In Need of a Friend with a Baby

It's hard to be a mom without other mom friends. Trust me, I know. Here is how I met most of my mom friends:

1. CityMommy - an online community specific to a general area. they have playgroups and other get togethers, plus tons of info on local events, an incredible active message board, and more. I used to live in West LA and the site is awesome! http://la.citymommy.com for LA or www.CityMommy.com to find a city near you It's all completely free

2. MOMS Club (http://www.momsclub.org) - an international organization where you join the club specific to your neighborhood. Age-based playgroups, moms nights out and other fun activities each month. Annual dues usually range from $25-35 per club, so it's totally worth it as you get a great network very close to home for very little money

3. Gymboree/My Gym/Little Gym/Music Together - or any other mommy & me type of class. I am still in touch with many of the moms I met at Gymboree when my son was 4 months old - nearly 3 full years ago!

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http://www.discoverytoyslink.com/karenchao - great toys, games & books for babies and kids of all ages! Ask me how to get free toys and extra cash!

Look for a Stroller Strides in your area! This can solve both of your problems, you can work out with your child in tow and get to meet other moms with stroller age children. Stroller Strides also do weekly playgroups and monthly moms night outs. I own one in FL, so obviously not near you, but there are all over the country with some new ones sprouting up in Canada. Check out strollerstrides.com and do a location search.

It is not a lame question... I have had similar struggles because the majority of our friends are either couples do not have kids or are older and their kids are in high school or college, so when our LO came along, our paths diverged a lot and I found myself unable to participate in a lot the activities.

I'm an introvert, so it's hard for me to reach out. So I found that the easiest way for me was to join activities for little ones. So, maybe try joining a class for babies (baby massage, Kindermusik, Gymboree, baby yoga class, etc.) This is sort of a "captive audience" of potential mom friends.

If you belong to a church or neighborhood association, and they don't have a mom's group, offer to help start one. Our church has a "Parents of Infants & Toddlers" group that meets once a month in the toddler room at the church, and the kids can come & play and the parents get a bit of a break. There's a moderator (she just helps introduce everyone/asks questions to break the ice & help watch the kids), and snacks/coffee/juice is provided. You don't have to be a member of the church to go, or even attend regularly. It was a G-dsend, literally, for me.

If you're looking for more organic growing of friendships, and a little exercise, go to the park and take a walk. Look for other moms and hang out. Everyone loves to talk about their little ones. :)

Hang in there, and do try to make the effort to reach out. And know that you're not alone with your struggles with weight and changed body after your LO arrives....

Try searching for baby&mommy activities in your area! Im sure that if you find something of that nature there will be other moms with babies close to your son's age! You can make friends, and then maybe go on walks together for some exercise! I know how you feel about the baby weight thing.. my son is 10 months old as well and i feel like i haven't lost much of my weight. I only have one or two friends and they are all in different towns.. so i know how you feel. If you ever need to chat with another mom, feel free to message me!

Aww, I feel you completely! My son is also 10 months and I'm finding it hard to meet other mommies as well! We live in Sherman Oaks... When is your son's bday??

There is probably a MOPS in your area (stands for Mothers of Pre-schoolers). Check www.mops.org to find groups near you. I started going when my son was about 7 months old and now I can't live without it! I am pretty shy about meeting new people and MOPS is the only place I've met mom friends that have really reached out to me. I am so glad I found it!

Also with the baby weight, you still have time. People told me "9 months on, 9 months off" but that's a lie. If you can start working time into your routine to work out, that will help jump start your metabolism, it doesn't have to be much, maybe just start with 15 minutes a day. It will help you get more energy too.

Good luck & don't give up!

You may want to consider changing your ID to something other than your son's first and last name. Identity theft amongst other issues...

Check out www.meetup.com. It's free and you put in your zip code and seach for mom groups in your area. Some are free to join and some might have a fee, or you meet for lunch or the park, etc.

Good luck to you!!!!

I have been going through the same thing! you are not alone...try meetup.com there are tons of mommy groups that meet almost everywhere....also see if your city has a program like stroller strides or yoga mommy and me classes! Also try Kindermusic!