Patricia, there are times that I feel so frustrated with moms that give up so easily....but, do give them praise for atleast pumping. They are reminded of the double duty work involved but, in their minds they are atleast giving the baby EBM. This past week and weekend I received atleast 4 calls from moms that decided to quit nursing...half of them chose not to pump at all. It was very defeating to the soul!! Sometimes I can handle it and other times it is so discouraging. I am sure the comments and justifications they make do register to them how they sound to me. I have seen so many moms lately that have biiten the dust with nursing and justify the contentment their babies experience on ABM and their sanity as more rewarding. Sharon in Chicago Burbs p.s....being a hospital LC has many frustrations...I can imagine the rewards with private practice since most moms you see may be more committed. *********************************************** 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