To Kathy Dettwyler (and an open comment for all Lactnetters): I can't believe people are so insensitive as to attack you for expressing your feelings on this! I agree wholeheartedly that parents need to prepare for contingencies. Not to the extent that all they think about is what can go wrong (I've seen some lifke this-they can't stop worrying long enough to enjoy their children), but enough to have back up available. In hindsight, perhaps "shortsighted" might have evoked less hostility than "irresponsible", but the validity of your point remains regardless of the terminology used. Please don't hold back on your valuable input because of the insensitivity of some responders. Winnie IBCLC from Wisconsin where we just set another record for warm weather! *********************************************** 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