Robin Gorman Newman
NYC & Long Island

Robin knows first hand the challenges of being a 35+ mom. At age 42. she became a mom, and it's changed her life in ways she couldn't have imagined. While in love with her son, child-rearing is no easy feat, and since she is one to look to share experiences, Motherhood Later...Than Sooner was born. Seeking support and camaraderie from peers can be both comforting and fun, and Robin is great at passing along resources as well.

A work-at-home mom , Robin is the author of HOW TO MEET A MENSCH IN NEW YORK and HOW TO MARRY A MENSCH. Mensch is defined as a decent person. She also works as The Love Coach and offers socializing advice to singles (www.lovecoach.com). She has a background in public relations and a Masters in Marketing, and is the founder of the Independent Business Women's Circle, a social networking group for enterprising women based in NY. Her work can be found at www.lovecoach.com.

Robin runs the New York City & Long Island chapter of Motherhood Later...Join it at Meetup.com: New York City/Long Island

Sang-Hee Lee
Los Angeles, CA

Sang-Hee became a first-time mom at age 40 in November 2007. Sang-Hee spent most of her adult life as a career-oriented professional.

"I am entering motherhood at the age of 40. This new chapter in my life gives me a rich mixture of emotions--excitement, mystery, and a sense of unpreparedness--that any new mother at any age would encounter. However, my perspectives and approach to motherhood as a middle-age woman who has spent some 20 years of her adulthood as a non-mother might be different from those in their 20s and early 30s. I want to meet other women who are also becoming first-time mothers later in life, share information, give
support to each other."

Sang-Hee runs the Los Angeles chapter of Motherhood Later... Contact her for more information.

Desiree Fernandez
Marion/Cedar Rapids, IA

"I am 35 years old and have a 2 1/2 year old and a 7 year old. I have been a stay at home Mom since 2001. I am active in my son's school, and love to be with family and friends. I look forward to meeting Mom's that are closer to my age and have similar interests. I have been married to a pretty great guy for 9 years and have a sweet little Shih-tzu named Spark."

Desiree runs the Marion/Cedar Rapids IA chapter of Motherhood Later.... Contact her for more information.

Amy Wall Lerman
Northern New Jersey

Amy Wall Lerman gave birth to her son Evan Peter when she was 42 years old. With a 20 year career in television news behind her, she didn’t think a child would be in the cards for her. After two rounds of failed IVF attempts, Amy was ready to throw in the towel, but her optimistic husband insisted that “third time’s a charm” and it turns out, he was right. Evan was born in November 2007 and is the joy of their lives. 

In addition to her work in telelvision, Amy is the author of several instruction books including, “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Family Games” and the “Complete Idiot’s Guide to Critical Reading.” She has also published her poetry in Patchwork, an online literary journal. 

As head of the Northern New Jersey chapter of Motherhood Later, Amy hopes to unite 35+ moms in her area and create a haven for women who face shared challenges. Contact her for more information.

Karen Schwartz
Central New Jersey Chapter

Living and working in NYC, I was in for a drastic life change (to say the least!) when I married/became a stepmother at 41, got pregnant/became a mom at 42, and moved to Central NJ (at least we have great beaches...). Trading in walks/cabs to work for my very own gas-guzzling SUV, and my 5th Ave. CFO position for a job at a CPA firm in a suburban office complex, were challenging enough - but in addition, how many friends would I find in the mostly married-young/SAHM/cliques-already-established community who could relate to my happy but unique situation? Where did we fit in - with the young couples with new babies? Sort of...but not really...with the older couples with older children? Sort of...but again, not really...So the choice needed to be mine - seek out women and families in similar situations - the perfect vehicle being Motherhood Later...

Contact Karen Schwartz for more information. 

Rachel Meltzer
Illinois Chapter
Northern Suburb of Chicago

If you are interested in joining the Illinois chaper, Contact: Rachel Meltzer.

Marie (Molly) Watson
Bermuda

In the space of three years, Marie Watson married, had two children, quit her job and moved three times (“from my house to my-bigger-house to his-now-our house and, finally, across 700 miles of ocean to our rented blue house on a foreign semi-tropical island”). Her two daughters were born when she was forty and forty-one, respectively. 

“These were all much longed for changes,” she says, “and I sometimes feel that I still haven’t fully processed it all. Pregnancy and motherhood have been more wonderful and physically challenging than I ever dreamed possible – I feel like I have to run laps to keep up with these rambunctious toddlers. And now we have a pet rabbit and I get to watch amazing kids’ DVDs (was the animation this good when we were growing up?) – motherhood lets me re-experience the good life!” Contact information her for more information; 441-293-3918. 

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Aliza Sherman Risdahl
AK Tech Girl

Aliza recently became a first-time mom at age 41 and quickly learned that nobody really told her what to expect as an older mom. After struggling with post partum depression and breastfeeding complications, she finally reached out to other moms only to find that most participating in mom's groups in her area were in their 20s. After speaking with Robin about this, she joined Motherhood Later to help take it national.

Also a work-at-home mom, Aliza is author of "PowerTools for Women in Business" and "The Everything Blogging Book." She works as a freelance writer, radio producer and Internet consultant. She founded the first women's Internet company, Cybergrrl, Inc., in New York City in 1995 and founded the first women's Internet organization, Webgrrls International that same year.she now lives in Alaska. Her work can be found at www.mediaegg.com.

Aliza is the p/t techgrrl for Motherhood Later...Than Sooner. She is based in Anchorage, Alaska.

Being one of the “younger” Motherhood Later members has never been a difficulty for Carrie. She had her now 4 year old son right after her 35th birthday. Now nearing 40, Carrie enjoys having enough life experience and mom experience to lead the Anchorage Motherhood Later group while still trying to juggle university classes and private music students. Carrie was also her daughter’s Girl Scout leader this past year. “There’s a reason I’m tired,” she says. 

Contact Carrie to join the Anchorage chapter or visit the Anchorage Chapter Meetup Page.

Kathryn Rose
Fairfield County, CT

"I grew up in the central part of CT and then moved to Boston. I returned to Southern CT in 2004, with my husband and we had our first child, Lawrence “LJ” on November 16th, 2007. I am a 38 year old working mother and a sales professional covering New England for a financial services company. I would like to meet other moms in the area who can appreciate having children later in life and the challenges it represents. Motherhood is truly an amazing experience and it would be great to share these experiences with other moms."

Kathryn runs the Fairfield County, CT chapter of Motherhood Later. Contact her for more information.

Lizzie Morefield
St. Charles County, MO

"My name is Elizabeth, but I like to be called Lizzie. I’m 41 years old, married for 7 ½ years, and mom to 5-year-old Jimmy. If I had to describe my life I’d say that I’m blessed. I’m a child of adoption, and I’m not only a later-in-life mom, but grew up with a wonderful one of my own. I didn’t choose to be an older mom; my life just turned out that way. Not that I would change it because Jimmy is the light of my life; he brings me immeasurable joy! It’s a wonderful journey so far, and I look forward to more of the same for the future."

Lizzie runs the St. Charles, MO chapter of Motherhood Later...Join the Meetup: St. Charles County, Missouri

Elle Christiansen
San Francisco/Bay Area

Elle is on the verge of adopting. Her path to motherhood has been long and life-changing. She is embracing becoming a mother later in life with all its joys and challenges, and believes strongly that giving to and receiving from others sharing this remarkable journey is a gift and a means of grace.

Currently managing donor relations for a non-profit, Elle travels frequently to the many countries where the organization is at work. Previously she worked for a couple of years in China, and also consulted to and worked for hospitals and health care organizations in US several cities. She trained as a psychotherapist and was in private practice for over twelve years. She plans to return to practice after her child arrives.

Elle is delighted to be starting up the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of Motherhood Later. Contact her for more information.

Diane Walter
Pittsburgh, PA

Diane will become a first-time mom in October 2008 at the age of 36. She is excited to bring Motherhood Later…Than Sooner to the Pittsburgh area to network and learn from other later-in-life moms and their kids.

Planning to continue her career post-baby, Diane has over 14 years experience in advertising, marketing and brand management. A dot-com pioneer, she started the Pittsburgh Chapter of Webgrrls International and was honored as one of Pittsburgh’s “40 Under 40” in 2001. She is currently Senior Marketing Manager at American Eagle Outfitters. Contact her for more information about Motherhood Later in Pittsburgh.