Yes you do need support,and it's great that you have some of that from family.
I didn't really know about giftedness when my son was born, searched high and low for the reason he just wouldn't sleep/stare like the other babies. I tried the Mommy-clubs, and I have to say they were a hindrance rather than a help. They made me feel like I was doing something wrong, and that's why my baby wasn't happy to lie under the mobile for twenty minutes. I accept that not all of the groups are like that, I'm just saying - it's quite possible you didn't miss anything, and maybe even saved yourself some grief.
Now, you know what you are looking for in support, and when you find it you'll know. Otherwise you can just let it go, IYKWIM.
