The first Choice Mom Networking Event I attended was truly what helped me make the decision to move forward and take the "leap of faith" in my journey. It is also where I learned about the Cryobank and my options in selecting DNA, so I have very fond memories of attending. I was (and remain) very impressed with all I've learned from you over the past couple of years. ~ Michelle S.

2011 events

Choice Moms networking events connect like-minded women who are thinking, trying, waiting, being or becoming single mothers by choice.

Thanks largely to California Cryobank sponsorship -- now in its fifth year -- we have gathered in six cities in 2011; next one is in the Los Angeles area on November 5. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN HERE!

Earlier in the year we've met at:

• Raleigh -- March 19, post-event summary coming soon
• Philadelphia -- April 9, post-event summary coming soon
• Toronto -- June 4, post-event summary coming soon
• Boston -- June 26, post-event summary coming soon
• Seattle -- August 6, post-event summary coming soon

If you aren't sure if this is something you would benefit from, click here to read some of the voices of women who attend. In 2010 we met in Austin, San Francisco, D.C., New York City, Minneapolis and London. Some of the insights we shared at those events can be found with the "Event insights" keyword.

We've also launched an informal coffeehouse resource-gathering series this year, thanks to a new relationship with Fairfax, and will be coming out with regional guides for: Chicago, D.C., Minneapolis, Austin (Texas) and Atlanta.

As always, if you're interested in helping to plan an event, choosing a site, or want to recommend a sponsor/vendor candidate, contact Choice Moms.