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Halesowen looking to make new friends

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Laura170314 · 17/12/2016 19:09

Hi I've just joined I'm 32 and live in Halesowen have a gorgeous little boy who will be three in march and I am 15 weeks pregnant hoping to make some new friends xx

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StealthPolarBear · 17/12/2016 19:16

Welcome :)
I think there are local mn sites too where you're more likely to find out about local meet ups.
The main site is for penis beakers, support and fun :)

StealthPolarBear · 17/12/2016 19:17

Just btw if that is your ds's date of birth you may want to name change otherwise I suspect you're quite identifiable.

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Laura170314 · 17/12/2016 20:21

I'll take a look thx x

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LornaMumsnet · 17/12/2016 22:09

Hi Laura

A warm welcome to Mumsnet Flowers

We agree with Stealth!

There is all sorts you can do on your local site.

You'll need to go to local.mumsnet.com, and log in. You can choose your local area by clicking on the small map of the Uk and then on the next 'Find a local site' page entering your postcode.This will bring you to the Local homepage for your area.

We hope this helps and if you ever need anything, do give us a shout.

Poocatcherchampion · 17/12/2016 22:11

I just clicked on this to see if there really were 4 people from Halesowen on mumsnet Grin

MrsChrisPratt · 17/12/2016 22:13

Hello! I live in Halesowen and would love a local buddy Smile Moved here 3 years ago but don't know too many locals as work in the city centre and tend to travel quite a bit to see friends at weekends....I'm 26 weeks pregnant and have decided I need to make some local friends so I'm not a total billy -no-mates when on mat leave.

Have you lived here long?

MrsChrisPratt · 17/12/2016 22:16

And although the 'local' Mumsnet is in theory a good suggestion... I have never really seen much (if anything) posted there. So you can try that, but don't get your hopes up Confused

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Laura170314 · 18/12/2016 10:56

Hi thanks for the message. I have lived here since 2012 I did try the local site but all posts were really old so I don't think it's really up and running anymore :(. Ahh 26 weeks not long till your due then do you know what you are having I dont find out till mid Jan but I think I'm having another boy.

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MrsChrisPratt · 18/12/2016 11:34

I'm due mid-March and having a little boy Grin Am really excited as it was a long road to get here. Do you work or are you at home with your LO? When are you due?

MrsChrisPratt · 18/12/2016 11:35

(not that being at home with LO is not 'work'!!!! But you know what I mean!)

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Laura170314 · 18/12/2016 11:57

I'm.a stay at home mom I worked full time up until my maternity leave and was going to go back part time but when the time came I couldn't do it. I do miss it though and will go back full time o CE bump starts school. Im due on the 6th June but my little boy was 4 days early so I will probably be this time too. Ahh boys a e lovely they give you lots of cuddles they do say mommy's boys but my lad is definately a daddy's boy
Have you picked a name? My lb is Luke and If this one is a boy he will be Oliver we think? Are you scared of giving birth I was terrified first time but was so ready at the end I definitely recommend the epidural it was amazing!! It wasn't as bad as I though it would be and it's so worth it. I got pregnant with my little boy first month of trying but it took us six months this time x

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MrsChrisPratt · 18/12/2016 12:06

Aww, Luke and Oliver are lovely. Do you have any girls names just in case? Why do you think you're having a boy?

It took us a looooong time and 4 rounds of IVF to get pregnant, then we started with twins but sadly lost one at 9 weeks. It was very hard but I am so grateful and happy to be pregnant, just trying to keep the worrying I'm check as because of everything that's gone on I am quite anxious! On the bright side I've had no time to worry about the birth at all! I'm sure I'll start thinking about it more as it gets closer though! I'm booked into Russels Hall and have had loads of scans and appointments due to the issues I've had and they have been brilliant! Where are you going? Where did you give birth last time?

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Laura170314 · 19/12/2016 12:34

Hi I'm really sorry to hear what happened early in your pregnancy ;( I've had a rough ride too had spotting from.week 5 to 7 and had lots of scans and still even now have spotting about every 10 days feel like I live at hospital and doctors this pregnancy but it will be worth it in the end :) I'm really anxious too i'm booked in russells hall had my lb there and they were all really nice apart from one midwife who I had when I was at pushing stage. Even aftercare was really good and I was in for three days as lb had jaundice. You have had to go through the mill but trust me when you hold your baby everything is worth it. When does your maternity leave start maybe we could meet up then for drink and a piece of cake

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MrsChrisPratt · 19/12/2016 19:44

Thanks Smile unfortunately it is just one of those things that happen, I'm trying to focus on the healthy baby I have and do everything I can to help this pregnancy asking. I start my mat leave at end of Feb and cannot wait! Cake sounds good!

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Laura170314 · 20/12/2016 19:07

Ahh Feb is not too far now march will.soon be hear it feels like forever though doesn't it but trust me it will seem like five mins and you will have a two year old. We picked Darcey Grace for a girl which would have been Luke's name if he was a girl. Yeah it will be nice to meet up I love cake too yum :) are you all ready for Christmas I still have a couple.of gifts to get and the dreaded food shop we will leave little one with the in laws as it will be a battle round asda on Friday lol

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MrsChrisPratt · 22/12/2016 21:31

Yes, I think it will fly past once Christmas is over Xmas Grin

I am pretty much ready, just need to make up all the beds for guests and pick up the food order tomorrow. Its our last 'adult' Christmas for a while so we have a ton of booze in that I can't drink Xmas Envy

I've been doing everything bit by bit as I get so tired now, so not too much left to do.

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Laura170314 · 23/12/2016 21:07

I have a mountain of jobs left to do lol been trying to work through them but as I clean one room Luke is making a mess in another :) I keep looking at all the food I can't eat all the soft cheeses coke and things and thinking next year im eating what I want. I've had another scan today just as a check up as I'm still on and off spotting and couldn't believe how big baby was he/ she was kicking there legs I could watch the screen all day l. Bet you are feeling lots of movements now? I'm having the odd kick and lots of swooshing I just want June to come around now. I love it when Luke lifts my top up kisses my tummy and says hello baby I'm your big brother I'm going to give you a kiss and he kisses my tummy.melts my heart. Are you doing Christmas dinner then too we just have the in laws over and I see my family boxing day

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Stacy1978 · 22/01/2017 23:37

Hi everyone
Wud like to make friends for me and my 3 year old son. Im 38 year old mum who dont have many friends with children. Since having ny son i find it lonely at times and wud love a good chat.it has always been just me and my partnerand felt i never needend anyone else but now feel like billy no mates. Is there anybody out there ? Lol

Stacy1978 · 23/01/2017 00:03

Looking to make new friends for me and 3 year old son halesowen/bartley green / quinton/ oldbury

Recentlylazy · 23/01/2017 00:12

I love this thread. Not to far from you all, but much older. I do hope you can get together and support each other. I would have loved to have met people locally in the same boat.
Good luck x

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Laura170314 · 23/01/2017 13:07

Hi Stacy your little boy sounds about the same as mine he is 3 in march and I'm due a baby girl first week in June. Where about a are you based in in Halesowen. I'm a stay at home mom and it does get a bit lonely at times doesn't it I do a few playgroups but only have a handful of mommy friends x

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Stacy1978 · 23/01/2017 14:33

Im just outside of halesowen really takes me 10 mins on bus to get there.im stay at home mum my little boy was starting pre school but think it to early for him has his birthday in october he dont start school like others year after. To be truthfull dont have any friends with kids. R bless a baby girl exciting times..what play groups do u go to ?

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