Disappointed

[Nathalie]

Hey chicks, I'm feeling quite sad. For 4 years I've been a member to a special newsgroup - all our kids were born around october 2002. A really nice group, supportive and very close and some I met in person and they really felt like good friends to me. Since we moved to Australia, I lost the mojo to be active in that group, because I feel liturally the distance between us - I can never participate the yearly get to gether and all that little meetings that happen. So for a while I'm thinking that I have to leave this group...but, somehow this group has been an important part of my life, so it's kind of hart to go. And now only two of them remebered my birthday yesterday and it makes me feel even more left behind...

Oh well, I should stop sobbing and get moving, need to prepare my party tomorrow.

[Hom74]

{{{HUGS}}}} I'm so sorry you are feeling down :( I know it's hard to start over but I wonder if there are any similar online groups there in Australia or some mother groups in your area. {{{{HUGS}}}} Happy belated birthday and I hope you have a wonderful celebration tomorrow!

[Nathalie]

Thanks Karen. Of course there are mother groups over here, but you know... that won't be the same.

[Hom74]

I know. You feel you've had a history w/that group and esp b/c all the kids were born at the same time you all have been through the same things around the same time.

[micmau]

I'm sorry Nathalie, I know how you feel. We have friends that are so special and somehow time and distance come between us. Don't despair, even though you think they may have forgotten your bday that doesn't mean that they may not have thought about you on your special day. It's hard when friends let us down but the fact that you could post your disapointment here means something too doesn't it...you have other friends here too ;> (((hugs))) Happy Birthday too!

Michelle

Michelle

[JennStar]

Oh Nathalie. I'm so sorry that you are feeling like this. I know it seems that a group in Aussie wouldn't be the same, but I hope that you will take the time to search one out- you never know, it may turn out to be an awesome group for you that is more local- one that you can participate in regularly. (((HUGS))) and I hope you have a great day tomorrow for your birthday!!

[meems]

Just wanted to send some birthday wishes your way!

[chloe]

Oh, Sorry Nathalie! Happy belated birthday!!

[FeeJardine]

Big hugs Nathalie :) I had a great bunch of friends when we lived in Canberra and we caught up every week for playgroup. It was so sad leaving (and moving to another state) knowing that over time we would probably grow apart. And like you I have tried to find a similiar group here but its never quite the same...I guess there is a lot to be said for the bonds that we form with people when we have children. Hopefully you find a nice group to catch up with down there...have you checked out your local playgroups.

Hope you had a great B'day :)

Fee :)

[KeeMacKayMom]

(((huggs)))

[Valgal]

Aww... I know what you mean. I had a group simliar to that when I had my first child. We all went through our pregnancies and then had our babies around sept/oct 1998. We were SO close, chatting everyday just like we do here and meeting in person. When I started scrapbooking and hanging out on scrapbooking boards I didn't have time to keep up with the Oct board as well, and no one really emailed or called me to see where I was. It was hurtful. (((hugs))) You just permantly hang your hat here, girl. :)