I’ve been / am used to it. But now I have LO, do feel bad for her we have no extended family. But I know as she grows up a bit (she’s only 18 months now) she’ll have friends and we’ll have other mum friends and I’ll create a good circle around her beyond my friends that have no kids.
But the no extended family part will hits hard at Christmas, Easter times etc. this will be her first Christmas she’ll be more aware so I’m going to make it special. But i feel bad she may feel the sadness of lack of extended family I’ve felt all these years. But I do have her.. am hoping she see’s me as enough :/
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I totally understand that feeling. We built a lovely cubicle around us, but they understandably spent time with their own families at Christmas etc. I found tracking down other solo parents was the best thing for us. It takes time to meet and build those friendships, but it's so worth it!