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Feeling isolated

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GinUnicorn · 29/09/2017 14:01

Not sure this is in the right place but wondering if anyone can offer advise. Recently had a lovely baby girl and my partner has just finished paternity leave and I am feeling really isolated. Have lots of friends but no one else with babies. Just wondering where I might find other mother and baby groups. I looked on google but couldn't seem to find much for newborns. I guess I also feel a bit anxious and scared about making new friends :( and could use a bit of reasurrance or advice.
Thanks

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hellsbellsmelons · 29/09/2017 14:05

Do you have local community facebook page?
Have a search for that.
Most places do and you can ask about local activities on there.

Get onto meetup.com and there will be loads of groups in your area on there.

Being basically left all day to be a new mum is truly terrifying.
You will honestly get used to it.

Brahms3rdracket · 29/09/2017 15:56

Yes check Facebook groups in your area. I know mine has a toddler and baby group for the area of town i live in and features all sorts i wouldn't know about.

If you health visitor is still calling in you could ask them for any information too.

Santawontbelong · 29/09/2017 16:00

Have you looked at Mush?

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GinUnicorn · 29/09/2017 18:36

Thanks all really appreciate the suggestions.

I'll look on Facebook now. Health visitor is coming Monday so I'll ask her as well.

It feels a bit scary to meet new people but think I really need some other friends with children to stop me going crazy.

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GinUnicorn · 29/09/2017 18:46

I'll look at mush. Never heard of it. Thanks :)

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NoFuckingRoomOnMyBroom · 29/09/2017 19:31

Are you bf? If so find out from your midwife if there are any bf groups nearby -I met one of my closest friends at one of these.

TinkleWoed · 29/09/2017 21:14

Hugs. It will get better. If here is a children's centre near you, try that or one of the local churches. Doesn't matter what religion you are, often the churches hire out rooms for mother and baby groups and coffee mornings.

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GinUnicorn · 30/09/2017 09:01

Yes I am bf (was on the verge of quitting never knew nipples could be so sore) I did go to a group last week just feel a bit shy about talking to people. i guess I just need to get a bit more courage. I'll look into children's centres too. I assumed they were for older ones.

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GinUnicorn · 30/09/2017 09:01

Thank you for the virtual hugs! Need them at the moment :)

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