central jersey mamas

[puppytails]

wondering if there were any central NJ mamas out there???

i live in jackson and would love to meet moms in monmouth, ocean county. we're co-sleeping and i'm breastfeeding my 11 mo. old son, etc.

[luvmynini]

Hi,

I'm an AP mom to DS Luca who is 12 months old in Marlboro. I would like to form a playgroup with like-minded women. I too am breastfeeding and co-sleeping. E-mail me if you would like to correspond. Perhaps we can meet at an LLL meeting or something.

[singermom]

Darn, I'm too far North! I'm in Northern Somerset County, which is about an hour away from you all. Oh well, good luck!

Mia

[momof1baby]

Hi, I'm a Freehold Mommy. I love these boards and I have learned a lot here. My DD is a 10 1/2 month old BF beautiful little girl. I have moved a couple times and most of my friends live in other parts of the state, I would love to meet other moms in this area. DH and I moved here about 1 year and 1/2 ago.

I read on the NJ, NY board that there is a LLL conference in East Brunswick coming up.

momof1baby

[luvmynini]

I am so excited that there are other moms in NJ like me! I was starting to feel like an island. :-)

What do you all think of starting an e-mail list? It would allow us to chat and get to know each other better, without all our information being posted on a message board. (I'm very big on online privacy, can you tell, LOL?)

I set up a Yahoo group, called New Jersey Natural Parents if anyone wants to come subscribe. To join, you should just have to send an e-mail to "NJNP-subscribe@yahoogroups.com". This is the first time I am trying this, so if you have trouble e-mail me at karen_marinelli@yahoo.com and we'll figure it out.

While I was setting it up, I also found a list called NJAttachedParents, which seems like a similar group. Maybe we should just join them? According to the group description they also plan get-togethers.

Karen:wink

[abimommy]

I am moving this to the NY/NJ area board..:)

[puppytails]

what days are good for everyone to plan a meeting? I work baby-sitting on m,t,th,&friday mornings. That means I'm available any afternoon or on Wednesday and weekends.

[momof1baby]

I think it would be a lot of fun to meet everyone, I work fulltime though, so would only be able to do it on the weekends. Let me know if that is okay, I understand if you all do it without me. Weekends are hard.

I can't seem to find the group on Yahoo. Any ideas on how I might be able to sign up for it.

[puppytails]

momof1baby--although weekends are usually busy, I hang out at the Freehold Barnes and Noble Saturday mornings sometimes. If you see a woman wearing a baby boy in a sling--that's me :D feel free to approach me...

[abismommie]

I'd be up for a Saturday morning meeting at the Freehold Barnes and Noble!

[abismommie]

I also meant to say we are free most days except Monday.

[momof1baby]

A trip to the bookstore sounds like fun to me. I'm there all the time anyway. Next couple of saturday mornings are good for me.

[mingber]

I live out in Flemington and for religious reasons would not be able to make it out to visit you all on a Sat. am. What about another day of the week. I am about 1 hour from Freehold.

Singermom - Where in Somerset County do you live. It might be a better idea for us to meet because we are closer together?? What do you think?

[abismommie]

Thursday mornings there is a great storybook hour at that B&N - at 10:00. I can do monday's, Thursday's or Fridays.

[mingber]

I could actually come this Thursday (3/27). What is the age range for the storybook hour?? Where is the B&N?? I would need an address or directions. Thanks.
Marcie

[abismommie]

Here is a link to the store with the address and directions:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/frames/storeLocator/storeLocator_zip.asp?ZIP=07724&userid=52GURQIG7D&linkto=shop

I'd say it would be great for any age - the lady is wonderful that does it. Unfortunately I don't think I can make it this Thursday. Won't know for sure until Wednesday afternoon. But I can make any other Thursday.

Hugs,

J

[singermom]

Mingber:

Apologies for not responding sooner to your question--I've had very little online time lately.

I'm in Bernardsville, about 30-40 minutes from Flemington. I work full time, so weekends are pretty much it for me.

[mingber]

Abismommie - I will try to be there tomorrow. It depends on my daughter and her behavior (which has been a problem lately). She just lost a trip to Toys R Us to look for a big girl 2 wheeler bike. I'll have to see how things go with her.

Singermom - I got laid off two months ago from my full-time job and I can't find another. The economy is so AWFUL!!! Meanwhile, I am home most of the time with 2 kids that are driving me insane!! Sunday's would work for me becuase my husband works most Sundays. What do you think???

[zombiemommie]

I just posted a new thread on this, entitled "starting a playgroup in Monmouth County".

[girlzmommy00]

Hi I'm new here but am also in Monmouth County and could love to meet some like-minded moms!

[abismommie]

Hi Stephanie!!!!!!!!

[LoriG]

Hey, I'm in Monmouth County too, but in Middletown! Freehold and that area is like 40 minutes from me :(

[Maggi]

Hi, Lori,

I' not too far from you. I'm in Highlands.

[LoriG]

Oh hey --we just took my dad out for his birthday at Windansea in the Highlands! ;)

[EileeninNJ]

Hi, I just noticed this thread- I haven't been on these boards in awhile. I live in Somerville, so Bernardsville and Flemington are both pretty close to me (though in different directions). I'd love to meet up with some of you! I'm at home currently, so pretty much anytime would work for me.

-Eileen:thumb

[LoriG]

Hey, when we lived in South River, dh used to work in Somerville. There was this awesome restaurant in Somerville that I loved!

[mingber]

LoriG - Where was the rest? and what was the name? I know of a wonderful one also called LaScala on N Gaston Ave.

EileeninNJ - I work part-time and my car pool schedule to school is crazy. I would love to get together, but only on a Sunday and not till after all the Jewish holidays in Oct.

[EileeninNJ]

Lori- was it Origin, by any chance? French Thai, yummmm. Martinos, the Cuban restaurant, is really good also.

[LoriG]

I can't remember what it was called, it was this Mongolian grill thing.
I didn't know there was a Cuban restaurant in Somerville!!
I went to Miami 2 years ago to visit family and everywhere you went there were these Cuban restaurants (but of course). My brother and I were loving it!! It's one thing I miss about being up here :(
All the restaurants that I knew of that were Cuban were like in Newark or Jersey City --I didn't really want to drive there just for food ;)

[singermom]

Is Martino's the place where the chef comes out and dances with the female diners? If so, I've been there...and danced! What a fun place.

Mia

[Maggi]

Lori, there's a Cuban restaurant in Highlands! It's called Bolero Cafe, and it's on Bay Ave.

[EileeninNJ]

Yes, Martino's is that place. It's a great place to go with a large group and order lots of food to share.

[cortsmommy]

I live near Jackson NJ! I'd be interested in getting to know you all better. I live in Burlington County.

[mama2claire]

I'm new to Somerset Co. (Branchburg). I have a 12 week old daughter. We are CDing, BFing, slinging and p-t co-sleeping. I would love to meet other like-minded mommies!

[EileeninNJ]

Hey mama2claire, I sent you a pm. You're close to me!

[mama2claire]

EileeninNJ ~ I PMed you back! :D

Can anyone recommend a good midwifery practice in the Somerset/Hunterdon county area? I'd prefer a practice affiliated with a free-standing birth center, if possible. I'm not pg, but I never received a post-partum check up after my DD was born 12 weeks ago. Thanks!

[EileeninNJ]

I go to the midwives at Brunswick-Hills in Hillsborough. It's on Rte. 206. It's an OB/GYN practice with 3 midwives. I birthed with them at a hospital (they have privileges at Somerset Medical Center). I believe that there is not currently a free standing birth center in New Jersey... but I could be wrong about that.

[bpolley]

I use Midwifery Care Associates in Pennington. They deliver at Mercer Hospital in Trenton. I'm not sure if that's too far for you or not. I think they're wonderful and highly recommend them.

[ButtercupKara]

I'm in Toms River, NJ. I'm looking for some like minded moms.

[alisamama]

Hi Everyone, I just joined and live in Manalapan (near Marlboro, Freehold, Jackson). Looking to meet moms with similar interests. I have a 3 year old and one year old boys. I just finished breastfeeding (miss it already!) and Ryan lives in my sling! Tyler is very spirited and has done really well on the Feingold diet. Looking to make new friends!:wave

[Augustine]

Hello Ladies,

I just posted this in another place, but you are close to where the meetings will be and I thought you might like this group... we meet monthly as just mommies and then we have a bi-monthly playgroup at peoples houses ....
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[PixieStixNJ]

Hi! I'm new here and I just saw this thread! I live in Ocean County, near the border of Monmouth County... I grew up in Monmouth County though. I'm almost 24 (at the end of July) and married to Davey who is 29 and from England. We have a son, Ben, who will be 9 months on the 1st of July. I would LOVE to meet some mom's in my area!!! I have one friend that I met on another board and we are great friends now! I don't know what I would do without her! None of my friends (before I met her) have kids or are even close!!! Feel free to send me a message!

Brandy :)

[TwilightDance]

i live in point Pleasant- any idea of a holistic moms network out here (the .org link doesnt work) or playgroups????

im lonely out here in republican-ville....

brianne:)

[luvmynini]

I'm not in Jersey anymore, but check out the Yahoogroup NJAttachedParents. Not everyone on their is holistic, but some are and they should be able to tell you what groups/resources there are in your area. They are a great group for alternative parenting styles.

There is also a pretty big Monmouth Co playgroup that is pretty crunchy that got started through this list. There are several moms in the Eatontown/Howell area that aren't that far from you!

Karen

[jazzymom1999]

Just wanted to let everyone know that we do have a playgroup in Monmouth County, so if you are looking, send me an email, so I can let you know what the upcoming activities are!

Kimberly
mamas@mail.com

[thekuhlkens]

Hey Somerset County girls, if you're planning to get together, I'd love to join you. I live in Manville, right next door to Somerville. My son Rowan is almost 10 weeks old, and we are co-sleeping, breastfeeding, sort of slinging :), and p/t c-ding. I'd love to get together with some like minded mamas in the area. Do you guys go to the LLL meeting at the Bridgewater library at all? I've gone twice. It's pretty cool. I'm no longer working at the moment, so I'm pretty much free anytime right now.

I would also highly recommend Midwifery Care Associates in Pennington. Pam and Louise are wonderful. They attend home and hospital deliveries.

Naomi

[jchinique]

we used to live in lakewood and just moved to lacey twp. we do LLL in toms river. give us a buzz for parks or playdates!
jchinique (at) yahoo.com


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[Mindy70]

Hey, I just found this thread. :) I live in Freehold, and would love to meet other moms from this board. I will try and email you, or try me at Hallel70@yahoo.com.

My dd is 26 mths, and we are expecting again in June. She still loves her nummies!

[azzuranotte]

I just found this board and would love to meet other like minded moms. :D We're in Old Bridge and my little one is 9 months.

[jazzymom1999]

And we would love to have you!!!

I will send you a PM with some info, or you can email me at mamas@mail.com

Looking forward to meeting you soon!

Our next get together is Tues from 10-12 in Middletown! :)

Kimberly