Stay at home mum friends

Hi all,
I’m mummy to a gorgeous 17 month old little girl and am lucky enough to be able to stay home full time with her, however…most of my mum friends have returned to work and I’m finding it really hard to make friends who are available for play dates and meet ups. I go to a few different play groups but no one seems too willing to chat or make friends outside of the occasional chit chat, does anyone else find the same?
If there are any other stay at home mums out there feeling a little lost, it would be great to hear from you!

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Hey lovely, I’m not a stay at home mum but I do have a 19m old (who I have on Tuesdays) and I’m on maternity with a 4.5 month old, planning to go back late Nov but also not really sure what my plan is. I’ve found this too, it’s so daunting and when I finally pluck up the courage to say “hey did you want to get a coffee sometime” they say sure and they’ll give me their number, yet they never do 🤣 I can’t work out if it’s that they forget in the chaos or if it’s that they aren’t actually interested. Feel free to pop me a message if you’re up for a coffee and a little trip to the park! 🛝

Hey, I am a stay at home mum right now and my little boy has just turned 18 months. Feel free to reach out 😊

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