Re: Hard to advocate WAP for some alternative groups (LLL)

July 25, 2005

On 7/25/05, Stump <rstump@...> wrote:

> IMO, LLL didn't help me. I needed a real LC. Sometimes to me LLL is too

> militant and doesn't take into account that women may have lives, other

> children, emotional issues, PPD, etc.

I, too, needed a LC, determination and reading wasn't enough

preparation. I agree with what you say about LLL's style. I stopped

going to the meetings, but I do go to the park days every now and

again.

> I agree that most any woman can breastfeed. Many times it is more lack of

> knowledge and sometimes enough effort but some times it is BAD advice and

> not enough one on one support.

It's hard because most of us don't grow up seeing nursing (I

certainly didn't). I do have a few friends who nurse, but they weren't

always available.

>

> I love LLL but I can see how someone could go twice and not feeling like

> they got real support. They would rather give up than fight through it more.

> I am glad that WAP has an alternative. I LOVE that I can supplement my

> child at this age (13 months) and feel like I know what to add extra to

> increase his nutrition. It is so hard to feed a toddler when all they want

> to do is walk, climb, run.

BTDT! That is a hard age, and luckily dd was still nursing quite a

bit. I used to have a platter of little snacks that I'd leave on a low

table.

> Many times (atleast mine) don't have time to sit

> down and eat. If I can get them on the go with some good liquid

> nutrition...I LOVE IT.

I was always happy I could get dd to eat meat that I'd chew up for her.

Well, she is finally awake, so computer time is over, LOL.

Naomi

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