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11:03:13 |
Host_Housepoet |
OFFICIAL START OF THE BREASTFEEDING IS NORMAL.ORG CHAT!
WELCOME! MY NAME IS NOEL AND I AM YOUR HOSTESS TODAY!
THIS CHAT IS TRANSCRIPTED AND POSTED ON THE SUNDAY
FOLLOWING THIS CHAT...PLEASE KEEP THAT IN MIND WHEN
POSTING TO THIS CHAT. THANK YOU! :) |
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11:03:38 |
Host_Housepoet |
PLEASE DIRECT ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS TO ARIANA |
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11:04:02 |
Host_Housepoet |
DOUBLE CLICK HER NAME ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AND THAT
WILL POP OPEN A PRIVATE WINDOW |
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11:04:05 |
MOD_ariana |
Friendly Reminder: Please do not post unless it is your
turn to ask a question. If you have a question, please
post a single ?" and you'll be added to the queue. Or
you can private message me. THANKYOU! :)" |
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11:04:13 |
Host_Housepoet |
*hey jen glad to see you here!* |
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11:04:22 |
Host_Housepoet |
Hello and welcome to another exciting edition of the
www.Breastfeedingisnormal.org chat on advocacy. I’m
your hostess with the mostess, Noel Pickett, infamously
known as the evil housepoet on livejournal. My co host
partner in crime is the lovely Arianamama, who is sweet
and charming. If you have any questions, please double
click on her name and that will open a small private
window for you to chat with her in. |
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11:04:23 |
ncsujen |
hi |
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11:04:30 |
Host_Housepoet |
Again, my excuse for not being ready yet again is that
I’ve gone back to college and man, drawing101 is
chapping my hide! |
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11:04:46 |
Host_Housepoet |
Topics for today's chat |
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11:04:47 |
Host_Housepoet |
Agenda | Welcome | Recap of last chat | Mission
statement (O) | Site delay | More Myths (O) |
www.Promom.org | We
still need help! |
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11:05:08 |
Host_Housepoet |
alright let's dive right in shall we |
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11:05:17 |
Host_Housepoet |
Recap of last chat LAST FORMAL CHAT
http://mommychats.com/transcripts/bfactivism04.htm
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11:05:29 |
Host_Housepoet |
You can check out the transcripts of the last chat there |
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11:05:43 |
Host_Housepoet |
it was a great chat with a great turn out again |
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11:06:05 |
Host_Housepoet |
thanks to everyone who joined us |
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11:06:06 |
Host_Housepoet |
:) |
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11:06:17 |
cassandrakfreaq |
did i miss out again? |
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11:06:21 |
cassandrakfreaq |
:( |
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11:06:24 |
Host_Housepoet |
no you're in the right place |
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11:06:36 |
cassandrakfreaq |
thank the lord haha |
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11:06:45 |
Host_Housepoet |
up next Ariana is going to give us an Adopt A Mom update |
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11:06:50 |
Host_Housepoet |
Ariana - the floor is yours |
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11:07:09 |
MOD_ariana |
Ok, Most of you know Adopt A Mom is a group of
experienced breastfeeders on Live Journal |
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11:07:24 |
MOD_ariana |
We adopt" new moms and mentor them on breastfeeding" |
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11:07:42 |
MOD_ariana |
I think the program is going really well. We've had
some wonderful success stories |
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11:07:57 |
MOD_ariana |
We've had A LOT of interest from new and pregnant moms |
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11:08:04 |
acidflowers |
hi, casual or formal chat today? i forgot |
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11:08:08 |
MOD_ariana |
I really think this is an idea that needs to be in place |
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11:08:09 |
Host_Housepoet |
FORMAL |
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11:08:16 |
MOD_ariana |
But we do need more mentors! |
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11:08:23 |
Host_Housepoet |
that we do! |
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11:08:35 |
MOD_ariana |
If you or someone you know is an experienced and
educated breastfeeder |
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11:08:53 |
MOD_ariana |
have them go to this post on live journal
http://www.livejournal.com/community/adopt_a_mom/712.html
and enter their info |
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11:09:15 |
MOD_ariana |
If you know someone who is a new mom and needs help have
them go here
http://www.livejournal.com/community/adopt_a_mom/16823.html
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11:09:23 |
cassandrakfreaq |
how experienced... i have BFed for almost 6 months and
have experience with tounge-tie, plugged ducts, thrush
and so on....i'll help if needed |
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11:09:34 |
MOD_ariana |
For pregnant moms who need to learn a lot before the
baby comes
http://www.livejournal.com/community/adopt_a_mom/16919.html
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11:09:57 |
MOD_ariana |
We usually ask that our mentors have 6 months experience
so you'd be welcome to apply |
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11:10:18 |
MOD_ariana |
We like to match up new moms with mentors who have had
similar experience |
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11:10:25 |
cassandrakfreaq |
oh ok great I will do so once I get back from vacation |
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11:10:35 |
Hayley |
same here |
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11:10:37 |
MOD_ariana |
older child younger nursling, or working/pumping or
whatever |
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11:10:55 |
MOD_ariana |
so I really like to have a large selection of mentors to
call upon so PLEASE spread the word |
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11:11:16 |
Host_Housepoet |
yes please |
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11:11:24 |
buzzy_bee |
I'll wait another two months then |
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11:11:26 |
Hayley |
sure i thought about applying before but wasn't sure how
experienced you had to be |
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11:11:30 |
Host_Housepoet |
it's vitally important that we get enough mentors and
helping people out |
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11:11:44 |
Host_Housepoet |
yes we just ask that you've had at least 6 months |
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11:11:51 |
buzzy_bee |
(though have experience of thrush, plugged ducts,
reynauds, OAL and food intolerances) |
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11:11:51 |
Host_Housepoet |
OK NEXT |
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11:11:56 |
Host_Housepoet |
OUR MISSION STATEMENT |
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11:12:08 |
Host_Housepoet |
Has been beautifully written by Anna Swank |
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11:12:12 |
Xavi |
boo! |
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11:12:28 |
Host_Housepoet |
who is known as xxveigaxx I believe on LJ |
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11:12:35 |
Host_Housepoet |
so here it is in all its glory |
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11:12:44 |
Host_Housepoet |
Breastfeedingisnormal.org is committed to making a
positive difference in the perception of breastfeeding,
to making the practice of breastfeeding normal" again in
our society, and to replacing the onslaught of infant
formula found in today's media with breastfeeding
education and resources. Through political advocacy,
Breastfeedingisnormal.org promotes governmental support
and protection of breastfeeding mothers and their
children. Through education and support,
Breastfeedingisnormal.org promotes healthy alternatives
to formula use, encourages new mothers to begin and
continue breastfeeding, gives mothers the confidence to
nurse their children in public, and gives society the
understanding that breastfeeding is normal." |
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11:13:08 |
tristyn |
Can I offer a suggestion? |
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11:13:15 |
Host_Housepoet |
of course |
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11:13:19 |
Host_Housepoet |
the floor is open |
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11:13:22 |
Host_Housepoet |
open even. |
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11:14:02 |
MOD_ariana |
tristyn you're our favorite editor!! |
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11:14:14 |
Host_Housepoet |
oh tristyn.........we're waiting! lol |
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11:14:17 |
tristyn |
replacing the onslaught of formula" - there isn't actual
formula in the media - maybe edit a bit to something
like "replacing the onslaught of pro-formula
advertising"" |
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11:14:23 |
Host_Housepoet |
*whip* |
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11:14:35 |
Hayley |
there is formula in the media |
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11:14:41 |
ncsujen |
free samples? |
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11:14:43 |
MOD_ariana |
Ok, now that's bringing scary pictures to my mind! |
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11:14:46 |
cassandrakfreaq |
oh I will weep the day I am out in public and I see most
mothers unabashedly nursing |
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11:14:49 |
tristyn |
I've never had a can of formula fall out of a magazine
and hit my lap |
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11:14:57 |
Host_Housepoet |
you haven't? |
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11:14:59 |
Hayley |
oh ok |
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11:15:01 |
Hayley |
i see your point, sorry |
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11:15:01 |
Host_Housepoet |
I have have! ;) |
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11:15:03 |
Host_Housepoet |
haha. |
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11:15:10 |
Host_Housepoet |
I think that is a great suggestion |
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11:15:14 |
tristyn |
I'm admittedly a semantics whore |
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11:15:21 |
Host_Housepoet |
that's why we like you |
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11:15:27 |
Host_Housepoet |
any other suggestions? |
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11:15:27 |
tristyn |
Other than that, I think it's great. |
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11:15:41 |
acidflowers |
it definitely is |
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11:15:46 |
Host_Housepoet |
alrighty |
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11:15:47 |
MOD_ariana |
You are the best semantics whore there is |
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11:15:49 |
sunshineblossom |
I like it |
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11:15:51 |
Xavi |
First time I've seen it and I really like it too. Good
job! |
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11:15:53 |
cassandrakfreaq |
I dont know if you take a marketing class and see why
they ddo their ads the way they do youb might change
your mind |
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11:15:56 |
acidflowers |
our boobs are going to change the world! |
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11:16:00 |
cassandrakfreaq |
sorry guys NAK |
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11:16:02 |
Host_Housepoet |
WELL Hello Miss Promom |
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11:16:03 |
tristyn |
I'm a semantics call girl. Top of the ladder. |
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11:16:08 |
Xavi |
I snuck in :) |
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11:16:11 |
Host_Housepoet |
hehe |
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11:16:15 |
Host_Housepoet |
we're going to talk about you in a sec |
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11:16:16 |
MOD_ariana |
hi class! |
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11:16:19 |
Host_Housepoet |
ON NEXT UP LADIES |
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11:16:22 |
acidflowers |
talk about who? |
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11:16:25 |
Host_Housepoet |
Site Delay |
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11:16:26 |
Xavi |
Jazzy is eating some Cheerio's so I figured I'd take the
5 minutes I had |
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11:16:33 |
Host_Housepoet |
AWESOME |
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11:16:33 |
tristyn |
Cass, I think someone taking classes in marketing would
be astoundingly useful |
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11:16:41 |
Xavi |
Talk about me I'd imagine....shall I introduce myself
Noel? |
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11:16:46 |
Host_Housepoet |
Go for i |
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11:16:47 |
Host_Housepoet |
it |
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11:16:51 |
Host_Housepoet |
You have the floor |
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11:16:52 |
Hayley |
i have to go sorry |
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11:16:58 |
Host_Housepoet |
we'll just skip right to you since you have a sec |
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11:17:06 |
Host_Housepoet |
transcripts will be up on sunday! |
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11:17:11 |
Host_Housepoet |
bye hayley |
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11:17:23 |
Xavi |
My name is Carrie (also known as Xavi7734 on LJ), I'm
the current Webmaster and 2005 National Nurse Out
Director for ProMoM.Org and starting in September I will
be the Executive Director as well. |
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11:17:26 |
Xavi |
So that's me, talk away :D |
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11:17:30 |
Host_Housepoet |
haha |
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11:17:38 |
Host_Housepoet |
alright |
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11:17:47 |
Host_Housepoet |
well for those of you who don't know Promom is another
advocacy site |
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11:17:54 |
Host_Housepoet |
and every year they do a National Nurse Out |
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11:17:54 |
jucifer |
I love PROMOM |
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11:17:55 |
Host_Housepoet |
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