Any shy, reserved, older Mums from Maidstone?

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Hi,

I am older Mother from Maidstone. I have an 18 month old son who I realise would benefit from joining a Mother and toddler group. While I wish very much to take him, I am held back by my severe shyness and (to make things worse) I am very reserved as a result.This was me as a child - always the quiet one who held back. I know I come across as unfriendly but inside I am not and I wish I could deal with it. I just find it hard to mix with new people and imagine they will dislike me from the off.

I am constantly nagged by a well meaning granny and aunt telling me I should be taking my son here and there. One of the things said to me was that he would stand out at school as the kid who didn't go to a toddler group, which upset me. I know they are right but I feel I am being "bullied" by them. My ds is (luckily at the moment) naturally very sociable, and I do not want to hold him back.

Please, can anyone help?

Hi kaz999!
I will be in the Mote park leasure centre on 13th March from 2.30 pm onwards. If you want we could meet up front of the building.

Hello babo8 and kaz999,
sorry it has taken a while to get back to you, meeting up in the park sounds great, not entirely sure where the soft play centre is but im sure someone could let me know!

Im always up for chatting and if any one fancies a chat my MSN addy is [email protected]

I know how you feel about being shy and i have only been living two years and i still know NOone lol !!

Speak soon x

lol that shoulld be living here two years !!

Hi all

I have been reading through your messages and can relate to you.
I am a very happy person, though since having my second child have found that i am gradually losing my self esteem, which i want to nip in the bud now. I think that has alot to do with staying in doors and the weather doesn't really give me that get up and go feeling.
When i take my newborn to see the health visitos at the community centre i find myself smiliing at everyone (probably looking silly) though not many other mothers seem to smile back, which makes me feel silly and not wanting to make coverstation. This has put me off going to toddler groups as worried that i won't fit in.
I do take my son to Larkabout at larkfield lesiure centre often so if anyone fancies meeting that would be great.
I am 31 with a two year old and a 2 month old.

Hi all,

I live in Maidstone town centre, I'm 41 and I have 5 kids, 13, 10 and half, 4 and half, nearly 3 and 10 mths.

I go to St Lukes Skedge on a Monday morning, we're very friendly there, you are quite welcome to come along and say hello although I do believe there is a waiting list.

I live Allen street

Also go to Polar sometimes, sometimes Kids Zone, on a Wednesday morning, and sometimes just for a grown up coffee.

Would love to meet up. have only just seen this so missed the 13th.

I live nowhere near MAIDSTONE, but wish I was your ages! I was 56 yesterday with 10 yr old triplets, probably the oldest MN on here!

hi all,

hope all is well with everyone, weather has been awful hasn't it?!!
Hello Liahgen hope you are ok, i haven been to larkfield leisure centre is it near tesco's? my lil boys loves swimming so we could meet up one moning if you fancy it?
Wow triplets you really do have you work cut out, i emailed st lukes about their toddler groups and have of yet to be graced with a response to my email! it really puts you off dont you think!
Fingers crossed weather will be better in the next couple of weeks and arrange a session at mote park or one of the soft play centres nearby? what does everyone think? x

Hi Bensmum. You shoulkd phone St. Lukes, wendy is not very computer literate me thinks, 3 old ladies run the group. They are lovely.

Baby has come down with chicken pox today, it's her christening on Sunday!!

Larkfield has a good play area, not too far from Tesco, nice food too. I will be out of the picture for 7-10 days but would love to meet when little one is better.

Off to hang out washing now, make the most of the sun. x

I am all those things. Apart from not being from Maidstone .

Looks like you've got some replies though.

Let me know when and if you go to larkfield as it would be nice to have a chat whilst my 2 year old played.

I can not wait for summer to come, though the clocks go forward this sunday so it will be better with lighter evenings

Hope your little one is not too bad for sunday.

hi all. if anyone wants to chat im on messenger. kareneldridge @ hotmail . co . uk

ok ladies we need to arrange a meet up session any thoughts??XX

Hi I am also a toddler group phobic and find it difficult to meet new people but realise I must start socialising for the sake of my son. We live in Maidstone and would both love to meet some new friends for some informal fun. I am 31 and my son is 21mths

hi candystar. ive met up with bensmum. if u want to meet up sometime let me know. email me if u like. [email protected]

Hi all

I have been reading through messages and can relate - My son is 3 months old and the thought of going to a mother and toddler groups worries me as I am shy when meeting new people. I stay at home alot and this is not healthy for me or my son, but I do not have the confidence to go to any of these baby groups.

Hey there, I'm Hayley, I'm 23 and live in Maidstone, I moved here in dec and dont really know many people round here.
I have a gorgeous 3 month daughter and would love to meet another mum around my age so we can meet up for chats and just company really. I think it would be great for my daughter to be around other babies and make little friends ha ha I'm a first time mummy and absolutely loving it but it would be great to meet a friend up here.......as i'm probably getting on my partners nerves ha ha It would be good to hear from you. thanks xx

hello hayley i am sarah i am 17 i live in maidstone i have a 10month old daughter.

i am a first time mum too
i have no partner me and natalies dad broke up as he was a nasty man..

would like to hear from you soon
be nice to meet some new mums as i dont know alot and the ones i know dont contact me which is a shame

hope you and your daughter are well

hope to hear from you soon

love sarah and natalie