Melissa;

   your post is excellent and I think that you should copy it and send it to
the IBCLC office c/o joanne scott....(p.o. box 2348 falls church ca 22042)

   your will sit your boards not just for your own satisfaction but so that
you can say to the mother you are assisting... i am internationally
boardcertified in my field... that is why she needs to listen and hear you...
this is your specialty.

    best of luck to you.

                               Patricia