Nervous about moving to Kansas City from DC and having no tribe

[Marpepp]

We are moving to Kansas City in two months and we don't know anyone! We have a really strong community here and we have a great pediatrician, a great family doctor, and supportive friends. It seems like KC is a much for conservative place and I'm just nervous about finding like minded moms. We have a 15 month old and we still breastfeed, make all his food, and practice attachment parenting. I also work full time as an attorney and have heard that it's really hard as a working mom to meet other moms in KC. I'm just looking to hear about what to expect, maybe how to meet like-minded parents, and hopefully a little reassurance that we'll be happy :).

Thanks for any thoughts you have to share.

[C is for Cookie]

I've been searching around for months upon months for like-minded mothers like me. I meet with 2 other parents sometimes (like twice a month) just to give DS some bonding time with another child his age (he is 7 months) but... the parents and I have nothing in common. I also do attachment parenting (DH doesn't), make all his food, and still gets his breastmilk. I work from home full time. I feel alone here in Kansas City. lol. and it also doesn't help that I am in my lower 20s. 

[shanna3]

I know this is an old thread, but I live in kansas city and also feel like there are no other people like me....
 

[ginaglo]

Hi shanna, I too moved from DC in Feb and now live in north Kansas City. i would love to connect!!

[ginaglo]

Hi marpeepp and C is for cookie ,
I would love to connect in person with both of you! I am in the Northland. I don't have permission to private message. Email me ginaglo dot Richardson at gmail dot com! I am an AP parent too with a 5 year old and 3 year old, still nursing my youngest and now have #3 on the way.

[C is for Cookie]

Hey! I remember you, ginaglo! I believe you pm'ed me in February about Kansas City. At that time, I think you said you were going to be in Overland Park for awhile. So, you are in North KC now? Are you around the Gladstone/Smithville/Liberty area? (That's generally where I am) I am right next to Metro North Mall (which is really deserted now).

[ginaglo]

Hi C! Yes I remember you too! I am located more west, off exit 4 of Highway 29, between Gladstone and Parkville, kinda near Zona Rosa if you know where that is. I haven't been to your area but I know you're not far! I don't know why I can't pm anymore?? Please contact me at my email ginaglo dot Richardson at gmail dot com! :-)

[mymary]

HELLO!

Me too, me too......

Live next to Liberty in the northland. Have three kids ages 5, 4, 2. Wanting to meet some friends! It IS hard to meet good friends......

[ashleybess]

Hi there! Well, yes, the suburbs are going to be much more conservative as opposed to the actual city proper. We live in midtown Kansas City and have a great network of like-minded people though. I am a visual artist and KC has an amazing arts community. We birthed our daughter at home and have met plenty of like-minded friends through our midwife. We know lots of extended BFing and AP families. It's just a matter of seeking people out - try LLL meetings, cultural events, etc. Our tribe is out there! You just might have to look a little harder.

[deannaggg]

I have found a great source of support from the KC midwives group, they have breastfeeding support groups, and lots of crunchy mommas. 

Facebook search the names:
Debbie Perry, Amber Walla, Sarah walbaum, KC homebirth, Gates Chiropractic 

[ashleybess]

Sarah Wallbaum was our midwife for my daughter's birth! She is awesome.

[TwinsThenAgain]

Hi Ladies,

I am actually new to the site. Just wanted to say hello if you are still around on this thread, I live in KC (I live in the Northland not far from Zona Rosa, and actually lived in DC for 5 years in the early 2000's as well). I guess you'd call me a conservative suburban mom for the most part who is trying to lead a healthier, more natural lifestyle. I really enjoy the opportunity to connect with moms here, alike and different, to gain new perspectives and make a few friends, as it's so hard to meet people IRL. Hope to connect.