Recently I replied to the list to correct a misunderstanding and the original poster emailed me privately saying that she felt chagrined to be contradicted so publically. That was certainly not my intent. My intent was to further dicussion on an issue. When too many responses are emailed privately and not cc'd to the list, eventually the list can become less useful as an educational resource. I read Lactnet to learn, and I want to be able to read the original question, and the responses. I like to read about the outcome as well. I know for a lot of you this is "old hat" stuff that comes out of your fingers without even thinking, but I, for one, would have little idea of how to get the 3 mo old adopted baby onto the breast, for example. (Some people are *wonderful* about cc'ing the list, and I really appreciate it.) I know I'm not hte only one who feels that way. I know it will make the digests longer, but it will make them, and the archives, more useful. Congratulations to all the new IBCLC's! I'm so envious of you all. <g> == Kate Hallberg, mom to Ursula (11-23-94) and Sage (4-13-97) Home page- http://www.cs.colorado.edu/~kolina Temporarily in Palo Alto, California, across from a park ~ If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around. _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com