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11:01:36 |
Host_Housepoet |
OFFICIAL START OF THE BREASTFEEDINGISNORMAL.ORG ADVOCACY
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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11:01:48 |
Host_Housepoet |
hello my ladies! |
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11:02:06 |
Host_Housepoet |
As always we have the lovely fair and balanced Ariana on
mod dudties |
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11:02:26 |
Host_Housepoet |
Ariana is my right hand woman. I wouldn't be able to do
this without her |
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11:02:39 |
Host_Housepoet |
joining us today on her first offical mod dudtes is SPA! |
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11:02:48 |
sugarcoated_poison_apple |
hi, ladies ^_~ |
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11:02:52 |
Host_Housepoet |
she acutally had some time off from work and is joining
us |
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11:03:00 |
Host_Housepoet |
she's been a HUGE help behind the sceens. |
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11:03:10 |
sugarcoated_poison_apple |
aww, thanks. i'm glad to make it today |
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11:03:24 |
Host_Housepoet |
alright lets jump right in |
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11:03:30 |
Host_Housepoet |
Agenda | Welcome | Recap of last chat | Mission
statement | State Flyers | Banner Exchange | Site
Notice, New Feature | Milk Bank liaison | State Captains
| Noel’s Dental Nightmare | OPEN! |
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11:03:41 |
Host_Housepoet |
Recap of last chat LAST FORMAL CHAT
http://mommychats.com/transcripts/bfactivism10.htm |
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11:04:04 |
Host_Housepoet |
aahhh toddler with water! |
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11:04:06 |
Host_Housepoet |
ONE SEC LADIES |
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11:04:28 |
mwalton |
hehe...so glad my little guy isn't mobile yet |
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11:04:31 |
Host_Housepoet |
AH THE JOYS OF PARENTING! |
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11:04:33 |
Host_Housepoet |
heh. |
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11:04:34 |
Host_Housepoet |
ok |
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11:04:43 |
Host_Housepoet |
Quote of the chat: breastfeed or die! |
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11:04:53 |
Host_Housepoet |
just kidding. I like to throw that one in there ;) |
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11:05:00 |
Host_Housepoet |
Mission Statement. |
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11:05:02 |
Kelsey |
hee hee... |
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11:05:06 |
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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11:05:31 |
Host_Housepoet |
nex tup |
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11:05:40 |
Host_Housepoet |
Next Up even. |
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11:06:00 |
Host_Housepoet |
Ariana will speak to us about How to become a WIC BF
Peer Counselor |
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11:06:05 |
Mod_ariana |
I was hearing a lot about the WIC Breastfeeding peer
counseling program. |
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11:06:06 |
Host_Housepoet |
Ariana the floor is yours |
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11:06:24 |
Mod_ariana |
They've recently recieved new funds for training BF
counselors |
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11:06:43 |
Mod_ariana |
I'd also though unfortunatly heard some negative stories
from women |
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11:06:53 |
Mod_ariana |
WIC offices who were very unsupportive of BF |
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11:07:10 |
Mod_ariana |
So I thought it'd be a good idea to get myself and some
of you fine ladies in there |
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11:07:13 |
Kelsey |
WIC?... |
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11:07:33 |
Mod_ariana |
Unfortunatly I found out that to be a peer counselor you
have to be eligible for the WIC program |
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11:07:35 |
Mod_ariana |
:( |
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11:07:47 |
Mod_ariana |
But I know we have some mommas who are on WIC |
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11:08:12 |
Mod_ariana |
So if you're on WIC and you want to help other moms on
WIC to nurse their babies then you should talk to your
local WIC office |
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11:08:32 |
Mod_ariana |
The woman here in my local office also said that they're
often looking for WIC employees |
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11:08:39 |
Mod_ariana |
even Part Time ones to help out |
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11:08:47 |
therealocelot |
WIC is Women, Infants and Children, a food supplement
program for low income children under 5 and
pregnant/breastfeeding women |
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11:09:00 |
Mod_ariana |
and if a momma had child care and was willing to help
out in that way that'd be another route to go |
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11:09:25 |
Mod_ariana |
So it was a little bit of a dead end for me personally
but I'm hoping to encourage other moms to get involved
with this |
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11:09:53 |
Mod_ariana |
Breastfeeding rates for those with less financial means
are low |
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11:10:04 |
Host_Housepoet |
I know that one of the women on my list themamahebes is
a WIC coun. |
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11:10:18 |
Mod_ariana |
Right, I think givinguponyou is too |
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11:10:19 |
Host_Housepoet |
I really need to get that lady in here for one of the
chats |
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11:10:22 |
Host_Housepoet |
oh nice |
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11:10:25 |
Mod_ariana |
Neither of them are here today |
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11:10:32 |
Host_Housepoet |
I know she's busy moving into her new place right now
however |
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11:10:46 |
Mod_ariana |
But it's a great chance to help out and get more
training in helping moms to breastfeed |
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11:10:56 |
therealocelot |
i'm on WIC |
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11:11:08 |
Mod_ariana |
You should talk to them about becoming a peer counselor |
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11:11:11 |
Host_Housepoet |
and how do you feel the bfing support is for you? |
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11:11:52 |
therealocelot |
Didn't need it when Leif was young enough to qualify :)
It only lasts for up to a year (plus, we were in an
entirely different state) |
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11:12:09 |
Host_Housepoet |
right but were they encouraging to you when you would go
for your checks? |
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11:12:17 |
Host_Housepoet |
did they hand you the rice cereal checks at 4 months? |
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11:12:22 |
Kelsey |
why does the gov't push formula on families that cannot
afford it? thay do the same here in canada....seems so
silly... |
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11:12:32 |
therealocelot |
We did not have WIC until he was 2, so we never dealt
with the breastfeeding part |
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11:12:37 |
Host_Housepoet |
Good point Kelsey |
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11:12:38 |
sugarcoated_poison_apple |
i have wic, and i've been lucky ... i've been getting
the same nutritionist at my appointments, and she didn't
bat an eyelash at me delaying solids and letting
amorette self-wean. i'm also borrowing a lactina from
them. |
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11:13:03 |
Host_Housepoet |
alright moving along |
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11:13:05 |
Host_Housepoet |
State Flyers -
http://breastfeedingisnormal.org/Activism/StateLawFlyers |
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11:13:11 |
Host_Housepoet |
They are ready for download and can be printed on any
home printer. You can also send the file to your local
kinkos through email and have them print copies for you.
Tell them that you are a non profit group and that you
just need a few, like 25 copies or so, and they can give
them to you for free. It doesn’t always happen, but it
never hurts to ask! Keep these flyers with you at
all times, so that if you ever had an issue with someone
you can casually hand this to them and continue nursing.
We are having Carrie, the national director of the Nurse
Out, write up an article about nicely saying ‘eff off’
when someone asks you to move when NIP. ;) She’s a
southern girl, with great charm, and she’ll show you how
to politely and firmly stand your ground, armed with a
flyer such as these. J |
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11:13:13 |
therealocelot |
I imagine in this area breastfeeding support is pretty
good. it's a fairly crunchy area. I'll look into it,
though |
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11:13:35 |
Host_Housepoet |
has everyone checked out the flyers? how many of you
have actually downloaded one and printed it for your
state |
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11:13:45 |
Host_Housepoet |
It is vitally important that you do so. |
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11:13:51 |
Host_Housepoet |
That you keep the law with you at ALL times. |
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11:13:57 |
anngwish42 |
I'm taking a bunch to my LLL meeting on Monday |
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11:13:57 |
Kelsey |
here in canada, we have monthly subsidies for low income
familes, but we are not required to attend regular
check-ups etc...and the only BF supprt we have is LLL. |
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11:14:19 |
smiley845 |
I haven't checked into them yet, but I will. Especially
considering I'll be participating in a nurse-in in the
Denver, CO, area |
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11:14:35 |
Host_Housepoet |
so do you have more info on that Smiley? |
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11:14:38 |
Mod_ariana |
smiley845 is this the nurse in on Saturday? |
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11:14:47 |
Host_Housepoet |
btw totally OT, but I've always loved your icon. I just
want to hug you when I see it |
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11:15:11 |
smiley845 |
I will have to dig it up. I believe that witchbaby is
organizing it. It will be at the Ross Dress for Less on
Hampden Ave, I believe |
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11:15:18 |
smiley845 |
aw. thanks :D |
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11:15:23 |
Host_Housepoet |
One more off topic thing too, everyone wish Anngwish
good luck, she has a job interview today! |
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11:15:28 |
smiley845 |
I believe it is this Saturday |
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11:15:34 |
Host_Housepoet |
RIGHT. |
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11:15:34 |
Kelsey |
good luck! |
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11:15:37 |
smiley845 |
Awesome, Anngwish! Good luck for you |
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11:15:38 |
mwalton |
good luck! |
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11:15:42 |
Host_Housepoet |
Smiley, there is a CO board on the BFIN site |
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11:15:47 |
Host_Housepoet |
let me get the link for you |
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11:15:49 |
Host_Housepoet |
and everyone else |
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11:15:51 |
Mod_ariana |
I know you'll do great! |
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11:15:54 |
smiley845 |
okay, great! |
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11:16:09 |
Host_Housepoet |
http://breastfeedingisnormal.org/board/viewtopic.php?t=54 |
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11:16:19 |
Host_Housepoet |
that whole formum is specifically for CO. |
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11:16:24 |
sugarcoated_poison_apple |
indeed, good luck on the interview ^_^ |
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11:16:31 |
Host_Housepoet |
if you all need to arrange anything feel free to use it |
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11:16:40 |
smiley845 |
I will definitely check that out. Thanks! |
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11:16:52 |
Host_Housepoet |
Do you think you could reg on the site and add any up to
date info about the nurse in this weekend? |
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11:17:00 |
Host_Housepoet |
is there a press release or anything? |
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11:17:11 |
Host_Housepoet |
do you need help writing one ;) |
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11:17:30 |
smiley845 |
I will look into it. I will contact witchbaby, since
this is her deal. I'm willing to help, but I don't want
to take it away from her, ya know? |
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11:17:39 |
Host_Housepoet |
email us, if you need
anything.info@breastfeedingisnormal.org |
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11:17:44 |
Host_Housepoet |
I totally understand |
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11:17:48 |
Host_Housepoet |
I'll email her after the chat |
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11:17:50 |
Host_Housepoet |
ok nexxt up |
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11:17:52 |
Kelsey |
i'm just gonna skip out for a sec, my kiddies are
hungry... |
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11:17:56 |
smiley845 |
I haven't written one at all. I haven't seen one from
her, either. She posted about it on LJ |
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11:18:00 |
Host_Housepoet |
Banner Exchange – We are looking for a few good banners!
Do you have a favourite WAHM store that you frequent?
Know a bfing friendly company? Well, let us know! We’re
looking for banner exchange for the bfin site. Companies
that we exchange with must not have any formula funding
or bfing advice that goes against the AAP or WHO. Send
your favourite website to info@breastfeedingisnormal.org |
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11:18:22 |
Host_Housepoet |
and that is a perfect segway into this! |
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11:18:27 |
Host_Housepoet |
Site Notice Site is still under construction. BUT The
banner page is up! YAY!
http://breastfeedingisnormal.org/Activism/Banners |
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11:18:52 |
Host_Housepoet |
so now, you can get any banner you like, and put it in
your email sig, or live journal info page with a simply
copy and paste! |
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11:18:52 |
mwalton |
excellent work |
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11:19:00 |
Host_Housepoet |
that is tahoebean's work |
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11:19:01 |
anngwish42 |
Batty's got that new WAHM site, we should trade links
with her even though her site's just cute baby clothes. |
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11:19:02 |
Host_Housepoet |
she's awesome |
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11:19:14 |
Host_Housepoet |
you know those bfing awards that everyone has from
gynosaurus.com? |
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11:19:21 |
Host_Housepoet |
well that is her and her husbands work. |
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Host_Housepoet |
