I have also been called many of the things posted here, most commonly by 
patients a lactating or lactition nurse. One I have not seen posted that I have 
only been called by one dad about 10 years ago was Hooter Helper, and I have 
never lived it down.  In the early 90's when our lactation group was small, all 4 
of us were small breasted and the staff (lovingly I hope), called us the Itty 
Bitty Titty Committee.  It doesn't matter what we are called, but I do believe 
that it is a calling that brings us into the lactation field. For me as a NICU 
nurse I always saw the Bf preemies do better than their formula fed 
counterparts.  My second son was my breastfeeding challenge, a tongue 
sucker who ravaged my nipples and took 2 weeks to figure it out.  He then 
nursed happily for a year until he was too busy to interrupt his busy day for 
nursing.  He gave me the desire to help other moms get through the rough 
beginnings so they can appreciate all the wonder and beauty breastfeeding 
offers when it finally goes right.  I consider myself blessed.  Grandmothers will 
watch me work with their grandchildren at their mothers breast and say "you 
have the best job", and most days I agree.  Yet we all know that there are 
days when it seems the patients with problems outnumber us and we leave 
exhausted and overwhelmed.  That is when I remind myself that this is my 
ministry, it is returning the gift, helping a mother provide her "liquid love" to her 
newborn miracle.  And I know that I am positively impacting the mother and 
child's health for the rest of their lives.  So call me whatever you like, it is an 
honor and a privilege just to be called.
Blessings to all of you who share my passion, and who have ltought me so 
much over the years!  Jan

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