Parenting Newborns & Infants (0-1) Support Group

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lastvice
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Hi, I'm mom to a beautiful almost 7 month old. I've been feeling like every day is the same lately. I thought with the summer we would have lots to do. There is a pool by us and I thought we'd be there everyday and meet new people. I took her there and it was empty, and we left after 15 minutes because I noticed a little heat rash on her neck. It's too hot out. So, we stay in and play, go to the supermarket, blah, blah. I guess she's happy but I just don't feel like I'm doing enough for her. Any suggestions?
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Have you tried online to look for play groups in your area? Just an idea....
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I know the feeling! You love your baby and cherish the moments but sometimes it's just boring!!!! Get out and do things you like and bring some entertainment for her. While my daughter was at that age I found great comfort in having a friend to get together with. We would take our babies (both the same age) and go for walks outside or at the mall, we'd go to the aquarium or the park (we'd use the little swing) and we'd talk for hours! At her age she's fine, she doesn't need a lot. I did learn that to survive long outings you have to bring snacks!!! You'll have a happier baby!! Good Luck!!
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Oh and by the way.... If you don't have a "mom" friend, don't worry. I've met so many really nice moms that can't wait to talk and get together. We're all in the same boat!!!! I have a hand full of mom friend that I've met because and since my daughter. One friend at the pool, one at a resturant, one at the park. We just struck a conversation and next thing you know exchange numbers and then set play dates!!! It's a fun world out there. Go and get it!!
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I found that I was able to reconnect with old friends, even way back to college and high school, because of the fact that I now had children. I was one of the last of my school friends to have a baby so we didn't have much in common for awhile, but then it all comes full circle.
I also agree that there are friendships in the most unexpected places. With my 8yr. old we had a whole social world established with his friends and me with their moms, but with the new baby I had to seek out a "new generation" I remember that it is tougher when the little ones don't go to school, but just be open to striking up conversations whenever you go out. It's a great idea to look for playgroups in your area if you're up for that. ALSO, there may be mommy & me classes you can join. Here we have an indoor pool with swim classes w/mommy for as little as 6mo., or maybe a Gymboree class or a music & movement...lots of organizations now offer mommy & me classes for the very little ones for others going through the exact same thing you are....good luck :)