[usr] I usually hate to ask for help, so when my friends all surprised me by taking turns bringing us meals for 2 weeks after my 4th child was born I was blown away. I was so relieved to have help. [sys] Wow, 4 children my first is on the way and I'm freaking out. You must have great friends. [usr] That is so exciting, congratulations! We moved 17 hours away from family, so having a great group of friends is really important to us. [sys] Thank You. That is our next step we are moving from NYC to Miami after the baby. How can we find friends like yours? [usr] Get involved in something. Church, a social club for interests you are in. I don't recommend parent groups, for some reason they get really nasty. Just find a way to connect with people. Having children is so much harder without a support system! [qst] [None] [bhv] [None]
I see what you mean about a parents group. I joined a dads group in facebook and it's full of people who complain non stop about  being an adult.
After my 4th child was born, I had friends sign up to bring dinner for us for 2 weeks. I had a c section and was really limited in what I was able to do, so I was very grateful.