13 years ago I had severe breastfeeding difficulties with baby #2.  My LC
told me about WIC - I got on it because we needed the help desperately.  I
hated the classes because I already knew what they were teaching and more -
but the vouchers helped feed the family.  I became a peer counselor in their
newer PC Program.  A couple months later they paid for me (the 1st PC to do
this) to get my CLE through Lactation Institute.  I took over the pump
program and worked with the high risk moms.  I worked for WIC for 2 yrs then
quit shortly after having my 3rd child so I could spend time with my kids
and also focus on my own growing business.  

 

I have always been poor financially - still am.  And I probably never would
have been able to get my CLE on my own due to financial restraints. WIC
provided a stepping stone for me to start my education and finish it up on
my own - I took the IBLCE exam in 2000 and here I am.  IBCLC.   

 

I know I may be poor financially but that is about it.  :-)  Thank you
Kathleen for reminding us about that difference.  I know I have made a
difference in the worlds of many and that gives me riches beyond.

 

Warmly,

Jaye

 

Jaye Simpson, IBCLC, CIIM

Breastfeeding Network

Sacramento, CA

www.breastfeedingnetwork.net

 


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