DUNEDIN Mums and mums to be??
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Topic: DUNEDIN Mums and mums to be??
Posted By: KitKat
Subject: DUNEDIN Mums and mums to be??
Date Posted: 30 October 2008 at 1:57pm
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Hi!!
I am still in my first trimester, but I have struggled to find any kind of groups, support groups, or social groups here in Dunedin. So here goes! Are there any other Dunedinites out there?? Im out in Port Chalmers. This is my first pregnancy, I moved from Wellington 6 months ago, and still cant navigate my way through Dunedin 
Has anyone has found any good local resources to share-??. Like where do you find Pregnancy Yoga in this town??? Kat ------------- 
http://www.littlegreenfruit.blogspot.com - Little Green Fruit |
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Posted By: james
Date Posted: 30 October 2008 at 3:11pm
hi there i,m lu and i have a very ull on boy james hes 3 we are in town i think there are about 3 or 4 outher mums from here aswell maybe we should all do a meet up ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 30 October 2008 at 4:18pm
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Kitkat, I am in Port Chalmers too!! It would be so easy to meet up! I was going to try and meet up with Littlebug (due in March like me) sometime soon, maybe this weekend, you guys keen to make it a group meet?
Do you have a midwife yet? If not, I have Rebecca Taylor, she's great and also lives in Port!
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Posted By: KitKat
Date Posted: 30 October 2008 at 4:23pm
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wow- small world! I have been hermit of the century since arriving lol.
I would be keen to meet up, though im feeling pretty shocking at the mo.. I hope it passes soon. Name the time, Im free all weekend I think, Perhaps the Port Royale Cafe?? Sat?? Yes I have a midwife... Prue Thompson, she is lovely. -------------
http://www.littlegreenfruit.blogspot.com - Little Green Fruit |
Posted By: james
Date Posted: 30 October 2008 at 4:58pm
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hay kitkat prue was my midwife and she is very very good sorry we out for out there as i dont drive yet but as soon as i do i will be in ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 30 October 2008 at 7:46pm
| James, if we end up meeting in town this weekend, are you keen? I can give you my cell phone number if you want. |
Posted By: james
Date Posted: 30 October 2008 at 8:19pm
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yep in town would be great just pm me your cell ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: KitKat
Date Posted: 10 November 2008 at 9:37am
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Hi ladies,
I wrote some emails to different places and the only response so far is from Back in Motion: "We have developed Pilates Protocols for women in both the antenatal and postnatal stages of pregnancy. We have offered specific classes in the past but had a varied response, so to date women who are pregnant have attended our Level I or II classes and the instructor has tailored the exercises to suit their stage of pregnancy and ability. At Back in Motion we run a series of private Pilates classes for small groups as well. We could certainly look at setting up an antenatal class Pilates if you have a group of 4 or more that are interested." So there we have it. I will update as to any more leads on classes. I am going nuts. Im so stiff! -------------
http://www.littlegreenfruit.blogspot.com - Little Green Fruit |
Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 13 November 2008 at 9:48pm
| Hey Kat, that sounds cool, if its not too expensive I'd be keen for that. There's another lady at work due in April, she might possibly be keen, I'll ask her. |
Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 14 November 2008 at 8:20pm
Kat, I've just been reading the "Star", and I saw an ad for "Pilates Preggy Classes" at Multipeak Fitness, Consultancy House. Will ring them on Monday to find out prices! 
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Posted By: KitKat
Date Posted: 14 November 2008 at 8:25pm
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Hey awesome! sounds good.... I am going MAD not doing anything- no excuse I know, but I know classes will motivate me. Im terrified to do any stretches incase I do something wrong!! lol
Good job Batman! -------------
http://www.littlegreenfruit.blogspot.com - Little Green Fruit |
Posted By: LittleBug
Date Posted: 16 November 2008 at 4:53pm
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Hope they are cheap classes... I would be keen if it's at a convenient time for me and I can get someone to look after Chloe! ------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |
Posted By: KitKat
Date Posted: 17 November 2008 at 2:18pm
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My partner tried to define Pilates to me. It was so funny- he said "Isnt it where you get a swiss ball and hold it in the air, above your head, then at your side, then sit on it etc.."
hmmmm -------------
http://www.littlegreenfruit.blogspot.com - Little Green Fruit |
Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 17 November 2008 at 4:34pm
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He he, that's funny Kat!
I forgot to bring the ad from the paper into work with me, I've been trying to find info or details on the internet - non-existent! Hopefully they'll still be open when I get home, otherwise I'll have to call tomorrow. |
Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 17 November 2008 at 7:03pm
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Well, I got hold of them - Multi Peak Fitness hold one preggy pilates class a week, Friday at noon. The cost is $150 for 10 classes, and they do a health screen before you start.
I'm unsure if I'll be able to make it to these, I'll have to negotiate with my boss if I can maybe work in the office on Fridays from now on. Usually it depends on the weather and how much fieldwork we have on as to whether I'm in town on any one day! Kat, did Back In Motion give any indication of prices if we got a group big enough? |
Posted By: KitKat
Date Posted: 18 November 2008 at 10:56am
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I got a response from Configure Express, I asked if you needed to be a member to ATtend classes::
"We sell concession cards for clients that are solely going to do the odd class. It is $110 for 10 classes. Some people find this economical and others who use the classes/ gym more regularly will tend to purchase a term of membership as this may be better value. If you just want to give me a call/email as to when you would like to come and try a class that would be great." And as for BIM- I just rang them They are like a private gym... and do Matt classes on an 8 week rotation, the next one isnt till next year (8 weeks for $80) and it is in the pm, they also have 1 on 1 sessions. The private classes of 4 or more are really expensive, and pose a potential logistical for organising a time to suit everyone. $150 for 6 sessions. The personal 1 on 1 sessions sound quite good but not very social :( They are $65 phr, or $35 1/2 hr. ANd youd need a couple of sessions... the woman makes up a routine/programme for you and you can do it at home. OR- There is a deal on at the mo- for $400 you get 20 weeks of unlimited use of the facilities and some 1 on 1 and a programme. phew- She is sending me a brochure. Configure Express sounds the cheapest, and most flexible for hours. Not so specific to the bump crew tho -------------
http://www.littlegreenfruit.blogspot.com - Little Green Fruit |
Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 18 November 2008 at 11:19am
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Hey, thanks for all that info Kat! I feel a bit weird about going to a normal Pilates class, where I'd be the odd person out having to alter positions... probably a bit paranoid, I know!
Might find out if I can wrangle work hours to do the Multipeak Fitness classes in a couple of weeks. Forgot to mention the sessions are supposed to be about 50 mins long, so fit into an hour-long lunch break if you're lucky enough to have one! |
Posted By: KitKat
Date Posted: 18 November 2008 at 12:39pm
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Sounds good- Im keen to do the Fridays too. I dont work Fri so Im super dupa lucky.
I might find out about going next week. -------------
http://www.littlegreenfruit.blogspot.com - Little Green Fruit |
Posted By: mrsturtle
Date Posted: 19 November 2008 at 9:42pm
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Hi, have been being nosy as we are planning to move back to dunedin in feb. my sil just told me about this so thought id post incase its of use
Yoga for pregnant women. on wednesdays at 11am at the gardens medical and health centre cost $7 Tutor is adair bruce. No need to book but if you want more info call geraldine at the north east valley community programme 473 8614 |
Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 20 November 2008 at 3:01pm
| Hey thanks for that, Shannon! Good to know, unfortunately it would too much hassle for me, as I'm still working fulltime in town. At least the Pilates classes on Fridays I can work into a lunchtime, and I can walk there. |
Posted By: KitKat
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 1:45pm
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Hey Shannon! Great another dnd mum.... well- as of Feb
I went to a 2 yr olds birthday party at the weekend- it was in a park so not a table full of sweets and fizzy which was nice- the kids just played ALL day.... ANYWAY- I was thinking about fairy bread- remember that!!?? I have wanted some ever since... mmm fairy bread. I am off to Multi Peak this Friday for Pilates. I rang them today- they are so nice!!!! SO feeling good about that. Get this body moving again...
They also do post natal pilates where you can take your baby along too- good follow through. -------------
http://www.littlegreenfruit.blogspot.com - Little Green Fruit |
Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 1:53pm
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I'm booked in this Thursday at Multi Peak for a pre-screening, so all going good I'll be going along to this Friday's class too
If anyone else is keen to join us this week, better move fast as not sure if they have much free time left for doing the screenings! |
Posted By: KitKat
Date Posted: 03 December 2008 at 3:00pm
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OOh I cant wait. I will be soooo uncoordinated though! Not to metion STIFF! eek -------------
http://www.littlegreenfruit.blogspot.com - Little Green Fruit |
Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 13 January 2009 at 1:19pm
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Hey Dunedin mums and mums-to-be!
I'm feeling like a bit of a catchup is in order, any one keen to get together sometime soonish? As yet I have no good ideas on when/where to meet, so if anyone has any good ideas, please share!
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Posted By: mrsturtle
Date Posted: 14 January 2009 at 8:20pm
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if its the first week in feb ill be down sil is having c-section on the 3rd and then have a wedding on the 6th But if you do it before then we could always do it again later
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Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 14 January 2009 at 8:50pm
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Shannon, that's fine with me, I start maternity leave at the start of Feb so my calendar will be wide open!
Who else is keen? |
Posted By: KitKat
Date Posted: 15 January 2009 at 10:17pm
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Im keen as. In welli for 3-6th feb but sooner is good too
I reakon Mojo is pretty good- on Princess St at that big intimidating intersection that I hate so much. Thats if you want to do a cafe... Im easy and open to suggestion. In fact I picked last time so that lets me off I reakon!!! Im a no go for Pilates tommorrow- bummer. Feeling bit fragile, and no transport either. full of excuses I know... I could catch the bus. Im finding noise a bit hard to cope with at the mo. -------------
http://www.littlegreenfruit.blogspot.com - Little Green Fruit |
Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 16 January 2009 at 8:33am
Kat, hope you're okay  . I thought Pilates didn't start back til next month though? I thought it was after Waitangi Day.
If you need to get out or just wanna catch up in Port at any time, just text me
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Posted By: james
Date Posted: 16 January 2009 at 2:55pm
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aww i,d be keen for a chacth up just pm i,m easy for pretty much any day ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 16 January 2009 at 3:21pm
| So at this stage, looks like the 2nd or 7th Feb might be a goer? Does this fit in with plans, Shannon and Kat? |
Posted By: james
Date Posted: 17 January 2009 at 7:09am
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sounds good to me everything is kinda up in the air at the mo waiting to see if i got into teachers collage ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: LittleBug
Date Posted: 17 January 2009 at 10:35pm
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I could possibly do 2nd Feb, Chloe's birthday party is on the 7th though! Also depends on what time you are meeting, if I am looking after Chloe by myself that day (I have to fit my life around her nap times).
But I'm keen to meet up, if I can! ------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |
Posted By: KitKat
Date Posted: 19 January 2009 at 9:20pm
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2nd sound good to me. Pick a place Ill be there :)
We are going to the next level with Port noise- Let the games begin..... Apparently the stuff you get in pregnancy is ussually what happens in menopause- yay- so migranes are something I may need to learn to live with. great. They suck- had my first on friday, Sat, sun. Thankyou Port Otago. Blah- sorry thats enough complaining. -------------
http://www.littlegreenfruit.blogspot.com - Little Green Fruit |
Posted By: mrsturtle
Date Posted: 19 January 2009 at 9:33pm
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oh yey for you kitkat! im assuming the log boats are back in? i grew up in sawyers bay so went to port a wee bit the cranes can be blimen noisy and they go all the time!
Im unsure about 2nd at this stage but wil be living in dunedin from approx the 24th of feb so can always catch up then if 2nd dosent work
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Posted By: KitKat
Date Posted: 26 January 2009 at 8:29pm
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The log boats are a breeze honey! its the big containers- we call them thumpers as their engines thump all night... and the alarms on the fork lifts out on Boiler Point.
We are getting somewhere though- some sound engineers are coming to asses our position etc etc Im keen to meet on the 2nd and the 24th.... I dont really know anyone here so itd be nice to touch base. The 2nd is a Monday- I wonder if a Sun is a better option? Maybe if its nice- we could meet in a park??? big gamble in dunedin though! lol -------------
http://www.littlegreenfruit.blogspot.com - Little Green Fruit |
Posted By: mrsturtle
Date Posted: 30 January 2009 at 8:12pm
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Hi ladies, just in case anyone is free on wed afternoon or anytime next weekend (waitangi) ill be around and free for coffee
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Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 30 January 2009 at 9:38pm
| Shannon, I actually have to do stuff in town next Wednesday anyway, so I'd be keen to catch up then or anytime over Waitangi weekend. Have a hair appointment on Wed at 1pm, otherwise any time in morning or after 2pm in avo would be fine. |
Posted By: mrsturtle
Date Posted: 18 July 2009 at 4:12pm
| Righto ladies whos keen for a coffee catch up some time soon??? i need some time away from all the unpacking that dose not include visiting my parents! |
Posted By: james
Date Posted: 19 July 2009 at 3:16pm
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yep we are in will have to be after thursday this week as am working crazy hours this week but we are i n anyoneeslse ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: MyLilSquishy
Date Posted: 06 August 2009 at 4:48pm
| Hey I'm Kahlia. my first pregnancy and keen to meet other parents-to-be in Dunedin. Due March 14th... Anyone interested to meet up? |
Posted By: mrsturtle
Date Posted: 07 August 2009 at 9:25pm
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Ok ladies lets organise a day and place! When suits everyone friday afternoons are out for us otherwise we are reasonably flexiable.
Place = we can use my place providing people dont mind coming to mosgiel or we can meet somewhere in town at a cafe or something. |
Posted By: MyLilSquishy
Date Posted: 07 August 2009 at 10:09pm
| Town might be a bit better, don't have much spare money for petrol at the moment lol. Im free except monday nights (5pm onwards) but thats prolly cutting it too close to first dinner of the night anyway hehe. |
Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 30 August 2009 at 8:59pm
Whoops, this is the first time I've looked in here for ages!! 
We have SPACE on Tues afternoon, and Pilates on Fri morn, but am free otherwise. This week would be great, as I have the car all week. |
Posted By: mrsturtle
Date Posted: 05 September 2009 at 5:01pm
| Ok ladies, dose this Wednesday suit? |
Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 06 September 2009 at 10:31pm
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Yep, Campbell and I are free this Wednesday, count us in!
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Posted By: mandab
Date Posted: 07 September 2009 at 3:31pm
| hey, i have just moved down to dunedin about a month ago, i have a 10 week old boy and was wondering if anyone wanted to meet for a coffee or if there was a coffee group already going? manda xx |
Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 08 September 2009 at 2:37pm
| So anyone still want to meet up? Thursday afternoon suits me best, instead of tomorrow, if anyone's keen.... |
Posted By: mrsturtle
Date Posted: 08 September 2009 at 2:51pm
| Ok Thurs suits us too, but probably not till 2. as im having lunch with Sil. Where suits? |
Posted By: mrsturtle
Date Posted: 08 September 2009 at 2:52pm
| Oh and Manda if your free please come join us :) Which part of town have you moved to? |
Posted By: mandab
Date Posted: 08 September 2009 at 2:57pm
| have moved to helensburgh, i have a plunket group thurs avo but would def be keen to meet up next time u all meet:) |
Posted By: mrsturtle
Date Posted: 09 September 2009 at 3:34pm
| ok ww by the looks of it its just us ill give you a text |
Posted By: MyLilSquishy
Date Posted: 10 September 2009 at 11:42am
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forgot bout this one! lol already got plans today but next time you meet up ill be keen. and i live in st kilda if people feel like the quiet house visit instead but cant get to mosgiel have fun though!
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Posted By: mrsturtle
Date Posted: 15 September 2009 at 1:37pm
| Hi ladies, how dose next thus (24th) suit for a catch up 1pm???? |
Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 16 September 2009 at 10:04pm
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Sounds good for us, Shannon!
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Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 23 September 2009 at 4:15pm
| I can't do tomorrow now, but am keen to do something next week, if it suits people. |