Social Life?
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I agree with Lucy, don't feel guilty! I think women and especially moms need to get better at doing what they actually want. If you want to chat with friends and stay in contact, do that. If you want to hang out every so often, try to organize it. I only get together with my friends a few times a year now for our situation but we chat throughout the week and stay in contact. Find what works for you and do what makes you happy!
Keep socializing! At 7 months going out feels a little extra, but a year from now, and two years from now, you will worry about socializing a lot(!) and it takes time to build up your village. Join a group or a class so you see the same people regularly without having to do a lot of coordination. Write down a check list of what to pack or a procedure for getting out of the house that you can follow without thinking about every little thing, every time. It will get easier the more you practice! I definitely get how a beautiful 7mo old is all-encompassing. 🥰 You don't need to feel guilty if you want to spend some time at home. But also continue planting seeds now for the budding social life you are going to want later. It's a gift to your future self. 🎁
Don't feel guilty at all! Your little one will only be little for a short while. It depends if you feel lonely or if you actually prefer it this way? If you enjoy the precious family time and don't have much inclination to meet up with friends then so be it. If however, you feel a little isolated and want to keep your friendships going then perhaps reach out to one or two close ones to see if they fancy lunch or a coffee and a catch up. I find it's helpful to stay in touch with my faves; regardless of what stage they're at in life. Because inevitably things change and you miss the company of your friends! Sometimes making the effort is simply a walk and a chat; which is often enough. X