The Lakewood Long Beach Mothers of Twins Club (LLBMOTC) is a community of families raising twins, triplets, and other multiples throughout Lakewood, Long Beach, and surrounding communities of Los Angeles and Orange County.
Since 1959, our club has provided friendship, support, education, and encouragement to families navigating the unique journey of raising multiples. From expectant parents preparing for the arrival of twins to families raising school-age children and beyond, our members understand firsthand both the joys and challenges that come with multiples.
Our club was founded on a simple belief: no parent of multiples should feel alone. Through shared experiences, meaningful friendships, and a welcoming community, we help families build lasting connections and create memories together.
Our mission is to support and enrich families raising twins, triplets, and other multiples by fostering a welcoming community built on friendship, shared experiences, education, resource exchange, and service. Through meaningful connections, social activities, and philanthropic efforts, we help families connect, learn, celebrate, and thrive throughout every stage of the multiples journey.
Our mission is to support and enrich families raising twins, triplets, and other multiples by fostering a welcoming community built on friendship, shared experiences, education, resource exchange, and service. Through meaningful connections, social activities, and philanthropic efforts, we help families connect, learn, celebrate, and thrive throughout every stage of the multiples journey.
Monthly Meetings
Family Gatherings, Playgroups & Activities
Moms Night Out
Educational Programs & Guest Speakers
Community Service & Philanthropy
Fundraising Events That Support Club Programs & Local Causes
The true heart of the Lakewood Long Beach Mothers of Twins Club is found in the families who make up our community. Every member’s journey is unique, but the friendships, encouragement, and support we share create lasting connections that extend beyond our meetings and events. Here are just a few stories from mothers whose lives have been enriched through our club.
“There is nothing quite like becoming a twin mom – and only other twin moms truly understand what that means. The double joy, yes, but also the heartache of feeling like your heart is constantly split in two. The birth experiences that didn’t go as imagines, the NICU, the moments you grieve even while feeling grateful. This community has made melee deeply seen, connected me with moms who’ve already walked the road ahead, and reminded me that we share something truly extraordinary. I’m so grateful to every woman who has poured themselves into building this space.”
Carolyn M.
Twin Mom
“Hello My name is Jocelyn and my girls are 28 months old. Over the course of my motherhood, I’ve had to redefine my identity – as we all have in one way or another. The club has been integral in maintaining community, building friendships, and providing resources for me and my family. I can only hope to pass it on!”
Jhocelyn L.
Twin Mom
“The Lakewood Long Beach Mothers of Twins Club makes being a mom of multiples feel less lonely. I’m so grateful to be a part of this beautiful community of moms I can relate to. They just get it!”
Julianne T.
Triplet Mom
Monthly Meetings
Family Gatherings, Playgroups & Activities
Moms Night Out
Educational Programs & Guest Speakers
Community Service & Philanthropy
Fundraising Events That Support Club Programs & Local Causes
President — Melissa Pehkonen
Program — Jenny Hartshorne & Whitney Jurado
Membership — Amanda Doskocil
Ways & Means — Katie Nyhoff
Treasurer — Abbi Awad
Secretary — Kelly Winter
Birthday — Anna Salsman-Xeros
Historian, Storage, & Librarian — Melissa Pehkonen
Halloween Closet — Jhocelyn Landros
Hospitality — Jennifer Mazza
National & State Rep — Jhocelyn Landros
Premie Closet — Abbi Awad
President — Melissa Pehkonen
Program — Jenny Hartshorne & Whitney Jurado
Membership — Amanda Doskocil
Ways & Means — Katie Nyhoff
Treasurer — Abbi Awad
Secretary — Kelly Winter
Birthday — Anna Salsman-Xeros
Historian, Storage, & Librarian — Melissa Pehkonen
Halloween Closet — Jhocelyn Landros
Hospitality — Jennifer Mazza
National & State Rep — Jhocelyn Landros
Premie Closet — Abbi Awad
Whether you’re expecting multiples or already navigating the wonderful chaos of raising twins, triplets, or more, we’d love to welcome you.
Whether you’re expecting multiples or already navigating the wonderful chaos of raising twins, triplets, or more, we’d love to welcome you.
Connecting families.
Supporting multiples.
Building Community.
Connecting families.
Supporting multiples.
Building Community.