club..you should be able to pick a location..if not, let me know and I can find one for you to help your friend out. Let me know..I have three small children and my husband is a local truck driver and in the National Guard so he is gone quite a bit. I can relate to her in certain ways. Good luck! S.
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M.B. answers from Dallas on March 10, 2008
The breastfeeding support group is an excellent idea. You can find a local La Leche League group here:
http://www.llli.org//Web/Texas.html
She will be able to make many new friends through that group and also get excellent breastfeeding support and information. It doesn't look like there's a group in Frisco on that website, but if you contact the McKinney, Plano or Lewisville leaders they should be able to help her find the nearest group. The leaders are also available by phone or email for support.
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J.J. answers from Dallas on March 10, 2008
www.meetup.com is awsome. I felt the same way as she did before I found moms groups!
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S.J. answers from Dallas on March 10, 2008
Does she have internet at home? Something like this could be very helpful to her if the weather was bad or if she did not like to get out.
My daughter was born at Presby Plano and I know they have a ton of different groups that meet each week. I did not participate in them, but I know they are there.
I hope she is doing ok - it can be a bit overwhelming! I know I was with my daughter even with all of my family and friends around - it's still overwhelming and scary!
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