How do you make "mummy friends" if you work?

[turtlegirlwithpanpipenecklace]

I have a 20month old DS and work so can't go to playgroups etc, but would like to meet other mums with similar age kids in my area to do playdates or even just have a coffee sometimes. How do others do it?
Or do you already have made friends when the babies were smaller and you had time to go to groups? So then I've missed my window?

Hi OP. I work FT and the answer is I don't have "mummy friends". I only had 6 months mat leave with each DC and didn't really chum up with anyone when I was off. I do have existing friends who also have DC and we sometimes get together with DC for them to play - is this an option? I'm also on one of the post natal clubs here and that has been wonderful for having support from other mums who have same aged DC - and has turned into some genuine friendships. My DS is 20 months too - come and join us on the November 2012 threads if you like?

It usually happens naturally when they start school IMO
They start inviting friends back & you might the parents when you pick up & drop off at their friends houses

I met a couple from say hi on collecting at the nursery. invited 3 for my DD 2nd birthday.

wouldn't say friends, but say hi, talk at the playground, one has been round for playdates... might take time...

also work FT

I haven't, really. I went back to work when Dd was 5 months...I tried one mother and baby group but wanted to stab my eyes out. Hated it.

I did worry I should try harder for DD's sake but she seems fine without endless classes etc.

Like others said, I was on a pre natal thread on here which then turned into a Facebook group. There's about 85 of us and it's a godsend. A lovely bunch of ladies with lots of advice and experiences. They all meet up but I don't as I live overseas.

I work full time and have lots of mummy friends. When your dc is a bit older and starts going to bday parties you'll meet the other parents and start making friends. Same thing with school - parties, pick-up / drop-offs, play dates, etc

Thanks for the advice! I will check out the November 2012 threads.

He goes to a nursery close to my work rather than home, so although i chat a bit with some mums there (and they seem lovely) they all live quite far from us, so I don't think this would work.
All my existing friends either live far or farther or don't have kids unfortunately. Both of our families also live quite far, so not only that I don't have "mummy friends" I don't have many other friends or family nearby either.
I didn't mean for this to come out so whiney and actually haven't missed having friends nearby until now, I guess that DS being bit older and more interested in other kids has made me think of this.

a bit silly question, but how do I find the November 2012 threads?

I'm on the app so can't link but topics > being a parent > post natal clubs >

And then the current thread is called November 2012 Roll Call or something like that.