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Hi, my name is Vikki and im 33yrs, i have three children. Rebecca 11yrs, Nicholas 8yrs, and Jazz 9mths (a boy). Im looking to fine some new friends to catch up with for coffe etc.. I dont care if your a mum to be, a new mum or a old mum!! What is a old mum anyway?? Is it when your child turns 1 or 21!!?? We live in Mango Hill and i would love to talk to you, i look forward to your replys. Thanks Vikki.. :D
Astonsmum
17-12-2004, 19:23
Hi Vikki.
I live in Brisbane south which is a fair way from you but I know what it is like to be at home and no one to talk to. I am a new stay at home mum (bub is only 7 1/2 weeks old) and although I am enjoying it, it is hard not having anyone to talk too. My husband had 6 weeks off when the bub was born and it was fantatsic having him there to talk to during the crazy times (when we hadnt had sleep for 24 hours!) but now he is back at work I miss the adult conversation!!!!!!
Anyways - goodluck, I hope you find some peole to catch up with to keep you sane.
Astons Mum.
Hi Vikki,
Where is Mango Hill - I have heard of it but not sure where it is. I live in Banyo. I am a part time working mum with a 2.5yrs old. I am 35yrs old so I guess I would be called an Older mum...LOL.... :)
I have Mondays off so if you need someone to talk to, we can always meet up. I would love to meet some new mums as all my friends are child free.
Wendy
Hi Vikki,
I have just moved from Brisbane North side and was in a great playgroup close to Mango Hill in fact some of the mothers lived there. I have attached the coordinators email AliceCrickmay@aol.com
Drop her a line she is very friendly.
Katrina
Lachlan's Mum
15-01-2005, 21:17
Hi Vikki
Some of us on the northside (and one southside mum - Jenni) meet on a weekly basis - usually at Aspley or Bracken Ridge. It is a very small group (4 of us) with babies from about 3 mths to 14 mths.....if you are interested feel free to message me. :)
hindonly
30-01-2005, 11:28
Hello Vikki,
Its amazing how many women who have a baby and stay at home start to yearn for that adult conversation & company!
I too am in your position and will be looking into finding a mothers group in my area (centenary suburbs).
If any1 is reading this and is nearby - pls let me know and maybe we can form our own group!
Anyway Vikki I'm sure you'll find your group soon:-)
Carol
Hi, everybody sorry for not replying sooner but i've had coputer troubles!! Anyway mango hill is about 25kms from brisbane(north) about 15 min from redcliffe, kallangur is the next town to us. im still learnig where everying is!! I have just found out that im having another baby in august, and i will be having bubby at redcliffe.. so if any body wants to catch up you can email me on JazzA04999@hotmail.com :) looking forward to catching up!!
Xandersmum
07-02-2005, 12:54
Congratulations! :) I hope all goes well with the pregnancy. :) I live at Stafford Heights...about a 20 min drive away from Mango Hill. My email is myrddin82@yahoo.com.au if you want to chat. :)
Kiana's Mum
01-04-2005, 16:39
Hi Vikki,
My name is Katrina. I am a new mum with a 7 and half week old baby and I live right near you. I live in Griffin off Brays Road and I thought it was pretty cool that you lived in Mango Hill. I have tried to send you an email but it says that your email address doesn't exist.
I am 29 and moved here about 6 months ago. I had my daughter at Redcliffe hospital and I found it really good there. Anyway I don't really know anyone in the area either and would love to get to know you and meet for a coffee or what ever eventually. Have you mangaged to find a playgroup or mums group yet? I have been scouting the area for some playgroups and new mum groups and have some phone numbers if you are interested.
Looking forward to hearing from you if you are interested
Katrina
Kiana's Mum
01-04-2005, 16:41
just removing me email address
I am also a lonely Northside Mum. I have a 11wk old and live in Kallangur. I'm 26 and this is my first baby. I am desperate to meet some other mothers in my area to have coffee and chats with. None of my friends have childeren yet so it make socialising with them quite difficult. Anyone who is interested in getting together email me at Jaidarn@hotmail.com.
Carrie
Hi, Jasmine and Katrina. I have email you both about catching up. Maybe we could all meet ans start oour own little mums group!! Anyway looking forward to speaking to you both. :)
Steph Mc
05-04-2005, 10:15
Hi Vikki,
I have a 9 week old boy, Cael, and am trying to find a local mothers group to join to get us out of the house ocassionally. If your group takes off, please let me know! I'm in Geebung, about 11kms north of Brisbane city, near Chermside.
Steph Mc :rolleyes:
Steph Mc
05-04-2005, 10:20
Hi everyone (or anyone),
I'm 29, I have a 9 week old boy, Cael, and we live in Geebung (Bris North, near Chermside). We really want to join a Mothers Group. Can anyone help?
michaelandsteph@bigpond.com
Steph Mc :o
Kassiasmum
05-04-2005, 21:29
Hi Steph,
Take a look at the northside mums thread, we get together every 2 weeks.
Tracey
Steph Mc
06-04-2005, 11:16
OK, excuse my ignorance, I just stumbled onto this site yesterday. Can you please guide me to the Northside Mums thread? :confused:
Kassiasmum
06-04-2005, 20:10
It's in the same forum as this one, it is at the moment just below this thread.
Tracey
Noah's Mummy
26-04-2005, 19:50
Hi,
I am a new mum to a 9 1/2 week old boy, Noah and live in Aspley. I am very interested in joining a mother's group and would be interested in getting together with everyone. Noah & I are having huge issues with breastfeeding (I have a huge oversupply and very strong let down reflex which chokes the poor bub) and are both going a bit stir crazy being home all the time.
My email is pnharney@tpg.com.au if anyone is interested in getting together for a quick chat, sanity break ... whatever.
Look forward to hearing something soon,
Naomi & Noah.
Hello my name is libby My story of short is - we moved to mango hill from Sydney in July 2004, when my son was 5 weeks old. Now he is 10 months thriving and we have bought and moved to Kallangur. We have no family in QLD all in NSW. I would love to catch up or make contact with anyone else in the area. I have been attending a playgroup in Mango Hill on Wednesdays 9.30am at the Mango Hill Community Hall Kinselas Road west Mango Hill Village. I work part time and our days are jam packed, and we are always looking for new and exciting places to see and do. I have a Daughter maddison who is 3.5yrs, and very busy...email me at acreagh@bigpond.com
Hope to Speak Soon. :)
Hi Libby and Naomi, Just a short note to let you know that i've emailed you both. Looking forward to hearing from you both. :p
Hi Libby and Naomi, Just a short note to let you know that i've emailed you both. Looking forward to hearing from you both. :p
:)
Hiya im 21 years old and a mummy to a little boy, Ronan, who is 6 months next week. I live in Taigum and i was wondering if i could join the mothers group...
my email address is terra86@bigpond.com
cheerz
Terri-Lee :flowerz:
hi im in deception bay and a mum of 5 my youngest is 6 eldest is 12. Would love to catch up with other mums! wizardology_05@hotmail.com
Punk Mummy
09-01-2008, 18:43
Hi everyone, I'm also from dbay. My name's Chantel and I'm 21. I have a little boy who's 10 months next week. It'd be kinda cool to start a mummies group!
mumwiththree
10-01-2008, 09:33
Hi, I live in Warner, but am commuting back and forth to Redcliffe as that is where I will be having bub in about 5 weeks. Moved here from W.A. a year ago and am still struggling to meet people. I have an almost 12 yr old DS and an almost 5 yr old DD. I am almost 30, on the 4th of Feb, two weeks before baby is due.
Anyway, would love to meet you all.
reganelizabeth
10-01-2008, 15:38
Hey everyone!
I'm brand new to this site, but am really keen to meet some other mum's. I'm 21 and live 2 mins south of the city. My little boy is 2 years old. With my age, I really struggle to meet people I can relate to (noone i know at my age has a baby)
So if anyone wants to chat, I'm keen!
Hello Vikki,
Its amazing how many women who have a baby and stay at home start to yearn for that adult conversation & company!
I too am in your position and will be looking into finding a mothers group in my area (centenary suburbs).
If any1 is reading this and is nearby - pls let me know and maybe we can form our own group!
Anyway Vikki I'm sure you'll find your group soon:-)
Carol
Carol.. there is a Centenary Suburbs group.... Look for the thread Jamboree Heights/ Middle Park in the Brisbane section... I used to live in the area, and tried a few times to meet up with the girls, but unfortunately for whatever reason.. never got the chance...
Hi all,
Any of you lovely ladies that have your hotmail address in this thread, just letting you know I have added you to my messenger so we can all chat.
My msn is: Chrini79@hotmail.com
Hope to hear from you soon,
Bec
Hi Vicki and everyone watching this thread - I'm also new and lonely to North Brisbane (Deception Bay). My partner and I have just moved here from regional NSW as our first bub is due in 7 weeks...I've been crawling up the walls going quietly mad since November as I don't have a friend in the world up here...would appreciate meeting some mums so I can at least have a conversation during the day :wave:
I live in Dakabin & would love to meet some more Northside Mums.. Feel free to add me to MSN... Chrini79@hotmail.com
mum_6thoct08
07-01-2009, 13:53
Hey everyone...im also in north bris - clayfield - and am looking for other mums to meet up and have playdate with for my lil man who is 3 months as of yesterday. Feel free to add me on msn - krystal-1987-@hotmail.com
Im going insane being at home all the time and not having any other mums/people in my situation i can chat to. Theres is only so much talk about feeding and poing my friends with no bubs can take lol :)
littlemissmoi
26-01-2009, 01:35
I'm going to hijack this thread and say this:
It's just so sad that there's all these mums who are at home by themselves and finding it hard to connect. Why aren't we put into some kind of mother's group? (or did I just blink and miss it when they asked me if I wanted to join a mother's group?)
When I lived in Sydney, all my friends were put into mother's groups with mums who had kids at the same time. When I did my antenatal here (at Mater Mother's Private) we were told that "they don't do that anymore" (they being Queensland Health I guess) and that you might meet mums at a clinic, but you also will probably just find ads on a noticeboard somewhere asking if you wanted to meet with other mums.
So when I had bubs, I went along to the clinic, only to find it's a self service clinic (the Northgate Community health Centre). I made one appt with the lovely clinic nurse there, but that's it - she did the baby's checkup and said it wasn't necessary to see her again, and showed me the 'self weigh room', where I could go to weigh the baby whenever I wanted. There was no 'drop in' period to see the nurse - you'd have to make an appointment if you wanted to see her. Because there was no drop in period, ther was no way to meet other mums.
I mean, really, it's really so hard to become part of a community these days, it's disgraceful!
I have two friends who had babies in NSW and they are all still best friends with the mums from their group years down the track!
I truly found being at home with the baby the most isolating experience of my life.
:yelclap: Thank goodness someone else is thinking the same thing! It is hard to get out there and connect, you meet the odd person here and there but it's so difficult to sustain it at times and have something on a regular basis.
Thanks for saying it out loud on here!
littlemissmoi: that's really disappointing that they didn't have a mothers' group at Northgate.
I had a baby in late September, and they booked me into a mothers' group when I made an appointment for baby's six-week check-up. I went to the Paddington clinic but they organised groups through both that clinic and the Indooroopilly one.
I assumed they did that at all the clinics - although, now that I think back, maybe I asked them about it. Can't remember whether they suggested it.
I also found having a baby surprisingly isolating to the point that I re-started part time work earlier than I had originally planned!
Having a baby is one of those "best of times, worst of times" type experiences!
littlemissmoi
26-01-2009, 18:38
Well, the Northgate clinic is brand new, so maybe that's why they are more pushing the 'self service' thing there.
I have a friend who goes to the Paddo clinic, she wasn't put into any groups (but it was her 4th baby!) but she wasn't put into any group with her first either (in 2002). But she had her 2nd and 3rd in NSW, and I know with the 2nd she was at least offered to be put into a group through the clinic.
All the friends I asked in Brisbane said they just made contacts at their antenatal classes, or through ABA. The problem is I did my antenatal class at 38.5 weeks (my husband only returned from overseas then!) and everyone else was betweeen 25-32 weeks - so I couldn't really make contact with them. Also, it was only a two day course, so not really a chance to get comfy enough with the people to make friends.
Anyway, I'm currently back abroad helping my husband pack up what's left of our lives here in Ukraine, and there's a nice baby group here that I've been going to, full of expats - mostly French ladies! There are three mums who had kids within two weeks either side of my little sproglette... It's really nice to talk to them, but I know that I'm leaving in a month for good so I'm trying to prepare myself so that I don't feel so isolated when I get back to Brissie.
It's easy here because we're all expats, we all came here for our husband's jobs :rolleyes: and most of the women haven't been able to get work here (mostly cause none of us speak russian and most of us work in marketing/communications - where you NEED to speak the language). We all live centrally to the city and we're all in the same boat as expats, so it's a much more sympathetic group. In Australia, people just expect you to 'suck it up' and get on with life. And, the fact that you have to get in the car to go anywhere makes it seem that much harder, esp when bubs hates the car (as mine did for the first 8 weeks!)
We came back over here to bring my husband home when bubs was about 2.5 months old, and up to that point, most afternoons I just found myself wandering aimlessly around Chermside shopping centre... It was lovely to have a newborn, but really, I wish I'd done more research and prepared my networks more thoroughly before she was born. I didn't realise I would be so hard to meet people!
And Australia's going through a baby boom - it's not like there's a shortage of mums out there!
Sorry for the rant, just grrrr :hair: it frustrates me! I've always been a community minded person but it's harder and harder to connect with people.. and Brisbane is a city of 1.5 million or more! Yet all I hear from people is how hard it is to make friends in Brisbane.
ETA: I also found it hard because I hadn't lived in Brissie for 6.5 years - four years in Sydney (where most of my working life was spent, and still lots of friends down there) and 2.5 years in Kiev. With no job, I have nothing to "go back to" and no work friends to spend time with on the weekends etc. I just can't imagine how people feel when they move to Brissie for the first time when they're pregnant or with a newborn.
that's interesting about other people's experiences with the clinics. Maybe I hit a good time.
Despite attending the group, I still feel a bit isolated as I haven't made close connections with the other mums.
I phoned Playgroup Australia and they told me there were no listed baby groups in my area and I should try phoning again in March. I said "oh" and hung up quickly.
It's a funny time - you have to be proactive and confident to make connections...but it's a time when you often feel at a low ebb from tiredness etc.
It's also hard for dads at home. My partner looks after our son one day a week and he gets a bit bored but is a bit scared he'll be shunned by mothers at playgroups etc.
I feel better knowing I'm not the only one with these feelings.
mum_6thoct08
27-01-2009, 12:51
When i gave birth in oct 08 at royal bris womens hospital i was never referred to any mums groups etc. Ive recently organised a mum-meet-up on bubhub, and have also found a mums group at mitchelton which im yet to go to. Its so hard finding one, let alone getting out the house/finding one that is at an ok time for bub....I just wish id find one thats close and fits in with bubs schedule.
I also rang aus playgroups and they said there were none 'accepting applicants'.....stupid.
I'm new to brissy myself, we moved here in early Nov. Our first bub is due on march 6th - i thought I would have a good couple of months to meet some girls and make some friends before bub arrives. How wrong I was :( There are no mothers groups for me to join in or just tag along to while I don't have a baby. I've made a few friends online through bubhub that I can chat to but its just not the same. I just spend all my days alone in the house while Dp is at work all day. I already feel so very isolated and I know its only going to get worse when bub does arrive. It doesn't help that I've lost all my confidence also, I've not had to do this in such a very long time. I had such a broad network of friends in my old town, both with and without children and of all ages. It's gotten to the stage now where I've just given up trying. Every day looks forward to 5pm when DP comes home so I can have someone to talk to face to face.
mum_6thoct08: it's interesting that you weren't introduced to a mothers' group either. As I said above, I was assigned to one through the child health clinic.
Actually, I just remembered that the midwife who came to my house in the week after the birth told me that the child health clinics organised the mothers' groups. The first few meetings were facilitated by a midwife which was good.
I know the clinics are broken up into areas, so maybe it's something they just do in the Brisbane West area (Paddo, Indro etc).
Karice: I'd never thought how hard it was meeting other pregnant women. In retrospect, it would have been really difficult being at home. I worked up to close to the birth so I was pretty distracted.
What about at the hospital classes? I'm not sure which hospital you are booked into - but at the RBH they offered (in addition to the antenatal classes) pregnancy exercises classes. I think they were called Pregnastics. It was a weekly class. I only went a couple of times as I was always exhausted after work but some of the women seemed to have made friends that way.
It's funny - it should be such a happy time but it can be really lonely as well.
mum_6thoct08
27-01-2009, 22:30
I went to the pregnastic classes at RBWH, but even though i went for all the classes, it wasnt long enough to really make friends + they werent really around my age & it was hard to 'click' (im 21, they were all around 30ish...not saying i dont have 30+ friends hehe, my bf is 32 :) )....
Karice - i know exactly what you mean when u say you look forward to 5:00pm when hubby gets home. Its nice after all day at home etc to talk to someone :) Even when i go out to the shops etc its not the same as having actual conversation.
Ive made some really good friends online through pregnancy/parenting sites, i just wish we lived closer as most are in nsw/sunny coast.
Ive made another topic on here a few weeks ago to organise mum get togethers. For all who dont know about it, the link is:
http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?t=230931&page=5
We have so far had one get together, and im hoping for many more if things go ok etc :)
Well, i better go to sleep....so tired :)
Krystal.
MrsDribbleDrawers
28-01-2009, 09:47
finding friends is hard work full stop, I don't know that it is necessarily just the case in Brisbane. But, the ability to find mum-friends is next to impossible... I never attended any baby clinic, and only found my mums group through bubhub... we're coming up for two years this April, and we're always open to newbies who want to come along for a chat - whether you're pregnant or have your bub in arms! There's 13 of us in our group, but with some new bubs born before Christmas, and some mums pregnant with their second and having a hard time we don't often have more than 7 or 8 of us together at once... we meet on Wednesdays, taking turns between hosting in our own home and meeting at the park or playcentre (we're sick this week, so not heading out to meet everyone)... feel free to send me a message if you'd like to join us next week - we're meeting at Kallangur...
Have a great day!!
Hi Everyone,
MrsDribbleDrawers - I would love to come along to your meets at Kallangur, I think I'm only 25 mins away (Deception Bay). It sounds like you have a great group going for it to have lasted for so long!! Thanks very much for offering :) I've been watching a few brisbane threads but there meets are always so far away, or in the city. I've only got 5 weeks to go till bubby arrives so I'm a little wary of driving too far from home, plus the city driving scares the hec out of me. I'm such a wuss lol
MsMummy - I'm booked into Redcliffe Hospital. DP and I finished our antenatal classes last weekend, but as they only went for 2 days it wasn't really long enough to get to know anyone. We were all due around the same time so perhaps we'll bump into each other at the hospital etc...
Pregnastics sounds like it would have been fun. Unfortunately I'm pretty much limited to bedrest these days due to a few problems that I've had over the last few weeks :(
mum_6thOct08 - I'm sure that I drive poor DP crazy when he comes in the door. It's like during the day I come up with this mental list of things to talk about, and as soon as he walks in the door POUNCE :ecomcity:
i've heard a rumor through my family centre that there might be a pram walking group down at redcliffe, the midwives there said that they're going to suss it out and maybe put up a notice about it.
mum_6thoct08
28-01-2009, 11:58
Kallangurs a little far for me :( Iv found one at mitchelton which im going to this friday :)
gotta go, sory its only short hehe ...bub stirring :)
MrsDribbleDrawers, I'd love to come along to your Mum's Group! Could you let me know the details for the next one?
Karice - I love the sound of the walking group, keep us posted!
I've pmed most people I think but incase I missed anyone who may be interested some of us are meeting up this Friday afternoon at Redcliffe. If you're interested send me a pm and I'll fill you in :thumbsup:
:wave:MrsDD We are in the sept09 thread together.
I am moving back to Kallangur in 2 weeks and would love to start coming to your meets.
What scool does your kids go to?
Hi everyone
I hear ya. I too would like a little more adult conversation through the day!
Ive just had baby #5, so with 2 at home, as you could imagine they get really bored! and end up driving me up the wall.
Ive seen a few names around this site before so hopefully soon Ill be able to put a face to a name.
Ive also posted a few times on here for different meets, unfortunately they didnt become a regular thing so Im hunting again for other mums that would be interested in making this a regular.
What days do yous meet?
I'll be up for any meets as soon as bub is out (only 4 weeks left) I'm on DR's orders not to do any more driving so I'm kinda stuck at home for now :(
Hi everyone,
I moved to Brisbane in February last year leaving all my support network behind in Perth. I had an 18 month old daughter and I gave birth to my son in June. In my first week here I went to the library for the free mums and bubs rhyme and song session. I met so many other mothers this way and so by the time my son was born I was already in a mums group. Indooroopilly library has sessions at 9.30 on Tuesdays and Toowong library at 10 am on Thursdays. There are many others.
BTW, I also tried to join a mothers group through the clinic. But at the Corinda clinic they said I couldn't join as my son was my second child and not my first.
x
So many Mummies on here wanting company!!
Shall we organise a meet up for next week? :yelclap:
mum_6thoct08
05-02-2009, 16:50
Jills Jive at Nundah is soooo good :) went there today with some other mummies :)
Jodestar21
09-02-2009, 12:51
Hi girls,
I was just reading your thread and thought id second MrsDribbleDrawers offer of joining in with our Mums Group. We meet every Wed at 10.30 and its a fantastic, supportive and very friendly group. Now that our kiddies are getting older it is hard for us to sit and chat as much as we used to (chasing kiddies around) but a lot of us are pregnant with No 2 (or more) or just recently had No 2 so there are also lots of new bubs about!
As Cate said probably at least half of us turn up each week (occasionally its all of us), depending on whats going on. It used to be at our homes, but we recently started alternating parks, now the kiddies are getting older and want to run around. We choose parks with lots of shade so Mums with little bubs as well as toddlers can sit in the shade. Suttons beach has become a favourite of mine as there is the park, shady trees and the beautiful beach. I often go there just with my ds, or with a neighbour too, so if anyone ever wants to join us feel free! There is a similar set up at Shorncliffe which is just as nice.
littlemissmoi..i have to agree with you about the lack of support for new Mums in Qld. My ds was born in Sydney and everything was put on a plate for us, clinics, Mothers groups, etc. We moved up here when ds was 3 months and when i made enquiries about joining a Mums group every hospital/clinic i rang had nothing! Luckily i found my Mums group on Bubhub or i would have been lost. They were just starting up a few weeks after I got here and we still meet every week almost 2 years later! We have a variety of age groups so most people will hopefully feel comfortable joining in!
Well hope to meet you all someday. Karice good luck with your new bubba..hope youre feeling ok. I know you must be bored being stuck at home not being able to drive, but make the most of this "you time", it'll be a LONG time before you ever get this much time to yourself again!!!!
Jode
Thanks again for the invite - I'm so excited, it's just one more thing to look forward to when bub arrives. Only 25 more days to go!!! I can finally see light at the end of the tunnel! :smiliedance:
Can't wait to meet you all!
Hey my names is Jess, Ive just moved back to Brissy and am living in McDowall I am looking for other mums in the area to catch up for a coffee and a chat. My son Tyler is in grade 2 this year so anyone with kids close to his age would be great so he can have someone to play with but if not it doesnt matter. I work from home so can usually rearrange my day to meet up somewhere :)
Hey my names is Jess, Ive just moved back to Brissy and am living in McDowall I am looking for other mums in the area to catch up for a coffee and a chat. My son Tyler is in grade 2 this year so anyone with kids close to his age would be great so he can have someone to play with but if not it doesnt matter. I work from home so can usually rearrange my day to meet up somewhere :)
My little boy started grade 2 this year as well, maybe we could meet up after school one day? I am out at Kallangur but am keen to meet up somewhere.
The wednesday meets sound good as well, could one of you message me the details?
My little boy started grade 2 this year as well, maybe we could meet up after school one day? I am out at Kallangur but am keen to meet up somewhere.
The wednesday meets sound good as well, could one of you message me the details?
Are you already in Brissie? That's awesome :D
Let me know if you, or any others for that matter, would be keen on catching up.
I'm free Monday, Wed and Friday.
Are you already in Brissie? That's awesome :D
Let me know if you, or any others for that matter, would be keen on catching up.
I'm free Monday, Wed and Friday.
Sure am:yes: got her last Tuesday just gone, just need to settle the boy back in school but will msg you about catching up.
Sure am:yes: got her last Tuesday just gone, just need to settle the boy back in school but will msg you about catching up.
Hope everything goes well with settling back in school.
Just let me know when you're ready to catch up :)
my2angels.0306
16-02-2009, 12:19
Hi, im Samantha, was wondering if anyone has any infomation on the good and the surburbs to stay clear of in nth brisbane, we were thinking of Morayfield, could i have any info on this area, and als does the morayfield state school(priamary) and morayfield east priamary any good,? depending on where we buy a house,,,, any info would be a great help, tia:shakehands: also is their lots of families living in the area, i think caboolture is a retirement area, and Morayfield has the big shopping centre and train station, which i like as i dont drive:rolleyes: what r the nice and not so nice areas, so we know to steer clear of, we want to buy a newish brick veneer house close to parks and schools and shops but not in bogansville iykwim:laughing::)
MrsDribbleDrawers
16-02-2009, 13:11
Samantha - Morayfield isn't classed as Brisbane, it is about twenty minutes north (but the roadworks ATM make it more like 45min :hair:)... and the train station is in Caboolture (next door to Morayfield) at the other end from the shops... it's been awhile since I lived there, and I didn't stay very long....
Has anyone met yet? Im keen for a Thursday if theres anyone out there?
A pArk, playcentre.... where ever.
I have a boy 4, girl 3....and baby 15wks.
Anyone?
Samantha - Morayfield isn't classed as Brisbane, it is about twenty minutes north (but the roadworks ATM make it more like 45min :hair:)... and the train station is in Caboolture (next door to Morayfield) at the other end from the shops... it's been awhile since I lived there, and I didn't stay very long....
hehe. I was there not long ago. Moved after 6 months. There is a train station there.... behind the sports club.
We lived in a nice new area, far enough away from town...BUT, its like when you go out for takeaways... I was forever looking over my shoulder. Cant help it when there ppl in bus stops drinking alcohol? Yelling crap down the street....
which is a shame!!! The place has everything you need but...well Im sure you get the drift!
Arrabellasmum
16-02-2009, 13:32
Hi There Ladies, I'm new to this thread and I have to say that I'm relieved to see other mothers out there on the Northside of Brisbane facing the same dramas I am.
I have a 16 week old baby girl and today I went to a Playgroup at Chermside but found that many of the babies were over the age of 1 and even older and I would really love to form a mothers group which consists of mothers and babies around the same age. (under 1yr)...
If anyone is interested I'd be happy to meet up. I live at Chermside, but anywhere on the northside would be great.
Kirsti
Has anyone met yet? Im keen for a Thursday if theres anyone out there?
A pArk, playcentre.... where ever.
I have a boy 4, girl 3....and baby 15wks.
Anyone?
Bumping this us as it was left back on page 6 :D
Arrabellasmum
16-02-2009, 16:17
Thursday would suit me. Happy to meet wherever also. :)
Hi, im Samantha, was wondering if anyone has any infomation on the good and the surburbs to stay clear of in nth brisbane
It all depends on your budget and if you rely on public transport or not.
We live in North Lakes, about 10 min south of Morayfield and it has everything you need. Big Shopping complex. good school (although there are lots of students, so if you want a smaller one, then it's not so good) nice take away places, pool, library and so on BUT you will need your car, as the bus service is pretty poor and there is no train station near by.
Another nice, smaller Suburb would be Murrumba Downs, they just built a Coles and a medical center there. But also there, you'd need a car.
Don't know much about the other suburbs, as I only lived in those 2 :)
Great. So you live at Chermside?
Is it too far for you to travel to strathpine? Theres a park there...otherwise we could go to gowild? Cant remember if thats the name...only been there once.
See what you think and then we'll go from there.
Hey Im 29 and living in McDowall :wave:
I work from home with my partner but would really like to meet some new friends since moving back to Brisbane in the new year.
My son is 6 and in year 2 this year but am not worried about what ages your little ones are...just after some adult conversation and to get out of the house once in awhile...seeing as am stuck at home 24/7 since I work from home :laughing:
Anyway if anyone is interested in meeting up for a coffee and a chat just PM me
Hope you are all having a great day :D
Hi Im living in Strathpine and a mum again to a 5mth old and would love to join in on any get togethers play groups etc...Finding it hard to meet people now that Im a stay at home mum.:flowerz:
me(38) dad(35)
creative one(10):cool:
cutey(6) :) cheeky monkey(5mths):raspberry:
mum_6thoct08
11-03-2009, 10:05
Hey :) Just bumping this page to the start of the forums so everyone can see it :)
Hi Girls - I'm still reading along with the posts, bub still hasn't put an an appearance. Been in and out of labour for over a week now. I should be induced on Monday (at 11 days overdue) if bub doesn't come by then.
Hopefully not too much longer and I'll be able to get out and about again and meet you all.
Hi Girls,
I forgot to announce on this thread that we had our little girl on the 15th :smiliedance:Keen to get out and about if anyone is up for a meet some time soon. I'm at D-bay, and so far I know how to get to chermside, north lakes or redcliffe. That's the limit to my geographical knowledge at the moment :o
NervousExcitement
05-04-2009, 18:22
Hi, I'm Kristen. I have a 7 month old son, Kaycee and we are looking for some company. Just moved to Kallangur and want to know if there are any playgroups or bub's around the same age within walking distance?
lochiebearsmum
05-04-2009, 18:29
hi all we have a playgroup in deception bay there are about 5 or 6 families that come each week we are all very friendly and always look forward to meeting new mums!! if any of you are interested PM me and i will give you the details!
taliistheword
05-04-2009, 18:41
hey viki
my name is jennie and i live and newmarket , i have catched up with some of the mums on here and we are lovely bunch of people, taliistheword@hotmail.com is u have msn and would like to add me for a chat
Hi
I am a new mum to a beautiful baby girl of 7 1/2 weeks. Am looking at joining a mothers group. I live in Aspley and would like to get to know other mothers and pick up some hints and tips on parenting.
Looking forward to hearing from you all.
cheers
Ada:)
talamascusandhisminions
15-07-2009, 13:51
Hi there...jus signed up today and saw your post.....i am 41 yr old mum to a mearly 3 yr old boy and an 18yr old girl..i live at hendra... we have just recently moved up here from sydney so friends are few and far between..lol...am up for a chat...if you like drop me a line : )
Hi,
My name is Amanda - I'm 27 and mum to Bobby who turns 2 in August and Tobey who is almost 8 months.
I live in Mango Hill and would love to meet some other mums in the area.
My email is a.cruickshank@live.com.au please let me know if you would like to catch up :)
mum_6thoct08
11-08-2009, 08:18
Just thought id quickly post in here to let you all know there is a mothers group that meets up weekly around clayfield/wooloowin area, and also over near mitchelton =) Its one i go to. There is a facebook group for it, PM me for the details if youre interested :D
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