[*GreenMama*]

Hi!

I know there was a thread like this before, but I'm curious if there are any other mothering mamas from or around Staten Island. I'm tired of only meeting mainstream mamas at gymboree and (ack) the mall. I'd love to meet other crunchyish mamas in the neighborhood. I'm new to SAHMing and am trying to keep my sanity.

Cindy

 

[yamilee21]

Have you joined the NYC API group? I think there may be a few people on Staten Island, since there was talk of an SI playdate a few months back.

 

[sweetpeasmama]

Check out the LLL meeting in Staten Island. I have met the leaders and they seem really lovely. You have a good chance of meeting some like-minded mothers there!

 

[*GreenMama*]

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Originally Posted by yamilee21 Have you joined the NYC API group? I think there may be a few people on Staten Island, since there was talk of an SI playdate a few months back.

Thanks, I just joined!

 

[*GreenMama*]

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Originally Posted by sweetpeasmama Check out the LLL meeting in Staten Island. I have met the leaders and they seem really lovely. You have a good chance of meeting some like-minded mothers there!

Actually I've been there a bunch. There are other likeminded mamas there, but I feel a little

about going back because I'm not able to bf anymore and care for the baby as well. Loooooong story. The leaders are very very sympathetic and understanding, but now I don't know if I should go anymore since its so hard for me to see other mamas and their nursing relationships when I can't.

 

[mrs rockstar]

Hey there's me!! But um, you knew that already

 

[*GreenMama*]

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Originally Posted by jesamin Hey there's me!! But um, you knew that already

I know that, but you are a heathen and leaving me with all the not so crunchy or childless Staten Islanders.....

hehe.

 

[mweb]

Me! I have a 13 m.o. and I do nurse him, but you will get no judgment from me about not nursing and I can certainly be discreet if you'd like. PM me if you wish!

 

[Bertana]

Well... NJ is just a bridge away from you if you want to look into the HMN groups here, closest to you might be Middlesex, Union and Essex.

FWIW, there's plenty mammas out here who were not able to nurse as long as they wanted to (me included), so don't feel that there's any stigma attached! I'm sure you know AP is more than just BF.

 

[mcs]

i posted a few days ago on a newer thread that was asking the same question- i'll give the same answer- hello! i have just moved back to si after about ten months up in the catskills. i am so happy to be back with people (dd and i are both in need of some re-socializing,) but i would love to meet some more like-minded people.
so, what was the word on the api group- i would love to go to a play group or find out about some other activities that i could take my 15 month old dd to. thus far, i have only heard the word "block room" from the people i have met. i havn't been yet though- anyone know about the museum? any other nice places?
thanks,
mcs

 

[*GreenMama*]

okay, I'm going to post a new thread about this but TA-DA I'm starting a new Holistic Moms Network Chapter in staten island with a few girls from Peaceful Parenting. And there's your links!

The HMN open house is

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17th, 2006, 7: 30 PM
The Cup
388 Van Duzer Street

supervised children always welcome.
there will be light refreshments and a free raffle for all attending (we think, we're waiting on donations but we're pretty sure)

You can pm or email me with any questions!

 

[Lady Lilya]

I'm a Staten Islander too (originally a Brooklynite). I am due in August.

 

[meco]

We do not live in SI, but we would more than happy to come check out. And anytime you are off the island, we would love to host playdates too.

Slingsinthecity.com has some SI members, and we plan lots of events there in the forums.

 

[*GreenMama*]

Hi all. The Staten Island chapter of Holistic Moms Network is going great. We'd love to meet more holistic minded families. Lady Lilya, soon to be mamas are always welcome. My little guy is only 9 months. meco, you're of course welcome!

See my above post for more info about HMN.

Here's our Schedule for February and March. If you need any addresses or more info you can pm me!

Thursday, February 8th - Party Jungle Playgroup (with craft!) 2:30-4:30

Tuesday, February 13th - Chapter meeting - 7:30pm @ The Cup.
"Vaccines: myth vs. fact"

Thursday, February 15th - Playtime at Chelsea Playground (tentative)
1:00-3:00pm

Thursday, February 22nd - Signing with kids! Free clinic at Babies R Us.
(tentative)

Wednesday, February 28th - Party Jungle Playgroup 3:00pm-5:00pm

Friday, March 2nd - Party Jungle Playgroup (with craft!) 1:00pm-3:00pm

Tuesday, March 13th - Chapter meeting - 7:30pm @ The Cup.
"Alternative School Options"

Wednesday, March 14th - Party Jungle Playgroup 3:00pm-5:00pm

Tuesday, March 27th - Playtime at Chelsea Playground (tentative)
1:00pm-3:00pm

 

[Lady Lilya]

Thanks for the invitation. I will check out my schedule.