Motherless mothers groups - Brisbane

[nelly]

I'd like to keep this thread open as a kind of support for us mm's - not sure how to though?

I was talking to my sister last night who is 26 wks pg about how significant that rite of passage into motherhood is and how lonely a journey it is to do it without your guide. It's hard for us bcos she is in Sydney and I'm in Bne...

Do those in Brisbane want to meet up some time next month to give those who are just finding this thread a chance to join us? There are also so girls on another thread I am talking to after a playgroup in Brisbane. Is that ok with you if they join us?

We all seem to be spread all over the place so maybe meeting in Botanical Gardens in City would be central for all and we can have a picnic?

[Flanders]

Hi Nelly
That sounds great! You are right about how becoming a mother is such a rite of passage and I didn't realize how different it would be without my mother as a guide. I was lucky to have a doula who was very caring and alot like my mother but of course she really couldn't take the place. Meeting in the city sounds great, are the botanical gardens near Mt Cootha and the Planetarium. The more the merrier. It would be good to have the thread open as well but I am sorry I have no idea how to keep it open. I must admit I really haven't used this sight to it's full potential. I will email info@bellybelly and see what I can do.

Talk to you soon
Molly Jones

[Flanders]

I am sorry Wilson I didn't mean to leave you out of that reply. I am sorry for your loss. I know exactly what you mean about being a bit jealous when I see mothers and daughters shopping together. Just a bit of a pang. Especially on days when I am really feeling needy. I don't know if any one else does this but I find myself having conversations (in my head of course I don't want to appear like a real loon )with my mom and laughing to myself when I see something that mom and I would have gotten tickled by. Do you have any brothers and sisters?

take care,
Molly J

[visitor2]

Nelly, I know what it's like to have no family support around you. Our families live in the UK but my mum died 21 years ago and it hurts to know she will never meet our kids.

I would love to be like same families and just drop the kids of and have a few hours to myself or have them stay over night like my neighbour does every week with her little boy.

[nelly]

Michelle - I know exactly what you mean but asking someone who isn't family to help you out to take them makes me feel like a burden...

[nelly]

Either the gardens at Mt Cootha or the ones at the city - I can get to either without fuss - but the Mt Cootha / Planetarium would have easier parking.