Hello moms! I was a little reluctant to post this request, ok a little embarassed, but I figure others have to be in the same situation. I recently became a SAHM and was wondering what others do to meet new people. I love staying home with my son but I am lonely. I need adult interaction! So I would like to meet other moms in the Silver Spring area where we could have daytime play dates and I would also like to have people to go out with for adult, no kids allowed lol, fun. I love scrapbooking so if anyone knows of a local scrap club that woud be great, or anyone( the more the merrier) that is truly interested in starting one that would be great also. So ladies I appreciate the help. Thank!
you've already gotten some good advice, but I just wanted to say yep, what you're going through is what we (pretty much) all go through. check out this group: http://www.meetup.com/Super-Fun-Moms/
they have a lot going on, it's a good group of moms.
good luck!
I think most of us SAHMs go through the exact same thing. I now have a routine with my 12month old son where 3 mornings a week are set with the same playdates/classes which keeps us busy throughout the whole week. But it took me several months to find the right ones :) Hang in there!
Looks for a mom's club near you, you could ask your neighbors if they have children similar ages as you. I also take my son to library classes for story times. I haven't checked this out yet, but I've heard LELA guide is a good source to find things to do with your child.
Keisha - I said this to someone else who posted a similar request recently. Finding friends as a SAHM is like dating. You meet someone at the park that you chat with and seem to really it hit if off with, and then you wonder "should I ask for her number?" It can be embarrassing, but just go for it! For a long time I wasn't that brave and wonder if I missed out on a friendship because of it. My kids are 5 and 7 and we live in Fairfax, VA - otherwise I'd say let's get together!
Hi Keisha! I am a SAHM to a 14 month old. I got involved with Meetup.com. There are ALOT of local mom groups and playgroups. I am in a couple of them. I've met a lot of great moms and children. Also, we joined a gym class where we met even more moms and kids. I can honestly say that I have made great friendships through these networks. Check it out!
I felt the same way when I became a SAHM but the thing that saved me was being a part of a moms club. I have twins so I had joined the Mothers Of Multiples club when I was pregnant but there are so many stay at home moms clubs out there. You can just search in google or even check out the free 'magazines' like Maryland Family and KidStreet, etc, that you find at the library or at the grocery stores, those have a wealth of information and activities to do. We used to do so much just from those magazines alone. I'm back to work but do miss so much being home with the boys - enjoy and make the effort so you not only enjoy the home with the kids part but also meet your social needs as well. Oh, have you tried the local Joanns or Michaels for scrapbooking clubs?
Julie
search for a group on meetup.com. also try dc urban moms (google it) and www.our-kids.com. i also find activities in Washington Family Magazine and the local paper. getting your kid involved in things will get you involved in the parents. many times just heading out to the playground, swimming pool or library will get you and your son in touch with other people.
sometimes the mom's you meet out with your kids become good friends. then you have someone to swap babysitting with or to hang out with while someone else watches the kids!
and don't be embarrassed!
