Who ever would have thought a playground could be intimidating. Welcome to the life of a new mother.
It’s around 11am and you’ve only just left the house. You got the damn pram out of the car and the baby bag is over your shoulder. Every available nook and cranny is loaded with stuff that you think you need. Which, lets be honest is WAY too much. Oh, and you’re also wearing pants. (Hang on, yep. Best check that one).
You lock the car and walk towards the big, green, open space. Wow, there really are OTHER people. And they’re grown up. And they’re all friends. With each other…
So unless you want to spend the next hour sitting on a park bench munching on a baby rusk – talking to someone who can’t yet talk – you’re going to have to suck it up and try to make friends.
But how do you make it work in the real world? You tell us.
Are you a new mum? Have you found it hard to make new friends? Got any tips for breaking the ice?
Top Comments
New website www.playdateaustralia.com.au - people all in the same position. Fabulous site!
having moved from a small country town to just outside of sydney in year 11, I now at 31 have a very small handful of girlfriends i met through work and my husband. I have no family close by and I know how hard it is being a female without close friends (or family) within 15 minute drive. One of the things that I am looking forward to as I embark on the motherhood chapter of my life is a mothers group. I know so many prople who have met their best friends through them. Also children's sports events. I am hoping I can close that gap that is defiantly open and score some grown up friends! Its hard for a mother and hard for a childless woman.
Solidarity sisters!!