Perhaps it's up to us (lactation professionals) to start calling breastfeeding that lasts anytime less than 2.5 years "limited duration breastfeeding." That way, 2.5+ years may begin to be considered the "norm" while anything less is considered "limited" or "restricted" duration. Just a thought. Terri Lear, BA, IBCLC Breastfeeding Solutions, LLC Alexandria, VA 22315 *********************************************** 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(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html