moving to HK with seven-month-old

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hi,

I posted on another part of the boards but it looks like everyone's here!

I'm moving over from Melbourne in late June for six months with my seven-month-old son. I won't be working while I'm there and I'd love to meet up with other mums with babies around the same age - expat or locals, but I only have English. :eek:

we'll probaby be living in or around Causeway Bay (I'm hoping for Leighton Heights, husband may have other ideas).

I'm in a mothers' group here and have several friends with babies and I really enjoy having other women to talk to, and babies for my baby to play with. if there are any organised playgroups in that area too, I'd be keen on those.

even if that doesn't happen, I should introduce myself here anyway; my name's Jenny, my baby is Alexander and my husband is Andrew. we're from Melbourne, and this will be our first "expat" experience.

looking forward to chatting with you all.:cool:
 
Hello

Hi Jenny,

My name is Larissa, my daughter Grace and my husband James. We are all moving to HK in late July for 2 years. At the time we move my daughter will be 8 1/2 months.

At this stage we think we will be living in a place called Discovery Bay or maybe somewhere in central (haven't quite decided). I have posted on the site for advice on this from other mum's.

I am also from Melbourne! Elwood actually. I would like to meet up in HK, I am also part of a great mother's group here and get alot out of talking to the other mum's. Great to meet new people and it will also be our first ex-pat experience. Where in Melbourne are you from? Perhaps we could meet up before you leave for HK?

Anyway, good to hear your story as it sounds similar to our's.

Larissa
 
hi! I'm in North Fitzroy. we lived in Elwood for much of my pregnancy - I loved it there.

Discovery Bay is a bit further out, isn't it? most likely we'll be somewhere on the island. Andrew's office is in Kowloon Bay and he doesn't want to travel too far. it's a balancing act between being somewhere we can get access to all that big city-ness, and somewhere it will be nice for me to be during the day with the baby.

if you want to email me, try jennysinclairATgmail.com (put an @ in) and I'll send you my phone number.

cheers.
 
Hi Jenny,

Warm welcome!

Don't worry there's lots happening here. The American Women's Association organise fun actitivies for moms/kids, you can check their website www.awa.org.hk for upcoming events. They have a monthly coffee morning - Mingling Moms. D and I have made some great friends through the Assn.

The Australian Assn also has a playgroup. There are also a lot of activities in Causeway - Little Dynamites, MyMusikBox and Childz Play. They are all listed in the Resource Directory. Let us know when you get here and we can also organise a GeoBaby gathering.

Rani
 
thanks for the welcome, Rani.

my son is so little I won't be going to many formal "classes" but when we know where we'll be (my husband is coming over tomorrow partly to check out places), I'll come back and chat more!

cheers,

Jenny
 
Hi Jenny,

I am Emily. I am from HK but lived in North Carlton for 10 yrs. Now I live opposite Leighton Hill. Leighton Hill is a really nice estate with swimming pools and top of the range facilities. I have a 10 mth old. I work full time but let's meet when you are actually here.

Emily
 
Hi

I am originally from NZ but have been here for about 8 years.

My son sounds the same age.

Unfortunately I have to work but we have a monthly saturday afternoon mums, dads & bubs playgoup on the south side of HK Island in Stanley.

Let me know if you are interested
 
hi,

Leighton Hill is on our shortlist - well, mine, my husband isn't so sure. but he's checking it out this week. Shama Causeway Bay is also possible - that's close, isn't it?

and it would be nice to get the dads together too. really looking forward to meeting you all!

Jenny
 
Hi,

well I'm here, in Causeway Bay - my baby gets lots of attention being so fair, but has no friends yet. I'm investigating the playgroups but I thought Emily might like to say hi - and any other mothers with babies around the 8 month mark.

Emily, my email is jennysinclairATgmail.com (put the @ symbol in). hope to chat soon,

Jenny
 
Jenny/ Emily

Why don't you join us next Wed for Mingling Moms. I'm hosting.
A couple of other moms have confirmed and they've got babies the same age.

Will PM you details if you're interested.

Rani
 
Hi Jenny,

I live in the neighbourhood of Leighton Heights, Causeway Bay. I'm a full time mom. My daughter is now 14.5mth. Welcome to contact me if you need to get any info (where to shop, where to go, ...). Or meet up for our babies. My email is [email protected]

e.g. you may go to the "Toy Library" of the Hong Kong Central Library, Causeway Bay. I go there once a week. Your bb is probaby too young to read books. But he could enjoy the free playroom with selections of toys.

http://www.hkpl.gov.hk/hkcl/eng/service.htm
 
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Hi Rani and Val,

yes, I've mailed the US assn about the Moms session - sounds like it would be worth getting to. can you msg me with location details etc?

Val, I'll msg you some details - we're opposite Times Square so next time you're heading to the shopping district maybe I could offer you a coffee or we could meet up?

cheers,

Jenny
 
if it's the same as the US assn's Mingling Moms, it's 11am on Wednesday 14th. I don't know where yet either...I know that's not good for you, Emily, maybe I can host a small "small babies" morning or afternoon?
 
Jenny and Emily,

Mingling Moms is an activity organised by the American Women's Assn. I'm one of the coordinators and I'm hosting next week at my place in Pok Fu Lam. Will email you both the details.

Looking forward to meeting you. Anyone else interested?

Rani
 
rani, pls send me the info for the gathering. I'll see if I could make it. Coz if it's 11am, my bb needs to take nap "at home".

Emily, Jenny, looking forward to seeing you. If any of us can't make it at rani's meeting, let's arrange another one in Causeway Bay some other time.
 
Hi Rani,

My girl is 4 months old now. I have been reading all you guys' messages. I am interested to attend the gathering next week but I just worry about it's too early for my girl. If I could make it, would I and my baby be welcome to join? May I know the details, please?

Cheers!
 
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Hi Carm,

You're welcome to join us. Will PM you the details. It seems that afternoons are better for the younger ones, perhaps we organise another get together next week in the afternoon?

Rani
 
rani,

it's nice to know that you are organizing a mingling moms gathering. but my girl still needs 2 naps during the day. after 3-3:30pm is a better time. hope to meet you all in the other events.

take care
 
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