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What to Expect at a Meeting
Drop-in visitors are always welcome!
Our meetings provide us with a chance to talk, laugh, and get caught up with each another, but at the heart of things is
the need for support. We have all arrived at one time with a specific fear or frustration, needing some group problem-solving,
and in turn we have all had the pleasure of providing advice or encouragement to someone in need.
Meetings begin socially over refreshments, with an early session prioritizing new moms who need
to get home for feedings (or who might fall asleep in the armchairs!) followed by a few minutes on group business, turning
as quickly as possible to the support part of the meeting.
During the business portion of the meeting, new members
are introduced, births are announced, and board members update the group on activities, news, and requests for volunteering.
The support part of the meeting is conducted in an organized and respectful manner so as to include everyone:
Each person has a turn to introduce themselves and address the group, whether to ask a question, tell a story, or, (and it
does happen!) simply say that everything is fine. Occasionally a guest speaker will visit to discuss a child development topic.
We are fortunate that SMOMs who do not have an issue to raise on a particular night, especially our group's many seasoned
moms of older multiples, come and offer their support to the SMOMs who are having a difficult time. Those of us who are at
our wits' end with an inconsolable infant or terrorizing toddlers find tremendous strength and hope from the amusing stories,
reassurances, and suggestions from the veteran SMOMs.
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The Seaside Mothers of Multiples
group meets on the second Wednesday of each month (Sept. to June)
in the education room at Mamas Move, in Norwell. Mamas Move is located at 45 Pond Street in Norwell off Rt.3, Exit 14. The location is central, the space is bright, and the facilities
offer many added benefits. (SMOMs
is not affiliated with, nor sponsored by, Mamas Move.)
Support for moms with newborns starts at 7pm, followed
by group business and regular support at 7:30. The
meeting runs as long as is necessary. During
the summer months, we schedule informal nights out for food, drink, and talk. |
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Meeting Location: Mamas Move
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