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August, Who needs em! You can find a supportive like minded group; you may just have to look a little harder. I am an over 35 mama to two gorgeous brown adopted children, who have a fan club of adults everywhere we go. We attend many informal playgroups but did not join an organized one; we started our own with women moms (and dads) that we met and liked. My recommendation: do things with your dd that you love, the library, storytime, the children's museum or join a music, dance or yoga class for moms and babies. By participating independently in such satisfying activites, you are likely to meet women who embrace you, encourage you to share your story of becoming mom to your dd, and who share your interests.

I have some wonderful gems for friends that I met only after becoming a mom; on the journey to finding them, I met a lot more duds that I would not cross the street to greet. Keep your head up, your independent spirit intact and keep looking!