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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 a new early
session prioritizing new moms who need to get home for feedings (or who might fall asleep in the armchairs!) then get down
to discussing the business of running the group, 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.
(Scroll down for Membership contacts and form.)
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| Above: Kelly and Shamsi's beautiful kids at Scituate's Purple Dinosaur Playground |
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Member Services
The membership fee is $29 for using the services listed below. There is NO FEE for non-members to
participate in the support meetings!
MENTOR PROGRAM: The SMOMs mentor program connects new mothers with an experienced SMOM member with children of the same
sibling profile, for a personal, call-us-at-any-time connection to the group.
MEALS ON WHEELS: Each new member (or a member in need) is brought a healthy homemade dinner.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Members may attend the many activities the group organizes. Our Group Events page provides the schedule of our playgroups, daytrips, nights out, tag sales, holiday parties, guest speakers, and book club.
Check it for pictures, too! CLOTHING & GEAR: Our members sustain a busy trade in clothing and equipment! We have access to our huge twice-yearly
tag sale before it opens to the public. Also, members buy, sell, and give away items on our discussion board.
DISCUSSION BOARD: Our new online discussion forums allow us to continue supporting each other outside of meetings...
24/7, in fact... you know we're up!
NOMOTC Membership: Membership automatically includes benefits of the National Organization of Mothers of Twins Groups.
See the NOMOTC site for details:
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For new member information, email Deb Paquette at:
To download the Membership form, click here:
SMOMs Membership Form (Word doc)
Sharing experiences, pursuing new ideas, and fostering friendships. Support for mothers of twins (and more!) based south of Boston MA
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