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April 7, 2013 at 10:07 pm #607084
UrbanFabulousParticipantJust wondering if there are any other new mamas out there that would want to start a weekly group hang out. I’m 27 and a new stay at home mom to a 7 week old little girl. Anyone else with an infant interested in meeting up?
April 8, 2013 at 1:24 am #787891
addParticipantCongrats UrbanFabulous! Have you considered looking into PEPS (Program for Early Parent Support)? I know they have West Seattle groups. http://www.peps.org
I have also heard people mention finding like-minded folks through meetup.com
Good luck!
April 8, 2013 at 3:31 pm #787892
LindseyParticipantSoon to be new mother here! Just give me a couple of weeks. :) I am familiar with the PEPS program, but don’t really want to pay almost $200 to be introduced to other new parents.
I also know there are parents and care takers meeting up through the West Seattle Nanny Network facebook page.
April 8, 2013 at 4:19 pm #787893
ghar72ParticipantThere are also two yahoo parent groups, based in WS. They aren’t very active, but maybe they just need a shot in the arm with some fresh blood!
April 8, 2013 at 4:25 pm #787894
pattileaParticipantCongratulations on your new baby, I am a new Grandma, and loving every second of it. There is a group that meets at Nurturing Expressions in the junction. 4746 44th A ve Sw suite 201, http://www.facebook.com/earlydaysws OR (425) 243-2355. They meet Wednesdays from 12-2
April 8, 2013 at 5:17 pm #787895
SarahScootParticipantIf it’s in your budget, I really do recommend PEPS. Reallyreallyreally. It was worthwhile for me if only to have other people going through the same things, and to have a space to go weekly where it was OK if my baby was crying, or nursing, or what have you without worrying about whether I was offending anyone, or feeling that tugging need to leave. Because, when they’re that tiny and your nerves are that frayed from sleep deprivation, the last thing you want to deal with is someone giving you “The Look” because your baby’s daring to cry in a coffee shop.
Anyway… PEPS is wonderful. My little guy just turned six months, but there are tons of babies in WS. Two of my neighbors just had babies in the last two weeks. :)
April 8, 2013 at 6:11 pm #787896
ghar72ParticipantI didn’t do PEPS with either of my two guys, but wish I had. Both my sister and a good friend did it with their kids and they’re still in contact with the parents from PEPS. I don’t know what they do, but solid friendships seem to be made there. I felt the same way, that it was too expensive. But looking back, I think the support would have been so valuable. Especially since the friendships would have kept on giving! Either way, good luck! I hope you find some new mamas to connect with!
April 8, 2013 at 7:47 pm #787897
addParticipantPEPS offers scholarships for the program fees, please check it out before thinking you can’t afford it! PEPS provides more than just a chance to meet other parents, the 2-hour weekly meetings are structured in that the first hour is usually sharing “highs and lows” of the week and the second hour focuses on a topic such as sleeping with the trained facilitator providing resources and guiding the discussion. The environment is open and non-judgmental. I participated in two groups, one for each of my kids, and also was a volunteer leader. I loved all three of my groups.
April 8, 2013 at 8:04 pm #787898
wsmama3ParticipantJust another shout out for PEPS! Like add said – they have scholarships and it’s not just “introducing” you to new parents – it’s a whole established support system.
Also – the YMCA is great for new moms. The infant room and childcare are wonderful and many of us have become friends just through working out by each other (and getting a break from the kids!).
April 8, 2013 at 10:23 pm #787899
UrbanFabulousParticipantOk, sounds like I’m signing up for PEPS. I also didn’t want to pay $150, but I with this many glowing endorsements I think I will! Thanks for all of the other suggestions!
April 9, 2013 at 12:42 am #787900
nighthawkParticipantThere is a meetup group called West Seattle Parents of Babes. It’s free. Basically they organize all sorts of meetups for parents of kids including newborn.
April 9, 2013 at 8:09 pm #787901
MegMemberCongrats! Just another recommendation for Early Days, the drop-in support group for new moms, Wed. 12-2pm in the office building across from True Value, Suite 201. Great place to meet new moms & talk about what it’s really like to be a mom! http://www.TheEarlyDays.org
April 9, 2013 at 8:12 pm #787902
JiggersMemberHow do I become a new mama?
April 9, 2013 at 9:13 pm #787903
andreaParticipantAnother supporting voice for PEPS here! I am a working mother to 2.5 year old identical twin boys and I had no desire initially to join PEPS either UrbanFabulous…not my cup of tea I thought. However, a few weeks into new motherhood, I realized that I needed help…and advice…and camaraderie! And just a reason to get out of the house :)! I was able to get my husband and I into a twin parents PEPS group (they have them as well as just moms and/or dads PEPS groups), and it has been invaluable to me, my husband, and my kids. I am able to bounce this unknown twin mommyhood business off of other twin moms, my husband gets to bond with other dads of twins and has realized that I’m not the only crazy mom out there (haha!), and my kids have made their first lifelong friends. Our group has met up every other week since Sept 2010, and we are from all over – WS, Ballard, Madrona, Mercer Island, Bellevue, Kirkland. It has been so, so worth the $200 joining fee! I love PEPS!
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