Date:    Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:24:47 -0500
From:     laurie wheeler <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: responding to  cues

Rachel says, "I offered her a breast in response to pretty much all  of her
signals..."  and I totally agree with you, Rachel!
This may  sound a little bit crass, but my motto is "When in doubt, whip  it
out!"
Laurie (mom)

Laurie Wheeler RN MN IBCLC
Mississippi  USA

Laurie,
 
I love this saying and use it all the time when moms-to-be, new moms, old  
moms and in between ask about frequency of breastfeeding.  I preface the  
saying by stating this may be a bit crude but it always gets a laugh, and sure 
 enough it always does.  Interestingly, moms tell me months later they  
forgot a lot of what's been instructed/told them but always remember, "when in  
doubt.."  Did you originate this, Laurie?  Would love to give credit  to 
you or whomever, as I always say that I heard this years ago.
 
I agree so with your story too Rachel.  Years ago a LLL leader asked  me 
how often I nursed my toddler and I responded I had no idea in terms of  
numbers for which she praised me and it stopped my questioning if I was doing  
the right thing.
 
Barbara Latterner, BSN, RN, IBCLC

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