The first time I was called for Jury Duty, was the day I came home from the hospital with my third child. I spoke to the clerk on the phone and had no problem, I was excused. I was very direct with the clerk and told him I would be happy to serve but I would be bringing the baby to the court with me as i was breastfeeding. I think he was too embarassed to call me back so he excused me. I just this past week received a summons for Federal Court Jury duty. It was for an 8 week long trial. a Suit against a big tobacco company brought by the estate of someone who died of cancer. Very long questionaire had to be filled out on the first day. The last question was: What if any hardships do you have that would make it difficult to serve? I simply listed the names and ages ( not that I often view them as hardships) Erin 10, Shannon 7, Ryan 5, Madeline 1. Again I have been excused. My back up plan was to show up for the next phase which involved questions from the Attorneys, and act like I already knew everything about these types of cases. You know, I read the paper every day, watch CNN, CNBC constantly, total news junkie. Listen to Rush Limbaugh Every day etc.... I wish this mother luck. If it were me, they could just hold me in contempt, the day in jail might be a nice diversion! [log in to unmask] Jessica Donahue RN IBCLC Expressly For You.... Everything for the nursing mother! Makers of Express Pouch breastmilk storage bags <A HREF="http://www.expresslyforyou.com/">www.expresslyforyou.com</A> *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html