Posted May 14, 2013 at 3:57 PM by Ver

Hi! I'm looking for other SMC in the Montreal, Quebec area. I am 6 months pregnant with my first and would love to find/build a local SMC community for support and sharing.
Thanks
Ver

Posted April 30, 2013 at 4:15 PM by Samara Sant

Tulsa, Ok 38 about to be 39 end of May, I have found my donor through Cryobank of California. Is there anyone in my area?

Posted April 27, 2013 at 10:40 PM by Lawdida

I am a choice mom on round two--I see Ashley above is from UTAH. I live in Northern Utah, so If anyone is interested I would host a group.

Posted January 8, 2013 at 9:24 PM by Marjorie Cox

Mikki,

We touched base a few years ago, and you listed me as a contact for Houston. Over the years, I've had little free time outside of work and raising my (now) seven year old son to actively get involved. I received several inquiries from women last year via your website, and we've begun to gather as a group for bi-monthly meetings. Out of 7-8 in the Houston area, four of us have met on a social basis to share stories. There are two moms, one trying and one thinking. I've just had a referral from a mom of a 5-year old, so we may expand our group further!

I would be glad to have my name as contact or another gal in the group.

Thanks very much!

Marjorie Cox

Posted January 6, 2013 at 10:34 PM by corinn davis

I am a single mom with a new baby on the way after trying nine years to give my daughter a play mate and not being able to concieve due to my fibrids until now I am finaly pregnant with this little bundle of joy but through all the joy there is this deep root of pain and rejection I am dealing with from family and my babys fauther I am looking for some input and maby to network with other ladies thanks

Posted January 2, 2013 at 7:28 PM by Janine

I am looking to connect with other SMC's who live on Long Island (Nassau/Suffolk)county...

Posted October 24, 2012 at 1:45 PM by Arlene

Single Moms by Choice workshop - Seattle!
My bi-annual workshop intensive for our Pacific Northwest women seeking single motherhood will be in early December. Agenda will include: thinking it over: are you ready for this? Building resources, finding support, dealing with the "3 F's" - finances, fitness and feelings, video segments, and much more! Please contact me at arlene@counselorandmore.com if interested.

Posted August 16, 2012 at 8:48 AM by Marlen

Hello!

I am in a trying stage and am looking for somebody to chat with. I live in Allendale, Michigan.

Marlen

Posted June 22, 2012 at 7:20 PM by Nicole

I want to reach out to the ladies in the Phoenix, AZ area that are also looking for a support group. I was on my way to becoming and sadly miscarried at 9 weeks. I'm now waiting to try again on my next cycle!

As I embark again, I'd love to connect with other's in the area. I see we cannot reply directly to other's posts; what do you, Administrator, suggest we do to connect?

Thank you,
Nicole

Posted May 28, 2012 at 11:21 AM by Amanda

I am a thinker in the Phoenix, AZ area. I would love to talk with other women who are thinking about or have gone through this process.

Posted April 24, 2012 at 8:55 PM by Hilary

HI , Looking for SMCs in the Northeast Ohio area. I just became one of the new contacts for SMC for this area and we are hoping to revive our group. Email if you are out there..

Posted April 8, 2012 at 8:28 PM by Hilary

HI , I am hoping Brinda from Cleveland still reads this blog. I am in Cleveland too and looking for SMCS. I have a 4 year old son.. Please contact me at hkr0927@aol.com

Posted April 8, 2012 at 9:20 AM by Megsmomma

We have a large online group of single momma's in the Boston area (by choice, by circumstance and through loss) and gather monthly for connections and support. You can email me for more info -- I'm also a choice mom through foster- adoption and would love to be a resource for other adoptive choice momma's!

Posted April 7, 2012 at 6:55 PM by Shannon

I'm looking for other SMC in the Sacramento area. I have a 5 month old daughter and would love to find/build a local SMC community for support and sharing.

Posted March 6, 2012 at 7:44 PM by Jessica Pace

I am a thinker in Utah, any other Utah women out there? I feel alone in this.

Posted January 25, 2012 at 2:27 PM by Monique Swanson

Hi! We recently started a Facebook Group (Alone Together: Single Moms Support Group), the opening statement of which reads:
Welcome! Because there are single moms in every corner of the world, we have created this group in the hopes that it will serve as a beam of light guiding single moms into a universal harbor of support through the sharing of experiences and the offering of advice. May we all inspire each other and extend our hands into the darkness to pull someone else into the light. Here you will find trees planted by others whose shade you are invited to sit under.
* * *

We have members from all over the world and the support, friendship, and outreach has been incredible! I was wondering if you wouldn't mind posting the link in case any of your members would find it helpful. It is a closed group meaning that once someone asks to join we ask a couple of questions to make sure they are indeed who they say they are in order to avoid ex-husbands and protect members' privacy. People can find and join the group, but unless you are a member you cannot see the content. Here is the link:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/221343881257940/

Thanks for your courtesies and I wish you all the best!

Monique

Posted November 5, 2011 at 2:02 PM by Charlotte

I know there's a SMC group in Vancouver, but are there any Thinkers either there or in Victoria/on the Island?
I'm a Thinker, and am looking for others close by who are also Thinkers, or who've done it and can share their stories, etc. Please let me know!

Posted October 27, 2011 at 10:05 AM by Brinda

I'm an SMC of two-year old b/g twins in the Cleveland area. It would be great to connect with other SMC's (as well as those in the thinking and trying stages) in Cleveland and/or Ohio. I often wonder if I am the only SMC in the Cleveland area! Please email me if you are interested in connecting for support.

Posted October 10, 2011 at 7:03 PM by Lauren

I am a SMC of a 3yo boy. I'd love to meet other SMC's in Memphis, TN. I'm starting to think I'm the only one here.
Thanks

Posted October 9, 2011 at 1:10 AM by ashley.

Looking for thinkers, tryers, and moms in UTAH!

Posted July 15, 2011 at 11:43 AM by pompapah

I was a single dad. I can clearly see the difference here between moms and dads.
We would never go look for coffee together.

Now, talking on the sidelines of a soccer game - that's different

Posted May 22, 2011 at 10:14 PM by Goarka

@Lauren and Dannie- I live in Pasadena and 16 weeks pregnant. Would love to meet!

Posted March 15, 2011 at 2:13 PM by Dannie

@ Lauren...I work in Pomona so I have a vague idea where Walnut is (I'm assuming it's the city near Diamond Bar)

While I'm in the Inland empire, I'd consider commuting once a month or so on a weekend to a gathering.

Posted March 13, 2011 at 1:07 AM by Meg

Anyone know if there is a group in the Boston area?

Posted March 10, 2011 at 8:40 AM by Mikki

Chicago women (prompted by Jayne)....I'm in touch with the woman who was coordinating in the Schaumburg area, who is now the mom of twins....to see who can help us kick off another Chicago-area coffeeshop series, with the help of a new sponsor

Posted March 9, 2011 at 11:36 PM by Jaynee

For those of you in the Chicagoland/Schaumburg area, I've been looking for this group for a while. I live in Orland Park and am willing to drive to Schaumburg. I'd like to meet for myself as well as my 10 yr old daughter.

Please contact. Thank you.

Posted February 28, 2011 at 10:13 PM by Lisa

Hi Sharon,
I am near Schaumburg. Not sure how to get a group going, but maybe we can exchange emails.

Posted February 27, 2011 at 8:23 PM by Sharon

I am new to SMC. I am in the Schaumburg I area if the group is still meeting would like to attend or somewhere in the Chicago area.

Posted February 19, 2011 at 2:19 PM by Lisa

I am in the NW suburbs of Chicago and would love to meet up with other Choice Moms. I have been blessed with the most precious baby twin boys!

Posted February 6, 2011 at 10:56 AM by Christine

i am in Phoenix AZ and am trying. I would love to meet other women in this area.

Posted February 5, 2011 at 10:14 PM by micha

I am a Choice Mom in San Francisco Bay Area. Would love to meet other women in the Peninsula or South Bay. I have tried the support group in Oakland, which is wonderful but too far for me to get to on a regular basis.

Posted January 20, 2011 at 12:09 PM by Samantha Lopez

Anybody in or near Phoenix, Arizona?

Kim P: I visit Tampa, FL about twice a year.
I am not a mom yet. I'm still a thinker.

Thanks,
Sam

Posted January 17, 2011 at 4:15 PM by Michelle

I am in Dallas, TX and currently in the process of starting my SMC journey. I wanted to see if any of the people in this area got togeher or if anyone is interested. I would love to connect with any women who have gone down this path or will be starting soon.

Posted September 26, 2010 at 8:58 PM by Eva

I'm a happy SMC of a 2-year old boy and looking for other SMCs to connect with and share anywhere in Iowa. Please let me know if you're living in this state and interested in connecting.
Eva

Posted September 20, 2010 at 11:39 AM by Lynn

Julie, Dee Dee, and Meg, I am expecting twin boys in couple of months. I live in Oakland County and was looking for a group in the area.

Posted September 11, 2010 at 12:50 PM by Rebecca Plum

Hearthstone Midwifery is offering support groups for Prospective Single Moms, and for Single Moms who are pregnant/have a baby on the way or parenting. Groups meet every other week, in Oakland, California.

Please see www.HearthstoneMidwifery.com for more information, or call (415) 250-6845.

Posted September 9, 2010 at 10:22 PM by Kim P

I'm a SMC to a 3 year old boy. We're in Tampa, FL now and would LOVE to find other SMC moms here. We also travel to Boston quite a bit, so we might be interested in a group there as well. Please let me know if there are SMC in either area!

Thanks.
Kim

Posted September 8, 2010 at 10:09 AM by Victoria

I am interested in joining/leading a group in Charlotte, NC. Please let me know if anyone is interested. Thanks.

Posted September 2, 2010 at 7:48 AM by Ramona

Hi Amy,

I have included our link to our Yahoo Group in Atlanta. I do hope you get this reply and will get in touch with us!

Ramona

Posted May 31, 2010 at 4:30 PM by Amy Roaderick

I am looking for a support group in Atlanta, Georgia. If someone could put me in contact with the group lead, I would appreciate it! Thanks!

Posted August 28, 2010 at 9:56 AM by Mikki

Gina: NYC is the most populated community of Choice Moms. I'm sorry you just missed the Choice Moms networking event there in July. But the Single Mothers by Choice organization is headquartered there and they tend to have regular monthly meetings if you want to join. Otherwise, follow the new "NYC" keyword on this website and you'll learn more about the resources and community there.
http://www.choicemoms.org/nyc

Mikki

Posted August 27, 2010 at 2:00 PM by Gina Graves

I have made the decision to become a SMC, and am going to start trying in a month or so. I am looking for support groups in the NYC area.

Posted August 27, 2010 at 1:51 PM by Marjorie

I'm a SMC in Houston/The Woodlands for anyone who would like to get together. I've veiwed your website over the years, but have not actively participated in comments or meetings. I have a 5-year old (no time for personal stuff) and am a self-employed real estate developer in the midst of a recession. I can be a resource or happy to get together.

Posted August 27, 2010 at 9:46 AM by Gille

I'm in Houston, TX. I'd love to get together with any other SMCs in the area. I'm currently expecting my first via IUI. Would love to meet anyone in any stage!

Posted August 26, 2010 at 1:12 PM by Meg

Julie and Dee Dee, I am a Tryer living in Oakland County (outside of Detroit). I've been looking for a group in this area.
Meg

Posted August 19, 2010 at 7:37 PM by Julie P

Dee Dee, I am an SMC with twin boys in Brighton MI. Contact me and maybe we can get a group started in Metro Detroit!

Julie

Posted August 3, 2010 at 9:17 PM by Carla Prado

I am in the Chicago area and would love to connect with others around here. Heather, let me know if you got any interest for the Schaumburg group. I am 'thinking' and would love to pick your brains.
Carla

Posted July 20, 2010 at 4:33 PM by karen331

I'm a thinker in Delaware. Does anyone know of any groups in the area?

Posted June 25, 2010 at 9:31 AM by Linda M.

Yes: the #Austin group is very active. We meet monthly, and we've just started doing regular Girls' Night Out (no kiddos, in other words) event too, with great success so far. Any and all are welcome!

Posted June 14, 2010 at 12:19 PM by Jennifer

To Lauren in Walnut Creek, CA. I am a choice mom. I am in Concord! I have three adopted children, ages 19, 6, and 4. Please contact me!

Posted June 13, 2010 at 5:23 PM by Ann

I am a Thinker in Denver, CO. Does anyone know if there are any support groups in my area? Thanks very much!

Posted June 5, 2010 at 8:44 AM by Nicola

There is an SMC group in Ottawa, and we meet every few months (thinkers, tryers and mothers and babies/kids). You can find us at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SMC-Ottawa/.

Posted May 31, 2010 at 4:30 PM by Amy Roaderick

I am looking for a support group in Atlanta, Georgia. If someone could put me in contact with the group lead, I would appreciate it! Thanks!

Posted May 29, 2010 at 6:25 AM by Dee Dee Grant

I live about 30 miles outside of Detroit, haven't found any groups here but would love to. Please let me know if anyone else is from the area.

Posted May 29, 2010 at 6:06 AM by Emily

There are several support groups in the UK, including 5 in the London area - others in Scotland, the N.East & Bristol. The Donor Conception Network is a national charity for people using donor conception, including nearly 500 single women. There are regular conferences and workshops, often with dedicated space for single women / single mums. A series of 'Our Story' books for younger children about donor conceived families includes versions for different single mum settings (double & embryo donation version due available soon!). Enquiries to enquiries@dcnetwork.org or pm me via discussion board.
Emily

Posted May 28, 2010 at 9:11 PM by Laurel Kops

Bay Area (East Bay) SMC group recently formed. Our group has a sprinkling of women at each stage. We are meeting about every other week, or so, and welcome new members. We meet at member's homes, and hope to have the structure include a specific topic for the meeting, chatting, and sharing information and resources. We're very happy to be forming support! :)

Posted May 28, 2010 at 7:46 PM by Diane

I'm in Philly and am a choice mom of a 11 week old girl! I'd love to connect with other choice moms in the Delaware Valley.

Posted May 28, 2010 at 2:52 PM by Fiona

There's a SMC group in Vancouver, BC that's been running for about six years now. We meet monthly or thereabouts in someone's home. The groups has experienced a resurgence recently with a lot of new babies and triers. If you'd like to find out more email me, Fiona, at fjkelly6@gmail.com or just join our yahoo group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SMCVAN/

Posted May 28, 2010 at 9:26 AM by Julie

I run an SMC (single mothers by choice) meeting in Los Angeles. It meets monthly and has a discussion format which is very useful for thinkers and tryers. On another note -- it seems like the ideal "merger" between Mikki and Jane if all of the meetings can be through SMC which is really primarily focused on meetings and (great) online lists and everything else can happen through this website. If you're interested in the Los Angeles group, please join singlemothersbychoice.com and ask for the information for the L.A. group, or feel free to email me!

Posted May 27, 2010 at 9:23 PM by Kim

There are several of us who have gotten together in the Raleigh/Durham area a couple of times. If you would like to add your contact info to the list email me.

Kim

Posted May 26, 2010 at 8:04 PM by Meredith Grotti

I am in the north Dallas area, Lisa. I am in the thinking, hoping to move into trying, stage. I don't know anyone in the area that is a single mother by choice.

Posted May 26, 2010 at 1:17 PM by Kelly

I am part of a small but growing support group in the Providence, RI area (we actually met in East Greenwich) and we are open to any one else who would like to join us.

We usually meet the Tuesday evening of the month at 5:30pm. Lynn Finocchiaro, LICSW is the official coordinator of our group, and can be reached at lfinocchiaro (at) wihri (dot) org.

Posted May 25, 2010 at 6:49 PM by Megan

I'm a thinker in Reading, PA. Which is pretty close to Philly. Any groups in Philly?

Thanks!
Megan

Posted May 25, 2010 at 6:06 PM by Lauren

I would like to start a group in Walnut Creek, CA. I haven't found any women here who are Choice moms, although I know they exist!

Posted May 25, 2010 at 5:43 PM by Jamie Whittenburg

I recently moved from Dallas and agree that there was really nothing organized there (that I was aware of anyway). I now live in Lubbock and would love to start a group but I am the only SMC I know of here. If anyone is in the West Texas area and wants to get together, let me know!

Jamie

Posted May 25, 2010 at 2:35 PM by Mikki

Regarding Dallas....I haven't seen much activity from there. Much more so in Austin, where this is a strong community. That's why I held an event there earlier this year. If it helps, you can use the Austin keyword on the top of this blog to learn from some of the locals there. There was at least one woman who attended the event from Dallas.

Posted May 25, 2010 at 1:38 PM by Lisa Morrow

Is there a group in the Dallas/Fort Worth area?

Posted May 25, 2010 at 9:35 AM by Heather Sowka

We had a group going in Chicago, but once the school year started last September the interest level fell off. We used to meet at the Starbucks in Schaumburg, IL once a month on Saturdays. I loved having the opportunity to talk to other SMC, so I'd love to start this group up again. Please let me know if anyone is interested.

Heather