Yes, Linda I hear these things, too. I also hear: "I am exclusively breastfeeding, but my milk is gone. I was pumping 5oz each breast and now I am only pumping 2oz." Upon further questioning, I discover the majority are exclusively breast milk feeding, and not putting the baby to the breast at all. Laura Goodwin-Wright, BA, LLLL, IBCLC Hattiesburg, MS LLL Breastfeeding Helpline - US 1 877 4 LA LECHE (1-877-452-5324) In a message dated 3/24/2009 11:42:04 A.M. Central Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:41:05 -0400 From: Linda Palmer <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Mothers and the term "Exclusive" breastfeeding food for thought... It's become very clear to me that the educational=20 emphasis toward exclusive breastfeeding in the last years has been heard,= as=20 I hear the term from mothers more and more, but it has not reached its ta= rget=20 as intended. I have had so many mothers tell me things such as "my 12 mon= th=20 old is exclusively breastfed but seems to be having problems with chunky = baby=20 foods," or "should I give my exclusively breastfed 10m.o. wheat? She's=20= tolerated rice cereal since she was 4 months old." Do others find this to= be=20 the case? Mothers seem to be under the understanding that no formula mean= s=20 exclusive breastfeeding. I'm realizing that when I write or mention "excl= usive,"=20 I had best begin defining it. Best,=20 linda palmer author "Baby Matters" **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220085203x1201389322/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DMarchfooterNO62) *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome