My daughter is going to be a year old. Ever since she has been born, i have lost the majority of my friends. I believe it is for many reasons...but being that my daughter is my number one priority, i am not sure others understand that. I am lonely and a very friendly person and am looking for someone to just hang out with and be friends with. This sounds desperate, I know....but anyone have any advice?
If you live in Chicago, join Northside Parents Network - they have playgroups in every zip code on the North side of the city!
Why don't you enroll your daughter in a gymboree or music class. A lot of those classes have moms with the same priorities as you (their child) and are also looking for a friend to hang out with after classes or on days off.
In agreement with the other moms, try taking some mommmy and me/mom & tot classes. Chicago Park District classes are really cheap. I've also taken classes with my sons at Old Town School of Music. I've met some really good friends that way, and their kids are the same age! Good luck!
meetup.com is a great place to meet other like minded moms - but make sure you continue to go to the events b/c if you don't you'll never get to know anyone - Good luck! :)
Would like to invite you to have lunch with me and bring your little girl .iam a house wife ,would love to meet you and connect you to some of my girlfriends who i do some sitting for ,just so they can work out or get some shopping done ... Or maybe even take a class ,set some time for yourself and go do something you like .that might be a good start .trust me i would like to help you maybe just to hang out and share some of your time with me.give me a call.you are right to make your daughter your number one priority,that does not mean you can't have a life that comes full circle.
Have you joined any local "moms and baby" classess? Usually people there are very friendly. Or maybe the local library has a baby reading group you could join. Or even just hanging out @ your local park you may find people with similar interests.
Join a mom meet up group in your area. Take some music classes with your child. Enroll in a swim class with baby. Go to storytelling at the library and chat to the other parents in these classes and organize to go for coffee with them. In no time you will have lots of friends. Children are a great way of making friends.
I also recommend meetup.com. I am originally from Ohio and, when my son was born 8 months ago, all my close friends and friends with kids were in Ohio too. I have since built up a good network of moms on meetup. Eventually, through meetup events, I met more moms who I enjoyed hanging out with, and we talk on the phone and spend time together outside of meetup events. Best wishes!
Sign up for a class with your daughter- you'll meet other moms. Check the park district for moms, pops and tots classes, or tot spot, or just a play group. Otherwise, try taking a Wiggleworms class with her at Old Town School of Folk Music.
I met my best friends at my son's preschool!
Hey C.,
Hang in there and take it one day at a time. Stay involved in community activities, and church or synagogue, if you attend one. In some cases that tends to be the issue sometimes and that is people sort of "write off" mothers. But in my opinion, life seems to only get better. I understand how you feel and I just want you to know that you can email me anytime and you are in my prayers.
All the Best,
D.
I have met alot of other moms and become good friends with a few of them through my childrens classes and sports. You can look in the local park districts for a mommy and me type of class.
Look into www. meetup.com and search for mom groups in your area I have met a lot of mom friends thru That
