How not to feel so lonely as a SAHM?

[Mollygirl]

Jan
I agree it is really hard. I have two kids now so even harder to go to the shops to get out of the house. I am looking forward to going back to work - I get bored doing housework, feeding etc and the girl I really clicked with at mother's group with my first is now in Brisbane.

I now go to a playgroup once a week, we only have to bring a piece of fruit and whilst I haven't clicked with anyone, I always find someone to sit and talk to about their kids or mine.

If you want to indicate which state you are in you might be pleasantly surprised to meet some BB members.

Unfortunately we don't click with everyone we meet. I hope you can try some of the suggestions, and just start talking about kids you might find some nice people who you do click with.

Hang in there and let us know how you go. And remember you aren't the only one feeling that way.

[mbear]

Hi, i am a SAHM with three little girls.....my husband is a firefighter, so works shift works - works 2 days 2 nights, 4 days off. I am beside myself when he is at work on those two days - so i really feel for you having to go thru the whole week !!!!. DH has a 2nd job (motorbike business - which allows me to stay at home ), so whilst he is at home in the garage, he is busy.
Mothers group nor playgroup were for me either....i found if i know what im doing week to week, the boredom passes....(although for me, its not boredom, its having adult convos....!!!)
Monday - swimming + our day out with my mum
Tuesday - housework day....kids play outside - paint, trampoline, get messy
Wednesady - kindy day, shopping day
Thursday - day at home
Friday - kindy day, shopping/coffee meet up day


I would seriously suggest gym membership..or......do you play indoor netball, a lot of centres these days also have childminding facilities.....?