Ugh... settling in and a little lonely

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rebekah

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Hi All,

just posting to vent a bit. I moved here sept 1, and am 10 weeks pregnant. luckily, I haven't really had much morning sickness, but i have been so utterly exhausted I can't even get my house together much less do anything social. I am feeling really lonely and hubs has been working long hours so that he hopefully will tno have to once the critter arrives.

What did you all do to pass this time? I want to be involved but the events on geoexpat are usually drinking involved and to stand up at a bar for hours would wear me out, and the events on here are more focused on those who already have their little ones. any suggestions?

Thanks,
Rebekah
 
Call the YWCA on 3476 1340 and join their 'At Home' course. A great way to get aquainted with Hong Kong and an even better way to meet some other women who have recently set foot in this place. Highly recommend it.
 
oh great idea... one question? how much car/bus/mtr travel is done each day in this course? the reason i ask is the only time i really feel nauseated is when i ride in a vehicle. thanks for the input!
 
Rebekah,

There is so much happening during the day. The Expat Wives group on GeoExpat meet a couple times a week for lunch/coffee.

They're off to lunch today in TST. Just drop Iduj a msg to let her know you're coming
http://www.geoexpat.com/forum/expat-wives-t18114p52.html

Also you can meet the moms in your Due Date Club for lunch.

http://www.geobaby.com/forum/moms-due-april-f65.html

The AWA is a great organization. They have a Foon Ying Grp and introduce you to other women who have just moved to HK. Plus they have neighborhood coffees. Where did you decide on living?

Come and have lunch/tea with me in Cyberport one day.

:bighug
 
or you can join the meetings from La Leche League, meet & talk to others who are expecting or other moms there. you can also get ahead start on bfeeding.
 
thanks for all of the helpful replies.

Rani, we moved to mt. davis in pok fu lam, if there are any lunches in the area, definitely clue me in.

LLL (i forgot your name already, preggers brain at work) thanks for hte invite, I will certainly look into it.

I am looking at the AWA as well.

Thanks again so much for the support, just knowing that I can get that much response that quickly makes me feel ALOT better.
 
Rebekah,

Welcome to Pok Fu Lam! Will drop you a msg once the next neighborhood coffee is confirmed. Forgot to add, if you have a notice board in your building, would recommend you post an ad for a helper/teenager to help you unpack your boxes. I was 7 months pregnant when we moved, and didn't have the energy to unpack either. Ended up hiring several helpers, and within a couple of days we were done.

HTH
 
Don't let things get you too down - remember pregnancy hormones are slightly refocussing your judgement. I found that months 2 and especially 3 were my worst, I met people but it never went beyond polite acquaintance - it takes time for friendships to form, although I find people here are more open and friendly. Soon you'll be in second trimester where you hopefully will have more energy. Plus geobaby is a fab site just to 'chat'; I find a short peruse of 5 mins if I haven't got energy to go and meet people keeps me 'in touch' with life beyond the apartment. There are always loads of meet ups on the site too. YWCA is a great option.
You probably won't believe me now but in a few months you'll be really settled and busy. Good luck, everyone has moved here and been through it too!
 
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