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Hey bestie!

Looking for a mom bestie who actually texts back and doesn’t make it weird 😭 just easy convo, no awkward pauses, no overthinking replies like we can talk about life, kids, chaos, and random nonsense without it feeling like a job interview. Bonus if we can be funny and consistent 🫶 I want a real friend, not an off and on situation LOLL 😭

Flying when 24 weeks pregnant

Hi all, looking for some tips and advice. I need to fly for work to Germany so short haul with Lufthansa.

Am wondering if anyone else flew around this time and whether you were ok without a fit to fly note? I won't need one as I'll be before 28 weeks but wondering if anyone had difficulty proving this with the airline?

Don't want to pay for a private NHS fit to fly letters (my GP doesn't do them!) when I don't need one but also worried they won't believe me that I'm only 24 weeks (I'm quite big as it's my second!).

Did you notify the airline in advance? Wondering if I need to for any help with my bag or is this done at check in, or not done at all!

Any advice appreciated! Many thanks.

Mommy Bestie

Hi everyone! 🌸 I'm a stay-at-home mom to the sweetest 5-month-old (born Dec 13th!) and honestly I'm looking for my people. I don't have much of a tribe right now and I'd love to change that.

I'm looking for a genuine best friend, not just an online connection. Someone who's down to FaceTime, text regularly, go on playdates, and have real mommy dates too. If you're in the Toledo, OH area and want to actually hang out this weekend, please reach out! 💛

I'm also actively job searching and would love to connect with anyone who's hiring, knows of openings, or works as a recruiter. I'll be sharing my resume soon!

Don't be shy feel free to message me, and yes, more than one person is more than welcome! 🙋🏾‍♀️

My ex husband has asked for my wedding rings back

Should I give them back?

I’m sooo pissed off, has this happened to anyone else?

So I have been absolutely killing it at my job. I had my performance review today and I thought I would be getting a raise because I asked my boss about it prior to this meeting. Apparently, they only had funding to hire external employees. She said she should have the funding in July or August for internal but also on that same call she asked me to train the new hires that are above me so how am I good enough to train new hires for a position that’s higher than mine but I’m not qualified to get that position. I don’t understand. My performance review was absolutely fantastic. I got exceeded expectations and my boss said only one other person at my level got exceeded expectations. Has this happened to anyone else? I’m so pissed.

Constantly attached

Anyone else finding it absolutely exhausting just being constantly attached to your baby? Literally cleaning one handed or having an audience to watch you shit, eat and shower? Feel like I don’t get more than 5 minutes away from him at the moment

Making friends?

Hey I’m struggling at the moment and I’m really feeling isolated. I’ve moved to a new area and I don’t know anyone here. I’m a recently single mum to an 18 month old boy. I would love to make friends with some other mums… to have someone to talk to and just maybe feel less alone.

Are you expecting a ‘push present’ from your partner?

Just wondering what’s ‘normal’ for you, ladies, and if you have told your partner what you would like to get or this is not something you’re expecting or even thinking about. :)

Where I’m from the husband is expected to bring flowers and chocolates when he comes to take the mom and the newborn home, and have a present for the mom, a jewelry most often. They don’t need to give the present in public but it’s considered a sweet appreciation gesture which would disappoint the mom if skipped.

How are things in your family? In your culture?

Sahm

I’m feeling as though no one will employ me when my lo goes to school. Can’t even think straight no idea how I’ll get through interviews. Worried I’ve deskilled myself completely.

Gift for older sibling from baby

Anyone already with a child, have you bought your first born a gift from the baby? If so, what? My eldest will be 2 years and 10 month old when baby arrives.

Why is pregnancy so lonely?

Dont get me wrong, I have friends, family, a partner, and literally another person inside of me, I'm considered lucky. But this experience is still so lonely, I cant tell if its just hormones or I'm actually annoying others by talking about pregnancy/baby too much.

Fitness app

Hiya does anyone have any recommendations for good postnatal fitness apps suitable for C-section Mums? I’m seven weeks postpartum and would like to gently get back into fitness

Solo pregnancy

Hey all.. I’m not sure if I have a question or just want to vent or some insight from anyone who’s been in a similar position. After over 10 years unexplained infertility with ex partner around 7 months later I started seeing someone it was just casual but seemed promising. I pretty much got pregnant the first time we slept together and with my history I knew my only option was to continue the pregnancy he however was quite vocal about termination and I was very firm that would not be happening. We are both late 30s good jobs no other children and did speak about wanting them in the future. We met to discuss and he was very cold said he would not want any updates no photos etc of the baby but will send maintenance every month. I’m not comfortable with that at all it’s too transactional and we are talking about a human being that won’t be erased. I’m happy to continue on my own but deep down I would like his involvement and part of me hopes what he said was out of shock. I have agreed to update him after the 12 week scan - I am 10 weeks now and had scans at 6 and 7 weeks all seems well. I want to leave the door open but also don’t want it to be a revolving door ☹️ I don’t mean in a relationship as it would feel forced now but to be able to coparent as I also have no family support and I just worry about it being lonely and feel guilty for being in this situation even tho it’s all I’ve ever wanted is to be a mum. anyone been in a similar situation?

Chatty Kathy

Hey there, would love to have a friend to chat with throughout the day. I value emotional connection and humor.

new friends/ best friends? 🩷

hiii, i’m 23 & a girl mama (2 months) i’m also a bereaved mama as well 🪽i’m looking for new friends! its been lonely around here lately! message me!! 🥰

Vulnerable post

Crying on my birthday 😭 new mom of a 13 month old boy and new to Raleigh and I have no one out here to celebrate me with and I’m lonely. I miss having friends and knowing people. Anyone in the same boat ?

Hi!

Just looking for friends, new connections, send videos or message I miss having a close friend & fell off with alot of mine during pregnancy, I’ll be 20 bbg is 1 we live in Illinois but distance is okay!

Sure start maternity grant

I’m a bit confused how I send off my forms, do I have to give them into a job centre or do I post? As there’s no post code or anything to write on the envelope it says online you just put “free post DWP SSMG” I took it to a post office yesterday and the lady was confused and said I needed a stamp and post code?

Let's chat

Looking for some friends!

Best gifts for 3+

If you have a child who has already had their third birthday - what was the best gift they got? And I'm talking about stuff that kept their interest (even if on and off) for over 6 months.

TYIA ❤️