“ I want these local Meetups because I want to inspire and be inspired by Moms and children who need support during this exciting and critical time. Attachment Parenting and Full Term Nursing is healthy and joyful. The results are amazing, too! ”

“ Hi! I'm Mandy and I have a 2 month old daughter, Brinley. I'm a 2nd grade teacher in PV and I want to meet other new moms. ”

“ I am a first time mother and have dedicated myself to being an attachment parent. I breastfeed, co-sleep, and babywear. I want to meet other moms & dads who share my philosophy for friendship & support. I live in Torrance. ”

“ I am Wendy Walsh and my daughter is Gwendolyn Griffin. Gwen is about thirty-six months old. ”

“ My name is Valorie and I've got two Berners who love to hike any hill they can find...kind of hard to find hills in the Valley, but we're doing our best! Come join us! ”

“ I am a mother of 3 boys: a 7 y/o, 5 y/o, & 20 mos old. I live in Westminster w/ my husband. I am a full time child psychologist & a part time professor at USC. I breastfeed, co-sleep, volunteer, am a Christian, & believe in positive parenting. ”

“ Hi. My name is Mary Inui and I am a stay-at-home mom looking for families who also believe in attachement parenting. I have a 2 year old daughter, Thalia and a 4 month old son, Matthew. I look forward to meeting you soon. ”

“ My name is Maggie and I had just become first time mom in Feb. 2007, I'm looking forward to meeting other parents with similar parenting styles. We breastfeed, bed shared, organic products, baby-carry... ”

“ I have a 22 month old daughter and i recently moved to the area and am wanting to connect with other like minded moms. ”

“ My name is Liz and I am first time, co-sleepin, breast feedin, baby wearin mom to my beautiful daughter, Suchin. I would love to meet other parents with the "ap" mentality! ”

“ Hello, I'm a stay-home mom with a 6-month old daughter named Miyu! I'd love to find moms who can go to the park / lunch / shopping! ”

“ My name is Charles Griffin and my parent partner is Wendy Walsh; I teach high school in Torrance and she is an adjunct teacher at local community colleges, and our daughter Gwendolyn will be a year old on April 30th. ”

“ Hello - my name is Kelly. I had Avianna Gabrielle 4/7/07. With no family in the area and very few friends with children, I'd love to have a group to socialize with, women to ask questions of.... just a group to offer and receive support from! ”

“ I am the mother of 2 beautiful children, Isabelle & Roberto. I enjoy meeting positive minded women who believe & achieve their dreams of a having both fulfilling home life & career. ”

“ Hello! My name is Janeth and I am in the auto industry. Looking to meet other business women in the same field. Thanks! ”

“ Hi! I'm a stay at home mom to my 22 month old son. Pretty much we just like to be out of the house as much as possible, meeting new friends! We are planning our wedding in Maui this summer, so getting/staying in shape with company would be great!! ”

“ Hi. My name is Amara and I am the happy mommy of one year old, Mikayla. I am glad to have found a way to connect to moms in the area with similar parenting ideas to us. We also breast feed, baby wear (in fact she is napping in the backpack as I wr ”

“ Hi, I'm a brand new first time mom of an almost 3 month old, looking to meet other moms in the area. ”

“ I am homeschooling my daughter and would like to meet other homeschoolers. Christine ”

“ I'm a first-time mom to a 1-year-old baby girl. ”

“ Hello! My name is Wen-Mei. I came from Taiwan. I have been lived in Torrance for 4 years. I have one boy, Ian. He is one-year-old. I am still learning Enghlish......so, when you talk to me, please speak slowly.......Ha! Ha! ”

“ Hello All, We met Peggy through Wendy Walsch about a year ago and have friends looking for a local AP group that has weekend gatherings. This prompted me to reconnect and go to this weekends event. My family consists of my husband and and almost 3 ”

“ Hello! My name is Michelle and I am a BFing, co-sleeping, babywearing mom of 9 month old Diego. I also have an 11 year old boy named Emmanuel. We are local and looking for other families to do family activities with. I can't wait to meet everyone. ”

“ Just moved to Long beach from Colorado. I teach high school English in Fountain Valley and I LOVE MOVIES! Look forward to meeting you. ”

“ Hi everyone! I am currently a Development Director working with the community organizing group ACORN. ”

“ Hi, my name is Leslie and I'm the mama to our 4-month-old daughter Taryn. I'm blessed to be staying at home with her and looking forward to meeting other SAHM's that are breastfeeding. We live in San Pedro. ”

“ My name is Maria and I live in Hermosa Beach with my husband and 15 mo. son. I am so excited to meet other like minded parents in the area! ”

“ I have a baby boy named Otto, born 11/15/07. I look forward to meeting other parents, and also it would be great for Otto to hang out with other babies. ”

“ hi - my name is minta. i'm a first time mom to my son Dean - who is 8 months old. i'm looking to meet some families w/ kids around the same age who have similar parenting styles and support breastfeeding, co-sleeping, etc. ”

“ Hi, my name is Sara. I recently moved to Palm Desert and I have a 2 1/2 month old baby girl named Sophie. I am a stay at home mom and would love to meet other mom's for some good, grown up conversation as well as activities with the kids. ”

“ New mom of 6-month old girl. ”

“ I'm Pamala and am organizer for several groups on Meetup. ”

“ Hi! I'm Aimee, 28 y/o SAHM in Encino! Looking forward to meeting other moms with newborns and infants. ”

“ Hi, We moved to Ventura recently and I would love to meet some new friends. I have a 3 year old son. We enjoy the beach, parks, and the zoo. ”

“ I have found that AP is the intuitive way to raise our children! I'd like to find more mamma's that feel this way and perhaps have more experience and knowledge! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have a lively and talented 2 yr old daughter that would love to make new friends. We have relocated from New Mexico to Costa Mesa and would love to meet you. Commuting is not a problem for us. Thanks! ”

“ Hello,I'm Jun! ”

“ I live in the Palms area and I have a 14 1/2 month old daughter. We would love to meet other parents and toddlers, especially those who are also attachment parents. ”

“ My three-year-old son, Vinnie, and I just moved to Pasadena and are interested in making new friends! My husband is doing a post-doc at Caltech for a year or two and I am a "stay-at-home" mom. ”

“ Hi, I am a seasoned mom. I am a postpartum doula and lactation educator. ”

“ I'm a stay at home mom of a 2 1/2 year old boy, and would love to join a play group to make friends with other mothers! ”

“ Hi I am a mother to 4 beautiful children 2 adopted 1 step and now 1 newborn. I am interested in meeting with other moms to expand my social circle to include family friendly people. ”

“ Hello All! My husband and I reside in Chino Hills, CA. We are expecting our first baby in February. I would love to join a new moms group in the area. That way I can meet other moms in the area. I am very excited and looking forward to joining. ”

“ I am a Mama who adores my baby and I want to meet similar Moms! ”

“ I would love to get together with other teachers and chat! Hope we can get together soon. ”

“ Hi all! I've been working on my spiritual growth for a while and it seems to be really clicking for the past 6 months. I'd love to find out more about our awakening and learning to guide our young ones to connect to their inner being. ”

“ Hi, my name is Sylvia and I have a 6 month old named Sydney. I am a stay at home Mom and am looking forward to meeting other Moms in the area. ”

“ I'd love to find a collective of crunchy mamas in Costa Mesa or Newport/Huntington Beach! ”

“ I'm interested in meeting other people who won't stare at me for breastfeeding my toddler, co-sleeping with my 5-year-old, or not putting him in Kindergarten this year. ”

“ Blessings all. I am a single dad of one girl, living in the SFV. I am looking for single alternative and like-minded moms or alternative families for friendships and more. ”

“ Hello everyone, I'm a mommy of 5, stay at home, and would love to get connected with other moms and kids ages 5 and 3 for my girls to play with. I live in Simi Valley, love photography, and going to the movies. My husband would also participate.. ”

“ Hi, I'm Czarina, a single mom. I have a 4 year old boy, his name is Aiden. I'd like to meet more mom's to just making new friends! ”

“ I am hoping to meet Moms with similar values. I e-mailed my best friend in Canada how I wish we lived closer to share this amazing experience of Motherhood. It is tough getting in a groove being a part time employee. I love being a Mother. ”

“ My Husband and I just moved to Southern California a year ago from Northern California. I am 27 years old with a 6 week old son. I am very excited about being a mom and I would love to meet other moms in our area and making new friends with children. ”