New Bubs Southern Gold Coast

[JodieG]

Hi All

I have recently (6 weeks ago) given birth to my third daughter after a 7 year break and would love to hear from other Mums/Dads who have also just had a baby.

I live at Elanora and would love to establish a new Mothers Group/Playgroup but need to know if any other Mums are interested.

So lets start a group chat here first to share our experiences and take it from there.

I simply love being a Mum again, but after working full time for so many years, being at home with a new baby has been a little bit of a culture shock for me.

She has settled really nicely and is an absolute delight, but would love to meet with other Mums for coffee and a chat.

Looking forward to hearing from you all soon :p

[murphy]

Hey Jodie G

Hope this finds you well.

There is a Parents Group at the Palm Beach Child Health Centre which is located at 9/5th Ave on a Tuesday afternoon. It is between 2-3pm. Each week a new topic is discussed. You don't need to book a place just show up. A few of the mum's either stay behind after the discussion for a chat or go for a coffee.

Glad to hear that you are enjoying being a mum 3rd time round and that your baby is settled. 7 years is a long time between drinks! I totally agree with the culture shock. For me the first 6 weeks were the hardest. I think your body and mind needs time to adjust to your new life. I loving being a mum too! My bub is nearly 10 weeks and it just amazes me how much she has changed over the past few weeks. I love hearing her gurgling and her smile just warms my heart! :D

Take care

Murphy

[JodieG]

Hi There

I was aware of the group that meets at the Community Health Centre on a Tuesday but as I need to pick the older girls up from school at 2.45pm each afternoon this is not going to work out for me so I need to locate a morning group, or alternatively start a new one.

I can't wait for Bubs to start smiling, she is so close but just hasn't managed it yet. I can't remember when the others started smiling but it must have been about 6-7 weeks.

She has certainly started gurgling sounds and I love having her in my arms and listening to the wide array of sounds she can make.

Thanks for your reply and if a new group alludes me, I may need to send the older girls to after school care and take the new Bubs to this group so will keep it in mind. :confused:

[Tanya]

Hi Jodie

There is a playgroup at Elanora on Galleon Way at the Community Centre on Wednesday mornings or if you would like to catch up for coffee I also live in the area.

Tanya

[murphy]

Hi Tanya

Just a couple of questions re the playgroup -

* Is there a cost?
* What time does it start?
* How many people attend?
* What is the average age of the bubs?

Thanks

Murphy :)

[JodieG]

Hi Guys

Sorry for the delay.. I've been offline for a couple of days .. hopefully all the little hiccups have now sorted themselves out!

Tanya I would love to know more about the playgroup at Galleon Way just as Murphy does.

I can remember years ago I went to one there but it was humungous! There were kids absolutely everywhere... is it still the same?

Can't wait for your reply as this playgroup on a Wednesday will probably suit me the best.

Thanks :)

[Tanya]

Hi Murphy & Jodie

The cost of playgroup is $28.00 to join for a year and $3 every visit, it starts around 9.00-9.30 not exactly sure last week there was about 10 mothers but there are usually more I find the average age of children attending is around 2-3 years of age, I am also finding it hard there with my 9 month old who is just starting to crawl as the older kids are zooming around on bikes, I also know there are 2 other days of playgroups in that community centre as I have seen it advertised on the board in the centre, one is a Friday and the other day I cant remember but Im sure if I ring up Playgroup Queensland they will be able to tell me.

The girls are really nice there, it would probably be worth looking at the other 2 days at playgroup to also see what age they start from. We could all meet up at playgroup one day!

Tanya

[JodieG]

Hi Tanya

Thanks for that.... that was my fear with that particular playgroup... having the older kids. Obviously my little Bub is still really young (only 2 mths old) and it would be fine at the moment as she is still in the pram but what about when she gets moving!! I can remember when I took my first daughter to playgroup, the second one hated it, probably because the bigger kids where scooting around everywhere. Will wait a little while and then bite the dust and do it, and then we can meet.

I will email you personally really soon... and I apologise for not responding to your last email ... I've had to go back to work for a month and it is so HECTIC!!! But will drop you a line soon..

[Tanya]

Hi Jodie

That's fine I'm trying a few different playgroups myself to see which one is the best for my daughter, I dont have your email address but if you would like to catch up when you finish working and have some free time my email address is tanyakim@optusnet.com.au

Talk to you soon.

Tanya