Thanks, Kathleen. I wish the FB had not chosen the name Lactnet. I think it’s confusing and unhelpful. I was on the FB group for a while but left, because in many ways it was not a rewarding experience. 

Thank you for all you do and have done. 

Heather Welford Neil, UK 



> On 4 May 2018, at 19:10, Kathleen Bruce <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> Good morning all. I wanted to say hello, it's been a while. I am Kathleen,
> one of those who thunk up this list in 1995. I wanted to state,
> unequivocally, that this list if Lactnet.
> 
> The Facebook page is an entirely different kettle of fish.  It is not
> associated with this page, is unaffilated with us, although there may be
> some overlap in membership.
> 
> I realize that there is confusion, sometimes, and people forget.  Just
> wanting to make things clear as glass.
> 
> I originated the name Lactnet, as evidenced by the word being published in
> my letter to the editor, in the JHL, 1995.  Thank you... all.  I am
> currently recovering from yet another orthopedic operation on my foot.
> Fusion x 3 due to arthritis...(35 years as a nurse). It's been a rough few
> weeks, but just wanted to say hi and say my thing.  Thanks to the List
> administrators who are working for nothing every day so that you can have
> access to professional and polite conversation and discourse.  Blessings to
> all....as we approach Mother's Day in the US.
> 
> Kathleen, listoriginator of Lactnet, wife of 40 years, mother of 3 grown
> girls, gramma to 4 under 4 years.
> 
> Thanks. Kathleen Bruce RN, BSN, IBCLC retired, LLL retired.
> 
> 
> 
> Kathleen B Bruce RN BSN, retired IBCLC, LLL.
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