Dear listmembers, As of May 4, at 00:42, my first grandchild, Jim, came into this world. His name is James Latimer Bruce Shirley, and he is doing swimmingly, thank you all for asking. He is as cute as a button, at 6lb 10 oz, and is much like his mother as he has a very calm and sweet temperment. He cries if he needs something but otherwise not much at all. He loves everyone, and is happy if he is near his beloved father and mother, and is also happy with us, his Papa and Babi, as second stringers. His clothes are pretty big, as when we were spinning (me) and knitting (Em) we overestimated his size...but he will grow quickly, and they will be used. For now, we will roll sleeves and knit small hats quickly to fit his dear little head. Happy Mother's day to all the mothers, Grandmother's, Great grandmothers, and to everyone who has a dear mother, and especially to those who help mothers and babies every day as I have done for the past 30+ years. I have learned a lot. Mothers are not perfect. They are human beings. They make errors. They goof up. They do wonderful work, and sometimes they are too tired to do the best job they could have, but they do better the next day. Mothering is a hard job, but one well worth doing. I have loved my job of mothering my own three girls, and of now helping my daughter grow into her own style of mother with her little boy Jim and with her lovely husband by her side. I remember those days of new motherhood with much love .. my husband Jamie was and is the best father in the world...and now will be the best Papa in the world. I remember how intense it was and I am glad I am the grandma now... seeing things from a different viewpoint. Time moves on... Glad to be a Babi (Polish) for Grandmother. Be well, and take time to smell the roses... I especially, speaking of roses, appreciate those of you who help me by monitoring our list for technical issues and by keeping it going when I have had my mind elsewhere and am not paying attention as fully as I sometimes do to the day to day list goings on. Lactnet was born in 1995 when I had an idea to put professionals in touch with other professionals so that more mothers could breastfeed and mother through breastfeeding. This was all pre Face Book, pre twitter, etc. It was the first time where the internet could be used for this type of communication, and this form has been eclipsed in speed and glitter, it remains a child that i am proud of. Love, Kathleen Kathleen B. Bruce RN, BSN, IBCLC [log in to unmask] -In Home Lactation Consults, N. Vermont. -Spinners,Knitters,Weavers Housecleaning Pages www.kbbspin.org - Lactnet, Listserv list for lactation professionals Williston, Vermont USA Call or text (802) 578 6841 *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome