any Gracemere mums out there?

[ollieandbaileysmum]

hey everyone!

i dont know the lingo on this as yet (my first time :) )

i have a 2.5 year old son Oliver and a 4 month old son Bailey, Bailey is a preemie baby he was born at 34+5 weeks gestation and we had a trip to Brisbane for further treatment.

i am posting on here as we recently moved from Rocky to Gracemere (1 week before Bailey was born)

most my friends dont have children which makes it very difficult for me as they are always asking me to go out for coffee or lunch but with 2 babies en tow this is not enjoyable for my friends, and me of course.

i am wanting to get out of the house! i take the boys to the zoo and parks but it gets a bit lonely on my own.

any Gracemere mums out there? i would love to meet up for a play date.

[Julz83]

Hi There
My patner works in the mines and my daughter and i will be moving to gracemere just after xmas and we dont know a sole.
We are moving up from the sunshine coast so have no idea what rockhampton and gracemere is like is it a nice place to live and lots to do we were told it is quite a small commuity im really hopin i to meet a group of mums as i am a stay at home mum as well so gets pretty boaring if you dont know enyone.

would love to keep in touch with you are you on Fb or email.:flowerz:

cheers Julz

[ollieandbaileysmum]

hey Julz,

would love to keep in touch and meet when you make the move from the Sunny Coast.

im on FB and email

Gracemere is a nice little community but to be honest i have not gotten out and met anyone as yet cos i have been so busy with my 2 boys. i guess thats just my excuse though :)

will work out if i can pm you my fb but here is my email

esterrae@dodo.com.au

[kebab]

Hi Ladies,

I too am in Gracemere and am looking for some local company. I have a 16 month old daughter and we would both love to meet some mums and bubs for playdates.

Hope to hear from you!

[MrsDtobe]

Hi ladies,

I have just moved to the area too. I have a 6.5 yr old son who goes to Gracemere SS and an 18 month old daughter. My daughter has never really had any kids her age to play with so I would love to meet up!

:)

[kebab]

Hi MrsDtobe, great to hear from somebody! I don't know much about how these forums work, it has taken me forever to find this post! Anyway, let me know if you're interested in meeting sometime.

[MrsDtobe]

Hi MrsDtobe, great to hear from somebody! I don't know much about how these forums work, it has taken me forever to find this post! Anyway, let me know if you're interested in meeting sometime.

I'm not sure if you got my PM or not. Are you on FB? What would I find you under? Might be easier to keep in touch that way.

[Made in England]

Hi there,

Any Gracemere mums still on here? We have recently moved here from Mackay for DFs work and I don't know anyone and feeling very lonely :( We have a nearly 2 year girl and I'm currently pregnant with number 2, due in April. I'm love to meet other mums in the area, so send a message if you fancy meeting up!!

[MrsDtobe]

Hi, I'd love to meet you, probably too late but I'm having a playdate at my house this morning (Monday) and you're more than welcome. My email is wadeandhayley@live.com.au

[Julz83]

Hi There

I too have just recently moved to gracemere for my partners work, we have a 18mth old daughter and our next one due on feb, would really love to catch up as I to do not no anybody apart from my neighbour who has a little girl the same age,
so if you are interested in meeting my email is julz.clarke@gmail.com and we can go from there, lool forward to hearing from you,

Julz:fingerscrossed:

[elANDam]

hi guys :wave: a few of us "new" mums to rockhampton have just started a new play group/ mums group! we are meeting this monday 23rd for our first catch up. our kids are aged between 10 months and 2.5 yrs.
as i find it hard to navigate this website pls contact me on FB http://facebook.com/erin.ford for more details. dont be shy:D

[Kiwi Family]

Hi there, we have moved from NZ to Gracemere Australia. I have 3 boys 9, 7 and a 1 year old. Would love to meet some nice mums as we don't know anybody here and it's been pretty lonely so far. Thanks Melissa :D

[kebab]

Hi Melissa,

I've recently met some lovely ladies in Gracemere. We try to meet at least weekly at each others houses or sometimes at the botanical gardens playground in Rocky or Crazy Joker, or wherever really.

There is also a playgroup called Funky Monkeys that runs every Friday from 9.30 - 11.30 at the Gracemere Community Hall on Barry Street. First 2 visits are free to see if you like it and then it is $3/visit. It doesn't run during school holidays. The morning starts with craft activities, then morning tea (you take morning tea for your child/ren but the mums take it in turns to make morning tea for other mums) and then play time. You must make contact with the Funky Monkeys before attending as numbers are limited due to the size of the building we use.

I'm an older mum with a 2 year old daughter. The group of ladies I met all have girls except one who has an 11 week old boy so it would be nice to have more boys!

If you'd like to join us at any time, you can email me at odieonekenobe@hotmail.com

Cheers,
Donna

[BroMac]

OMG!!! Finally I have found some other mums in the same boat as me.

I've lived in Gracemere for 10 months and have a little boy whose just turned 2. He goes to Skippys child care. I'm desperately wanting to meet some gals to have coffee with and a chat. Hubby works away in mines. All my family and friends are in Country Vic, Melbourne and Townsville.

Please let me know of any get-togethers coming up in Gracemere or Rocky.

I will endeavor to get to the next Community Centre Friday thing too. :)

Bron

[kebab]

Just a note for any potential new members at the Friday "Funky Monkey's Playgroup". There are currently no vacancies but if you are interested you can go on a waiting list. Just check the Playgroup Queensland website periodically and you can find out if there are vacancies or what the contact details are. Otherwise let me know and I'll put you on the waiting list.

Cheers!
Donna

[Kiwi Family]

Hi Bron

There's a few things to choose from in Gracemere, there's another playgroup on a Monday at the Waraburra State School (Pitty the Fri is full as it's my pick out of the 2). Also a Mainly music group in Kabra on Tues 9.30at the community hall.
And every now and then I go to the Rock Pools in Rocky with some mum's you're welcome to join us. Did you see the post from Erin giving her face book link? that's how I found it.
I'm going to the Mainly Music group on Tues. If you want to come along I can look out for you and meet. :smiliedance:


Cheers Melissa



OMG!!! Finally I have found some other mums in the same boat as me.
I've lived in Gracemere for 10 months and have a little boy whose just turned 2. He goes to Skippys child care. I'm desperately wanting to meet some gals to have coffee with and a chat. Hubby works away in mines. All my family and friends are in Country Vic, Melbourne and Townsville.


Please let me know of any get-togethers coming up in Gracemere or Rocky.

I will endeavor to get to the next Community Centre Friday thing too. :)

Bron

[BroMac]

Thanks Melissa, bugger I can't do Mon or Tues cos I work. The Thursday one - is that every Thurs at 9.30 Rockpool??
Yep i have been talkin to Erin on fb. :)
I look forward to meeting you soon....

[Olidies]

Hi girls

I have just moved to Gracemere from Brisbane for my husband's job. I have a four month old little boy named Jonty. We would love to know of any playgroups/ladies wanting to catch up for coffee with bubs. We don't know anyone in the area and would very much like to meet people and for Jonty to interact with other babies!! my email is leannesmith80@live.com

Thanks and I hope to hear from you.
Leanne & Jonty :)

[mystsie76]

Good Morning Ladies, We have been in Gracemere for 8 weeks. I am 35yr young ;) mum and have 4 kids, 2 & 3 yr old sons, 9 & 11yr old daughters. I have a couple of friends in the area but they have no children and work full time. Hubby works away 7 & 7 in the mines. The boys go to Le Smiley's Childcare every Thursday, 1 daughter goes to Waraburra SS and the other goes to The Hall SS. My boys are extremely busy little people, more than the girls ever were and so find it really hard to get out and meet people. They get into absolutely everything so I find it easier to stay home but find myself getting sad about being here and no one to chat to. Would love to meet some mum's in the area and hopefully make some new friends as we plan on being in the area for a long time to come. Also, I can see there are a couple of playgroups in Gracemere I will try to get to. Thanks, and hope to catch up with someone soon. Mystie :goodvibes:

[BroMac]

Great to hear your story. What a fantastic family you have. My little boy is 2 an crazy enough as he is, let alone to have 2 of similar age! We have a great Playgroup on Facebook if you are on there? I only joined a few months ago. Most of the mums meet on Thurs but as my son is also in childcare Thurs I sometimes go without him. Wednesday's are good for me if you want to catch up. Happy to go with whatever is easier for you if that means meeting at a park or at your place. My hubby works away too 4/4. Cheers Bron. PS let me know if you're in Fb and I'll join you to our group.

[Kiwi Family]

Hi ya Mistie. Yea all of us on here are in the Mums group Bron mentioned it's the FB link that Erin has put on further up. Would be great to meet you, I have a cpl of big boys similar ages to your girls - coming up 8 and 10 and a 15month old son. Look forward to meeting you. Melissa:cheerleader1:

[mystsie76]

Hi Bron, I have just reactivated my Fb acc and it is Mystie McAdam if you would like to add me to the group. I would love to catch up. How about a nice park somewhere so the boys can run around? Any day suits me apart from Thursday when the boys are in daycare. My email address is mystiemcadam76@bigpond.com. Can't wait to talk soon, Mystie

[spideysmummy]

Hey girls.

We recently moved up from Adelaide and are looking for somewhere to live. We are considering Rocky but I've heard it's 'dodgy'?! I don't really know.. We are temporarily staying with friends in Yeppoon but hubby hates the commute to work.

Have seen there are some nice houses in Gracemere. How far is it from Rocky and what's it like there? I'd love to meet up with some of you :)

[lilmumma83]

hi,
I have 3 children. all girls 9yrs 8yrs and 8 months. I am moving to Gracemere in a few weeks as my partner has got job offer in Rocky. I am very nervous about move and anxious as im leaving all my friends and family and have to start over again. Im hoping to meet mother in same situation or understand of lonely mother with new baby in whole new town and state. i am on Fb under Renee Elliiot anyone in Gracemere are free to add me ;)
:wave:

[spideysmummy]

Hey lilmumma!

We have decided we will be moving to Gracemere too! We are currently staying with friends at Yeppoon as we just arrived from Adelaide.. We don't know anyone else either! We are moving as soon as we've found a house. I have an almost 14 month old boy!

I will try to find you on Facebook (I am Asha)

[BroMac]

Hi Ladies
Gracemere does have lots of new houses. Just be choosy where you pick a house because some of the areas are nicer than others. Even some streets with nice-ish houses are turning into neighbourhood slums. Also, if you like your piece and quiet then I dont think Gracemere is for you. The houses are getting piled in on top of one another so you can hear the next door neighbours talking inside their house. Not to say the least. LOL. And the amount of dogs is irritating. Dont live on a main road (eg Lucas St) because of all the construction the trucks going up and down these streets make it very loud.
We have a private Playgroup on FB and we meet up once a week when we can. If you want to look me up I can then add you to the Playgroup.. There is also Gracemere Mums site.
Cheers Bronwyn Macchia

[Kiwi Family]

Hi Ladies,
Like Bron Says there are some dodgie parts and dodgie people. We're in a good street, with lots of families and no shortage of kids out playing with my kids. Look for the side streets not main Roads like Lilly Pilly Rd or Lucas St.

Renee I also have 2 older kids next month they'll be 8 & 10 and a little bub 16 months (All boys) and we moved our family of 5 from NZ in Jan - it is difficult and takes a while to adjust but you're doing the right thing by hooking up with groups. All the Mum's here are not from here and all miss their own home towns and family and friends so we're ALL in the same boat. Just give it time, keep in the front of your mind 'WHY' you're doing it and stay positive. Hope to meet you both soon.
Also try the Funky Monkeys playgroup on Fridays on Barry St at the Community Hall 9.30
Cheers :cheerleader1:Melissa

[Made in England]

Hey lilmumma83 and spideysmummy

I agree with Bron on what she says about Gracemere. It's getting very crowded! We rented there for 6 months in the Gracemere Heights estate, before deciding where we wanted to buy, and we decided Gracemere wasn't for us. Although we made some good friends there, we didn't like living there. There are soooo many dogs, which is so annoying. It was so noisy. And some of the areas around that estate are quite dodgy....A lot of the streets in the Gracemere heights estate, all the houses look the same. we moved into a new house and the finish was shocking. They are built so fast because demand is high, and it reflects on the quality. So many things went wrong with the house, so choose your house carefully! And we didn't like the drive into town every day. Traffic is quite bad first thing in the morning and sometimes it would take DF or I (if we had swimming first thing) 45 mins to get into town.

in January, we moved to The Range area on the Southside of Rocky, and we LOVE it here. Can't recommend it enough. Close enough to everything too. Most of the houses are old Queenslander houses and they are just stunning.

[Jessjaxson]

Hi everyone my name is Jess my hubby and I have just moved to gracemere from Brisbane and I don't know anyone up here. I am a stay at home mum with a 4 week old boy named Jaxson and we would love to meet some other mums in our area. Plz feel free to contact me on Facebook or via email.
jessica_amy@hotmail.com
cheers Jess :wave:

[Krystalms]

Hi, Im in the same boat, my partner and I have moved about alot for his work. We have a 2.5 years old boy named Archer and would love to meet some other mummies and children. Im 22 years old :) if anyone would like to add me ( and I hope most of you do Im truely a nice person) my email is krystal.mckellarsouth@hotmail.com you can find me on facebook... I think?
Also are the playgroups still going in town?

[kebab]

There is a group on facebook called Gracemere Mum's. If you join it you will meet many mums in the same boat as you. There are two playgroups in town, their details are on the Playgroup Queensland website.
Cheers, and welcome to Gracemere! :wave: