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Janet Simpson <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 19 Jan 1996 21:34:21 -0500
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Melody,
Welcome to Lactnet!  You write:

>> All too often, WIC moms are stereotyped and I agree there are some pretty
neat women on WIC. It was especially rewarding to see how BF and peer
counselor training can build self-esteem and lead to positive changes in
these women's lives.<<

Thanks you so much for that statement!
I am a WIC mom as well as a WIC PC.  I counsel our crisis moms that have our
Lactinas out on loan.  You are so right about the self esteem issue.  I had a
horrible time beginning a BF realtionship with my youngest son, long story
(e-mail me at [log in to unmask] if you want the details!), and because of that
I decided to help other moms NOT go through what I went through.  WIC PC
training was the best place to start!  After the training, I got hot and
heavy into the counseling thing, and made it clear that I wanted to do more.
 My WIC sent me to a CLE course, and wil be a CLE as soon as I get my
certificate in the mail (Hurry up Mr Mailman!)!  Also, I am well on my  to
IBCLC.  Our WIC and 2 other WICs are having a joint PC training starting Jan.
27, and guess what?  I get to help teach!  I am so excited!  I got to do all
of my WICs interviews to get the best PC candidates, and I had a lot of input
on who we will be training.  This whole program has been such a help to me,
that I have been able to be a real help to other moms.  I also run a pump
station, and my work at WIC has helped give me the confidence to do that as
well!
So, thanks for your recognition!
Jay

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