I really don't care what we call each other as long as we are nice to each other. It is so refreshing to be on a list where we all treat one another with respect. I think respect comes from how we treat one another, relate to one another. I appreciate the collegiality in our discussions amongst all of us who give a damn about moms and babies. I work in a setting where perinatal care is low man on the totem pole compared to the surgery gods and internists. I appreciate having candid discussions with the pediatricians, FPs and DOs amongst us and haven't a problem with calling them by their first name either. My pet peeve is when posters don't change the subject or don't sign their posts with a name, what they are, and where they are from. I don't get hung up on titles though. I'm also thankful for the moderation by our listmothers. I'm on other lists where there is no moderation and have to say this is my favorite one-thanks Kathleen's A.and B. Maurenne Griese, RNC, BSN, CCE, CBE Birth and Breastfeeding Resources http://www.childbirth.org/bbfr Manhattan, KS USA [log in to unmask]