Whoopee! Another JD IBCLC! We ought to form a subcaucus .... How far a drive is it from "central NJ" to Philadelphia? I'd tell you to join and ATTEND your local ILCA affiliate meeting. You will get to know other LCs in your area; can learn from them in a non-competitive and sharing environment; can ask questions without fear. PRO-LC (Pennsylvania Resource Organization for Lactation Consultants) is my ILCA affiliate, in SE PA. NO, you don't have to be a PA LC to join. But we have lots of bang-up presentations, and a wealth of mentor-types. Also, opening mid-February 2003 in Glenside, PA (right outside Phila. and near a PA Turnpike exit) is the Breastfeeding Resource Center, a non-profit lactation center that -- amongst other things -- is designed to provide on-site clinical education and training for IBCLCs (and IBCLC-wannabes). Lastly, don't rush to fill the void, if you have a 4-year-old. I got this sage advice a handful of years ago (when my kids were also much closer to 4 years of age). Practicing as an IBCLC has a way of eating into your time (if you're doing it right). Liz Brooks, JD, IBCLC Wyndmoor, PA, USA _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html