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Feeling lonely....
| Wed, 09-22-2004 - 5:50pm |
Hi,
I've been a sahm for 13 months now. My son is 13 months old and I'm expecting our second in February/March. I love staying home and feel lucky to do so. However, money is VERY tight, so we don't get out much. I'm usually always with my son or husband. I have a couple friends - but some I've lost touch with over time, and others are just on a different track. Two of my best friends - they're roommates, and are very career oriented. Neither really wants or likes kids, and both are single. When we do get together, I feel like we have nothing in common anymore. They're off making money, traveling, and doing all sorts of things. While I'm home. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't change a thing. I would rather be with my son than anything, but it doesn't make for great conversation, if you know what I mean - So what have you been up to? - Oh, playing with toys and watching teletubbies.... I'd like to make some friends who are in similar situations and have similar goals, but I can't seem to meet anyone, or to go from an acquaintance to a friend. I've joined a playgroup, which meets once a week, and that's nice. But I'd like to have some "girlfriends" to commiserate with, and who understand what it's like to be a sahm, and have children, husbands, etc. Has anyone else felt this way or have any advice? Thanks
I've been a sahm for 13 months now. My son is 13 months old and I'm expecting our second in February/March. I love staying home and feel lucky to do so. However, money is VERY tight, so we don't get out much. I'm usually always with my son or husband. I have a couple friends - but some I've lost touch with over time, and others are just on a different track. Two of my best friends - they're roommates, and are very career oriented. Neither really wants or likes kids, and both are single. When we do get together, I feel like we have nothing in common anymore. They're off making money, traveling, and doing all sorts of things. While I'm home. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't change a thing. I would rather be with my son than anything, but it doesn't make for great conversation, if you know what I mean - So what have you been up to? - Oh, playing with toys and watching teletubbies.... I'd like to make some friends who are in similar situations and have similar goals, but I can't seem to meet anyone, or to go from an acquaintance to a friend. I've joined a playgroup, which meets once a week, and that's nice. But I'd like to have some "girlfriends" to commiserate with, and who understand what it's like to be a sahm, and have children, husbands, etc. Has anyone else felt this way or have any advice? Thanks
Jen

Good luck!
Gwen