I was reading another thread about the poster feeling awkward at a baby group.
My DS is 10 weeks old and I feel too awkward to even go to one. I wouldn't even know where to start finding one that might suit us. I feel like my DS should socialise with other children at some point (I realise it's early days!) but other than 2 friends I already have with babies (not that nearby, I've seen each of them once since DS was born and they both go back to work soon) I really don't know where to start meeting other parents.
When I finish mat leave my DP will be a SAHD so I suppose we would ideally like to meet people with similar aged kids that he feels comfortable with too (but, alas, he's as socially awkward as me, we're a good match!).
Honestly the thought of just "inserting" myself into a group of strangers (in RL, on the internet is fine!) just fills me with palpitations. It's one of the reasons I avoided ante natal groups too... I feel like I "should" but I'm too scared. (I don't think I'm shy, really, just awkward... really really awkward).
I'm in a baby-heavy bit of London, so I'm sure there's no shortage of groups. Any tips on where to start looking for something that might suit me & DP, please? I've googled and get "mum & baby" and "bump & baby" groups locally, but it gives me the fear just thinking about rocking up:- will it be weird if I go with DP? What if no-one talks to me? Do I have to pay? I feel sick just thinking about it, but worry that DS is spoilt for adult company (we're both at home until the end of this year) and no baby company... and will end up as socially awkward as his parents!!
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Tangoandcreditcards · 21/04/2014 07:48
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