Baby Groups Rock

I posted the other day about being lonely, but I must say there is one day a week that I live for: baby group day!  I became part of a preemie mom's group back in January.  The group is now finished for the season, but four of us have continued meeting up weekly at the park, or someone's house.  This group of women is my saving grace!!! 

I never understood baby groups before having babies.  It just seemed kind of lame for mom's to get together with all their babies.. I mean, come on!  Get a life.  Go do stuff.  What's so great about sitting around talking about your babies?  Don't you have anything else to talk about?

BUT... now I get it!  New moms NEED to talk to one another to normalize this crazy ride we are on!  Baby group isn't about letting the babies play together (though that is a welcome side effect - they always sleep better after all that stimulation).  We NEED to talk about what we are going through with our babies.  We NEED advice on how many naps the other babies are taking, how much they are eating, how our bodies have changed, and on and on.  We also NEED to get out of the house, but not in a way that brings pressure (because going anywhere with a new baby is tough work!).  We NEED to talk about just how much our lives have changed since having a baby.  This is one time when hubbies won't cut it.  Only with other moms can you talk about your sex lives (or lack thereof), how much you fart and pee yourself since having a baby, how much you are eating while nursing, and why you cried when trying on a swimsuit you wore last summer. 

And yes, all those topics were covered in a 2-hour playdate this morning. 

I never thought I'd say this, but I love my group of moms.