new mom stuff

[Cali]

GREAT idea Kurt! Set it up please.

 

[DuneLaker]

There are a ton of kids at Pt. Washington United Methodist Church. There is a Mother's Day Out program and a preschool on the way. Lots of babies around so may be some good contacts for you there. My children are grown and grandchildren are in another state, so that's about all I know. Except, there are a lot of SoWallers with children. Hope you meet them at some of the events coming up this Spring as everyone is getting out and about. Good Luck.

 

[teamc]

what's helen mccall? and are there any groups that aren't associated with churches? not all of us are christian ya know.

 

[citymouse]

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.

Hey there, too funny...when we first moved here we would drive up and down 30-a in search of a playground. Back in NY where we are from you would typically find one on every street corner, and playgrounds were our watering holes for meeting other moms and their kids. We finally stopped and asked the man in the booth at the entrance of Grayton Beach State Park where the nearest playground was and he looked at us in exasperation and pointed us straight ahead...to the Beach !!!!

I started a coupla local mommy groups on meetup.com as I was definitely in need of getting out and meeting other moms in the area. maybe not the most organic way, but still a way....

PM me anytime if you'd like more info.

 

[Oceanchef]

Yes!!!!

I have been thinking about a "SoWal Moms" forum. It might be a good place to share info, resources, tips, stories, etc. What do you guys think?

Sorry for such the late reply, but YES!!!!!! We did have our baby and am looking to connect with other moms in the area. Go for it!!!

 

[Oceanchef]

mom groups

Hey there, too funny...when we first moved here we would drive up and down 30-a in search of a playground. Back in NY where we are from you would typically find one on every street corner, and playgrounds were our watering holes for meeting other moms and their kids. We finally stopped and asked the man in the booth at the entrance of Grayton Beach State Park where the nearest playground was and he looked at us in exasperation and pointed us straight ahead...to the Beach !!!!

I started a coupla local mommy groups on meetup.com as I was definitely in need of getting out and meeting other moms in the area. maybe not the most organic way, but still a way....

PM me anytime if you'd like more info.

Hey! Still hope that you are doing the mom group thing. I need to find some girlfriends with kids and help finding local sitters/nanny....any other mom advice would also be welcomed. I am not a church person so I really feel uncomfortable "using" the church to connect with other moms. I know there are alot of women out there like me....we just need to connect! Please give me any info you have on this topic. THanks!!!! CC

 

[Beach Runner]

First time I have seen this thread. 12-month pregnancy?Glad that it wasn't due in May 2010!

Congrats on your new baby!

 

[momof2kids]

Hey! Still hope that you are doing the mom group thing. I need to find some girlfriends with kids and help finding local sitters/nanny....any other mom advice would also be welcomed. I am not a church person so I really feel uncomfortable "using" the church to connect with other moms. I know there are alot of women out there like me....we just need to connect! Please give me any info you have on this topic. THanks!!!! CC

I know that you have said that you are uncomfortable with using the church to connect; not everyone that has their kids in the chuch affiliated programs for children are church goers. (we do not attend church either, and our kids went to church affiliated preschools and such.)

You need a circle of friends with similar needs; pre-school and moms day out programs give that to you no matter where they are offered from. Just because the building is a church doesn't mean you will be hounded to be saved when you walk through the door. At least visit a few places or call them to get a feel of what they have to offer. You may just find what you are looking for.

We had no one here that had kids when we had ours, (no family in town and our friends didn't have kids yet); the church based pre-schools & moms day out programs helped me keep my sanity, and helped my kids develop friendships that they still have. (now in 5th & 2nd grades).

I would love a moms forum on here as well.

 

[pizzaeater]

Oceanchef- I would love to know how you're doing. I have a 13 month old and also feel a bit of a disconnect with the community here. My Hubby and I used to both work in restaurants (he still does) but I don't anymore and everything has changed for us. I think a Sowal MOM group on here would be invaluable! get on it kurt, j/k

 

[citymouse]

Hey there

Hey! Still hope that you are doing the mom group thing. I need to find some girlfriends with kids and help finding local sitters/nanny....any other mom advice would also be welcomed. I am not a church person so I really feel uncomfortable "using" the church to connect with other moms. I know there are alot of women out there like me....we just need to connect! Please give me any info you have on this topic. THanks!!!! CC

Hello Mommies,

Please email Heidi (the current organizer) and let her know that you spoke to me. (Sonia) She should be able to provide you with the invite code, but if you have any trouble, then please private message me.

Thanks so much!
http://www.meetup.com/santarosabeachmommies/