Hi Tricia,
I am Joanna and I am a new mom too. My daughter Ella is 11 weeks old now. We probably live near you. I am on West End and 61st Street. I totally understand what you've been going through. I've been going through this transition mostly by myself. I mean my husband is very helpful, but we don't know too many people with babies. All of my old girl friends are either single or focused on their careers and social lives and lead completely different lifestyle.
I love doing yoga, used to do it twice a week through all my pregnancy. I stopped three weeks before my due date cause it became really uncomfortable - you know the BELLY. Do you do yoga? Have you tried any of these classes At Prenatal Center? Are they any good? I could really use some stretching and relaxation. Anyway, let me know if you'd like to hang out sometime. I love going to the Hudson River Park, especially if the weather is gorgeous, like today. (I have been working on my tan, while my baby girl is napping) But I go sometimes to CP as well. Could use a company, since Ella doesn't really talk...at all.
Take care.
Joanna