Seeking Moms in Albany/Bethlehem Area

Updated on April 11, 2008
M.L. asks from Delmar, NY
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Hello,
I am trying to meet moms in the Albany/Bethlehem area. I am new to my neighborhood and haven't met anyone with kids near the ages of my own - I have an 18 month daughter and an 11-week son. I'll be going back to work full-time in about a month and I'm worried I'm never going to meet anyone! I love my kids but it's been a little isolating - I actually went back to work in between having my daughter and son, so I didn't really have a great opportunity to meet anyone during that time. My friends and co-workers either don't have kids or their children are considerably older, and from what I know none of the other kids in my daughter's daycare live near us (plus it's hard to connect when you only see eachother during the very hectic drop-offs and pick-ups). I'd love to meet some moms, especially now that the weather is getting nice and we can get outside more. We love to go on stroller walks but I bet it would be more fun with other people!

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M.P.

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I am not right in the Bethlehem area, but I am fairly close, in Ravena. I am always getting together with all of my friends who have kids and we are always looking for another to join. Also, I know that there are a lot of activities here in Ravena for kids and moms, and I bet there are a lot in Bethlehem as well. Check out the library schedule. In Ravena there are two different reading programs that alternate and meet pretty much every day in a different area of town and at different times to accomodate different schedules. I also don't know if you are a Christian or not, but I go to Bethelehem Community Church and there are a TON of young families there and I have met a lot of great friends there. Send me an email if you are interested in any of those and I will get you all the details! Good luck and welcome to the neighborhood!!

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R.L.

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I agree with Francesca. I'm a friend of hers and we have a great time both with the group and outside the group. I'm in the Glenmont area and we usually meet other moms at the park too!

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E.P.

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Hi Melissa,
I am a working mom of my 15 month old son and would be interested in getting together. I live in Altamont and can completely emphathize with trying to meet other moms while working full time! It is a challenge to say the least.
I have been considering putting out an ad to get a Moms group started specifically for working mothers because all of the Moms groups I have contacted in this area really cater to stay at home moms, which is great for them, but does not work for a working mom's schedule.
I have also tried to meet moms at my son's daycare, but it is so hard to talk when you are dropping off or picking up and are anxious to reconnect with your baby.

There are some great parks in the area for stroller walks and also some fun kids' gyms.
Let me know if you would be interested in metting up!
-E.

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C.M.

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Hi Melissa!

I live in Glenmont (Town of Bethlehem). Whereabouts are you? Have you ever heard of MOPS? I have been a stay-at-home-mom for 5 years now, and have attended MOPS for 3 of them. It's a great place to meet other moms of preschool (not yet old enough to go to school)age kids. The one I attend is at Delmar Reformed Church on Delaware Ave., and it is just a wonderful group of women. Childcare is provided (although you can also keep little ones with you during the meetings if need be...).
We meet the 2nd & fourth Wednesday morning of each month from 9:30-11:30. We are also meeting for a clothing swap on the 5th Wed. of this month. My name is Jessica, I'll look for you if you're interested!
Hope to see you soon -
Jessica M.

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F.C.

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Hey!!
Check out meetup.com and go onto the club called MOMS TIME OUT! I am a member and it is great!

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