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I couldnt figure out which forum this was best fitted to so since there is an ongoing similar discussion for moms-to-be in this forum I decided to post here.
Im a new mom and all of our help (mom and mil) have gone home (out of state) and DH is gone back to work. All of my good friends are either in different states or have decided a friend with a baby is too much hassle. THat leaves me with DS by myself (hes 3 weeks old) and I am starting to go stir crazy. Im also still pretty shaky with this new mom stuff and I just dont know if I am doing things right! Are there any new moms out there in the same boat? Any new moms or moms of any sort (Im not discriminating!) who are as lonely as me and want to get together for coffee/tea/ice cream/shadow puppets/oh-my- goodness-anything-to-get-me-and-DS-out-of-house? Does anyone know of any groups who get together on a regular basis to simply get out of the house and meeting people who can actually talk back to you? Please let me know if there is a better forum for me to post this in. |
Anonymous
| Check out meetup.com. I moved here with a 3-month-old and didn't know anyone (no friends or family). All of the friends I made here are through my meetup group. Just look for one in your city. |
Anonymous
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Check a local hospital around you. Most have a New Moms Support group...that's how I met a lot of my new mommy friends...we're still going strong 2 years later. (I know INOVA has them).
Most libraries have storytime, which can be a way to meet other moms. Meetup.com is a good resource, like the PP said. HTH. |
Anonymous
| where are you located?? |
Anonymous
Woops, OP here. Im located in Arlington 
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Anonymous
| I have an 8 week old and have also been desperate to get out of the house and meet other new moms. I've been holding off because Ped made me worry about baby catching something nasty (like meningitis) before his two month immunizations. Anyone else worry about taking their little ones out and about? |
Anonymous
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OP- If you live in N. Arlington, I would recommend that you check out MONA (Mother's of North Arlington). I think it's www.mona.org but if not you can just do a google search. There are over 700 members and it is a fantastic organization. It was a Mom's group but grew so large that it had to go off on it's own. I joined when my child was 4 months and it has been a godsend. I've met so many wonderful people. If you are in S. Arlington there is definitely a Mom's group.
Once the weather gets better you will meet tons of mom's at the parks. Arlington has so many great parks. Good luck! I faced the same feelings as you but things do get better! |
Anonymous
| I was in a group that formed after a post-partum pilates class through Arlington County. We just started getting together after the class ended. I started the class when my DS was 3 weeks old--it's nice, because everyone brings their babies, and no biggie if they start crying or you need to breastfeed during class. |
emkaywhy
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I have been trying to contact MONA moms for the last month, since I mailed in my application and fee. They have not returned any of my e-mails. Does anyone know whether this is a common occurrence or if the organization is still accepting members. I was surprised and disappointed because someone recommended them to me and it seemed like a great organization. This experience has certainly dampened my enthusiasm for the group. I hope things turn around though... |
Anonymous
| There may be a local MOMS group... google MOMS. It is an international organization and there are chapters in many areas around DC. Good luck. |
Anonymous
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To emkaywhy: I think it is very unusual for someone not to get back to you. I think when I turned in my application, I was contacted via email with my login and password about 2 weeks later. Have they cashed your check yet?
I'm guessing you have been sending emails to: membershipdirector@monamoms.org ???? If you are willing to post your email address I would be happy to email the membership director directly with your info. |
Anonymous
| I e-mailed the membership director. I've also e-mailed two other e-mail addresses. My e-mail is emkaywhy@gmail.com. If you don't mind contacting them, I would really appreciate it. I'm concerned that I need to cancel my check and start over again. |
Anonymous
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Try PACE -- great non-profit that is always starting new moms groups in the area. It's a little pricey, but well worth it. Meetings run once a week for six or seven weeks and then people often continue to get together on their own after that. www.pacemoms.org .
Congratulations to you!
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Anonymous
| I totally understand how you feel! My husband and I moved to N. Arlington when I was 5 mo. pregnant, and had no friends with kids (just one or two friends in total!) and after my DD was born, I feld VERY isolated and lonely. What made it worse was that she SCREAMED every time she went into the car seat or stroller. It was HORRIBLE (not the wimpers, but full on blood-curdling screams for as long as she was in the car seat - 5 seconds or 45 minutes). I was very, very lonely. Since the weather has gotten better and as my DD got older, I was able to get out more and meet other moms in the park. Also I met a few moms through playgroups. HANG IN THERE!! it will get better!! |
Anonymous
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Hi Emkay,
The membership coordinators have actually been trying to email you. They received your application but the check was missing. I think they sent you another email today. Hope everything got straightened out and you get to begin enjoy all the benefits of MONA soon. I'm been a member now for over 2 years and it is such a fantastic group. |