Being forgotten

Living in a town the size of Morgantown, you would think there would be at least a few child (& parent) friendly activities.  Not so much.  At least not for little ones.  To my knowledge there are no baby gyms or activity centers.  Nor are there any parenting groups that I've heard of.  This wouldn't be so bad if I had plenty of other friends with small children, but I don't. 

Almost everyone that Greg and I spent time with pre-Noah were childless.  Not because we didn't like families, it was just how things worked out.  But as soon as I found out we were expecting, most of those non-parent friends began pulling away.  I couldn't just hop in the car at a moments notice to meet them at a bar, movie, or restaurant anymore.  I no longer fit into their lifestyle.  So what use was I to them?  None.  A year later this still hurts an unbelievable amount.  I'm sure everyone goes through this to some degree.  But some people are fortunate enough to be surrounded by the kinds of friends who genuinely care about them.  I had a couple of those friends, but the rest seemed to fall off the face of the earth last July. 

I was forgotten. 

I do have other mom friends.  Friends from high school, college, and some from more recent years.   Most of them live far away, though.  Almost all of them lead very busy lives between work and family.  It would be wonderful to have a stay-at-home mom friend here in Morgantown.  I have just one, who has been amazing but is leaving soon.  So now what? 

This brings me back to my original topic.  A town like Morgantown should have WAY more options for parents and little ones.  But no.  This entire town caters to students at the university.  Doesn't this town realize there are families here, too?  Moms will spend a whole lot more time and money to help the local economy than some 19-year-old still getting an allowance from home.  Open up an indoor playground!  Organize some sort of groups for parents!  Do something for the local citizens who should be your first priority anyway seeing as how we vote, pay taxes, etc.  Maybe then more young families will stay in the area.  Because right now I just want to leave and find a more family-oriented town to live in.  Right now I just want to find other people who understand.  Right now I just don't want to feel alone.

Being a mom can be extremely isolating and lonely.  :(