“I loved hearing the stories of other moms and in that intimacy of sharing, we became close. Today we celebrate our milestones together and share parenting recommendations. These moms have made becoming a parent easier - validating the struggles and always celebrating the precious wins of motherhood.”
“Even if you have tons of friends who have had kids before, it was really helpful to see/hear about others going through the same struggles so I knew I wasn’t alone, but also to have a cheering squad when things were going right.”
“PACE was exactly what I needed when I wasn't sure how to navigate my new role as a mother. I found understanding, compassion, and love and was able to give that to other moms in return. I am forever grateful.”
TERYL, PACE ALUM 2019
“It was wonderful to be with moms who were in the exact phase of motherhood I was. My PACE group has been the biggest support I’ve had as a mother. I don’t know where I’d be without them. I know I’ve made friends for life.”
KARLI, PACE ALUM 2016
“PACE was the single best thing I did for my maternity leave. It was so nice to have the support and knowledge of the leaders and the support of other women going through the same thing. A year later we still have an active group chat and get together. It’s wonderful!”
“Joining PACE was one of the best decisions I made in my early motherhood life. I instantly felt heard and seen. We all immediately bonded and that set the foundation for some of the strongest friendships I’ve had in my adult life. I can truly say my role as a mother would not be as joyful if not for PACE.”
“PACE was a lifesaver. When we all struggled to disassemble our car seat-stroller contraptions and took turns crying, leaking milk, and sharing our struggles, I saw I wasn’t alone. Almost 9 years later, we still gather and text about all of the parenting adventures we’re still figuring out.”
TRACI, PACE ALUM 2015 & 2018
“PACE was my lifeline when I was a new Mom. It gave me a little structure to my week, a system of support during a challenging time, and new friends - some of my closest friends for the last 13 years.”
RACHEL, PACE ALUM 2010 & 2012
“New motherhood was incredibly overwhelming. Navigating it for the first time alongside others doing the same was a true gift. I still recommend PACE to all the new/expectant DC moms I meet.”
CHELSEY, PACE ALUM 2017 & 2021
“PACE gave me the opportunity to build a social foundation not only for myself, but for my child. I communicate with my PACE group on a daily basis almost 5 years later. I couldn’t imagine my journey of motherhood without them.”
SHANNON, PACE ALUM 2018 & 2021
“I can’t imagine going through motherhood without the friends I made in PACE. It was so comforting being with moms whose babies were close in age to mine to chat, cry, and get together with while I was on maternity leave. In the 6 years since PACE, most of us remain close.”
