Winter babies club (due in December, January, February)

[Family Room Moderator]

Congratulations to all the forumites expecting new arrivals to their families in the winter months.

This thread is primarily for chats and arranging meet-ups, as well as sharing tips on dealing with the challenges of looking after newborns in the coldest months, or where to buy the most appealing woolly jackets with bear ears..

The months are only intended as a guideline - if you're expecting a December baby for example but you'd prefer to come to the Autumn baby meet-ups, or if anyone would like to come to more than one set of meet-ups then please go ahead. Equally, many parents expecting winter babies may not yet be ready to discuss their pregnancies, so please join in as and when you feel like it. Everyone is welcome, the more the merrier.

Cheers

FRM

[Vickster]

Hello everyone

I am expecting baby number 2 at the end of January, and would love to get in touch with ladies having babies around the same time, as the majority of my old NCT class have left/are leaving the area. I have noticed a couple of other people expecting around this time on other threads, in particular the 12 week scan thread, so hopefully there are a few of us around!

Victoria

[EmmaCC]

Hi,

I'm expecting baby number 2 at the beginning of January and would also be keen to meet up!

Emma

[ludoscotts]

hi me too!

im expecting baby no 2 at the end of feb.

Would be nice to meet people who are near the same stage as me.

Leanne

[Vickster]

Hello Emma and Leanne

Would be great to meet up. I am stupidly still working full time, so weekends are best for me, but if during the week is better for you, I have lots of holiday I can take.

Victoria

[EmmaCC]

I'm also working - 4 days a week so a weekend would be best for me too - perhaps a coffee one Saturday? I'd probably aim to come without my toddler as not sure I'd be able to have much of a conversation with her there at the moment!

[fmay]

Hi, also expecting number 2 in January! Like to join you all whenever suits please...nervous about coping with two and more so during the winter months, support will be needed!!

Fran.

[Vickster]

Hi Fran - totally agree!

If a Saturday works for most people to meet up for a coffee, I could do 7th or 21st August. Do either of those dates suit anyone? I would also quite like to come without toddler!

[fmay]

Could do 7th without toddler!

[KattyKit]

Hi all,

I am due on the 5th of Feb with my first baby and would love to meet other mums and mums-to-be. I also work full time but could do the 7th or 21st.

Kirsten

[Sally81]

Hello everyone....I really want to meet mums who are due around the same time. I am having my first baby at the end of Jan.

I also work full time at the moment but would love to meet up on the dates suggested.

[ludoscotts]

hi everyone, I can do 7th but might have to have toddler with me! Hubby works saturdays and some sundays so would depend if I can get sis-in-law to come over to have 2yr old. Did you guys want toddler free time or did you just not want to bring your own? Im ok with coming with her if you guys are but will try to get a sitter for an hour or so.

leanne

[Vickster]

7th sounds like it is good for most people. Leanne I am fine with you bringing your own toddler, I just didn't want to bring mine if it could be avoided, and suspect that is how other feel!

Any thoughts on best time/location?

[fmay]

Could we maybe do late morn in a cafe on Lordship Lane?

[Fuschia]

I am due end of Nov (prob will be born early DEc) and am not sure if I am autumn or winter!?

[Vickster]

Good excuse to come along to both!

[Vickster]

So it looks like we are on for 7th (this Saturday), late morning. How does 11 suit everyone?

[Sally81]

Sounds fine by me. Thanks for organising.

[fmay]

pefect for 11am Sat...where?

[Vickster]

If we are light on toddlers, how about upstairs at Le Chandelier? Very happy if someone has a better suggestion - it has been a while since I have frequented Lordship Lane cafes!

[sylviamaria]

Hi,

Expecting my 1st at the end of January and would like to join you on Saturday.

Sylvia

[Sally81]

...upstairs in Le Chandelier sounds great.

[Vickster]

Great, looking forward to seeing you all then. Should we all wear red carnations or something?!

[ludoscotts]

hi that sounds fine, hubby has a rare sat off so can come without toddler yeah! wont be able to stay long as we are going to go out for afternoon, but will be lovely to meet you all.

[EmmaCC]

Saturday sounds great, looking forward to meeting you all!