>To Wendy, > > Except for the preganancy part, you and I are pretty much in the same boat. It is a struggle to provide good LC care, and yes, pump rentals do take less time and emotional outlay. My three year old Sally is very very proficient at breast pumps too, and let's everyone know it. My seven year old is the one who usually says "Now, don't leave it in an open car because one has been stolen, and it is worth $550." SO EMBARASSING, but I guess they have heard it ad nauseum, and feel like helping me <G>. The balance is that we all have to find the place where we can meet our own family's needs, and still do a little work. Every day, I remember, I have a 3 year old now, and next year there will be another ILCA conference, but chances are good that I will never have another 3 year old. Guess which is more important to me? <G> Kathleen ********************************************************** Kathleen B. Bruce RN, BSN, IBCLC Williston, Vermont USA [log in to unmask] To err is human, to really screw up you need a computer.. **********************************************************************