We went to them and found them really useful.

They were also a great way to network with other people who are due about the same time as you. As we had moved to an area where we didn't know anyone else with kids, it was great to meet people.

We originally formed a mother's group and met weekly. We also had a smaller group from the classes meet with partners on the weekends once a month.

We now (18 months later) still meet monthly (in fact this coming Sunday) and even though we live in Melbourne we still travel up to the Goulburn Valley most months to have a BBQ. It's great to have little friends for Alex who are the same age, and who will grow up together.

We also found the weekend meetings better, as the blokes could also get together and talk about what has been going on.

The funny thing is, that three out of the six mothers are now pregnant again with #2, they're all due in the first week of April (wierd eh) and one is having twins!