It wasn't until about a month after Brody was born that I truly realized how important it was for me to connect with other moms!
At first it was something to do at 10:30 in the morning other than sitting at a desk working between naps or staring at my son!I I began to think that there had to be others "like me" out there that I could connect with!
With 99% of my friends already having gone through the babe in arms stage, not only would I be meeting new moms, but "new friends" too.
I don't know about you, but when you're a first time mom, and trying to get used to the fact that your life has been flipped upside down, who has the time or the energy to get out there on your own and make new friends? Not me!
I needed someone else to set it up and facilitate the meet and greet! I wasn't prepared to do the alternative which was to go up to every mom with a baby in hand to introduce myself as "a new mom too!"
What started out as casual outings, ended up being some of the most hands-on educational sessions of my life!
Regardless of what you know, or think you know, or have gone through or may be going through, there is someone else out there that is living a parallel life to you that could have some fantastic tips and tricks that you may be able to benefit from!
Organized events like Mama Mingles are not just about the day it happens, but are about meeting the dynamic needs and challenges of new moms, while setting the stage and foundation to build long lasting friendships and share experiences.
Mama Mingles give new moms the chance to have fun with other new moms in their community. They allow you to connect with local experts and celebrate having a baby,,, and a life! They're all about sharing experiences and learning with each other.
What I've found is that Mama Mingles take the edge off new introductions and are the alternative to looking lost and bewildered at the park, or drop in centre!
And I'm all for that!
Contact Donna Dowsett to find out more about joining our team and hosting Mama Mingle Parties in your community.
