Working Mamas Lunch May 22
Working mamas, let's get together for lunch. How about Thursday, May 22; 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at Red Star Tavern, 503 SW Alder? We hear they could use a boost due to light rail construction, plus they take reservations and have good vegetarian and non vegetarian food (not sure vegan options). Please RSVP in the comments by Tuesday May 20. We will use that to make reservations. We had nearly twenty meet last time, so what a great way to connect and meet other working mamas.
Wow. This could not have come along at a better time for me.
I am not a working mama.
But I will have to be soon. Full time, all the time. My daughter is 22 months and the thought of transistioning so suddenly to full time childcare has nearly paralyzed my productivity. I know that sounds strong but its becoming more and more true as the weeks pass.
I'd love to join you working experienced mamas out there and...hear some feedback, stories, make some connections, get some reassurance, maybe even some advice.
So, although I am not ACTUALLY a 'working mama', may I please join you? :-)
Posted by: R.E.Mom | April 19, 2008 at 08:40 AM
Count me in!
Posted by: andrea | April 19, 2008 at 08:47 AM
Of course! And even though we call it a working mamas lunch that includes all mamas. It just so happens that the majority of us that gather work outside the home close-to or near downtown and it's an easy event to set up.
Posted by: urbanMamas | April 19, 2008 at 08:49 AM
I work part-time and share care with my partner. I would love to make the meet-up, but I have care of my daughter on Thursday afternoons. Could I bring my 7-month old, or is this lunch adults only?
Posted by: amanda | April 19, 2008 at 07:53 PM
I would love to attend, but this mama will be on a business trip in Boston that week! I'm so sorry I will miss it - I loved the last get-together.
Posted by: KarenNM | April 20, 2008 at 01:47 PM
Absolutely! I have been a big fan of this blog for months, but never posted. It will be neat to put faces with names.
Posted by: TrinaM | April 21, 2008 at 08:50 AM
Gonna try. Sounds fun but work might get in the way. Thanks for planning.
Posted by: LTF | April 21, 2008 at 09:24 AM
re: Kids. I think there have been kids at a couple and a couple have been kid free. I am making the reservations and it does not matter to me.
Posted by: Courtney | April 21, 2008 at 09:25 AM
I would love to attend and meet other working moms. I just recently returned to work full time and struggle with leaving my 4-month old every morning. Thanks for arranging this!
Posted by: Lilred | April 21, 2008 at 09:42 AM
I plan to attend - I have an almost 10 month old and work full time downtown.
Posted by: Sara | April 21, 2008 at 10:35 AM
Perfect timing for me - can't wait to see everyone and meet some new mamas!
Posted by: pdxkatie | April 21, 2008 at 05:11 PM
I'd like to come! I've never come to an urbanMamas event.
Posted by: karen | April 23, 2008 at 02:01 PM
I will be there. Thank you for coordinating, Courtney!
Posted by: olivia | April 23, 2008 at 03:52 PM
I would love to attend. I have a 9 week old daughter and just had to go back to work full time. It would be great to talk with some other moms.
Posted by: Melanie | April 30, 2008 at 09:39 PM
Just found this site and I love it. I'll be there and will need to bring my 3 1/2 month old. I'm going back to work in June, so it will be nice to talk with moms on how to handle that transition.
Posted by: jessica | May 07, 2008 at 05:50 PM
I will be there.
Posted by: hau | May 13, 2008 at 10:09 AM
I have a work event that morning at 9am but will come by if I get back in time. Can I give a tentative yes?
BTW-I had to look 2x at the picture before I realized that was me. :)
Posted by: ebw (emily) | May 13, 2008 at 10:33 AM
I am going to try to make this I am new to this group. My 7 month will be with me.
Thanks & looking forward to it.
Posted by: Linde | May 13, 2008 at 04:52 PM
I am excited to find a group of working mom's! I have an 11m old son and I am starting a new job on 5/29 / returning to work after a 3 month break, so this is fabulous timing! Looking forward to it.
Posted by: Mary-Beth | May 15, 2008 at 09:19 AM
hello working mamas ~
I made reservations at Red Star at 11:30 on Thursday 5/22. I counted 15 mamas and 4 (?) kids. It is under my name (Courtney) and there should be a note re: urbanMamas Lunch as well. I was not sure if we needed high chairs, but I let them know there would be kids so they can accommodate us. If more mamas sign up, I will add to the reservation. Please respond by Wednesday 5/21 @ noon. See you Thursday!
Posted by: Courtney | May 19, 2008 at 09:27 AM
Well, it looks like I won't be making it today after all. My little one is sick for the very first time, so I'll be heading home to take care of her right after I get off work today at noon. Have fun all!
Posted by: amanda | May 22, 2008 at 08:23 AM
Just wanted to say "THANK YOU" again to all the mamas that came today and "THANK YOU" to Courtney for organizing. Great conversation and great connecting to be had!
Posted by: olivia | May 22, 2008 at 10:16 PM