Friends!

Please tell me why it’s so hard to make friends! I’m 28 live in Chelmsford with two babies aged five and three and don’t feel like I have much of a circle. I would love to make more friends and go and play date coffee dates walks in the summer and share some parents and advice along the way.

in our community

Separation

My husband and I decided to separate. Tonight is our second night apart and im honestly starting to feel better with him not here. I want my marriage to work so bad but im wondering if this is a sign to give up. Any personal experiences that may help me here?? Reference- i am Christian and divorce is a big no, so even considering it has me struggling.

The pill and periods

Hi, I wondered if there’s anybody here who has experienced something similar or could tell me if this is normal?

So I came off my pill a month ago to begin trying for a second baby. Obviously I’ve come off of my pill a few times in the past, one of these times being to try for first baby, but have never experienced what I have right now.

This month’s period, first one since stopping pill, has come almost when I would have expected it but it’s basically a bit of spotting, not enough to fill even a pad, let alone a tampon, I’ve just been using panty liners. It’s also only lasted 2-3 days max.

It’s definitely not normal for me, as previously I’ve had a generally medium/heavy period straight away as I usually would with or without the pill.

I understand it can take a few months to get your cycles back in check after stopping the pill, but as I said I’ve never experienced this next-to-nothing spotting before.

Sick of the messages!

Anyone else overdue and sick of receiving messages along the lines of ‘Any updates?’ Or ‘Feeling any twinges yet??’ I know people have the best intentions and are just checking in so this probably makes me sound like a right cow… it’s just super overwhelming and not helping with the whole getting in a relaxed zone! Think I’m just going to send some messages out today to say I’m not checking my phone anymore!

Friends

Looking for a bff near or far

Need to vent

I need someone to vent to I have literally no one to run to and I think my marriages is over I just need someone to vent to

SAHM or work?

My little one has started nursery in the last month and I've only just returned to work. He's only been in a handful times as he's been poorly every time. I'm already struggling to navigate the momma hat and work hat when he keeps getting poorly. I'm really considering my options on whether it's best I quit and become a SAHM if we can afford it. I just wondered if anyone has any advice on this please? It feels like such a scary big move, but also I don't want to regret spending as much time with my son as I can. I know it will be hard either way, and lonely as I don't have much of a support network. I'm also nervous about how hard it will be getting back into work after a break as I've been with the company for 14 years and I don't know anything else.