Please, please, please!!! I am soooo desperately seeking other english or dutch speaking moms in my area. I live in Hilversum but am willing to travel within reason. My son is a very active almost 2 (end of January) year old. We get so bored during the winter months!

I am an American married to a Dutch pilot. I've lived here for a bit more than 5 years and can speak Dutch but my understanding dutch is way better than my speaking dutch.

Anyway, to end my miserable pleading....I know that you are out there. Take a chance and message me! Please!

Hi coppernl!

My son is almost the same age as yours (he will be 2 on 26th of January) and we are expecting our second son in march. 3 months ago we moved from Germany to Soest (you probably know it, only 15 minutes away from Hilversum). Now I have the same problems like you: bad weather, no friends with children yet (exept one german couple) and lots of time! And unfortunately I cannot speak Dutch...
So I'm very interested in meeting other moms and their kids + would be glad if you would contact me! My email is: fruebis@gmx.de

Greetings

Katrin

Hi Katrin,
Thanks for replying. I sent you an email. Hopefully we can get together sometime.

Greetings,
Copper

Hi Copper,

I live in Hilversum as well (since a month). We lived in Amsterdam for more then 10 years and moved to the "countryside" because of our two children (our daughter is 2, son is 3 months). We are Austrian but speak Dutch fluently and I also do speak English. Its sooo quiet here! Where are all the people? Well, if you want to get together let me know. I anyway wonder why there are so few Dutch mothers looking for friends? All working hard 5 days a week?

My email is tkunit@hotmail.com

See you!
Tina

Yes, I think maybe they all work. I'd love to get together sometime. I'll email you. Thanks for replying!

Copper

Hi Coopernl
My name is Alison i live in sunny Hilversum!!!!
I am origionally from liverpool in the UK, but have lived here for 8 years my Dutch is dodgy to say the least but i can get by.
I have a 15 month old son and a great support network of other English speaking mums!
as well as that i am a childminder so i can offer respite care if you just need to go and have some YOU time!!
If you want to meet up give me a shout!
Alison

Hi Alison,

I'd love to meet up with you. I'll send you my email address.

Copper

Hi, I'm a new mom...my son was born on boxing day..I live in Hilversum, and thought it would be nice to meet other moms in the area. I have been living in NL for 2 1/2 years now, however don't know that many people in the area with kids ( most of my friends are childless and/or live in and around Amsterdam).

My email address is m.tanner@live.com

Michelle

Hi Coppernl,

I am living in Hilversum (South area) and have a son of 20 months (though he is a very active/ advanced 20 months!!). I do speak Dutch but still find it tough to make friends with Dutch mothers (maybe I am not trying hard enough???). I am English/ Swedish, married to a Greek. We have lived here for about 8 years now. Since my son was born I have cut back on the number of days I work (still work 2 days a week for a pharmaceutical company) and am finding it rahter tough to adjust as I am used to travelling abroad for work most of the time. I notice my son is really missing contact with other kids as most of my friends do not have kids or not of a similar age.
I would love to meet up. If you are interested please contact me at annika.shirley@gmail.com
Rgds

Hi Coppernl,

I am also an American married to a Dutch pilot living in Hilversum. My daughter is 10 years old but I am a member of the International Women's Contact of Utrecht, which has a moms and tots group which meets frequently in the Utrecht/'t Gooi area. The website is www.iwcu.nl and next meeting is tomorrow, January 29 in Soest, not too far away from here. If you want to get together, just let me know. My e-mail address is carriehilversum@tele2.nl.

Take care,
Carrie

I'm just curious if anyone is interested in a get together? Then we could all meet each other? I have a small apartment but I'd be glad to host it. Let me know if you're interested.

Copper

HI, My wife is looking for a group of friendly English speaking moms to chew the fat with.... Yes we're all going crazy with speaking in 'kiddy' all the time and need some quality adult conversation. We have twins, we live in Utrecht and are prepared to travel to Hilversum, Bussum and yes...even Weesp.

you can contact us at

sam@brooksbank.nl
or
connie@projectorange.nl

please help

thank you

Sam

Hi ya I'm a Mum in Hilversum too! Always up for meeting new people. My son is 17months old. I've been living here for a year. If anyone fancies hooking up please let me know!
Byeeee George
P.S I'm new to this site i hope this reply works!

Hello,

My name is Kate and I have a 21 month old son. I have been in the Netherlands for 6 years and am married to a Dutchie!

I have recently set up the Hilversum International Mums and Tots group! We are aimed at the expat community in and around Hilversum. We meet on Thursdays from 9.30 to 11.30 at Buurtcentrum De Lelie, Leliestraat 6, 1214 HG, Hilversum. (cost 2 Euros per visit)

For more information contact Kate on kvandermeijs@hotmail.com

It would be great to see some of you there and is such a good way to meet people in an informal setting.

Bye for now

Kate

Anyone near L:elystad?
I am a 24yr old mother to a 4month old baby and moved to Lelystad from Scotland with my dutch fiance. I feel so isolated here, which is different for me because I'm a real social butterfly in my motherland!

I think I'm the only brit in Lelystad!(or indeed, native-english speaker)

Anyway anyone wanna message me feel free

Hello Buffy!

My name is Kate I am English and have a Dutch husband and a 21 month old son.

I live in Harderwijk - which is about 25 minutes away from Lelystad. My husband actually works in the hospital in Lelystad. I sometimes come there to go to the Ballorig indoor play area with my son or to Batavia stad. He is a bit older than your baby -= but I would be happy to meet up with you for coffee or whatever. I know how lonely it can be when you first move to NL! Do you have a car? You would be always welcome to visit me here in Harderwijk too. Anyway, please feel free to email me on kvandermeijs@hotmail.com

We have the Dolfinarium and also Harderwijk is a lovely old town which might make a nice change for you!

Also, in Almere there is an English speaking mums and tots group. They meet every Monday. If you are mobile then it might be a great place for you to make some contacts. Almere is pretty close to Lelystad too. Actually even without a car you could get the train as the group meets very close to Parkwijk station. Here is the link for their website!

http://www.parkwijkalmere.nl/abcde

Anyway, I hope that has been useful! Like I said / feel free to contact me

Kate

Hi to all,

My name is Marianela and also live in Hilversum and have a 6 months old baby boy.

Let me know if some of you girls want to get together for a coffee and chat...

My email is marichevalier@aol.com.

Regards,

Marianela

Hello, my name is Lois and I live in Zeist. I think I have the answer for you namely the International Womens Contact Utrecht group. They have members from all the areas you mention, some mums, some not, but there are many events and activities aimed at mums with tots. Please check out their website for more info or please feel free to contact me at llmyob@hotmail.com if you would like an introduction to the Group. I have only been a member since December, but it has turned my social life round both as a mum and a woman! :-) http://www.iwcu.nl/index.html

Hope this helps,
Lois