I’m Jill – the Director of Calgary South.

With a background in conservation biology, an organization like Mommy Connections seems like the farthest thing from my childhood dream of saving the world’s endangered species.

However, just as one would expect, the birth of my son completely changed my life.  I began to look at the world differently and soon realized the true importance of community.  My son was not an easy baby as we dealt with reflux, slow weight gain, and a milk intolerance.  While I was barely hanging on through all the sleepless months, personal melt downs, and failed feeding attempts a community of support grew around me.  A community of family, friends near and far, new moms, experienced moms, medical professionals, and of course my husband.

Once my son turned the proverbial corner, I appreciated my support network even more and began to think about what life would have been like without it.  How would I have coped when I could not get my son to latch?  Would I have been as calm when I was faced with a screaming baby at 11:30 p.m, 1:45 a.m, 1:52 a.m, and then again at 2:12 a.m?  What would the moms in the mall think when I was bottle feeding my son?  Who would have listened to my concerns about my baby’s health?  Who would I have shared my latest “my baby did the cutest thing” story with?

This is what drew me to Mommy Connections.  A strong sense of community.  Not only will you gain the knowledge to answer all those questions that pop into your mind during an early morning feed, but you will have a community of support surrounding you no matter how you decide to answer those questions.

I am thrilled to provide Mommy Connections programming in Calgary South!  Check out our sessions page for upcoming programs.  Please feel free to contact me (jill@mommyconnections.ca) with questions and suggestions.