Dear Kathy D. and all,
     Yeah, that hugging thing can be comfortable or uncomfortable.  I go
between liking and disliking hugs.......maybe it's related to hormonal
swings.......???  It's good to try to "feel out" without feeling the
other person.  Sometimes you can ask, or wait and look for open or closed
body language; or a hand shake is enough, or a pat on the arm or
shoulder.
    Reminds me of something that happened before Christmas during an out
patient consult with a mom, dad, and baby.  I used the word "team" while
explaining how the first couple weeks of breastfeeding are a team effort
involving all 3 of them.  The dad's eyes just lit up like a light bulb
turning on with the word team!  I thought, Oh......that's a "guy word";
and this dad really seemed able to relate!!

    Susan Potts  rn ibclc
     Minnesota
     Enjoying a set of Patsy Cline cd's while mixing up my Best
Buttermilk Pancakes for
     the week end.
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