Hello
Longtime lurker here. My son is 7 months old tomorrow. And he is gorgeous and wonderful like every 7 month old! But my husband and I are so lonely. We don't have too many friends with babies that young or at all. We have lost a few friends after announcing my pregnancy last year as they simply weren't interested in participating in our journey. My in laws were supposed to be participative once the baby came, have steadfastly remained detached from us and from him. My mother in law is facing health issues (all self inflicted due to awful lifestyle choices) and my father in law who still makes an effort is rather unpredictable and may or may not turn up. Where we live there are lots of families where babies are the centre of attention and source of happiness. We feel so left out and just like we are hosting this daily baby party where noone turns up. The weekends are better as we take our boy in the car for little outings in the city. The weekdays are super long though and I worry whether our son will grow into a lonely kid. We both effusively and enthusiastically love our lovely boy. But noone else seems to want to, especially in immediate family. My Mum died when I was 22 and my Dad moved on through a second marriage and lives in a different city. I work from home and hence have no colleagues to socialize with. Does it get better once the boy gets older? Is this level of isolation something others have experienced? Any stories or commiseration will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.