Hi. Any mummies near me in North Glos, or any in West Oxon?

[Jemimah]

Hiya, I am Jem. Have been a member for a while, but have only just posted. I am 21 with a 13 month old son. I am originally from West Oxon (near Chipping Norton) and I moved away to Wiltshire for a year and a half. I moved here (north Glos) because it is as close as I can get to my family at the moment.

I hated living away and I was so miserable. I had no friends and I was so lonely. I have depression and anxiety and PND too. I feel very low at the moment and although I can see family and friends now I am hoping to find some other mummys near by who know how I am feeling. My best friend has children, but they are quite a bit older than my little monkey. It would be nice to chat to, or meet up with some other mums with little ones.

I am very shy, but like to chat. Usually a load of rubbish, or so my husband tells me! I am a qualified nursery assistant, but haven't worked since 2003 due to my depression and anxiety. I like loads of things, such as horse riding and walking, but haven't been able to do a lot of what I enjoy for a while as I just don't have much confidence. I am sure I am sounding like a very boring person and I bet anyone reading this has fallen asleep by now!

I should leave it there as I have written a mini essay.
If anyone would like to chat, please let me know. I have MSN messenger too if anyone wants to chat to me.
Hope to hear from someone soon.
Jem

[kathyhinsh]

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Hi Jem, I'm kathy, I dont live near u though I'm down near portsmouth. I'm married with 3 children, ss 19yrs, dd 11yrs & ds 8yrs.
I also like 2 chat, so look forward 2 chatting 2 u soon http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b117/kathyhinsh/smnice1.gif

[xmisscx]

Hello and welcome to Mumszone! :D

[Bunny]

:welcomebl

[Ninsi]

welcome to the site

[Ravenfire]

Hi and welcome to the site. Sorry Im not in your area either but I have been through depression and anxiety problems and I hope that this is something that is starting to get better for you

Toni

[Jen]

Hi Jem,
I am have 2 children one boy aged 15 and a girl age 8
I too love chat and like you say about yourself usually ends up talking aload of rubbish.
I along with a friend own and run a pre-school.
I really hope you are on the road to recovery, and no you don't sound like a boring person.
If you would like my msn addy PM me and i will send it to you.

[weaselgirl]

Hi Jem and welcome.

I'm jo, mum to ds 5, and dd 2 and we live in Bristol with dh.

You dont sound boring at all, i know what you mean about the confidence thing as i have some issues.But i find having kids has helped as i'm now forced into doing things.:)

[bikemad]

Hi n welcome.

Im a sahm to ds age 6 n have been with my dp for 4 years in December n we live in Wales.

[bonnybubble]

Hi im emme, mum to sean lou and katie, I dont live near though sorry. Hope to chat soon

[shelby]

Hi Jem,

I'm Michelle and I am a WAHM with a little girl who just turned 2, we live in West Yorkshire with my DH. Sorry to hear you have been have a rough time of it. Unfortunately I don't live down your way but I have suffered badly from depression and anxiety in the past and got quite bad PND after having my daughter and know that having someone to talk to can help a lot so please do contact me anytime and take care x

[verastones1]

have you tried any baby classes? i met some nice mums at baby massage, toddler groups etc.

and its really important to go out every day for a walk etc. i found the classes a good reason to get up and get dressed

classes like baby massage or music time etc,. are a bit easier to go on your own than the toddler groups. just because its more structured and you dont feel like you need to be with someone

[inchtwinkle]

hi jem, i used to live in gloucester, but have moved back down to southampton, i a sahm, and married, with 2 kids, welcome to the group, you'll haave lots of fun :grouphug:

[Jemimah]

Hiya everyone, thank you for all your nice replies.
I have been to mother and toddler groups, have never had much luck as I have never fitted in at any of the ones I have been to.
I try to get out most days with him, but with my anxiety its not always the easiest thing. I have bad IBS and it means I can't always leave the house when I want to.
If anyone wants to chat (and listen to me moan!) on MSN my addy is jemimah.puddleduck@btinternet.com

Jem
xxx