Welcome to the group! My hubby too works 12 hour nights. At times it makes it hard to do shows even! My nights are limited and then nights he's home I want to be too! I know what it's like to feel like you're with the kids ALL the time due to the crazy schedule. It's getting easier to get things accomplished now that my youngest is 18 months. Phone time is precious and scarce around here.
It's so funny that I feel like you and I are in the exact same place right now. I too am trying to break out of my "normal" crowd. While they have been great, it's time to branch out. I'm trying to get more involved with my MOPS group to create opportunities for my biz as well as refocus my energy as a mom. It's been a true blessing to me. I'm also working more at getting to know my neighbors and mothers of my children's friends. It's slow...but I'm determined!
Hang in there and lean on us! We're a great souce of info and support!
Michelle