Hi,
DS and I have not been to many groups together. We went to a breast feeding group and baby massage when he was younger but that's about it as I returned to work.
DS is now5mo and we have just moved into a new area. I'm on holiday from work and am due to begin maternity leave in Oct so I decided it would be a nice way to meet people and for DS to start socialising a bit more.
I have to say I have found the whole thing very stressful. I have been to three groups and only had two mums engage in any sort of conversation with me. DS has had tantrums and as I go about my way of ignoring the bad behaviour, I have had some filthy looks.
It's just so tiring chasing him round, stopping him from steeling toys from others. I don't think that at 15mo I should be worrying that he hasn't got the concept of sharing but some of the looks...
DH really wants me to persevere as he wants DS to socialise (as do I) and for me to get to meet new people, but to be honest it just feels like I'm hovering on the outside.
Is it just me??
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Does anyone else find baby and toddler groups exhausting and stressful?
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