About Us

All About Moms was created in September of 2000 as an E-mail discussion group to bring experienced moms together with first time moms-to-be to evoke advice, support and friendship in an intimate setting. The web site followed in October 2000 and continues to grow and prosper under the careful guidance of it's creator and founder, Loree Siermachesky.

Who I am...

If you had asked me in January of 2000 that a year and a half later, I'd be participating and running an expansive web site about preconception, pregnancy and parenting, I would have scoffed. As a mother of three lively boys, aged 3 to 9, I certainly didn't have time for the Internet. But, as a Christmas present from my husband, I was given my first chance to go "online". In February 2000, I discovered I was pregnant with baby #4 and decided to try out this new and exciting tool as a means of connecting with other women in this game of motherhood. When I miscarried in March of 2000, I felt deserted by the group of friends I had met on several pregnancy message baords, afterall, they were still pregnant and didn't want to deal with my sorrow. But as a mother of three children, I knew had a lot to offer in helping new moms-to-be. In September 2000 I completed most of my training for becoming a doula and decided to test my theory of bringing experienced moms together with first time moms for support, advice and friendship. I had found from my past experience, mothers were "segregated" into groups by message boards and had very little contact with the entire community. The All About Moms E-mail discussion group was formed, a gathering to start of 25 moms, some moms-to-be, and some experienced in the realm of motherhood already. What happened next amazed me. The discussion group has welcomed over 27 babies since its inception, grown considerably in size and each group has at minimum one professional (midwife or doula) that actively participates in all discussions. That's something I can say that any other online preconception and pregnancy community doesn't have. Our experts, Sarah H. Day, CNM, IBCLC; Angela Kerevarah, CNM, RN; Dr. Michael Braune, M.D., OB/GYN, Dr. Henry Whitmore, CCFP and myself will answer any question that is asked of us to the best of our knowledge. We are unpaid professionals willing to give you our time for your peace of mind.

The All About Moms web site was created shortly after the E-mail discussion group was formed, simply because it was asked of me. My background includes a graphic art degree but with no prior knowledge of the Internet, I certainly didn't know how to build a website, let alone run one. With the help of several online friends, "HTML for Dummies" and sheer determination to do this, I struck out and built the web site in October 2000. It has evolved over the past year as I have gained more experience and more knowledge. It's far from perfect but coming from someone who did not know what instant messaging was 18 months ago, I think I've done pretty good. The web site continues to be updated and operated by myself, although there are many people who deserve recognition for their support and help. Doug Williams of Frayed Designs who has come through for me with my more "creative" cool tools. Ask and he will build! Dawn Hough, a mother of two, who leads and moderates my discussion groups with passion and exuberance. Shelia Vermeulen, a first time mom, my very first mentee, who has quietly supported, encouraged and cheered me on throughout the group's inception. Without it, I certainly would have closed my doors. And to all my mommy mentors and mentees, you make this site and it's companion Empty Cradles a quiet success.

Loree Siermachesky