I hear you, Chris! Everyone has different needs. I NEEDED to "escape" to MY career two evenings a week because I realized I wasn't cut out to talk exclusively to people 3 feet high all day, day in and day out without the balance of the excitement I found in my profession. (No lactnet then!) But I assure you, there is much potential for LIFE and A CAREER LIFE beyond 30+! Some wise soul commented to me that I was helping rear the citizens of the 21st Century. That thought came back into my mind each time I felt conflicted over kids and career. They were right! I am proud as can be of each of my 6 baby-boomers and generation x-ers and the contributions they are making to society today! There WAS a season for all things, including the career, by sequencing. I have repeated that thought many times since, as I smiled at a mom, remarked on her beautiful family and told her truthfully that I thought she had the most important job in the world-rearing the citizens of the 21st century! I say it again to you. Been there! Done that! K Jean Cotterman RNC, IBCLC Dayton, OH , USA [log in to unmask] ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]