Hey Vancouver
I'm a momma. I was young, just 19, when I had my first daughter - I didn't even know what social anxiety was back then.. Of course it was something I experienced, but I just thought there was something very wrong with me at the time and tried to push myself onward.
Having kids when you have SA can be very trying and exhausting.. There are appointments to attend, phone calls to be made, play groups, doctor visits, school, then teachers and parents to talk to etc... But it gets easier with time, trust me
. Soon enough you'll be so busy trying to stay on top of everything that you won't even have the time or energy to be anxious at times haha. I also think it makes it so much easier to just get on with what needs to get done, (no matter how much you're unwilling to deep down) because you're doing it for those gorgeous kids.
My oldest is 10 now, and my youngest is 3. My oldest is in 2 netball teams, takes taekwando and dance classes, and she's very social and likes to have friends over a lot so I am kept busy! i think what gets me through it all is a "just get on with it" attitude, not dwelling on any social interaction that may be required and just focusing on the task at hand, like "get kid to netball at 4" as opposed to focusing on the fact that I'll have to see and talk to parents and the coach etc.. thinking about that aspect would only heighten any anxiety unnecessarily. I think also, just try and relax and breathe easy, having kids is exhausting as it is, so just try to relax your mind.. deep breaths, meditate, and dont push yourself too hard or more than necessary. Try to utilise any help you can from others, and if you dont feel like socializing at times - dont. Congratulations btw!