a friend of mine with two little boys likened being a new mom to being a freshman - having to start all over, not knowing what you're doing and desperately trying to make new friends that understand your suddenly completely different lifestyle.being one of the first of my friends to have a baby, i can attest to how difficult it is to make "mom friends." i felt like a dork trying to smile at every other woman i saw pushing a stroller, most of whom looked at me like i was a crazy person. enter Golden Gate Mothers Group.
Golden Gate Mothers Group (GGMG) is a fantastic, san francisco-based organization to help you meet other moms. they're renowned for two things, message boards and playgroups.
- GGMG message boards: this is where i found my sleep consultant, asked people about pediatricians, found out what parks to go to, saw nanny listings and recommendations, quizzed moms about age-appropriate toys and so much more. you can find a gently used bugaboo or discover how to stop swaddling your baby. an endless resource for soon-to-be and new moms.
- GGMG playgroups: new moms are put into playgroups according to their child's birthdate, so you'll be with other moms who are literally going through the exact same things you are. want to find out what other babies are doing at your child's age? need to swap tales of sleepless nights? feel the urge to play "i'm a crazier mother than you are - guess what i did today?" (ummm..... maybe that's just me.) these groups are for you. i made some fantastic friends and met some really great moms through my playgroup.
* have suggestions for mom groups in other cities? we'd love to hear about them!
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