Im a complete and utter failure.

She's a no go Jodi but Im still thinking of doing it anyway, I need a bloody break. I'll go on my own if I have too!

:hug: Thankfully I'm not at the toddler stage yet. And I only have one baby/child to deal with but I have my why did I become a mum moments... Please don;t beat yourself up. You are a mum and we all get to that point, we get to it much easier when our DH's and families and friends are not supportive.
Are there any church run playgroups that you could join? I would like to think that you would find them very welcoming. I don't really have any other suggestions. Like the others have said I'd be there in a flash if I was local.
Hope you get a break soon.
Take care.

You are not a bad mum you're just exhausted and that is ok too. Sending you a huge :hug:.

Your not a failure, you sound like you are doing your best in your given situation.

If you can find another playgroup or parents group that would be great but if it is going to be too stressful then don't push it (at least not just yet, you don't need more stress)

Have you tried just hanging out at the play ground with the kids and get chatting to other parents their?? Might be able to make a conection.
I know when I moved away from my family and changed my friendship circle (add child and childfree friends dont want to know me) I would have been alone had it not been for my daughters school and being introduced to the parents group.


I hope you get some relief very soon.
:hug:

I sort of know what you are going through Anna. Minus the toddler thing. I suffer from PND and am completely isolated from my parents and friends (I am about 800 km west of townsville). I do have some light in the tunnel though - I am returning to Townsville in (or around) March. Unfortunately my friends have pretty much moved or are moving away from Townsvlle befpre I return. so I will be looking for new friends.....hint hint hint!!!
I know about the military life. my dad was in the army for 25 years so I know how hard it can be to make new friends.
Feel free to contact me if you would like.....I am not a wierdo! or a backstabber! I am really quite nice even if I do say so myself....

Aw thanks guys, all your replies have really boosted me up! I cant thank you all enough!

Im feeling a bit better this morning. Im just going to do what I have to to keep going, Dh starts holidays next weekend for a month so we can do family things/Ds2's 1st birthday, Im going to take myself away for a night or two for some pampering and then my sister is coming for a visit end of Jan. By the time she leaves itll be time to start waiting for baby to arrive so I shouldnt have time to feel down.

Rebecca - your on! When you get here pm me and we'll meet up for coffee and the kids can play!

Anna, if you want to come over or meet for a coffee anytime just let me know! I will PM you my number!! You are doing it tough, I can't imagine what you must be feeling with two littlies and another on the way. But please, anytime you need a chat or to get out the house let me know.

Anna - pleased you are feeling better :hug: You are not a bad mum. You are a tired, pregnant, overworked mum who is allowed (and expected) to have a bad day. I am finding it a challenge with the little person as I get more tired with this pregnancy so I can only imagine how it is with 2. Wish we were closer to give you some practical help :hug: