It took me 4 long years to get into the "Mommy Club" I struggled with infertility, and had given up the dream of ever having a child of my own. I wanted desperatly to be a parent, and felt like an outsider watching the world go by. Then a miracle occured, and I had my son, the center of my universe.

I couldn't wait to join the "Mommy Elite!" What I got....wasn't quite what I expected. I am a member of 3 different online playgroups, and 4 local playgroups and they range from pretty fun to borderline hostile at their worst. But despite it all, I have made some great friends, had some laughs, and most importantly my son has found kids to play with.

I will try to share my wisdom, my tears, and my laughter with anyone else in the same boat. I blog about it daily (or several times a day) on my super-mommy blog seen below.

Tip of the Week: Learn sign language with your baby! It's fun, and will help you communicate on a much deeper level. Bonus points, for showing off a little at playgroup. :)

Extra: Make sure to start off with signs that are easily rewarded. Eat, drink, play, etc are great to start with.

Step 1: Have a really good looking kid. If you or your hubby are weird looking- then adopt.

Step 2: Teach him/her something that no one will ever need to know in real life. For instance, a 2 year old that can recite the value of pi, will be your ticket to instant Super-Mommy status. If you can teach your child to say "Good Morning" in a foreign language, even better.

Step 3: If your child is unable to talk or perform on command, make something up. Skip ahead 6 months in your "What to Expect The First Year" book and then tell everyone that Junior is a pro at crusing, walking, blowing snot bubbles...whatever. Then at playgroup when your little blob just lays there cross eyed, explain that he is sleepy because he was up all night reading chapter books and is having an off day.

Step 4: Appearances are important. You may be able to wear sweatpants and have your hair in a ponytail when you are at home, but at playgroup dress to the nines. Pumps, makeup, oh and curl your hair... That will show those spit up covered losers!

Step 5: Bring along a cool, trendy toy (that you got off Ebay) and then don't let any of the other kids play with it. When another mommy asks what it is, say you got it in Paris and you will text message her the name of the boutique later.

Step 6: Whatever snacks that the playgroup is serving your child can't eat it. Explain that you don't allow processed sugar, bleached flour, meat products, or water in your child's diet. Then proceed to feed them something out of an unmarked container and tell everyone that you made it from scratch.