Mums-to-be, new-mums and all mums meet ups!

Jerrica · 31-01-2014 8:56am #1

So after getting the feeling there might be a few of us around who are feeling a bit of pregnancy isolation I thought it might be fun to find out if there's anyone interested in meeting up. To be honest right now I'd be quite happy to surround myself with pregnant ladies and mums and listen to your stories all afternoon, I feel like a sponge that can't get enough info!

But it would also be lovely to have chats with people who are intimately familiar with the physical (constipation, spots, bloating, race-horse peeing

) as well as the emotional (the worry, the confusion, the apprehension, the excitement, the joy!!) aspects of being pregnant.

I'm sure we're all in different parts of the country but let's see who's around and who's up for a meet. I'm based in Dublin and I'm working Mon- Fri but lunchtimes, evenings and weekends are all good.

Moonbeam · 31-01-2014 10:14am

Good idea:)
It is a good while since we have had a Parenting meet up!

lilmissprincess · 31-01-2014 10:46am

I'd be well up for something like this in Cork if there are any ladies around who fancy it! 10 weeks to go and feeling the isolation something mad!

dori_dormer · 31-01-2014 11:06am

Im in North Kildare, easy access to Dublin. Available all day, every day LOL . Due in 12 days tho!

Dori

Moonbeam · 31-01-2014 11:13am

dori_dormer wrote: »

Im in North Kildare, easy access to Dublin. Available all day, every day LOL . Due in 12 days tho!

Dori

North Kildare too,if you want to go for coffee any morning let me know!

Sligo1 · 31-01-2014 11:21am

I'm in Dublin, pretty flexible and don't mind driving somewhere... Can usually meet any day during the week except Monday mornings. Before 12 or after 2 preferably. But as I said pretty flexible

Siipina · 31-01-2014 1:04pm

I am in North Meath but can drive a bit.
I am flexible if I dont have another Hospital or GP appointment :-)

nikpmup · 31-01-2014 1:23pm

Sure count me in. I'm in blanchardstown, I'll keep an eye on this thread and invite myself along if i can

Merkin · 31-01-2014 1:43pm

Aw girls I am envious. I live in the UK but hubby and I are hoping to move back to Dublin at some stage this year - I hear you on the isolation, am really missing my friends and family at home right now. One of my best mates in Dublin is just two weeks ahead of me in her pregnancy and has been an amazing support, would be lovely to meet some other Mummy-to-bes too!

I went into the deli at lunch just now to get a sandwich and was telling the owner I was pregnant. She has two little girls and we talked for twenty minutes about pregnancy and all the joys being pregnant entails.....I didn't want to leave!!

I don't want to be become a baby bore and it's nice to have other people who understand isn't it?

I'm back regularly, so who knows, might be able to coordinate a little trip with a Mummy meet-up!

Chattastrophe! · 31-01-2014 1:47pm

nikpmup wrote: »

Sure count me in. I'm in blanchardstown, I'll keep an eye on this thread and invite myself along if i can

I am also in Blanchardstown so if you fancy a coffee someday let me know!

Also would be up for any meet-ups in Dublin!

Jerrica · 31-01-2014 2:25pm

nikpmup wrote: »

Sure count me in. I'm in blanchardstown, I'll keep an eye on this thread and invite myself along if i can

Chattastrophe! wrote: »

I am also in Blanchardstown so if you fancy a coffee someday let me know!

I'm in Ashtown so I forsee a meet up for us lot soon enough :pac:

Merkin wrote: »

I'm back regularly, so who knows, might be able to coordinate a little trip with a Mummy meet-up!

Definitely give us a shout when you're due back next and we can plan around that.

And for those of us closer by, how about we look into something at the end of February to give us plenty of time to plan in advance - Saturday 22nd Feb (before the England Ireland game at 4pm :pac:) or Saturday 1st March?

Chattastrophe! · 31-01-2014 2:26pm

Either of those dates would suit me perfectly!

nikpmup · 31-01-2014 2:36pm

Those dates sound good, but I'd imagine midweek would be good too for those on maternity leave

Bagheera · 31-01-2014 2:37pm

I'm in north county Dublin so up for meeting too. At the moment both of those dates are fine for me. As I'm on maternity leave I'm free during the week too

Sligo1 · 31-01-2014 2:44pm

I can do those dates. Durig the week also would be really good for me as on maternity leave and I love getting out of the house with LO during the week days.

Edit: just remembered... I can't do 1st march as have my friends wedding (I really shouldn't have forgot that lol).

Jerrica · 31-01-2014 3:00pm

nikpmup wrote: »

Those dates sound good, but I'd imagine midweek would be good too for those on maternity leave

I know, that's the problem because the mums to be may still be in work!! Sure we can do both

Always number 1 · 31-01-2014 6:15pm

I'm also in North County Dublin with a 3 week old. I can't drive but if it was a local ish or city centre meet up, I can get the bus or train

Ocean Blue · 02-02-2014 9:08am

I'm in North Wexford, anyone else around these parts?

loubian · 02-02-2014 1:15pm

This would be great! I'm in North Dublin but can get into the city quick enough

Jerrica · 03-02-2014 11:15am

Let's aim for Saturday 22nd February around midday-ish in Dublin and then for the next one we could do a midweek option?

Anyone who's interested just thank this (not fishing for thanks, promise :pac:) and we can take it from there!

dori_dormer · 03-02-2014 11:17am

Ill have a brand new new-born by then!

Ill aim for the next one!

Jerrica · 07-02-2014 8:51am

This is fantastic! Looks like there's a few of us free on Saturday week, I'm just trying to think of an easy and decent place to meet up in the city centre. How about the big Costa Coffee on Dame Street? There's plenty of seating in there from what I remember.

Siipina · 07-02-2014 10:49am

Mhhh city centre is not really good for me as I dont drive in the city. Can we not meet somewhere a bit more outside?

Jerrica · 07-02-2014 10:56am

Had you anywhere in mind Siipina? We might find it tough to find somewhere that's perfect for everyone, I'm just making suggestions

Sligo1 · 07-02-2014 11:04am

Hmmm... I'm pretty easy. Shopping centres outside city centres like dundrum Liffey valley etc might suit some people? Marks and Spencer's cafes are always great for kids. Loadsa space and people there don't usually mind crying babies as there's always so many there. Shopping centres like dundrum great for parking.

But I can get anywhere so I don't mind either way....

Siipina · 07-02-2014 11:13am

Shopping center is a great idea, Sligo. Parking is easy and its not hard to find them lol :-)

Jerrica · 13-02-2014 1:44pm

Blanchardstown, Liffey Valley, Dundrum, Carrickmines - sure there's plenty of shopping centres on and around the M50

Are there any preferences? Or even more importantly places that people definitely can't do?

nikpmup · 13-02-2014 5:17pm

Jerrica wrote: »

Blanchardstown, Liffey Valley, Dundrum, Carrickmines - sure there's plenty of shopping centres on and around the M50

Are there any preferences? Or even more importantly places that people definitely can't do?

Blanchardstown would suit me

Chattastrophe! · 13-02-2014 5:20pm

Blanchardstown is ideal for me, probably could do Liffey Valley (though could be tricky as I won't have a car by the 22nd) ... city centre would be fine too!

nikpmup · 13-02-2014 8:25pm

Chattastrophe! wrote: »

Blanchardstown is ideal for me, probably could do Liffey Valley (though could be tricky as I won't have a car by the 22nd) ... city centre would be fine too!

I'd offer a lift but I'm still car-less! Hopefully will have it back by then, but no guarantees!!

Sligo1 · 13-02-2014 8:32pm

Dundrum best for me. But have a car so if majority are near blanch or Liffey I can drive there either

Hello Lady! · 13-02-2014 8:50pm

Great idea

will try to make the 22nd but the girls are getting the next lot of vaccinations that week so will have to see how they are after.

If I don't make it, maybe some of the North County Dublin or Dublin 15 mums would like to meet up on a weekday?

Chattastrophe! · 13-02-2014 9:32pm

I'm D15 so would be up for that also.

loubian · 13-02-2014 10:25pm

Don't think I'll be able to go. They're all a bit far for me and I don't have a car! I'll try make the next one

nikpmup · 14-02-2014 4:44pm

Suffering serious cabin fever here - I've been stuck in the house for (what feels like) an eternity. Can't wait to get my car back; this meet up will be just what I need

Jerrica · 14-02-2014 5:14pm

Will we make it Blanch so as that seems to be convenient-ish for most people? I'll happily pick people up and drop them off as needed - I don't have car seat(s) though!!

nikpmup · 19-02-2014 1:48pm

So have we decided on the where's and when's?

Jerrica · 20-02-2014 10:31am

How about Blanch @ 1pm?

There's a few different cafes there, I don't know it well though so some might be better than others?

nikpmup · 20-02-2014 11:02am

Sounds good, it'd be busy on a Saturday, but there's a coffee shop in the draiocht theatre which is relatively quiet. It's called the betelnut, it's in the draiocht opposite the entrance where the cinema is, beside the library.

Chattastrophe! · 20-02-2014 11:15am

Bleugh not going to make this after all.

Heading to my parents for the weekend to (hopefully!) get a bit of a break. Enjoy!

nikpmup · 20-02-2014 11:48am

Chattastrophe! wrote: »

Bleugh not going to make this after all. Heading to my parents for the weekend to (hopefully!) get a bit of a break. Enjoy!

That's a pity - maybe a midweek meet up next time?

Sligo1 · 20-02-2014 12:19pm

Hi ladies, I don't think I'm going to be able to make it this Saturday. My LO has had norovirus this week and although he's better now (just the last day or 2) I wouldn't want to be taking him to meet pregnant ladies and babies just incase

. He had an awful dose and been very weak.

If anyone wants to meet during the week next week tho or some other weekend id be keen. As I said I'm flexible enough. Am in Clonskeagh but don't mind driving within reason. Have a nice day on Saturday. X

Chattastrophe! · 20-02-2014 4:45pm

nikpmup wrote: »

That's a pity - maybe a midweek meet up next time?

I'm actually planning on heading to this coffee morning in Castleknock next week, if you're interested? It's for mums with babies under nine months.

nikpmup · 20-02-2014 5:53pm

Chattastrophe! wrote: »

I'm actually planning on heading to this coffee morning in Castleknock next week, if you're interested? It's for mums with babies under nine months.

That's the baby wearing woman I went to about Hugo's sling (saw your post about it!) She's lovely - I might see if I can make it down. I'll pm you x

Jerrica · 20-02-2014 6:10pm

We can always postpone this until a later date if people can't make it. Haven't had the most amazing week so I don't know how good company I'd be anyway

nikpmup · 20-02-2014 6:18pm

Jerrica wrote: »

We can always postpone this until a later date if people can't make it. Haven't had the most amazing week so I don't know how good company I'd be anyway

Might be an idea, it'd be great if more people could make it

Chattastrophe! · 20-02-2014 6:23pm

How about Saturday week - 1st March?

nikpmup · 22-02-2014 2:26pm

Sounds good - I was in the centre yesterday afternoon, and it was bedlam, last day of mid term, so probably not the worst idea to postpone, lol!

nikpmup · 28-02-2014 1:16pm

Anyone interested in this?

Chattastrophe! · 28-02-2014 1:33pm

Crap I suggested the date but now I can't go! Have to introduce the baby to his great-granny tomorrow.

Sligo1 · 28-02-2014 1:35pm

I'm at a wedding this weekend. Back to Dublin next week.

Mums-to-be, new-mums and all mums meet ups!

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