Loneliness

[Scarlett3718]

Hi everyone, im currently 18 weeks pregnant and I've already got a lovely 8 month old girl. I moved out of my home town and up north a few years ago with my partner. I did meet new people when I moved but only clicked with a certain few. Now I'm pregnant again, nobody wants to know me there all busy drinking going out etc. I have never felt so alone. I'm in the house everyday looking after my baby and cleaning. My partner works mon to friday. I really just wish for a friend sometimes. When I do go out I feel like I'm being judged by other parents. I want to combat this feeling, I dont have family near by either. The fact im going to be on my own with 2 children under the age of 2 petrifies me. I'm always the one asking to make plans with a couple of people I know, lunch or just a day out. I do enjoy my own company but how do you overcome loneliness in pregnancy?? Thanks

That sounds tough!! Do you get on with baby groups, or rhyme time at the library? Could you sign up for antenatal classes, just to meet people? In your shoes I'd be going to visit your friends and family for the week every so often too.
I'm often the one initiating arrangements in my mum-friends group too, that's just my role in the group, I'm a bit more proactive. It doesn't mean that we don't all value each other and enjoy the company!