I just want to second the idea that LCs in need of a pick-me-up
should attend LLL meetings.  You will see examples of the normal
course of breastfeeding -- "normal" meaning *biologically* normal not
necessarily *culturally* normal (at least here in N. America)!
Meetings are full of success stories -- tales of mothers-in-law won
over, rocky starts overcome, healthy glowing babies exclusively
bf'ing, moms empowered.

I have been happily surprised many times by the breastfeeding
commitment of moms, even (especially!) those who initially gave me
reason to doubt.  The power of peer support and mother-to-mother
sharing is incredible.  Some of the new moms sit there with eyes like
saucers, watching and absorbing.  As they return month after month,
*they* become the experienced moms for others to look to.  Watching
these transformations unfold is the best part.

When any of you begin think that bf apathy is rampant, come to an LLL
meeting to see a whole different attitude.

Margaret
mom of 2, LLLL
Longmont, Colorado

>I can feel for you Luann, it does get so discouraging sometimes and
>especially today after meeting with a mom of a *3 WEEK OLD* who is
>doing babywise! So what helps me is going to a La Leche League
>meeting (their toddler meetings work the best if you have one in
>your area) and usually there will be several moms who are nursing
>exclusively and babies happily nursing. And then you hear the moms
>who say thanks and they made it over a challenge and you can see how
>the moms grow as well as the babies growing on breastmilk as they
>come back each month. It is definitely these happy moments that keep
>me doing this and thinking maybe this mom and baby I help will grow
>into that happy nursing couple.
>
>Kim Ann
>
>Kim Ann Lorber
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>Breastfeeding Educator and mom to 3 breastfed boys

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