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hi everyone, would like some opinions as my husband and i disagree on this.we recently (6mo ago) moved out of state where we know no one and so far i have not been able to make many friendly connections with other moms, just one actually. So, after seeing another post, i decided to start my own playgroup in my area and i posted at this site and on meetup.com. right now four people have responded positively.
My husband thinks meeting ANYONE online in person is too risky, but i am desparate for some female companionship and the opportunity to get out of the house with other women who won't get irritated when my 2yo interrupts us every 2minutes. I plan on asking another female to go with me the first time we meetup just to be cautious. tell me what opinions you have please on this matter. |
| Posted by Andrea R. on 05/26/2007 11:56 AM
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| I feel exactly the way you do. My problem is is that I find people like me and their way out of my area...so just to be curious where are you from? |
| posted by Christina on 05/26/2007 06:13 PM
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| hi , i live in crowley texas which is just south of fort worth. and you? |
| posted by Andrea R. on 05/26/2007 06:18 PM
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Andy,
I know just how you feel. I just moved here from Illinois in March/April. I live in Weatherford and as a child I lived in Crowley but we moved away. It is hard to find other SAHM in the area. I have also looked for Mommy and Me groups, music classes and tumbling classes and have come up with little to nothing. I understand where your husband is coming from too, however. This is a scary world when you are meeting someone for the first time after only talking to them online. All in all he is looking out for his families well being, and I guess we all have to respect that.
I was wondering, what you playgroup is called because I am a member at meetup as well.
Just a suggestion, in hunting for things to do with my toddler I found a support group offered through Harris Methodist SW, and they are meeting on Thursday, May 31 at 10am. There is a $10/month fee regardless of how many meetings they have in a month (~3-4). Maybe you could set up your first playgroup at something like that and that way you are in a public place and get to know the people before inviting them to meet you other places or to your home. My son and I will be there, he is 15 months and this week they are talking about toddler beds. Let me know what you think.
Hope to hear from you.
Nicole |
| posted by on 05/27/2007 11:35 AM
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Hi Andy, I too had the same misgivings and apprehension, but I have found a great group through meetup.com. They are a genuine group of local SAHMs and have a large calender of events to choose activities from. I suggest you try to find a similar group and attend the more largely attended public meetups such as at the zoo or local mall, restuarant, or park. Some are even on weekends so maybe your husband could attend and meet some of the other moms. Once you start attending some of the meetups you will find other moms that you click with and well it just sort of goes from there.
Good luck.
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| posted by Stacy on 05/29/2007 05:42 PM
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| Andy I also have the same issues with meeting other women in my circumstances. I agree withStacy meetup.com is a good way to meet other sahm's. The group i joined hs a full calander and pretty strict participation rules. The site has listing for all kinds of cities. My husband was freaked out about the idea to, but after showing him the site and the photo album of their events he relaxed. |
| posted by Christina on 05/29/2007 08:12 PM
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| thanks to everyone for the input:) I will pass it on to him |
| posted by Andrea R. on 05/29/2007 09:27 PM
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I currently run a SAHMs group in Houston TX on meetup.com. We require that members come to public events before we actually accept them into the group. I typically will invite pending members to meetup at the library story time or at the park when we have several other members going too, so I get a chance to speak with them face to face before sharing any personal info with them.
We have been very successful and the group seems to be working out great! Good luck!
Melanie |
| posted by Melanie on 05/29/2007 11:24 PM
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I think that will b e fine... you bring someone with you and see how it is meet at a park or something and see how it goes if not maybe another established type playgroup, I have done some meetup.com stuff here in ca.. hey does this site have any in your area?? these gals have all been so nice. I bet just asking some people on here you will find some really nice friends in your area with your same concerns,,what a blessing this site has been.. good luck friend.... totally with you my husband is the same way. keep me posted..
heidi |
| posted by heidi on 05/30/2007 12:56 AM
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