How do I move this forward...

Do you know her name or anyone that knows her? Is it a shop where you may need some assistance and you could ask her for some help?
This is tricky?
You could wear a rainbow bracelet to perhaps let her know you are gay. You need to get talking to her somehow. Sorry not much help I know. Somehow you need to get across that you are single. Good luck.

 

Next time you go to her till, slip her a note saying something like, if you want to go for coffee ring me on xyz. Otherwise you could be staring at her for the next couple of years!

 

Ha you may be right. I am a novice you see! No experience in this field yet! Hopefully to be rectified in the future. Hmm this is tricky. Maybe some more experienced people on here will help us with the rainbow thing.
When she helps you with the alcohol purchase that is your opportunity to say something. Just start up a conversation. Tell her the wine is for a date and you are nervous as you have been on your own for a long time and a friend has set you up at a dinner party. Maybe not! This is tricky Ask her when she finishes work? Just try and get talking. Gradually get to know her. Then when you go in talk to her again. Ask her how she is, general chit chat.
Norfolk is lovely, I love it when there are people on here that are in places I know. Makes me feel not so alone.
At least you are attracted to gay people I keep being attracted to straight people :bang:

 

In the movies they talk about having a gaydar. Mine is missing. ;-)
I'm a novice too but the bracelet thing sounds cool to me. Or go with a note and hand it to her. Good luck.

 

Next time you do talk to her, you can ask her if she has any kids. She may say no, and may say she is gay which will give you a chance to speak up. Or she may ask you about your baby, which is again another opportunity. Use what you have

 

Have you ever introduced yourself? That doesn't take very long.

Or how about next time she helps you, just say something like, "Thank you, you're always so helpful. Can I buy you a cup of coffee sometime?"

Don't make it a date, don't put that pressure on yourself. Make it a show of appreciation and an opportunity to get to know a bit about each other. THEN you'll have the opportunity to come out to her, explain how you conceived and find out if she's involved, interested or if you have anything in common.

Good luck!

 

Here's an idea but please consider the source - I've got zero experience but a wild imagination. Ok, here goes.

Next time you buy enough to warrant such a comment, mutter (to your child but loud enough to be overheard), "I need a girlfriend to be my grocery lackey, don't I, Petrie Dish?"

Too much?

 

I think judging by how you conceived etc. you are a very brave person. You need to take a chance with this woman. I think one of the comments was to work with what you have. This is good advice. That way you are honest from day one. Keep us posted, really wanting it to happen for you. X

 

THIS

 

Note: "I think you're hot"

 

Oh yeah! :eusa_clap That would do it!

 

What I learned is the best relationships start as being friends. Maybe ask her to hang out some time. It does not have to be a date. Get to know her a bit, then feel the situation out. If she is not into dating women, then you might just get a good friend out of it.

Of course you can always go in wearing a gay pride shirt or something obvious.

 

Yay go you x

 

How cute! I bet you were grinning for days.

 

Yay! Oh, hold on a minute. Do we have to wait a week for the next update?
Did you say, "See you next week!"?
Is it weird having cheerleaders for this? 'Cause we're all rooting for you. And some of us are living vicarious through you. :}

 

way to go katiexxx! rooting for you!