Any shy/introverted mums with sociable children?

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I am generally a proud introvert and value a small friendship circle and my own company. Although it hasn't always been this way and I've often felt ashamed of not having many friends or not wanting to get out and meet people, especially when I was a teenager. My DH is a little more social especially at large gatherings but I'm the SAHM so DD spends most of her time with me.

I guess I am feeling guilty because I don't take her to toddler group very often, but I find it really hard to get into conversations with other mums. They are usually already sat talking to each other and aren't interested in inviting anyone else in and I just find myself sitting by myself and cringing at my lack of small talk skills or confidence to just join in on a conversation and put myself out there. When we do go my DD generally plays by herself, although I think this is normal for a 17 month old. She is obsessed with older, school age children and will often try to follow them if she sees them out and about.

I am worried that my being an introvert is going to have a negative impact on my daughter and almost force her into being like me.

Can any shy mums share any stories of how their kids turned out to be outgoing? Or maybe any outgoings mums who ended up having children who prefer to be by themselves? How much is it in their nature and how much is in how they see their parents behave with other people? She doesn't go to nursery yet but will likely be starting not long after she turns 2.

Just to be clear: if my DD turns out to prefer her own company it won't matter at all to me. I just don't want her to end up that way if she doesn't want to be just because I am the way I am. I would rather just force myself into more social situations if that's the case.

Im very introverted, and both my DD and my DM are social butterflies, my DD is now in her 20s and knows just about everyone in the town where we live, whereas I still just know a handful of people, which suits me. Your DD will have her own personality and this will shine whether or not she goes to toddler groups

I'm ridiculously shy/quiet. When I try to interact with people I come across as uncomfortable at best, weird more than likely 😄

I was a single parent to dd until she was 3 years old, didn't go to baby or toddler groups (this was through covid, but probably would not have gone anyway).

She's 5 now and is the absolute, complete opposite of me, always has been. She says hello and starts conversations with strangers, she loves meeting new friends, joining groups, etc she sings and dances in public (to my horror 😂😂)

If it was all nuture, she'd be incredibly shy