Hello again!  Our home computer died about 2 months ago so after going
through severe withdrawal I am finally back.  To reintroduce myself I am a
RN, IBCLC,  and mother of 5 breastfed children.  The last 3 without any of
the ABM's.  I recently went back to work prn as LC after a 2 year break.
  Some may remember my last post delt with my sister who was struggling with
her newborn.  Well as my title suggest, she quit.  I was (still am but cover
it well)  very angry with her.  She not only had my help but 2 of my
co-workers did consults with her as well.  To skip details her significant
other was not supportive and so she GAVE UP!
  My feelings are if I can not influence this person with my own 14 years of
bf my children, and my 10yrs as a IBCLC, than what hope do I/we as
professionals have of influencing strangers in the VERY short time we have
contact with clients?
  If any of you have experienced similar heartbreak please let me hear from
you. Personally or here on lactnet.
  I am learning to love my nephew and not hold it against him, but I admit it
is different.  He is not as soft and relaxed, reminds me of long term NICU
babies.
  Thanks for letting me vent.  Evonne