Am I in this alone or do other people feel this way?

I live 9 hours from my parents and my sisters are even farther away than that, one is currently in South America.  I think I have an idea of what you mean about being alone.  The thing that saves me is phone conversations.  I call my mom just about everyday and talk to her and sometimes we do a crossword puzzle together over the phone.  Because we have free longdistance cell phones it doesn't cost very much either.  I also write to my sister in Chile at least once a week.  That way I can feel more connected with her. She is so excited to hear about my pregnancy because she wont be back until after my baby is born. She loves to get pictures and hear about what's new.  It really does make the time pass well when you have emails to send.

Another thing that helps me is going to church every week, simply for the social aspect.  I feel like I can talk to other ladies who are pregnant, there are a few, and even the women who have older children.  You don't necessarly have to have that at church.  You can join other clubs or groups in your community to help you meet people.  I like the idea of a walking buddy.  That way you can be active and social.

If you don't already have one, you may consider getting a facebook account.  You'd be surprised how much there is to do and how many people there are to talk to.  it can really pass the time and make you feel more connected with the world around you and old friend and sometimes you can even make new ones too.

I know I wont get to see my family again until after my baby is born in December.  It's tough especially since I have to miss spending the holidays with them, but I know that it's only for now.  You can do this :)  Just stay positive and look into phone plans with free long distance.