Hello All,

     I have been lurking about for about 2 weeks and enjoying every minute of
this.  It is so exciting to be part of such a large group of fellow
"zealots."  Even though I have posted a couple of comments, I never formally
introduced myself which seems to be the protocol.
    I am foremost the mother of three children.  Sadly, two have grown up and
left home, (TIME FLEW)  but I am still enjoying my 14 year old son.  I nursed
them for a total of 10 consecutive years.
    I am a retired LLL Leader, an IBCLC since 1985, and the author of a
little breastfeeding book, WHY SHOULD I NURSE MY BABY?.  I live on a peanut
farm in rural Virginia and spend my time selling said books (in bulk to
hospitals and WIC programs) and helping moms on a volunteer basis.  My best
friend is a peer counselor for WIC and I try to help her all I can.  Until I
moved to Va.,  I was a WIC  LC in a Florida hospital and loved working with
that clientele.  I feel very isolated now in a community of people (sadly,
health professionals, too)  who think ABM is just as good as breast milk.
     Looking forward to many good times on LACTNET.  I love receiving E
MAIL!!

Pam Wiggins,  30149 Smiths Ferry Rd. Franklin VA 23851 (804) 562-2223

PS.  The only thing that bothers me here are the MYSTERY WORDS.  For
instance, what is  P---------??? on a recent post.  It will probably come to
me any minute and I will feel really stupid but right now all I can think of
is pacifier?! Is that a breastfeeding tool?
And why can't we mention brand names?