New here & sooo glad to find this place. What's next?

[writteninkursive]

After spending the last two years barely enduring the crap that goes on at Babycenter, I am so incredibly pleased to discover a forum of intelligent, natural, informed mommies who don't just accept everything that the establishment tells them! Unspeakably exciting!
I'm not really sure how this place works. I saw the tribes and all that. Do I need to join a tribe?
Thanks in advance! Looking forward to meeting you incredible ladies! :

[AutumnAir]

No, you don't need to join a tribe, but there are ones for all the local areas in the US, so you might be able to find good resources in your area if you do. Otherwise, just browse through and you'll find some topics you're interested in.

[hrsmom]

Hi Kaiti- This is a great forum! I'm so thankful for the discussions and information that I've found here!! You can just browse around in the forums that interest you and read and post and enjoy! I joined last summer and I continue to find awesome forums to enjoy! Welcome, welcome! Congratulations on your new baby! You can find your due date club and chat with other mamas due when you are. (I wish I had found this site when I was pregnant, I spent a ton of time online but never found a due date club that interested me.)

[kirstenb]

Welcome to MDC! I've browsed other forums as well but haven't found anything close to what MDC is. Glad you joined us!

[*MamaJen*]

Welcome, and I'm sure you'll love it here. There are so many smart, well informed, natural minded people here.
Be sure to join your due date club -- they're under the "I'm pregnant" forum.

[Kidzaplenty]

Welcome to MDC!

I am a former Babycenterer, too. But it has been a while for me.

[Irishmommy]

Welcome to Mothering.

[PotreroHill]

Hi