Hello all in sowal! We are expecting a baby girl in May and was wondering if there are any moms or dads out there that can give me some leads to parent clubs, infant care, mom's day out stuff....really anything. This is our first baby and I am kinda out of the whole "mommy" thing. My husband and I both work in the hospitality industry and feel that we are going to have a difficult time meeting people with the same intrests and schedule. Thanks for any advice and help!
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new mom stuff
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organicmama
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Congratulations!
I can't help you with the mom's clubs, etc., except to say you can find a cool bunch of people on here that are extremely supportive. Also, there are more parents with atypical lives as many of us work within the tourism industry (or have spouses that do) in some shape, form or fashion.
Oh... I do know that there was a mom's group or two on Meetup.com for this area. PM CityMouse & ask her about it.;-)
BTW, there's no getting the "mommy thing" until the little bundle arrives. I remember researching the hail outta stuff and 3 kids later, I'm just making it up and figuring it out along the way. You will do fine... it's just not something that we can ever truly prepare for but it's absolutely amazing.
I can't help you with the mom's clubs, etc., except to say you can find a cool bunch of people on here that are extremely supportive. Also, there are more parents with atypical lives as many of us work within the tourism industry (or have spouses that do) in some shape, form or fashion. Oh... I do know that there was a mom's group or two on Meetup.com for this area. PM CityMouse & ask her about it.;-)
BTW, there's no getting the "mommy thing" until the little bundle arrives. I remember researching the hail outta stuff and 3 kids later, I'm just making it up and figuring it out along the way. You will do fine... it's just not something that we can ever truly prepare for but it's absolutely amazing.
hi there! just been through what you're about to embark on! while there are some things you will definitely have to experience, there are still lots of ways to help prepare
i think the sacred heart hospital offers some parenting classes and we found that a great way to meet other new parents in the city we came from. i will be happy to offer you advice on whatever i've learned so far including navigating the registry of stuff you will need - and NOT need! feel free to PM me! i have some good information on breastfeeding support too.as far as connecting to local parent groups, we're new here and we've had little luck. there aren't any children's playgrounds, or mommy and me or gymborees here where moms get together regularly or throughout the day like where we came from. i definitely haven't heard about any infant care. there's a stroller strides class, which is great if you live near destin commons, but anything where you have to schedule or drive 1/2 hr each way, you'll find is a tough call with an infant
i do know of a group of santa rosa moms on meetup that i'll check out eventually, but was hoping for a more "organic" way of meeting parents.
sunspotbaby
SoWal Insider
FloridaBuckeye
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My daughter is due in April, so if you want to connect with her and learn a few things together, just message me and I'll give you her email etc. She and her bf will be living in Bluewater Bay area, but she heads to the Destin area alot.
there is a MOPS (mothers of preschoolers) that meets at village baptist church in destin 2 mondays a month. not sure if your child has to be preschool age to attend, or if they can be younger.
not sure if you are in the market, but in pensacola they have this huge children's consignment sale. a friend of mine was very skeptical, but she went since all her friends were pressuring her to & she was very impressed with the level of organization & cleanliness, etc. anyhow, the link is mom2mom Florida Site
not sure if you are in the market, but in pensacola they have this huge children's consignment sale. a friend of mine was very skeptical, but she went since all her friends were pressuring her to & she was very impressed with the level of organization & cleanliness, etc. anyhow, the link is mom2mom Florida Site