A Group of Mums is Called?

I was NEVER going to a mum's groups, like EVER, NEVER EVER. I saw no point in them and viewed them as wanky places for mum's to try be better than each other and how fun and easy it all is. TRUE there are groups like this but you DO NOT want to go anywhere them!

Mum's groups have been round a while and these days I feel they are more important than ever since we are digitally divided. Talking to friends online still has its merit but by actually being together the stress levels cans reduce and you finally don't feel so alone. See some time ago and still happens in a lot of cultures family groups lived close or together thus making parents and especially mum's a lot more supported and confident having been around all the other kids growing up. Generations live close or together helping the family unit. These days that barely happens in a lot of western cultures.
Its really sad. We really do need a village mentality again.

Part of the ongoing recovery process when you leave the hospital in Sydney is having support groups to attend, to be with like minded people. This isn't always easy, you can sometimes go through a lot of groups to find one that fits for you, but persevere, it is worth it. And you will also be surprised at what people you are willing to put up with to get out of the house and have your kid play freely and tire themselves out.

Indie and I do music.....not technically stimulating I'll be honest but she loves it, we chat to others and it keeps me busy and is good bonding for us. Music groups are kinda a staple in the baby activity world as you don't need anything too fancy to get parents and their kids singing and dancing around the room, you don't feel self conscious as you just want your kid happy and they get tired after!

We do Playgroup......at a church. Yup I go to a church one. Now Im not against religion, just don't force it on me, personally its not my bag, but it is the only Playgroup available to me so this is where we go. It is run by the elder ladies of the church, you know those older ladies that are sweet, old school and that kids love. They set up a craft activity, playdoh, read stories and action songs and most of it is sans Jesus. Sure some of the people are 'different' but hell as long as they are vaccinated, not abusing there children I am there! I get to talk to adults, Indie plays and meets different kids which she loves and once again for those in the back.....it tires her out!

Some of the people at music are from my PND group and we also meet up for play dates and dinners out. These are great to look forward to,  you have to work at making sure you catch up as months will get away on you and all of a sudden its bloody Christmas again.

First Easter Parade....so shy isnt she....hahaha

I don't cope to well just being at home with Indie.....even still. I hate that I don't, but I clock watch the entire time to when Lewis gets home, Im better off out and about. Im hoping eventually I'll be ok being at home, maybe when shes bigger or I have had more time pass that I feel better. I still get bouts of feeling overwhelmed...I hate feeling like that, it can easily lead to a feeling of failure and 'Indie deserves a better, happier mum'. It can spiral badly. So for now I do what works for her and I, having to live in the now is HARD but that's just how Indie is and for anxiety sufferers that's not really something we are real great at!

My last little mothers group is a very special one. It was one I didn't realise I was going to end up in, there are 4 of us from hospital that chat almost daily about anything, nothing is off limits and these women are my PEOPLE for life. Though all that hell I went through getting to know these women has enriched my life well beyond the pain I endured. We don't get to met in person much as we are all over the place, but we always know we are there for each other. Try and find a group like this for yourself, whether its strangers, friends of friends, a chance meeting keep searching to find even the smallest connection of true and brutal honesty as it will save you believe me!