Anxious

We’ve been going since my LG was about 4 weeks. There’s no judging and it’s so good for their development. It breaks my day up to have a class, it’s much easier than entertaining at home . Go for it xx

I am not a huge fan of baby classes, but we’re always out and about doing other things. It sounds like you’re quite isolated at the moment and I think meeting up with other parents may be really good for both you and your baby. Maybe a class that doesn’t require the commitment of prepayment? Something you can just show up to and pay for, so you don’t put to much pressure on yourself if you don’t enjoy the experience. Also with how you’re describing how you feel about yourself, combined with not really leaving the house have you considered maybe you need to talk to someone about your anxiety and these feelings? Is this new since having baby?

We've been doing them regularly since my little one was born they are brilliant, very low key and it forces me to have a reason to leave the house.
Look around, there might be some free stay and plays, the ones we've been to recently have been nice because even if we don't end up talking to anyone it's a change of scenery and a chance for little one to play with different things. Might be a good way to dip your toe in.
Just to also say, I am overweight I do sometimes feel self conscious but I've never been made to feel less than at any of the classes

We have just done our 1st sensory class as my LG has spent absolutely no time around other babies and kids. She loved it. I have BPD and generalised anxiety disorder so i absolutely know how you feel. I use my daughter to ground myself. If i feel someone is looking at me and my anxiety will assume they are judging me because i look a mess or because im a grandma mum (i just turned 40) then i put all my attention on my girl, and as soon as she looks at me and smiles.....its only me and her in the world! Physical contact with her keeps me from going into a social attack! Just start off small. A walk just you and baby around the block, then ass a coffee to your walk, etc. Until you feel at ease. Dont force yourself as baby will feed off your feelings, so dont force yourself to feels anxious but beat it gradually. And love....the thing about you not liking yourself in the mirror, most of us can feel you on that. It takes time, within a couple of years, you won't remember this. 💝

We’ve been going to baby classes since my little one was about 3 months.
The main reason I love them is that I get to socialise with other moms.

If I ever see a mom who looks rough I just assume they’ve had a rough night/ week/month. No judgement really, we’ve all been there.

I care less too, and add the fact that it’s difficult to have time to get ready with a little one around.