I thank you all, again, for the advice and instruction. I did not see the 
baby earlier this week when I saw Mom. She did have a few recent snapshots 
(love those first time moms, they have a complete pictorial history of 
baby!). The baby looked really great to me! Plump cheeks, bright eyes, 
sitting up! I think I was perhaps searching for your concurrance that the 
baby is really o.k. and that, yes, this mom didn't really need to go to 
any extraordinary lengths to increase her supply. I think the increased 
nightwaking can be attributed to 1. growth spurt and 2. added stress 
rather than any downward spiral in intake or health. Mother seems to think 
that solids are debatable--she is willing to try since she is so close to 
the six month mark, but apparantly pediatrician was adamant that she wait 
until THE DAY six months arrives. Thank you for pointing out that since 
they now have permanent legal custody of her stepson full time they will 
indeed recalculate her WIC eligibility. I will remind her. Also, WIC here 
has excellent pumps available if she chooses to continue pumping. She 
really doesn't mind it--she says it helps her feel close to baby--and her 
employer is very flexible. She is a hairdresser and has a very high degree 
of co-worker support. Yes, I now patronize this shop! I will see about 
getting them a "Breastfeeding Friendly" certificate of thanks from our 
local Nursing Mother's Chapter. 

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