meeting new moms/babies

sbabe214 · September 2010

Hi ladies,

Just wondering how you're going about meeting other moms/babies in your area. Things have been really busy - we're just now getting into somewhat of a routine & I just went back to work part time. I'm thinking of looking into some groups or just doing casual get-togethers - any suggestions?

bellasmom1115 · September 2010

I'll be watching this! I have been looking for get togethers as well.

mbgreenwalt · September 2010

Are there any other working moms who would be willing to meet in the evenings? I have pretty wonky hours and can't do any of the daytime groups.

Payne2B2008 · September 2010

I sign Aiden up for a lot of storytimes (2 times a week) so we meet people there.

I would love to start a weekly playgroup/gtg here if anyone would want to join us.

Edit - That should be Weekly playgroup. being a SAHM most weekends are "Daddy time" but if DH is working we could meet on weekends. Sorry for that mix up

bellasmom1115 · September 2010

I have more time on weekends. With working full time I love to go home and spend the few hours she is still awake with her

ilovebijou · September 2010

mbgreenwalt:
Are there any other working moms who would be willing to meet in the evenings? I have pretty wonky hours and can't do any of the daytime groups.

I'd be up for meeting in the evenings. Right now the only nights that don't work for us are Tuesdays.

ETA: To the original poster- you should check out ecfe groups or library storytime for babies in your area. At least in our area they offer some evening/Saturday ecfe and storytime classes too.

jdreams76 · September 2010

I would be willing to meet up during the weekdays. Dh takes up my weekend times. Along with our older daughter who is in sports.Also evenings would if I didn't live in Taylors Falls and have such a horrible drive that my DS would melt down on the way home because he is not a night time car ride kiddo

Let me know if anything comes of this

mbgreenwalt · September 2010

ilovebijou:

mbgreenwalt:
Are there any other working moms who would be willing to meet in the evenings? I have pretty wonky hours and can't do any of the daytime groups.

I'd be up for meeting in the evenings. Right now the only nights that don't work for us are Tuesdays.

Thursday nights work good for me. I usually get off work around 5pm. Ellie needs some baby interaction! She is so intrested in other kids, but all my friends have 2 year olds that want to jump all over her.

Duckie77 · September 2010

I'd be up for meeting in the evening too. I usually work until 5. Let me know if we get something set up.

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ilovebijou · September 2010

Thursday nights work for me. Here's my email: ilovebijou at gmail.com

MrsGo4Hockeychick · September 2010

I do weekly playgroups through the local attachment parenting group. I also attend MOPS (if anyone is interested in the MOPS info, let me know) which meets every other Thursday.

sbabe214 · September 2010

wow! thanks for the great responses & suggestions. it sounds like there's a bit of a mix as far as meeting weekday evenings & weekends. if people are up for it, we could choose one evening & either 1 weekend day or daytime during the week.mon I have off, & wed afternoon/evenings are free. otherwise tues after work.....let's do this - i'm thinking possibly once/week some sort of get-together, maybe alternating evening/weekend? where is everyone from - can we find a somewhat central locale?

ETA: I'm in golden valley I'm thinking wed evening & monday day or weekend day?

bellasmom1115 · September 2010

I have Mondays off as well! Otherwise weekends are better for me

bellasmom1115 · September 2010

Oh I live in Crystal

sensoregurl · September 2010

Oh! I have mondays off as well and live in S Mpls - I'd love to meet up for a playgroup on Mondays.

angel1015 · September 2010

I could do Monday late mornings or weekends, too.

sbabe214 · September 2010

sounds like monday would be good, any ideas as to where? looks like there's EP, crystal, golden valley, mpls, MG....i'm guessing somewhere free or minimal cost - & good for babies-toddlers...I'll try & come up with something too - but maybe some of you have places your lo's like to go? is everyone able to meet next monday? & for those who want an evening - any ideas? (there's also a post above this, not sure what they've come up with...)

ErinRC · September 2010

I'm also interested in meeting other moms. I've been feeling pretty isolated b/c I don't drive, so it's hard for me to get around. I've been meaning to go to LLL meetings, but it's hard to get out of the house before 10AM.

If any moms in the south Minneapolis area are interested in getting together, I'm definitely interested. I'm a SAHM so almost anytime could work, but it's easier for me to get a ride someplace in the evenings or weekends.

On a related note: I'm really bummed about the Nokomis Library renovation; it was the nearest library

Payne2B2008 · September 2010

We would love to meet up on the "west side" Next Monday. Edina has free baby story time (that you don't need to sign up for) Here is the info. We really like the Library storytimes you read 3-4 books, sing songs & then at the end there is free play.

Edina Library
5280 Grandview Square
Edina
952.847.5425
Baby Storytime
Mondays, Sept. 20?Oct. 11, 11 a.m.

For children from birth to 24 months. Delight and stimulate your baby's senses with books and music. Build brain power.

ErinRC · September 2010

MrsGo4Hockeychick:
I do weekly playgroups through the local attachment parenting group. I also attend MOPS (if anyone is interested in the MOPS info, let me know) which meets every other Thursday.

could you send me more info on these groups? Thanks

sbabe214 · September 2010

sounds good! monday @ edina library - 11am. we'll be there. Hope some of you can come!

ETA:ok, just realized the post above to the como zoo was also for monday...decisions decisions

Annie222 · September 2010

Looks like all the bases have been covered, but just wanted to echo what a PP said. ECFE classes are a great way to meet other families with LOs the same age. We do ours through our school district and our DDs have met so many great friends and I have met a lot of parents/grandparents through these classes.

For an example, here is the Hopkins School District's ECFE website:

https://www.hopkinsschools.org/community-education/early-childhood/ecfe-early-childhood-family-education

I'm not sure if they have them in every district, but definitely worth checking out as an option to meet other families in the area.

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