Struggling without Mum support network

[Twinbuns]

My twin girls were born just as lockdown came into effect. I was really looking forward to going to some groups and finding a network of Mums nearby but with lockdown it’s not been possible. It’s been a bit lonely as a first time mum juggling twins.

OP my heart goes out to you. I have a lockdown baby but second time mum so have mum friends/NCT who I’ve been in touch with and started meeting since we have been allowed. Firstly against all mn advice you’re allowed to feel sad for your rubbish mat leave (I am) even though obviously in the grand scheme it’s not the end of the world. Twins are incredibly hard let alone your first baby (babies!). Can you do some online classes? I haven’t bothered but if I was FTM I probably would just for some structure. Also the apps mush and peanut are really good- you can link with local mums and meet for a coffee or go for a walk (I have done that this time!). If you can leave them with a partner if you have one and meet a friend for a drink or catch up for an hour I find that helps- all the better if child free and you can talk about other things! Get out for a walk every day if you can and go to the local park even though obviously they can’t play- most mums are desperate for people to chat to other than their kids At the moment so I’m sure would chat away. I’m sorry it must be so hard what a time to have babies- at least we will be able to recount this story to them when they’re older!

Hi. Im also a FTM who had my baby boy at the very start of lockdown (25 March). Its been so, so hard. Ive really struggled.

Argh - sent too soon.

I was also looking forward to getting out and about to mum/baby groups, but instead maternity leave has been incredibly lonely and I feel like its been a bit ruined. I finish my maternity leave in September, so will have spent the vast majority of it in lockdown which makes me sad. DM me if you want - no advice really as im also struggling, just solidarity!

@Napqueen1234 thank you so much for your advice on the apps I’m going to check them out

@Letsallscreamatthesistene always happy to chat 😊