Townsville Mums #3

[Ilithyia]

Anna,

I was just thinking...Have you booked into the Birth Centre??

I have all the details if you need them.

[Freya]

Yep Im all good Sara, already seen my midwife once and see her again on Tuesday She's awesome and lives out here at Bushy Beach which is handy with my labours Cant wait til the centre is actually built though so I can take a peek!

[alioops]

OK. I need a good, friendly GP. Now. I have been to Health Link on Ross River rd and wasnt particularly impressed. I want a doctor that I can relate to, that respects me and my wishes, and doesnt treat me like another number. This is what my old GP was like and I am sad not to be able to go to her any more. I prefer female GPs. I want to make an appointment for tomorrow afternoon!! Anyone got tips?

Anna, how did you have to book into BC, did the GP give you the info when confirming the pg?

[Chocaholic]

I go to Annandale Medical Centre. My GP is Dr Michelle (can't pronounce or spell her last name) and she is amazing. There are a couple of female of GPs at this clinic.

[MissWingBat]

Ali - the docs on Ross River Road is more for emergency use for when you can't get into your normal GP or you are strapped for cash. I don't particularly like going there at all, the waiting times are excruiting and the doctors are too quick, too speedy, too fast to even listen or diagose something bigger, they just want to get you out and prescribed some drugs.
I go to Uni-health at the hospital, they have several female doctors and they are fantastic up there. I see Anita Lowe or Prassani .... or there is another elder lady too. Anita is the most awesome doctor I have ever been to. I have been seeing her for about 4 years now.
HTH!!

[princessrach28]

Hi Girls thank you for your warm welcomes! Just thought Id pop back in and say hi. Im afraid Im not much help in the Doctor / childcare dept as we have a great doc in Bushy Beach Fiona Smith shes so lovely. And my daughther Indiana (almost 3) goes to the Bushy beach Childcare centre that opened here in April and so far its been great no problems there. Although im very keen on getting Indi enrolled in a Montessori school... Ive also only ever stayed one place in town which was Marniers North AWESOME PLACE view is amazing, we stayed there for 2 weeks when we first got to town, while our house settled. So so far we have been here a year and have absolutely loved it. People here are so friendly and welcoming. I look forward to getting out and about and getting to meet you all! Only 39 days until our next angel is born not that im counting but everyone keeps telling me how huge i am!!

Have a wonderful weekend xx

[Ilithyia]

Morning girls!

Just confirming that I WILL be there thismorning!

Rach - Ohhh 39 days to go! How exciting?!?!? You would'nt be interested in having a Doula support you free of charge would you?? I am currently studying and only need 1 more birth to certify and at the moment I dont have any clients due until Boxing Day. PM me if you are intersted. Oh and BTW - I am pretty sure there is currently 1 Montessori school open in Townsville. I even saw the number in the phone book the other day?

RE: GP's - I go to Uni Health now but did'nt while I was pregnant with either of the girls. I see Prasani Katheeson aswell and she is great! I forgot to remind you of that yesterday Ali. Not sure of costs thought cause its free for Uni students.

To those of you coming thismorning....See you soon!

[Freya]

Im going to switch Jett to the Montessori school when he is 2.5 in March. Its out on a acreage and has a wait list so you might want to ring ASAP Rach.

Congrats Ali! I will bring my BC pack with me today so you can have a squiz and see if you like what you see. If so, I have their #.

Im still coming today! Just might be a bit later than set time.

[~Saram~]

Ali- for dr I love our GP at Quacks on Bamford lane! they are a little tricky to get into but worth it, a great team and SOOOOO fantastic with kids. Once you are a patient there they will squeeze you in if kids are really sick. Not sure if they are accepting new patients now but I just kept ringing asking for an appointment and eventually got in.

Daycare - Ari's is in Annandale just off the ring road near the army barracks. they are cloth friendly and I quite like them. Out of all the daycares we checked out it was the only one I was happy with but I have heard good things about a few up that way will ask around for you.

Places to stay - I love the Mecure inn, nice swimming pool and restruant was lovely we have also stayed at AAA apartments on the Strand (before we moved here) wans't flashy but nice position

[mummy19]

Hiya Ladies im back ..
How was the meet last week?
I had a great weekend in Cairns we did not do a great deal just bumed around and ate out, we stayed at coconut caravan resort and they have two pools, a huge play ground and two bouncy pillows plus heaps more so we just stayed at the park pretty much! Love that place so darn nice ..
Nicola~ Our sons go to the same center and are in the same room, spun out lol, the director Chris is actauly my mum..
g2g getting in trouble be back later bye

[Nicola]

Hi

Tanya its a small world!!! I dont know any of the kids that are in Zanders toddler room as he only goes 1 day a week...I drop him off and leave and lately its been drop and run!! I have met your mum a few times. He is getting better now so will probably go tomorrow...Does Xavier go everyday??

[Jennifer13]

Ali- for dr I love our GP at Quacks on Bamford lane! they are a little tricky to get into but worth it, a great team and SOOOOO fantastic with kids. Once you are a patient there they will squeeze you in if kids are really sick. Not sure if they are accepting new patients now but I just kept ringing asking for an appointment and eventually got in.

Hi girls, really don't belong in this thread as I haven't lived in Tville for about 15 years (I grew up there), but I had to comment on this one - my childhood GP is a dr at this practice and I can't believe she's still there!!! We loved her and she actually delivered my youngest sister 27 years ago (when insurance wasn't impossible)! As a kid I liked going to see her.

[mummy19]

Hey Ladies, i think 1pm would be too late for us as both DD and DS would most likely be cranky pants by then...so 12 everyone??
We should all organize one night a week (for those who wanna lose wight) and go to the gym together and do a fitness class or just work out i think that would be great motivation ...
Sarah~ normally on a Thursday night i would go to the x training class at kirwan fitness that is bloody awesome ...
Nicola~ oh yay that sounds nice, pitty you cant make it tho..maybe next week

[Chocaholic]

Hello everyone. If I did all the personals, then I wouldn't finish by the time the kids wake up. Can you believe they are both having a nap at the same time? I don't know what to do with myself.

I won't be going to Lollipops this Friday as Cooper usually naps in the afternoon, otherwise he is feral. Maybe next week.

[alioops]

We will go but I cant make promises on how long they will want to stay. I will try and get them to nap early.

I did find an excellent GP at Twin City Doctors on Thuringowa Drive. She reminds me of my old GP. Sarah keeps stealing jelly beans from her though . She also gives both girls a balloon at the end of our appointments!