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I have also been called many of the things posted here, most commonly by
patients a lactating or lactition nurse. One I have not seen posted that I have
only been called by one dad about 10 years ago was Hooter Helper, and I have
never lived it down. In the early 90's when our lactation group was small, all 4
of us were small breasted and the staff (lovingly I hope), called us the Itty
Bitty Titty Committee. It doesn't matter what we are called, but I do believe
that it is a calling that brings us into the lactation field. For me as a NICU
nurse I always saw the Bf preemies do better than their formula fed
counterparts. My second son was my breastfeeding challenge, a tongue
sucker who ravaged my nipples and took 2 weeks to figure it out. He then
nursed happily for a year until he was too busy to interrupt his busy day for
nursing. He gave me the desire to help other moms get through the rough
beginnings so they can appreciate all the wonder and beauty breastfeeding
offers when it finally goes right. I consider myself blessed. Grandmothers will
watch me work with their grandchildren at their mothers breast and say "you
have the best job", and most days I agree. Yet we all know that there are
days when it seems the patients with problems outnumber us and we leave
exhausted and overwhelmed. That is when I remind myself that this is my
ministry, it is returning the gift, helping a mother provide her "liquid love" to her
newborn miracle. And I know that I am positively impacting the mother and
child's health for the rest of their lives. So call me whatever you like, it is an
honor and a privilege just to be called.
Blessings to all of you who share my passion, and who have ltought me so
much over the years! Jan
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