Great group of women

When I found out that I was pregnant with twins, my husband IMMEDIATELY searched online for a "support group" for moms with twins. He found it... Tulsa Mothers of Multiples (TMOMs)! He encouraged me to pay my dues and sign up before ever even going to a meeting! I was VERY hesitant to go that first time... after all, I had 2 kids already, why on earth would I need a "support" group? I knew what I was doing, right?

WRONG!!

My first meeting, I learned so many things about being a M.O.M.... I learned things about how to get babies on a sleep/feed/play schedule; how important it is to keep them on the same schedule if ever I wanted to sleep; bedrest sanity savers; the list goes on and on! I couldn't believe that after having two kids, I was so very clueless! That first TMOM meeting not only encouraged me in some things; it also FREAKED me out in some things. The reality of having twins set in after that night. I was having twins...two babies at one time... two screaming at one time... two stinky diapers at one time (technically 3 at a time since Asher was only 14 months when the twins were born)... two hungry mouths at one time... TWINS!

After about 2 months of being in the group, I was assigned to a "Sister of Support!" This woman would be my buddy, pal, friend for the rest of my pregnancy and after. My new friend ("SOS") would prove to be a great asset in my life. She had 3 children and decided "just one more baby"... God blessed her with her twins... giving her 5 kids total! Tim and I had decided "just one more baby and God blessed us with twins...giving us 4 kids total.... SHE WAS PERFECT! She made me feel welcome in the group via emails, talking on the phone, texting, getting together with me, and checking on me after appointments. Now, 2 years after having the twins, she's still a great friend in my life... Thankful that TMOMs (and GOD) put Martha in my life...she's been such a blessing!

Over time, I became very invested in TMOMs. After a few months, I volunteered to "lead" a small group... my passion for TMOMs and the women in the group grew and grew! I talked about these ladies until all of my NON-TMOM friends were probably very annoyed! This group had encompassed my life... my readily available resource for this thing called raising multiples! It is so very different from raising singletons!! I have made so many wonderful, new friends in this "support" group! I love the opportunity to support others as well as be supported by the more experienced MOMs!

Last Spring, the group I love decided to nominate & elect me as President! WHAT??? I was shocked! I don't feel like I am a leader in any respect... BUT... one of the great women who nominated me said, "You have such a passion for the members- you know everyone by name and everyone knows you. Your love for TMOMs shines through & you'll be a great President!" Those words will stick with me FOR-EV-ER!

I am honored to be part of such an amazing group...to be able to lead the group is that much more of an honor! I love TMOMs as a unit, and I love all the women who are a part of it! Thanks TIM for encouraging me to go to this support group.... my life will never be the same again!!