Hello. This is my very first time on LACTNET. I've been reading the digest for a couple of days and find it quite interesting. I am the only LC in private practice in my area (large metropolitan area) and have been "winging it". Have been helping BRF moms for 10 years, 6+ as LLLL. Now am Leader reserve, R.N., I.B.C.L.C.. I am very interested in hearing from other LC's in private practice. Have a zillion questions. How many consults do you average per week. Feast or famine! Are you getting paid? How much do you charge and do you have differt charges for different levels of service? How much? Do you also rent pumps? Sell other BRF related supplies. I do all of the above. Started rental station 6-7 years ago with two pumps. Now have 80+ pumps. Have been working with national health insurer, doing consults and renting pumps to their pts. They have been very willing to pay for services, but haggle on some amts. charged. Have to give them a discount (due to the volume they send me A REQUIREMENT TO WORK WITH THEM). Would love to be able to make a living doing this. Recently quit my part time job as an ER nurse. Last year is the first time I consistently paid myself a salary. This year I gave myself a significant raise