Any Essex mums?

[stephandfrankie]

Hi,
I'm Steph and have one little girl who has just turned 3.We live in Wickford.Just wondered if there are any other Essex mums here for a chat!!

Im an Essex mum!
Im from Southend (Saarfend ))
Have a ds who will be 3 in December.

Hi, i'm debbi, mum to two girls, aged nearly 4 and nearly 1. We live in Bicknacre, nr Danbury.

Hi Guys,
At last!! I thought there was no one else on Mumsnet from Essex!! I'm in Chelmsford and mum to a 14 month old DS.

BR

Hi I'm Naomi, I have just moved to wickford and looking to meet other mums, I have a 4 month old son.

Hi I'm in Romford and have a dd of 4 and a ds of 2.

Hi Everyone!
Nice to see a few Essex mums here!
Sozie,I used to live in Romford(Harold Hill) where abouts are you?Still shop there quite alot!
Hi naomi, what part of Wickford are you? I'm not far from the High Street! Where did you live before Wickford.We've only been there 2 years.Like it somedays and then wish I was still in Romford other days!Probably as I don't really know that many people there yet!!
Anyway look foward to chatting!
steph x

Hi Steph,
moved from east london last week!.Very new to life in wickford. Tried the jingles group this morning, which i think Jacob enjoyed.However a bit more daunting for myself, why is it so difficult ton get to know mums when they are already settled and happy with their group of friends. Do you or anyone else know of any mums/baby/tots coffee mornings/groups in wickford or around?. live on the wick in a new house by the safeway petrol station roundabout.Talk soon.

Stephandfrankie, I'm in Chadwell Heath and try to get in to Romford Town Centre once a week but with dd at Nursery I panic that I'll get caught in traffic and not get back in time - bet you don't miss the traffic - it's getting worse round here. I'd love to move further out but we are in the process building an extension and I don't think the house will ever be in a fit state to sell (dh is the builder . Got to get off to pick dd up now from nursery - speak soon

Anyone want to meet up in Wickford Essex sometime?

I'd be up for meeting! A Saturday would be best for me as I work but I can get time off with enough notice! Wickford or Romford or anywhere that's easiest for everyone else! Who drives and would be up for meeting?
steph

Definately i'm easy too, although I don't drive - YET!.

Hi there, not sure if everyone is still chatting but Im new to this site. Im a mum to my 20 month old DD and have a new baby due next July. We are in Basildon and Id be very interested in getting to know you all as I dont really know any other mums as Im the first of my friends to marry and have children!! jess x x

Hiya!
Sorry not been around much lately what with work etc!
Hi Jess,just down the road from me then I'm in Wickford! Also babbler's in Wickford too!
I've just found out that I'm pregnant too with my 2nd and also due in July...I'm the 9th when are you? We could be in basildon hospital together!!!!
Anyway,look foward to chatting!
Steph x

Hi steph
Congratulations on your pregnancy!! Im due at the end of July, the 26th but will probably have an August baby as my DD Emily was ten days late! Not sure what Basildon hospital is like, did you have your little girl in Harold Wood?
Hope you are feeling ok, Im a bit queasy but not too bad!
Jess x x

Hi Jess,
Yeah had Francesca in Harold wood,they were nice there! My sister in law had her son in Basildon and said they were nice and have heard some good reports so hopefully will be ok! Where did you have Emily then?
I'm not feeling that bad at the moment.Just sore boobs!!!!Didn't get morning sickness until about 11/12wks last time.I'm finding it still as exciting and scarey 2nd time round though.Every little twinge I get paranoid!!! Hope to have my 12wk scan before Christmas as I'll be exactly 12 weeks on Christmas day!!!

I had Emily in Harold Wood as I lived in Rainham before moving here. I had a pretty horrible time with the midwives in the delivery room but the ones on the ward were lovely.
Glad to know Im not the only paranoid one!! I havent been sick yet, but Im only 4+2 and I was sick til 16 wks last time and had awful headaches so fingers crossed this time!
It is scary but exciting, Im looking forward to telling our parents, we're putting that off til nearer to Christmas, its fun having a little secret for now!!

I've already told my mum and sister but I'm hoping not to tell the inlaws until at least after 20wks scan...that's if I can hide bump for that long!!Last time I didn't really show properly until about 6mnths so hopefully I'll be the same this time although they say you show quicker after the first one!!!???
So how long have you lived in basildon then? Do you prefer it to Rainham? We've been in wickford for about 2years now,I do prefer it in some ways but i miss Romford alot!!Still go shopping there quite alot!!
Saying that about harold wood,the first midwife i had when i was in labour wasn't that nice but i didn't have her for long,the rest of the staff were good though! have you told emily yet? I've not told Francesca,think we'll wait a while yet!

Ive told my sister, we were trying for six months and she knew so I couldnt wait to tell her!
I didnt look pregnant til late last time, im overweight anyway and when I went on maternity leave from work lots of people were surprised that I was pregnant!! When I was in labour everyone that came to see me was amazed that I was overdue as my bump was so small...didnt mean my belly shrank back after though!!
We've been in Basildon for a year now, we lived in Laindon for a while, that was awful. Its ok here but people arent that friendly, even neighbours with kids so it can be a bit lonely as Im a stay at home mum. My mum still lives in Rainham so we're there a lot as she has a big garden, and Im always popping into Lakeside!
Im not sure if Emily will understand about a new baby yet, shes 20mths but hopefully we can prepare her nearer the time!

Hi to you all,
would love to have a chat with some more of you in essex. Get to know a few more mums!
Jess x x

Anyone still around!!!?
I've not been about much the last few days but back now if anyone else is still here!!!!????
steph x

Hi everyone
I havent been on here much lately either, suffering quite badly from morning....and afternoon and evening sickness!! at the moment :( Any tips?? Hopefully catch up soon
love Jess x x x

hi everyone,
im in chadwell heath with dh and cats!
this will be our first and baby is due early june.nice to see so many mumsnetters nearby

Hi Bubbaloo, Can't believe there's someone else in Chadwell Heath . How's your pregnancy progressing?

hi sozie,
actually really well-i havent felt better! ive had no sickness or even nausea,infact couldnt have felt better.off work at the mo as ive got a really bad cold and a bit fluey but will probably go back in tomorrow
what about your pregnancy? whens yours due? are you having yours in harold wood?

Yes, we've all had colds here. I'm not pregnant as I have 2 already and find that's enough thank you . I have a dd who is 4 yo and a ds who is 2 yo and is definitely going through the terrible 2's with gusto! I gave birth to both at King George's and have nothing but praise for that hospital. Are you going to Harold Wood or King George's?