How not to feel so lonely as a SAHM?

**LoveKnowsNoBounds** · February 14th, 2008, 07:49 AM

Thanks ladies for all of your suggestions. I really appreciate it. I think it's a shame that women can't connect better at mother's groups etc when so many of us are so lonely. I've often wondered why that is? I'm thinking of joining a playgroup in my area and trying again. I didn't realise BB had member meetups, that sounds great. I am from Sydney South. Anyone near me? I'm thinking about joining a gym nearby. The book club idea sounds great too. How many books do you have to read in a month to participate? I think I'd be able to finish just one with some hope! Just have something on the horizon would be a big relief and not feel like I am stuck in groundhog day again and again and again.

**Daydream Believer** · February 14th, 2008, 08:52 AM

Depends on which book club you join. Some are one book a month, others are more or less.

**stacey83** · February 21st, 2008, 02:39 PM

I didn't realise BB had member meetups, that sounds great. I am from Sydney South. Anyone near me?

Hey Jan Im a SAHM living in south sydney too!! I feel like you sometimes...
I havent lived in Sydney for that long so i dont have many friends..

Where abouts in south sydney are you? Im in Picnic Point.. we may be close!!

**LoveKnowsNoBounds** · February 21st, 2008, 04:12 PM

I live close to you near Riverwood! how long have you been in Sydney for?

**stacey83** · February 21st, 2008, 04:26 PM

Riverwood is only 5 mins away! My partner catches the train from there to the city for work..I've lived in Sydney for almost 2 years, i moved down from north coast... I have some family here too... my sister and i are close..it would be hard living here if she wasnt here too cos she is a strong support for us.

I too have a little boy... he isnt crawling yet, but just starting to get very playful... i am constantly entertaining him... but i do enjoy it i love being a mum! Just nice to have a break though ..its definately a necessity to have your own time..

I am still breastfeeding so im limited to what i can and cant do and how long i can do that for!!!

What about yourself?

Oh and im also interested in joining a gym, or sport or something!

**LoveKnowsNoBounds** · February 22nd, 2008, 03:12 PM

Wow, that's close!! We should definitely meet up. I have just joined fernwood gym in beverly hills. Are you interested in joining? I tend to go after Dh gets home at about 7:15-7:30. They have some good classes on the weekend too. It has actually helped me to feel abit better.

I understand with the breastfeeding, I was in the same boat up to a few months ago. Unfortunately Julian wasn't gaining weight and the pediatrician advised that we moved him on to formula. He is nearly 10 months old and crawling all over the place. He's sick at the moment with a virus and an ear infection so he is not a happy chappy. I'd love to meet up as soon as he gets better. Maybe end of next week, early the week after? Have you ever been to Oatley? We could grab a coffee there and then go for a walk if the weather is good? What do you think?