New mum - Gippsland area

[the dargonfly faery]

Hi guys, im new to the area. My fiance, and i moved here 4 months ago for my fiances work. i dont have any family or friends here and am missing everyone terrible. It would be nice to meet some mums around the area.
if anyone is interested message me!! :flowerz:

cheers, Melanie

[bel_aiden]

:wave:hey melanie where abouts in gippy are ya? im in maffra at the moment, will be in stratford by the end of the year (building)

[the dargonfly faery]

Hi bel_aiden I am living in Traralgon.

[the dargonfly faery]

Where are all the gippsland girls. Surely there has been more from Gippsland area.

Melanie :flowerz:

[aimsy]

Hello!

I'm in the Latrobe Valley too! I'm a bit late replying tho! hehe I hope you're still checking this post!

Have you settled in to town now? :)

Aims

[punkbaby]

Hey melanie i am in the latrobe valley too, we moved here july last year...so far i hate it lol but i will adapt soon :)

[the dargonfly faery]

Hello, I have settle in to town I don't mind it around the area, I lived in Bairsdale for 12 months 3 yrs ago then moved to the Goulburn Valley, and now we are back in the area. I never really spent any time in the latrobe valley before i moved and I can't say i like it that much yet, I guess i will adpt sometime. I have settled in well, I miss the Goulburn Valley for some werid reason, I did nothing but complain about the place and area and the heat.

Thanks for replying, I begin to think there was no one from this area. I am living in Traralgon too. Were about in the Latrobe Valley are you girls from?

Cheers Melanie :flowerz:

[Jordymumma]

Hi there! Im from near Bairnsdale and iv been waiting for other gippy mums to join in for over a year!!

[punkbaby]

Hey jordy mumma i spent a bit of time up there :) my family is up your way

[sweetysmum]

Another one from East Gippsland :wave:

[bubbleyblossom]

Originally from Yallourn North here :wave:
There every 2nd weekend

[Femme-Fetale]

Hey girls
Im in Sale *blauugghh*

[Yannon]

i'm a new mum of baby Jayson whose 14 weeks old and i live in sale

[the dargonfly faery]

Good to see there are other Gippsland mums around here. Looks like I'm definitely not the minority after all

Yannon- my DD is 15 weeks only a week older then yours. Mine daughter has just discovered her hands, and holding onto her toys plus she is just begining to hit her toys on the playmate.

Jordymumma- Were about near Barinsdale are you from.

[ba1977]

Hi new to this forum but im living in Sale too. Any Sale mums from the RAAF by any chance?

I have a ds who is nearly 14 months. We have been here since Jan and im still terribly homesick.........:(

[laurenlamington]

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[Femme-Fetale]

Hi new to this forum but im living in Sale too. Any Sale mums from the RAAF by any chance?

I have a ds who is nearly 14 months. We have been here since Jan and im still terribly homesick.........:(
Im an ex RAAF family child. My son currently goes to the RAAF child care also.

[ba1977]

Just wondering if any of you ladies had your bubs at sale hosp or latrobe regional?

I am sussing out private ob's for later in the year and im struggling to find the names of any in traralgon ? I know of a couple in Sale but would prefer to have bub at LRH i think (more modern facilities etc.).

Any feedback would be great.:)

[Tina33]

Just wondering if any of you ladies had your bubs at sale hosp or latrobe regional?

I am sussing out private ob's for later in the year and im struggling to find the names of any in traralgon ? I know of a couple in Sale but would prefer to have bub at LRH i think (more modern facilities etc.).

Any feedback would be great.:)


My sisters had all there kids at LRH...they quite liked the midwives there..my sister was there as early as 2 mths ago..

I used to live in Morwell 12 yrs ago..but come back regularly to visit my family..

[ba1977]

Thanks Tina33. Can your sister recommend any obstetricians?

[punkbaby]

hey ba1977 i had dr norwood as my ob he bulk billed at the clinic in morwell behind KFC, he had a great bedside manner as well. I had my first at sale hospy and had my 4th at latrobe hospital, latrobe were good they were very keen for me to move around even though bubs was being monitored they let me labour my own way :)

I like dr norwood but he is busy and you find that you may wait for your appointments but if you ring before hand you get a good idea generally :)

[MamaHearts5]

Hi I am a Gippy mum too :)

[punkbaby]

We need to do a gippy meet :) that could be fun

[cocobambino]

Im origionally from TRARALGON :yelclap:

All the fam is there,

[the dargonfly faery]

I think a gippy meet would be great

[Rydens Mummy]

Hi there, i have been a gippy girl all my life.
I live in Traralgon. And am expecting bub no1 in early August. I think we should organise a gippy meet.

Stacey

[punkbaby]

Who would be interested in one and where could we meet? Be nice to do its just a case of where and when really and how many of us would do it , plus as its getting colder makes it hard to be in a park

[cocobambino]

ok so how many of you are around te age 23 and went to traralgon secondary

or sale college I went to both these high schools

i wonder if w know each other

[Rydens Mummy]

Traralgon has that new indoor play centre, not sure how much it cost or anything, have never been there. Just a thought

Stacey

[the dargonfly faery]

I am intrested in meeting other gippsland mums, I agree with punk baby a park would be good but the colder weather is coming so it does make it hard to do park. I am not very local and have no idea of anywhere to go other then park. The indoor play centre could work I don't think they cost too much.

Hope we get some more who are intrested.

Melanie

[punkbaby]

Where is the playcentre :) might have to suss it out. I am like you melanie lol i only know where to shop thats it around here :)

maybe we need to start a new thread titled gippy meet so its clear we want to have one? We can wrok out a good place and pm info for all mummies and mummies to be :) The more child friendly the better

[punkbaby]

ok so how many of you are around te age 23 and went to traralgon secondary

or sale college I went to both these high schools

i wonder if w know each other

LOL i am old now well 31 but i went to sale :)

ps i started a meet thread too if anyone wants to come just check out this sectio there are a whole 2 threads here it wont be missed lol

[Rydens Mummy]

The play centre is on stratton Drive in Traralgon, its up near foodies. A big Purple place you can see from the hwy. Its on the Sale side of TRaralgon.

Stacey

Might go for a drive up there tommorrow and suss it out

[Jordymumma]

Im actually in Paynesville which is miles away from most of you so i probably wont be able to do a meet up but id love to if i could make it. I have to log on more!Im always a month behind a coversation:).
I had my first bub in Sale and the whole thing was a nightmare.Id definately go to LRH, even though iv never been there!!!

[Newhopekte]

Hi all the Gippy girls,:wave:

I am moving to eagle Point from Sydney in about 10 weeks or so :yes: . so anyone close to that area .. I would love to meet some new friends as my DH & i wont know anyone except my parents which live in Bairnsdale .. I cant wait to move down i am so excited as we finally will move into our house ....

While Im here does any of you know about Monash IVF sale ??? Dr Mac Talbot
also do you know where I could see someone that does Chinese Medicine/ Accupuncture that specializes in IVF treatment .. I have sent to new thread for this but dont think anyone will reply to me ( maybe I post these in the wrong area ) thanks heaps ..
:yes: also any ideas on the employment side of things willing to do anything just to get a foot in the door then i can look for something else ..

Cheers
xxoo

[Jordymumma]

Hi Newhopekte!:wave:. You will only be 5 minutes drive from me! Not sure about answers to your IVF questions but im sure there are people you can get in touch with when your here. You shouldnt have a prob getting a job if your not fussy for a start. Theres always jobs advertised in the local paper and bairnsdale has factory work to tide you over if need be or there are market gardens nearby (Picking gerkins totally sucks though:thumbsdown:). Let me no when you arrive.Good luck with the move!

Mal.

[pyppih]

Hi Melanie,

My husband and I moved down to Yallourn North last April as my husband has work down here. Like you, I have no family or friends in the area. My son is 10 months old. How old is your little one?

[Rydens Mummy]

pyppih,

I live in Traralgon, and am happy to meet up if you like. I have an 8 month old son. Im more then happy to meet up in morwell or Moe or where eva suits you

Stacey.

[3under3]

Hi Traralgon Mums.... Just seeing who is out there..? I am a 31 year old married Mum and my husband has been offered a good job in Traralgon and we are considering moving there. I have a 2 year old son, nearly 9 month old daughter and I am 11 weeks preg so I am desperate to know there are some Mums out there, good playgroups etc as I will miss all my friends and family where we currently are. Have you all met each other and established a good get together group. I currently go to two a week so need to keep that up for sanity and to get my toddler out and about. Whats it like to live there. Where should we stay clear of when looking for a house.. Help !!!

[ladyrochelle]

hi,my name is rochelle i have a 2 yol daughter looking to meet other mums for coffee or friendship dont know many people in my area i live in moe area gippsland hope to chat soon

[D&M]

Hey there Rochelle,

I am living in Pakenham but am from down that way, still go down there a lot.
Let me know if you wanna chat :)

Emma

[Femme-Fetale]

Hi everyone, don't know who's still around in here but i'll give this a go and find out

Im moving to Beaconsfield, Pakenham or Berwick late this yr, so hoping to make some online friends here that I can meet up with later once I move

[D&M]

Hey there,

I live in Pakenham and spend a lot of time in Berwick, always up for meeting new people!

[nikkifromtraf]

hi there i'm in traf first time on this website just finding my way

[nikkifromtraf]

hi there rochelle i have a 10 yo son and a 10month old son i live in traf always looking for new mums to catch up with

[ladyrochelle]

hi.how are you i would love to catch up as i dont know many people down this way hope to talk soon rochelle

[ladyrochelle]

hi would love to chat rochelle

[cookies n cream]

Hey Girls,

Yes I'm a guy but I am also a parent and would love to chat and even catch up with anyone that is interested I live in boolarra near morwell/mirboo north area.

I have a 4.9 year old Boy
I have him part time and find it hard to socialize him as I cant realy join any playgroups, activity's etc.

so a playdate is also what I am looking for.

hope to hear from you soon

[pyppih]

Hi I moved to Yallourn North 3 years ago now. I knew only a few people whom my husband was friends with already. He worked at the mine, we use to live in Melbourne. We moved just before our first was born. I have one son whom is 3yrs old next week and our second son is nearly 6.5months old.

If anyone would like to catch up for a chat and play date please let me know, it would be nice to know a few more people as my mother's group no longer meets up.

Cheers
Danielle

[cookies n cream]

Hey Danielle,
I'm up for a play date/chat if your interested just send me a message.

[pyppih]

Hi Cookies n Cream,

Thanks for your reply. It would be lovely to meet up for the boys to have a play. Please email me at pyppih@hotmail.com and let me know when you are free.
Cheers

[StudentMidwife2013]

If anyone is in the Warragul-Traralgon area and would be interested in being part of ACU Universities follow through journey program send me an email at aldona.caroline@hotmail.com.au

Look forward to hearing from you :wave:

[littlemiss11]

Hi all,
I'm in Koo Wee Rup, I've just had our second bubs, she's 3 weeks old, and looking to meet other mum's from around here.
Miss having the adult converstation already, starting to feel a bit gooby goobed out!
If any one would like to catch up, chat etc drop me a line:fingerscrossed:

[beautyqueen]

hi, im new. i am from gippsland also and am currently 6 weeks pregnant and was wondering if anyone has had their babies at warragul and latrobe regional hospitals in traralgon as i was after some info to decide which one would be best suited for us. thanx in advance

[MamaHearts5]

hi, im new. i am from gippsland also and am currently 6 weeks pregnant and was wondering if anyone has had their babies at warragul and latrobe regional hospitals in traralgon as i was after some info to decide which one would be best suited for us. thanx in advance

Hi I had my daughter at warragul hospital and I highly recommend them the midwives were wonderful as was their care.


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[MsEnchantress]

We are 22 weeks, I booked into warragul yesterday :):)

[Cohensmum]

Hi all, I'm Bek got 3 lil ones and moving to Koo Wee Rup in just over a week. The oldest will be going into Grade 2 at the local PS and my 4yo starting kinder leaving me at home with bubs.
Does anyone know any play groups in the area?

Ta Bek

[aimsy]

Hello! Not sure if anythings still going here but I'd love to join in the fun if you're organizing a catch up, I'm in traralgon too and would be happy to travel to sale, traf etc!! :)

[MsEnchantress]

Yay, more mums :)

[haveheart]

Hello! Not sure if anythings still going here but I'd love to join in the fun if you're organizing a catch up, I'm in traralgon too and would be happy to travel to sale, traf etc!! :)

I'm in Sale :)

[Little Crow]

hi, im new. i am from gippsland also and am currently 6 weeks pregnant and was wondering if anyone has had their babies at warragul and latrobe regional hospitals in traralgon as i was after some info to decide which one would be best suited for us. thanx in advance

I had DD at Warragul, and it was such a wonderful experience!! I highly recommend it. At the time, i was travelling nearly an hour each way just to get there for appointments rather than go to Casey or Monash (i was living in Dandenong at the time)
My SIL also had her DD & DS at Warragul and both births were lovely. Also my best friends wife just gave birth there in October, and that was another lovely experience too.
All the nurses and staff are really sweet and helpful. I got HEAPS of help afterwards with lactation consultants and everything. I was encouraged to stay as long as i needed to (i stayed 6 days). I had a private room and the birthing suites are very new and just beautiful. Everything i needed or requested was available.
It's a really really great place to give birth.


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[MsEnchantress]

Thanks justshiny,
We have our first OB appt next week and I've booked for warragul :) it's nice to great personal reviews :):)

111 days to go :freakingout:

[ameliasmummy]

Hi ladies! I just moved to Sale and am looking to meet some other mums in the area. I have a 5 year old DD who is starting prep this year, and am 25 weeks pregnant with #2. Looking forward to getting to know you all!

Vicky :wave:

[MsEnchantress]

Hi Vicki, we are due about a week apart :):)
Where have you moved from??

[haveheart]

Hi ladies! I just moved to Sale and am looking to meet some other mums in the area. I have a 5 year old DD who is starting prep this year, and am 25 weeks pregnant with #2. Looking forward to getting to know you all!

Vicky :wave:

Hi Vicky! I'm in sale too and have a 4 year old daughter! What brings you to the country? :)

[ameliasmummy]

Hi Girls! We moved down from NSW. DH is defence. Does anyone have any thoughts/comments on the hospital and midwives here in Sale? I'm hoping to go through the midwives instead of an OB to give me more chance of VBAC. I was told that OBs only let you labour for 8 hours if you've already had a c-section. I'd be very interested to hear of other peoples experiences!

VeganMum - Is your DD starting prep this year? If so, where?

MsEnchantress - over half way...YAY! Are you going public or private for your birth?

Vicky :)

[MsEnchantress]

We are going public through warragul hospital :) I have been told the staff are really lovely :)

We have our booing in appt in 2 weeks :):)

[haveheart]

Hi Girls! We moved down from NSW. DH is defence. Does anyone have any thoughts/comments on the hospital and midwives here in Sale? I'm hoping to go through the midwives instead of an OB to give me more chance of VBAC. I was told that OBs only let you labour for 8 hours if you've already had a c-section. I'd be very interested to hear of other peoples experiences!

VeganMum - Is your DD starting prep this year? If so, where?

MsEnchantress - over half way...YAY! Are you going public or private for your birth?

Vicky :)

My DD will be starting school next year and im thinking St Thomas' but haven't decided yet! At the moment she is doing the kinder program at gumnuts! What school is your DD going to?

I gave birth to my daughter at Sale hospital and it was overall a pleasant experience, there were some old cranky midwives but I'm sure you get them everywhere! I was young and inexperienced too so if I was to have another baby it could be a different story haha!

[BlueWrennie]

Hi ladies (and 1 gentleman!) I am mum to 2 year old DD. Originally from gippsland and returned to Traralgon last year. Would love to get to know some local mums. Have read through the thread and wonder whether you ended up having the meet up talked about? I left years ago with no children and returned with one so previous social groups just aren't the same due to different priorities now. Gave up working to stay home and looking for parents interested in casual get togethers and socialising for DD. Also wonder if anyone has attended play groups in the area and can reccommend any? Hope to talk soon. :wave:

[cookies n cream]

I'm allways up for catching up with new or old people :rolleyes: cant say I can help you with the playgroup or daycare in tralgon sorry, never went there

[ameliasmummy]

Also wonder if anyone has attended play groups in the area and can reccommend any? Hope to talk soon. :wave:

Hi there!

I found these responses on the "Buy and Sell Baby & Kids Stuff -Gippsland" Facebook site:

There is one in morwell called happening families in berry st, also a playgroup in blackwood court morwell

There is one called little lambs they are on today at 10 am at the back of the church down next to the carpet joint and Vic roads in Morwell

I haven't attended either so I don't know if they're any good, but might be worth checking out if you are looking for a playgroup.

[2girls1boyplus1]

Hi ladies (and 1 gentleman!) I am mum to 2 year old DD. Originally from gippsland and returned to Traralgon last year. Would love to get to know some local mums. Have read through the thread and wonder whether you ended up having the meet up talked about? I left years ago with no children and returned with one so previous social groups just aren't the same due to different priorities now. Gave up working to stay home and looking for parents interested in casual get togethers and socialising for DD. Also wonder if anyone has attended play groups in the area and can reccommend any? Hope to talk soon. :wave:

Hi bluewrennie (and others:-))

I'm a Traralgon mum and although I don't use playgroup myself as I don't have time, a few of my friends from mums group are involved with Traralgon playgroup which is located on the street that runs in front of the showgrounds.. I hope that makes sense because I Can't remember what it's called but there is a number on the sign out the front or you could call Latrobe city on 1300367700 and ask for the contact details of local playgroups.
Hope this helps. You could also contact the maternal health nurses on the same number and ask for contact details for mums with children the same age as your daughter?
My mums group organised be them is the same one I was in with my DD who is now 5 and we still catch up every couple of weeks.

[mummymagz]

Hi ladies,
Sorry to jump in on the conversation lol but on fb they recently have started a page
Sale & Surrounding Areas Baby/Kids Buy, Swap Or Sell
you may be able to post on this page and see whether there are any other playgroups in the Sale area :-)
Good luck and take care!

[Boost]

I had my DS at Warragul and other than 1 bad midwife, it was great! It ended being an emergency, but the Dr was awesomw.

[MsEnchantress]

ive been to a few of the classes now and the midwives seem great... my OB is awesome... I guess we will find out in a couple of weeks...
:fingerscrossed:

[MsEnchantress]

My whole birth experience was fast and perfect... Can't recommend warragul hospital enough :)

[sincs87]

Hi! Im from latrobe valley and im interested in meeting other mums as well.. I have 2 little girls and i take them to gymbaroo in traralgon. Its good, but expensive lol and i take my girls to a playgroup called good beginnings which is good for my girls as well. If you're interested in meeting just message me and can talk :)

[MamaHearts5]

I'm in wonthaggi but had my daughter at warragul hospital. They were fantastic!

[MsEnchantress]

Bb78, how old is your daughter? I had my son in warragul in may. We live in Korumburra :)

[designermum]

I'm due April 2013 been in Traralgon a couple of years from QLD and originally from England. Looking for mum due around the same time. Had a lovely experience and support in UK worried it is not the same here in Traralgon?

[MsEnchantress]

I'm due again in May 13 :) having this Bub in Warragul again :)

[haveheart]

I'm expecting #2 in August in Sale :)