Pregnant and really really lonely. Ideas for how to keep busy before baby arrives?

[SevernTrentWater]

Hi, i'm 6 months pregnant and really miserable after my boyfriend walked out on me. I haven't lived in the area long. I have a few friends from the course i'm studying but they have their own lives and i rarely see them. I'm dreading the summer coming up with nothing to do, and weekends and evenings sometimes bring me to tears because i feel so bored and lonely. I've never been in a house so long on my own before and being nowhere near family, I really can't stand it anymore, i feel like i'm missing out on life sitting here.

What can i do? I'd love to have something regular to do, a community around me, stay busy, get out and about. I don't drive either. I'm in my mid 20s. I basically feel awful.

Suggestions?

can you join some ante-natal groups? yoga, aquaeroics etc?

where do you live? maybe there are some meet ups on here?

what do you like doing?

You can go to the NCT's bumps and babies group when you are 7 months. I met lots of people when my son was born and there is usually a baby group every day.

Could you see what events are on at the library or advertised through the library? Reading groups?

What about this?

I'm sorry you are having such a tough time.

Where are you?

Ask your midwife about ante-natal groups in the area - lots of women make lifelong friendships at these, and even if you don't, you may well find people to talk to and hang out with for the time being.
Otherwise, what other things interest you? Gardening, painting, books? There are all sorts of groups and clubs which are family-friendly (ie you will be able to take a baby along and indeed a child as time goes by).

Where are your family? Are you on good terms with them? Have you thought about moving to be closer to them?

If you are thinking of breast feeding you would be welcome at a La Leche League meeting (contact your local group for times). I have always found everyone very friendly if a bit mad sometimes.

I would absolutely recommend NCT antenatal group. I did not do this myself last pg, but wish I had. I know a few people who have joined NCT and they have made life-long friends with others who have at least one child of the same age as you. You will make friends, get support with pregnancy too.

Also, I second pilates/yoga as a good way to get exercise and meet others regularly too.

Hi there,
I was in a similar situation to you after my ex walked out. hugs.
I loved ante natal yoga- great for meeting other pregnant ladies. Also why not read books, read mumsnet, hobbies such as painting etc. Choose baby names, nesting etc.
Do you have family nearby?

You could also go to book clubs, talks, evening classes if you are up to it. There must be some kind o activities. My local leisure cetre was a godsend.
Your boyfriend is loosing out big time btw - you ahve the most fantastic gift and you will be a wonderful mum.

I felt very similar from about 6 months onwards of my PG (although still with DP) because of hormones and had to give up work for health reasons. I found lots of things I used to love did not appeal to me when I was PG. But remember it all comes back and although that may not be helpful right now, I would say following the advice others have given will keep you busy and when baby is here, boredom will be a thing of the past!

Best of luck

Some great advice here severntrentwater but I feel so for you. Sounds like you really need some support right now.
Where abouts are you???
No worries if you would rather not say.