Wellington&Surrounding Suburbs Meet up
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Topic: Wellington&Surrounding Suburbs Meet up
Posted By: escadachic
Subject: Wellington&Surrounding Suburbs Meet up
Date Posted: 25 September 2011 at 9:46pm
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This can be a weekend thing or a week day thing. Whatever suits.
For parents and parents to be. And even those TTC. Come and connect with your fellow Wellingtonian and surrounding suburbs OHBABY members. Whether you are a 1st/2nd and even 5th time parent, you are welcome to come join. And if you are an expectant parent, you too are welcome! And if you're TTC, come hang out with us and you can play with babies/toddlers and cluck over preggy bellies, until it's your turn 
You don't need to be specifically in Wellington. Anyone from surrounding suburbs, even Kapiti and Hutt Valley are welcome. It's simply a matter of whether you are happy to travel. I am totally open to suggestions for venues. And of course, whichever venue we choose for a meet up, it will be child/baby friendly. Once we have established some members, I can make a FB group for you all to join, those of you who are on FB. And for those of you who are not. I will keep things up-to-date on here. -------------   
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Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 26 September 2011 at 4:45pm
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Kelly, all these threads you are creating for Wellington... Just stick with one! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 26 September 2011 at 7:25pm
I'm not too sure what you mean by that. I created this one to cover all areas. As some of the previous ones I created just covered, Wellington or Northern Suburbs and parents to be and new parents. So I've created the latest one to cover the wider Wellington area and anyone who comes on here, including those TTC. I also created it to cover more days. As many people have expressed interest in meet ups and they are only available on weekends, so I have made this one to take that into consideration. -------------
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High9 wrote:Posted By: emmat
Date Posted: 26 September 2011 at 8:05pm
I am keen on weekend or evening catchups 
I am a 1st time mum, due with our DD on 1st Jan We live in Lower Hutt but am happy to travel a bit, I work in Kelburn Mon-Fri 9-5 ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 26 September 2011 at 8:08pm
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Awesome Emma.
Will wait for some more people and then will attempt to organize something. -------------
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Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 27 September 2011 at 11:23am
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I just mean there are so many threads, just have one that covers all areas. Ok this one has it in the title but it gets confusing having so many! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 27 September 2011 at 11:28am
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I don't come in here much because I get confused plus I liked the old group. But that died so now I can't be bothered! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 27 September 2011 at 3:50pm
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Yeah, the old thread died. Thus why I made a new one, to cover everywhere and everyone, as I said in an above post.
Having a coffee group thread and a meet up thread is not excessive. Oh well, you just can't please everyone, which is fine by me -------------
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Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 29 October 2011 at 4:15pm
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just bumping this thread up the list. In case anyone is Wellington is searching for a weekend meet up. -------------
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Posted By: Neeks
Date Posted: 16 November 2011 at 3:39pm
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Hi there, have recently moved into the Kapiti Coast district and am definitely looking for some adult stimulation in the weekends :) I have a 4 year old girl :) -------------  
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Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 16 November 2011 at 3:57pm
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Hey Neeks Welcome!
So are you keen to come to the likes of Porirua? Or Tawa? Just trying to take into consideration that you are in Kapiti. -------------
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Posted By: nicky31
Date Posted: 08 December 2011 at 10:30am
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hi im new to the wellington area im in lower hutt and am up for meeting up
nicola |
Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 08 December 2011 at 5:56pm
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Awesome Nicola!
Look forward to meeting you at some point -------------
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Posted By: emmat
Date Posted: 08 December 2011 at 8:29pm
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Hey Nicola, I am in Lower Hutt too, I am due with my first baby in 24 days! hahah a bit scary! Do you have kids or are you pregnant? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: nicky31
Date Posted: 12 December 2011 at 9:33am
| Hi emmat yes i have 3 children all girls lol, Yes im pregnant too due in may. Where abouts in lower hutt are you? and yes its scary even when its not your first. |
Posted By: emmat
Date Posted: 12 December 2011 at 6:08pm
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I live in Wainuiomata, I moved from the UK 2 years ago, I lived there for 9 years I am so looking forward to finishing work this Friday, need to relax before bubs makes her appearance! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: nicky31
Date Posted: 12 December 2011 at 8:29pm
| Hi emmat we came to new zealand in April this year from the UK so were just getting to know the area and things. Im in naenae. |
Posted By: emmat
Date Posted: 12 December 2011 at 9:03pm
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Oh how exciting! I hope you enjoy NZ, I love being back! I grew up in Wellington and Queenstown but left NZ when I was 13 so still a bit new for me I never lived in the Hutt either so still a bit rusty but I know where Naenae is! I will PM you my number if you ever want to meet up ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Guest_47701
Date Posted: 13 December 2011 at 10:29pm
| Hiya, I'm lily. I'm a 1st time mum in kapiti. 8month old son Logan. |
Posted By: Guest_47701
Date Posted: 13 December 2011 at 10:30pm
Yay a kapiti person! |
Posted By: TrinaL
Date Posted: 13 December 2011 at 11:25pm
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I am in Kapiti as well
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Posted By: nicky31
Date Posted: 14 December 2011 at 7:26am
| Hi there Logan is a lovely name thats what im going to call my son when i have him next May. Welcome to here as ive only just joined myself. |
Posted By: Guest_47701
Date Posted: 14 December 2011 at 8:30am
| Hi Trina and Nicky. Yay for another Logan on the way! hehe. I'm so glad there are others in Kapiti. |
Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 14 December 2011 at 9:38am
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Hey Lily Welcome.
Are you keen on coming into Wellington ways for meet ups? We can do places closer to you if that helps. Like Aotea Lagoon when it's fine. What days are good for you? -------------
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Posted By: Guest_47701
Date Posted: 14 December 2011 at 2:10pm
| yeah, porirua area is easy for me to get to as my partner works there, so i can get a lift in with him. I think theres a bus to aotea lagoon too so should be good. :) Im good any day of the week, at the moment my partner has tues and weds off so would prefer not to be then. Though I'm sure he'd go entertain himself while i had social times lol |
Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 14 December 2011 at 6:35pm
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Ok cool. Wish this damn weather would clear up! As it's hard to organize Aotea Lagoon presently, due to this weeks weather.
Did you want to be added to the facebook group page? There is the likes of Chipmunks in Tawa too. Though that cost for kiddies over 12 months. Or there's always the mall. -------------
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Posted By: Guest_47701
Date Posted: 15 December 2011 at 5:31pm
| Yeah add me to the facebook page, that'd be great. I totally agree about this weather it stinks comnpletely. Porirua mall does have a few coffee shops etc so that would be ok on the bad weather days. |
Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 15 December 2011 at 9:00pm
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I don't think I put up a link for FB group I just realized. Oops.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/179775078733907/ - FB Group It's a 'closed' group, so just request to join and I'll add you. I hear the weather may improve next week. Would you be keen on the weekend this coming weekend or a week day? -------------
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Posted By: Guest_47701
Date Posted: 16 December 2011 at 11:51am
| Either is absolutely fine. Im free everyday as far as I'm aware. :) |
Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 21 January 2012 at 12:00pm
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We are having a catch up this on Monday 23rd January at 10am if anyone is interested, at Jamaica Cafe in North City Mall. -------------
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Posted By: Guest_69215
Date Posted: 24 January 2012 at 11:16am
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Hello everyone, I just learned about this forum and would love to meet other mums. I live in Normandale, Lower Hutt and I'm the happy mother of Ella who is almost 5 months old.
Ina |
Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 24 January 2012 at 8:11pm
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Hi Ina.
What days are you generally available to meet up? If you are on facebook, you can also request to add yourself to our coffee group on there too. http://www.facebook.com/groups/179775078733907/ - FB Group -------------
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Posted By: jojojay
Date Posted: 27 January 2012 at 11:36am
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Hi, have just asked to be added to your Facebook page, first time on this site, so not really sure what I am doing!
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Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 27 January 2012 at 5:27pm
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Awesome. Will go add you now -------------
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Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 28 January 2012 at 8:27pm
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We are having a coffee group next week, Thursday 2nd Feb at 10am. At Mcdonald's Porirua. -------------
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Posted By: KatieD
Date Posted: 05 February 2012 at 5:53pm
| Hi there - I live in Porirua, and have just sent a request to be added on your facebook page. |
Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 05 February 2012 at 6:48pm
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Hey Katie.
I'll just go add you -------------
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Posted By: miss_freckles
Date Posted: 10 February 2012 at 9:23am
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Hi, I just sent a request to be added to FB too... I'm out in Tawa, and have a 5 month old boy Mackenzie... ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 10 February 2012 at 2:51pm
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Oh yup. I remember, I added you earlier today -------------
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Posted By: PipDais
Date Posted: 20 February 2012 at 12:52pm
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Hi Mummies,
I've recently moved to NZ from the UK with my husband and 11 month old baby girl. We're living just outside Wellington city centre (Wadestown). I'm still finding my feet and plucking up the courage to drive but would love to join you for your next meet-up! Now that the hoobie is back at work I'll be desperate for some adult conversation and I've still not met anybody - I'm not sure if it's shyness, stupidity or just laziness - but I need to make more effort, especially as it's dawned on me recently how far I am from family and friends without a support network. I've requested to join the FB group. Also, if anybody has any recommendations for baby groups in Wellington I'd really appreciate it.
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Posted By: Guest_47701
Date Posted: 20 February 2012 at 5:43pm
| hi UK2NZMummy i'm originally from uk too! where were you? My son is nearly 11months. :) |
Posted By: PipDais
Date Posted: 20 February 2012 at 5:55pm
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As much as it makes people cringe...Essex! What about you? When did you get here? Have you registered with Plunkett or joined any baby groups?
How are you finding things with your son? My daughter has started throwing her arms around during mealtimes and seems much happier eating finger foods at the moment. I'm running out of ideas to feed her! She also has no intention of crawling any time soon! |
Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 20 February 2012 at 8:16pm
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Welcome UK2NZMummy
I have added you on FB group. Wadestown is nice. I used to live there a few years back. I personally really like that it's really close to Otari-Wilton bush. A nice way of getting back to nature, while still near the city. And yeah it's hard without family here. My parents are in Australia and my fiancee's parents are just so slack it's not even worth them being in the same city. -------------
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Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 20 February 2012 at 8:18pm
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If you want some ideas of things to do in Wellington, maybe create a thread in 'general chat'. The Wellington members on here should give you some ideas.
I'm in Churton Park, so I'm only aware of what's on over here. -------------
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Posted By: Guest_47701
Date Posted: 20 February 2012 at 9:39pm
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hehe, i always cringe cause i'm from the noth ner newcastle. used to be full on geordie! i've been here since december 2005. So lost the geordie accent a bit!
My son is exactly the same with food, he only wants finger foods. He's currently loving eating whole cherry tomatoes at once. We're registered with Plunket. our lady up here in Paraparaumu is quite nice. :) Every bub crawls at their own rate so dont worry! Some babies go straight to walking and skip crawling entirely! Plunket gave me a sheet with finger food ideas on it that been really helpfull with Logan. |
Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 02 April 2012 at 10:33pm
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Just bumping in case anyone is looking for a Mummy meet up/coffee group -------------
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Posted By: Gabbers
Date Posted: 04 April 2012 at 1:32pm
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Hello!
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Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 04 April 2012 at 5:35pm
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Hi Gabbers.
Are you interested in joining our coffee group? -------------
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Posted By: jsoc
Date Posted: 08 April 2012 at 6:11pm
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Hi, I'm a working single Mum and I'm looking for a coffee group or Mum & baby classes in Wellington (I live in Melrose), as I'm feeling a little cut off from things at the moment with all the classes for mums & babies being held during the week & usually in the mornings. So weekends are the only time I would be able to meet up.
I would love to see if there is anything out there that I could join in with.. My daughter is just 7 months old. Thanks.. ps. I too am originally from the UK (Somerset) |
Posted By: Mel24
Date Posted: 08 April 2012 at 6:32pm
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Hi!
I would love to join your group. I have 2 kiddies, my daughter is 3, my son is 1. I live in Wadestown and have gone back to working full time. However, would LOVE to have the opportunity to meet up for playdates, coffee or whatever in weekends. |
Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 09 April 2012 at 11:38am
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Welcome to you both and would be happy for you both to join our group. If you having requested to be added yet, this is the link for our group on FB.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/179775078733907/ - FB Group If you're not on FB, let me know and I'll try make sure I keep this page updated about meet ups. We have a few mums from the UK as well. -------------
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Posted By: Gabbers
Date Posted: 12 April 2012 at 3:25pm
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Hello again!
Sorry about that, trouble with internet connection and then I kept forgetting my password. Please add me to your FB group I have a 4 month old daughter and would be keen to catch up with Mums in the Thorndon/Wadestown area.
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Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 12 April 2012 at 4:21pm
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Hey Gabby, have added you just a minute ago.
I know there are definitely 2 other Mums over your way. We are meeting up at Otari-Wilton bush around 11am tomorrow if you are keen. For a walk and catch up -------------
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Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 28 May 2012 at 9:52am
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just bumping the thread, in case anyone is looking for a meet up/coffee group in Wellington area -------------
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Posted By: Siouxzeeqt
Date Posted: 28 May 2012 at 11:13pm
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Hi Everyone
Would love to join your FB group. I am also a mom of 3, oldest will be 3 next week, my second turned 2 in April and my youngest is 10wks. We moved to NZ in June last year so would be great to chat to other moms and make friends. I am going back to work fulltime in July, so will be able to meet up during the week before then. Do you also ever do family get togethers? Sue |
Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 29 May 2012 at 4:21pm
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Awesome Sue.
And welcome. What do you mean regarding family get togethers? -------------
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Posted By: lulu888
Date Posted: 22 July 2012 at 8:57pm
| Is this group still going? Would be keen to meet some mums in Welly. My little girl is 13 months old. |
Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 22 July 2012 at 9:43pm
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Yup it is still going.
If you are on facebook, we have the group on there too. Go here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/179775078733907/ - FB Group Welcome LuLu -------------
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Posted By: Mumin2012
Date Posted: 27 July 2012 at 1:21pm
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Hi there
I'm a mum living in Paparangi, with a four month old daughter. Would be very keen to meet other mums in Wellington
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Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 27 July 2012 at 6:47pm
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Awesome, good to have you here. If you are on facebook there is a link above somewhere, if not, let me know, so I can keep you updated on when coffee groups happen. -------------
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Posted By: Guest_87815
Date Posted: 31 July 2012 at 4:36pm
| Hey, I'm becka, I'm 22years old and I have one 4 month old girl named Allesandra, I live on the kapiti coast, anyone interested in starting a mummy group here in kapiti? I have no car so I cannot travel far. |
Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 31 July 2012 at 6:13pm
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You could post in the meet up forum with a new subject and see if anything happens that way.
I know there are a few Mums on here in Kapiti. -------------
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Posted By: Guest_47701
Date Posted: 01 August 2012 at 2:06pm
Im in kapiti too and also dont drive. Where abouts in kapiti are you? |
Posted By: Guest_87815
Date Posted: 01 August 2012 at 3:43pm
| Um, how to exlplain it, I'm sort of central kapiti, |
Posted By: Guest_87815
Date Posted: 07 August 2012 at 12:33pm
I'm from kapiti too, I have a 4 month old girl named allesandra |
Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 26 November 2012 at 10:51am
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bumping the thread up -------------
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Posted By: Guest_47701
Date Posted: 26 November 2012 at 11:26am
hi, sorry i didnt reply earlier, i had a stressfull end to the month in august as my daughter had to be born 5 weeks early via emergancy csect. shes home now and 3 months old. would you want to meet up some time? |
Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 20 January 2013 at 11:35am
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Just bumping up the list. Our group is open to parents to be and parents. -------------
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Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 23 February 2013 at 2:56pm
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Just bumping the thread up again. -------------
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Posted By: Mummabear16
Date Posted: 13 March 2013 at 9:30pm
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Hey ladies, I'm 14+1 weeks pregnant with #1! :) I'm currently living in Hamilton with my fiance and he's been offered a new job in Wellington! Long story cut short, I'll be delivering bubs up here but once we are both ready to go, we'll be making the move down. I used to live in Wellington ages ago but don't really know anyone down there, so I would LOVE to get in contact with some Wellington mummies Looking forward to (hopefully) hearing from you guys soon! |
Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 13 March 2013 at 10:58pm
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Oh awesome! Yeah I didn't know hardly anyone when I moved here after having my 1st baby. But yeah, Wellington is a lovely place and people are really friendly here I find. Congrats on the pregnancy by the way! I'm 19wks preggers tomorrow So would you be due in September then? You are welcome to join our FB group if you want. Let me know if you'd like to and I can P.M you with the details. -------------
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Posted By: Mummabear16
Date Posted: 14 March 2013 at 9:31am
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Thank you Due in September, 2 different due dates though, 10th is my midwifes date and the 15th is my scan date. So I just say mid September if anyone asks me! Haha. So it would make me 13+5 or 14+2 weeks whatever way you wanted to look at it. Congrats on your pregnancy! Can't wait to be that far along lol. I would LOVE to join your FB group! Would I still count even though I don't live in Wellington yet? 
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Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 24 March 2013 at 11:45am
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bumping the thread -------------
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Posted By: mrschicken22
Date Posted: 03 April 2013 at 5:15pm
| Hello I am keen to join this group next time you meet up. I have a 6 month old. Are there mums with little ones around this age? Kind regards, claire |
Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 03 April 2013 at 8:46pm
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Hey Claire, I think there are a few mums with babies around the same age yeah. Feel free to request to join on FB. There should be a link around here somewhere -------------
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Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 03 April 2013 at 8:46pm
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Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/179775078733907/" rel="nofollow - Coffee Group -------------
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Posted By: mrschicken22
Date Posted: 03 April 2013 at 9:20pm
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Thank you
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Posted By: ChrissyTakai97861
Date Posted: 15 April 2013 at 11:38am
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Hi there I have a 2month old daughter and would love to join this group. How often do you meet up and whereabouts in Wellington do you meet? Chrissy |
Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 15 April 2013 at 5:57pm
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I try to organize it when I can. But it's not happened for a few weeks so far. It's just trying to sort times that suit others and go from there. As for where, I'm open to location. It can either be at one of our homes or at a cafe or park. The link is up above on this page somewhere if you want to go join us on FB. -------------
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