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Feeling lonely and down

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Newbabies15 · 13/09/2018 21:43

Little bit of a rant. Little bit of poor me. Little bit of frustrated me.

My twins are 6 months. I wouldn't change them for the world but it can be lonely as a mother of twins. Some things are different Sad not bad , just different.

I've made friends with a couple of twin mums but they seem so busy (I never see them). One is pregnant, the other has other kids and one is very busy. I don't live in a city so we don't have any support groups for mothers of twins here, or many mothers of twins.

I go to a mother and baby club but they're aimed at "normal" one baby and mother. I feel like everyone feels sorry for me when I attend these sessions. People ask how I cope and it's always the topic of conversation (twins). We never get to chat about the things we have in common (sleepless nights, birth etc). I feel different, freaky and a bit like noone wants to talk to me (because they think my scenario is so different to theirs - which it is in some cases/ but not in others). I always talk to other mums first (this is hard) because I sense they are intrigued/unsure of what to say etc.

Because I feel so insecure as a mum of twins (I thought it would be hard to get out there and make friends - which is true). I made a huge effort with a woman I knew before I got pregnant. All the way through maternity leave I've been the one to organise everything. Every cafe visit, every walk. She just seems happy sitting in the house. She said once that because noone talked to her at a mother and baby session , then she wouldn't attend again. Such a diva. I'm fed up with it. I just want a friend with something in common , someone to compare notes and treat me as I treat them.

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LanguidLobster · 13/09/2018 21:50

Aww, can you look to see if there are other MNers in your area on here?

Lots of women feel the same as you

AdaColeman · 13/09/2018 21:59

Oh dear, you do sound down in the dumps.

What about trying some events that aren't directly related to babies? Maybe a local Knit & Natter group or book group, or the NWR?

Hope you make some new friends soon, it's no fun feeling lonely. [thanks}

AdaColeman · 13/09/2018 22:00

Thanks Smile

Wauden · 13/09/2018 22:21

Sorry that it is this way. Perhaps there are other interest groups nearby and you just have not met the rignt people yet.
When they go on about twins, perhaps you can subtly steer the conversation to the topic you want to chat about. You didn't go thete for people to be like that. Change the conversation around and take control ?

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PurpleArmy · 13/09/2018 22:26

Have you joined

tamba

Newbabies15 · 14/09/2018 08:55

Yeah I've joined tamba. I might message them. Thanks. It's annoying to be pitied all the time - even though having twins isn't bad! It's just different!

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Wauden · 14/09/2018 22:45

Actually, as a mother of twins, you are awesome!!! You did twice the job! Hold your head high.

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