Last i heard I believe she was a successful realtor for a long time, and
then became an author of novels... light reading.. : ) Kathleen


Kathleen B. Bruce RN BSN IBCLC

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On Sun, Oct 11, 2015 at 6:53 PM, Attie Sandink <[log in to unmask]>
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> Kathleen
> This is why I have liked lactnet. Now autocorrect wants to call it lactade
> but you have helped so many people. I started near the beginning of its
> inception and loved all the information and the fact that I could go to the
> archives. Lots of thought put into answers. Lots of great research! keep it
> going. There is no comparison to the Face book page
>  Can anyone tell me what has become of our dear fried Kathleen Auerbach
> Attie Sandink Ontario, Canada
> >
> > Date:    Sun, 11 Oct 2015 15:45:00 -0400
> > From:    Kathleen Bruce <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
> > Subject: Facebook
> >
> > I just want to make it clear in case people did not know that Lactnet on
> Facebook.. Although it shares a name , has nothing to do with lactnet
> listserv.
> >
> > In 1995 and Kathleen Auerbach PhD  and I discussed how my idea of
> creating Lactnet (my computer called it whacknet Haha ) would be a good
> idea for the profession, as I mentioned I had the idea originally from
> starting a group for people who owns corgi dogs.
> >
> > I wanted to put it into effect to help a friend of mine who is isolated
> .. Kathy and I worked on that together until she left for other work and
> greener pastures ever sense is evolved into a valuable resource that is
> fully cataloged and archived.
> >
> > I have never participated in the Facebook group and I far as I know it
> has nothing to do except for sharing a name.
> >
> > I can see that it might be useful for some people but it is not managed
> by the list group that manages this particular list
> > Of members numbering over 3000 from 54 different countries.. We have 20
> years of listserv archives which is really a remarkable amount of
> information in terms of the history of our profession.
> >
> > We have had some remarkable people come and go in the 20 years that I
> worked with this list including but not limited to the amazing group that
> volunteers to manage the list now..and also many many others , Jack Newman,
> Catherine Watson Genna, Katherine Dettwyler, L jean Cotterman, Barbara
> Wilson Clay,  Marsha Walker, Tom Hale.. Frank Nice ..Among others too
> numerous to mention but not less valuable.   I am thankful for the many
> people who have contributed a great deal to the conversations and
> observations and illuminations that have come from the discussions here
> Almost every day for many years.The past 20 years of indication and
> discussion and networking colleagial friendship making is the  legacy we
> all have created so that others can study and hello the innovation and
> growth of our profession with its mistakes and misconceptions along with
> its great successes. I consider one mother and baby who breast-feed to be
> an amazing success and I have built my life and my work helping mothers One
> at a time for last 32 years. I hope that the discussions will keep going so
> that younger members will pick up the gauntlet and continue to build the
> body of science upon which our profession will stand steadily upon.
> >
> > It is not one person or one set of people who have created Lactnet ..
> Its importance is in the day-to-day conversation from every single person
> who takes the time to post a question and look for the answers in an
> intelligent thoughtful and scientifically sound manner .  That Means you!
> > You were reading this note are the heart and soul of lactnet.
> >
> > I thank every single person who asked a question that need to be asked,
> thought about, and the solutions found  in terms of lactation science as we
> all work together to promote that science of our profession as IBCLCs.   I
> fully expect some day that Lactnet  will no longer exist present form as
> communication styles change and technology improves. However I hope the
> spirit of black men will stay alive as people realize how important it is
> to make sure that every mother and baby who want to breast-feed deserve and
> get the best help that is available to them no matter who they are or how
> much money they have or where they live.
> >
> > If you want a more immediate feedback experience,  set yourself to
> individual mail and you will have many messages to contemplate throughout
> the day . It is with great enthusiasm and thanks that I pat you all
> heartily on the back ..all 3000+ of you. Thanks for making Lactnet what I
> had hoped it might be 20 years ago. Each one of you do that every time you
> post.
> >
> > It takes a lot of people to help all those mothers and babies and no
> matter where the accurate knowledge comes from ..whether it be Facebook or
> phone calls or text messages or Skype help or what I prefer hands-on help
> ...there is room for many approaches to bf help..as so many still need our
> help to parent through breast-feeding.. it's the beginning of natural and
> good health, well being..as well as being cheap, clean, .and available. 😉
> >
> > My husband who started out as a solar chemist used to wear a T-shirt
> that said that ....we are still married after 35 years.
> >
> > Blessings to all
> > Kathleen Bruce RN BSN and
> > IBCLC at least for a little while longer.
> >
> >
> > Kathleen B.  Bruce RN IBCLC
> > Vermont .. USA
> > 8025786841
>
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