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Yes!! We all need friends!!! Someone to vent to and talk to!! Where are you located?? You should try meetup.com there should be something in your area!!!! You also should try to get a part~time job maybe at night??
I started my Own Business with Athena's Home Novelties, and I LOVE IT!!! It gets me out of the house, and I also get paid!!! |
| posted by Jeanette on 12/03/2008 01:58 PM
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| I am in Franklin, TN. I tried Mary Kay and I did not do so well, in fact I did not make a penny, I lost big time. Well, its because I am not a very good sales person. I gave stuff away. uugh. My hub was not pleased that I signed up to sell stuff. We have talked about a part time job in the evening - still in the talking stages. I will check out that website. thanks so much :-) I am also glad I found this site, it has been uplifting reading some of the topics and comments by others. |
| posted by Bobbie on 12/03/2008 02:11 PM
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| Athenas is not hard at all, it is adult toys and spa products, they sell themselves! |
| posted by Jeanette on 12/03/2008 02:15 PM
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| Oh, haha. Cool. I have to run a few errands oh and change a diaper. lets chat later. I find that the best time i can play on the computer is late at night. Have a great day:) |
| posted by Bobbie on 12/03/2008 02:28 PM
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| P.S. I checked out meetup.com and I am trying to join a mom club. thanks again!! |
| posted by Bobbie on 12/03/2008 02:29 PM
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| I wish I closer to you. I'm in Upstate New York and I'm always looking for new friends. I know how hard it is to quit your job and be home. My son is two and we expecting a little girl in Feb. If you ever what to talk look me up. |
| posted by Hope on 12/03/2008 02:36 PM
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Wish you were in TX! Always looking for other mom's to hangout with.. I too have a 2 yr old boy!! Boys are so full of energy. I agree try meetups.com, sure you will find something there.
I too lost a lot of my so called friends once I stopped working and stayed at home with my kids, and that was over 8 yrs ago! Lot of my so called friends from work were jealous that I was able to stay at home with my kids, but they don't know the sacrafice that is made, with money and doing away with alot of things.. I don't get to go shopping and buy clothes as I use too, I take hand me downs, I don't get to go out and party like I use to (though, really don't want too as I get older). My husband and I don't go out to dinner as much as we use too, due to not having the money and having to pay for babysitter. But, don't get me wrong I wouldn't change staying at home with my kids!! i love my kids and since my son is the last child we are going to have, I want to spend as much time as I can with him until he starts school. They don't stay little for long, and I wish they would. He is taking a nap right now, and I just want to pick him up and hold him while he sleeps and he is 2 1/2 yrs old. I looked at my daughter the other day and couldn't believe she is already 8 yrs old! Time flies too fast. Also, another good place to look for mom's group is at local churches. And a mom's night out once in a while is great!! go have a few drinks, good conversation, good food, good friends, always does great for you and even makes you a better mom. WE all need some time out and away from kids, and hubby. Go out and have fun. But, totally understand about the so called friends. Now, my husband and I just really hang out with friends that we have made together, and hangout with them and their kids. We even have a xmas party to go to next week and the kids are coming also, while the parents get to hang out and have a great time. |
| posted by Suzanne on 12/03/2008 02:58 PM
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| yes, meetup.com is awesome! I joined 2 & then decided to start one (to avoid 30 min. drives to playdates). We have 33 members in less than a month!! |
| posted by Sandi on 12/03/2008 02:58 PM
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| Hi Bobbie! Too bad we don't live near each other... my little boy will be 2 already too, tomorrow! :) Like you, I cherish my friendships, sad too say though that after I moved here 3 years ago, it seems that most of the friends I made back home has forgotten about me too or maybe they're just too busy too. I'm a stay at home mom as well but in the works of trying to find a part-time job for me SOON. And if you feel like talking or venting, just email :) |
| posted by April on 12/03/2008 02:59 PM
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| Hi Bobbie! When I first had my son, I joined Stroller Strides, which is a moms group who meets three times a week at the local mall to workout for an hour. During the workout, we got a chance to get to know each other (I even found a mom I knew who lived a block away from me). Afterwards, we usually would get coffee and we even had moms night outs. I have since moved but Stroller Strides really helped me meet moms. I also don't have any friends with kids prior to having me own, so I definitely feel your pain. Good Luck! |
| posted by Heather on 12/03/2008 04:25 PM
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| WOW! I am not alone! Thank you everyone for your replys, very encouraging advise and just reaching out to me and sharing your experience - means alot to me. Thanks!!! Even though we are in different states, its ok with me, we can still be friends and share info about our kids and such. I try not to let it bother me that my (like you said...the so called) friends have moved on. I try to focus on my new life as a parent and embrace this blessing that I have been given. I am thankful for this site to be able to chat and share with each of you. Have a great night!!! |
| posted by Bobbie on 12/03/2008 07:15 PM
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| Hello, I know how you feel. I quite my job of 5 years and got married and had a baby. Since i got married all my co- worker no longer talk to me like they did. It really hurt. I have joined clubs and i work on line from home. I work for mom team. www.themomteam.com/bandb I have met a lot of people that way. Plus now I have met peopel through church. and different activites my children are in. This is a great way to met people also. |
| posted by lois on 12/06/2008 11:17 PM
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| I feel ya. I moved to Washington state after having my baby and I lived in Georgia. It is hard to meet new people. I have tried joing a mom's group and I am slowly meeting people. It just takes time to get to know ppl. My child is still really young so I hope to meet more ppl when she is able to interact more and do more activities. Its also hard for me because we have one car. things change when you have kids and decide to stay at home. Its hard b/c if u had those close relationships before you really crave that need to have that person or people that you just click with and can call up anytime and just plain hangout with all the time. That comfort zone. |
| posted by Holly on 12/07/2008 01:02 PM
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Hey Lois, what is your job about? I would love to work from home and make a little extra money to help out with living expenses.
Update on this new group I joined: Went to story time with my son, but could not find the group. uugh. But, we had fun with some other kids that were at story time and played in the kids book area. We are going to try to meet up with the group later this week on another outing adventure. Wish us luck :>)
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| posted by Bobbie on 12/08/2008 05:07 PM
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Hey Holly, I have family in GA and a childhood best friend, I want to visit all the time, but I just can't run the roads like I use too. haha. It is only about a 4 1/2 hour drive with no stops.
You are so right about how hard it is to meet new people. I think I am too talkative sometime and that scares people away. So, now I just try to be low key and not talk too much. It is just my personality what can I say!!! :)
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL MY NEW FRIENDS!!!!!!!!!!!!
BLESSINGS WISHED FOR YOU & YOUR FAMILIES :>) |
| posted by Bobbie on 12/08/2008 05:15 PM
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Bobbie, Why don't you go to my website and fill out your information and I will call you and tell you all about it. Or you can call me tomorrow after 8am 916-543-1701 /// talk to you then.
Lois |
| posted by lois on 12/08/2008 10:46 PM
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| okay, i will give you a call tomorrow. :) |
| posted by Bobbie on 12/09/2008 12:54 AM
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