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I'm going to be a second time mum at the beginning of november. I'm incredibly nervous. It was hard the 1st time around!!! My ds will be only be 19months old (yikes!) when the next one is born! I can't make 11th may as I'm at a wedding but would love to meet up on the next round. It would be great to be kept in the loop.. X
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Dear All,


I am expecting my first child at the end of October 2013. I am very new to the area and would be keen to meet with other expectant, first time Mother's.


Are most of you her first-timers to-be?


Count me in on May 11th; will place and time be confirmed up here on this thread?


Claire

Hi Claire D-P - I think we agreed that we're meeting at The Clockhouse Pub (on corner of Barry Rd/The Gardens) at 3pm on Saturday 11th further up in the thread - is that still ok for everyone? I'm happy to try and book a table outside for about 10 people at 3pm?

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