Pat and Kathleen, your pain is my pain, too. I'm sure all of us have had moms quit "on us" and we can't help but take it personally. BUT--- I visited a friend today who I've known for 35 years (since 5th grade) and she asked me if I thought I had accomplished anything with my life. My first thoughts were about my three beautiful sons, and my second thoughts-about all the mothers and babies I've helped over the years. And all the mothers and babies that were helped BECAUSE I was able to help, and how that help gets passed along. We are looking geometry here, folks. Best wishes for a peaceful 1997. Pearl Shifer, IBCLC