stacey and jordan

I'm a stay at home mom. I have 3 children 2 of them are at school and my youngest is 6 months old. I go to lots of mother and baby groups and go to lots of free course the school offers to the moms.

My husband is worried that when i get to Australia that i will find it hard to settle. As he will meet new people at work, our children will meet new friends at school.

So i would just like to know how other stay at home moms have found it.

I'm hoping to try and carry on as normal joining mother and baby groups, hopefully meeting new people on the play ground. Do Australian schools offer courses to moms as i do enjoy going as i feel when i do finally go back to work these courses will help with confidence and it keeps the brain working (to much teletubies) and again helps to meet new people.


Stacey xx ( soon to be billy no mates)

JaneandJim

Hi,

I don't work and I've met far more people here than Jim has. Mind you, he works from home so that's not hard.

You have to make an effort to get out and do things. I work at the school tuck shop and you meet lots of people that way. I also play social tennis which is nice as they are a real mix of nationalities and we also have nights out. I more recently started voluntary work so I get to meet another set of people.

I've also met with some lovely people from this site (yes, there are some )so you just have to take every opportunity you can to get to meet people. It can be very isolating if you don't. School holidays are a bit weird here as everybody goes away every break and usual social activities stop so that can be a bit lonely. The more people you get to know, the more chance you have to click with somebody.

Jane

geordie mandy

I too am a mum at home and will be over there, i have 3 boys and once over there all of them will be at school. So many times i have had too start over making freinds, (hubby in army so always moving). What i do is try and get to know other mums at school gates and coffee mornings before you know it you will have a net work of freinds in a variety of circles. Good luck with the move. Keep smiling as every feels better when they see a smile.
Mandy
Ps this site is good to make freinds

woodyinoz

I have found that where we live (semi - rural) most Mums are stay at home. There are not many jobs that fit around children.

Our community really does evolve around the school. The school hold fairly regular BBQ's and working bee's. I personally help in the classrooms 2 days a week. It gives me a purpose and I can keep check of the little devils at the same time. My youngest was welcome in the classroom with me until she became school age. Often she didn't want to go home so the teacher kept her on to the end of the day with the other students.... I went shopping The parents help in all aspects so meeting other mums is really easy. I am not sure how things are in the burbs though.

Bella Donna

You'll be fine. I work from home and am studying too, at present have no transport, and I have met loads of people. There are activities - rather than courses - to get involved with through school, and the P&C groups are also an excellent way to meet people and make new friends. Ime, most of the schools like parents in the classroom helping out too (bound to save money! ) The "school gate" here is as busy as it ever was in the UK, and more fun, imnsho.

Good luck.

cranni

sTACEY, I WAS THE ORIGINAL BILLY NO MATES, I started the club over here.
Believe me the best way to make friends is through your kids.
I have been here 16 months , my youngest is 7 the youngest of 6.
I will be going to work in the next couple of weeks, in the local childrens home.
Our friends here are lovely and all whom i have met through school or expats.
You will make friends also. I think we have a bigger circle of friends here, and they have been so good for us, and you will to.
Dont worry. you will be fine
Denise

lollyno1

hello

just wondered how it would work it u got no children and are middle aged...like me...

will be travelling over on me tod... :scared:

although im very chatty and friendly.IMO

as a teacher Im hoping that i can go in voluntary to some schools in the city till i find a job! fingers crossed.

any advice most welcome

JaneandJim

I'll be your friend.

Jane

lollyno1

awwwh thats so kind of you ..thank you

lorraine

stacey and jordan

Thank you for all the replies and i will continue with my daily activities in Oz as normal as i would do in the UK. House work, house work, house work, play group, more house work.

I met my best friend from a mother and baby group with my first child 8 years ago, and i find meeting people at mother and baby groups and at schools you have some think in common straight away KIDS.

When i get to the Gold Coast me and the OH intend to go on the meet ups organized by BE as i think its good to socialise as a couple as well.

I don't want to replace my friends just looking to make more.

Stacey xx

jothefw

you could try this too ... http://ozmumsandbubs.proboards74.com/index.cgi

read posts with interest as I too will be stay at home mum to 2 young boys, very rural (5kms to bus stop - bus then 25kms to school!) so won't do gate thing so thinking of volunteering as classroom assistant etc.

leigh&ivan

Hi Stacey

I'm soon to be a billy no mates too!
I've got a 3yr old & will hopefully be attending some groups with her & meet some new friends that way, & just as important, friends for her. I reckon it's got to be easier meeting people when you've got young children. Try this site
http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/f...isplay.php?f=1

Leigh

stacey and jordan

Hi thank you for the link, been reading through some of the womens post. I think It's great how you got the stay at home mommies thread, Armed forces parents thread, special needs parents thread and for parents in remote or outback regions thread and there's threads for all regions of Australia. Really enjoyed. Have tried reading the other link that was recommended but i think there is a problem with the web site at the moment it won't let me login but will try again tomorrow.

Thank you, making sure i save this one to my favorites

Stacey xx

scissors

gi there,we ve been here 9 months now and ive not been working,and i dont have a child at school,but ive met and made loades of friends,you ve just got to put the effort in,theres alot of us on here in the same boat,so whats stopping us getting together if your ina nearby area,we do it all the time,you can join us if you like when you get here we re in baysdie,but if your not heading my way im sure you can start up some meets in your area
good luck hunny.tracey

milliesmum

I am a sahm too and will be moving to Brisbane in march/april 2007 I have 3 kids , 2 will be at school full time but my youngest will be 2 so I will be around and looking to make some new friends too.

perhaps we could set up a 'ladies who lunch' group