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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is a silly thing to argue about.  OP is just venting that her friends aren't interested or able to socialize the same way she is able to and is desiring.  None of that makes her a bad mom (just like it doesn't make her friends "lame") - OP, it sounds like you just need a friend or two who wants to do the same stuff as you.  I know that is way easier said than done, and I sympathize.

Friends are a huge part of my life, and I'd be really sad to feel unfulfilled in my friendships.  Even if we aren't on the same page, lifestyle-wise, I'm sorry that you're not getting that right now and I hope it shifts.[/quote]

Op here. I think there is a disconnect with my friends. The friends who would want and can easily afford it have very limited time since they work and vacations are reserved for family. Then I know some SAHMs who are the main caregivers and husband can’t/won’t handle or take time off work so wife can go away. Some don’t have the money. And there are my friends who had kids later and want to savor this time with their new baby. I wouldn’t even bring up going away with my new mom friends. I have a handful of friends going through marital issues and girl time is last on their minds.

I’m going out this Friday with friends. Visiting my friend’s newborn this weekend. It isn’t like I don’t see friends with or without my kids. I was just bummed no one wants to go on an awesome European getaway. I may have to settle for visiting a friend in Chicago or nyc since it is unlikely we are coordinating a trip away together the way we did in our 20s.
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