an August 9 1998 copy of Bonnie's Guestbook

After Bonnie Bedford's death on July 11, 1997, her guest book became an impromptu gathering place for people all over the world to leave short comments expressing their sadness, how Bonnie had touched their lives, and their good wishes for Bonnie's family, friends and work. Although almost all of Bonnie's web pages are down now, when I was looking through my files I found this copy of her guestbook, and decided to put it up so people could continue to read the memorial messages. The comments below are as they were on August 9, 1998 when I downloaded them, but obviously I did add this introduction and also removed Bonnie's short form asking prospective guestbook signers to enter their name, where they were from, and a "brief comment." I love you and miss you, Bonnie, and it left me feeling quite shaken to bring up a page you had made and start editing it like this. - Tané, July 5 1999 Return to the Blissed-out Mother page Return to the Tachyon Labs home page

Guestbook

Saturday, August 08 at 10:50 AM:
Jay Cox coxsnon@kjsl.com from Austin TX wrote:
"Anyone wanting work at home, please check out www.apbiz.com JOIN us!"

Saturday, August 08 at 10:48 AM:
Jay Cox from Austin TX wrote:
"Bless you, Dennis and family. These pages bring us great comfort to know that Bonnie's work continues. Peace and comfort to you...."

Tuesday, May 12 at 08:26 AM:
Shannon Harriman from Akron, OH USA wrote:
"geadh@sssnet.com would like to be in contact with other "natural parenting" mothers and fathers...have 2 month old!"

Wednesday, May 06 at 08:43 AM:
Dalibor Prevendar - Shime from Faculty of Philosophy in Zagreb, Croatia Europe wrote:
"I am a student of sociology and my E-mail is dprevend@filozof.ffzg.hr Please write."

Wednesday, May 06 at 08:38 AM:
Marijana Franetic from Zagreb,Croatia Europe wrote:
"This is a very intresting site.I would like to say Hi to all people whos last name is Franetic."

Sunday, May 03 at 04:28 PM:
Cindy Buehler-Ross from Cudjoe Key, Florida wrote:
"I have 3 mo. old, want homesch. info. , + want home business, all from scratch. Impressed by website and children's. Thanx."

Sunday, April 19 at 04:04 PM:
Deborah Johnson from Aylmer, Quebec wrote:
"So sad to hear that Linda McCartney has also died of breast cancer. Another beautiful person leaving this earth too early. Rest in peace, Linda and Bonnie. May both your efforts make this world a better place for all of us."

Sunday, April 12 at 08:48 PM:
sharon curtis from vancouver, british columbia, canada wrote:
"our only daughter is 2.5 yrs. we are thinking of home schooling. anyone else in bc with experience homeschooling, esp in the Maple Ridge district, would love to hear from you @ maplerdg@aol.com Thanks"

Thursday, March 26 at 08:26 AM:
Kathy Elkins from Mansfield,OHIO wrote:
"I have four kids"

Friday, March 20 at 02:23 PM:
Kristie Wickland from Tempe, Arizona wrote:
"I miss you Bonnie --"

Thursday, March 19 at 10:37 AM:
mindy from michigan wrote:
"it feels good to know i'm not alone. thank you for you comments. e-mail mamudell@aol.com"

Thursday, March 12 at 11:44 AM:
Betty Rivera from Marina, Califronia wrote:
"Hi I have a 5 month old girl"

Thursday, February 26 at 03:56 PM:
silvia monge from costa rica wrote:
"love the space you give to women here, I think I´m a radical mother, giving birth to my baby at home, on a country where the only idea of it is seen as a stupid thing, for doing it I have to fight with every body doctors and friends, and trust the natural power and wisdom of women for give birth. "

Sunday, January 11 at 02:47 PM:
kim from steilacoom, WA wrote:
"just checking out sites for my neices who are to be born premature"

Thursday, January 01 at 02:51 PM:
sunshine from pa wrote:
"slbrown@hacc01.hacc.edu"

Monday, December 29 at 09:37 PM:
Laura Smith (dominic@one.net.au) from Sydney, Australia wrote:
"Found out about this site from Nursing Mothers' newsletter. It's great! I feel a connection in a number of ways... I consider myself a radical mother, breastfeeding my 2.5 year old, family bed, non-vaccinators, unschooling plans. And, my mother died of breast cancer when i was 20. As the oldest child, I looked after her in her last months and dealt with many of the family affairs after her death. A favourite quote, which we put on her grave: "Life is eternal, love is immortal, death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing but the limit of our sight." When Mikaila was born, I really felt she had just left my mother in the spirit world to come here. It was an impassioned time, full of utter joy and some sorrow, too, when she was born. I grieve the loss of my wonderful mother again as I realise Mikaila will never know her (except as an angel in her dreams) as a grandmother. [I recommend the book "Motherless Daughters" too, especially for teens and up]. Bye. Blessed be."

Monday, December 29 at 05:22 AM:
Narelle Clark from Sydney, Australia wrote:
"I still miss you. I miss your acerbic wit and creative style. I hope your children and husband are getting the hugs they need without you. Thank you for keeping her pages up."

Thursday, December 11 at 09:53 AM:
stevee wolos from absecon, new jersey wrote:
"hello! i am a homeschooling, extended nursing, gentle, feminist, goddess-loving, earthbased spirituality kind of mom.....whew. it's always wonderful to meet like-minded people. "

Sunday, November 30 at 03:58 PM:
Michelle Gibas from Connecticut, USA wrote:
"I am planning my first pregnancy for June. My husband and I are very interested in attatchment parenting. We did not know this form of parenting had a name, we just knew that we wanted to do things differently than what we saw around us. It makes us feel good that we are not alone."

Friday, November 28 at 11:21 PM:
felice from calif wrote:
"i enjoyed your site had both my girls at home we are homeschoolers .I am always happy when I find someone who understands the power of an woman giving birth."

Tuesday, October 14 at 05:55 PM:
VIVIANNA from FLORID(TAMPA) wrote:
"I FOUND OUT 5 DAYS AGO THAT I WILL BE MOMMA FOR THE VERY 1ST TIME. JUST CHECKIN OUT NEW PARENTING INFO TO QUENCH MY THURST."

Saturday, October 11 at 01:47 PM:
Claire Petite from British Columbia wrote:
"Thinking about home schooling"

Sunday, October 05 at 11:19 PM:
Rebecca from Minneapolis wrote:
"This is great! It is very nice to know that I am not the only person in the world to have a child...it's my first-Can you tell?"

Thursday, September 18 at 08:28 AM:
Ellen from Atlanta, GA(recent move from Sacramento, CA) wrote:
"This is my first day "surfing". I have a 5 month old daughter. I have been breastfeeding since day one (yeah!) and even pumped when I returned to work. Since we moved I have been able to exclusively breastfeed until I find work again, then I will pump/breastfeed. I am looking for advise/help/comments/suggestions/support during this transitional time in my life ( I gave up a GREAT job so my husband could continue his education ). I was excited to find Bonnie through Cecilia's page, only to be saddened at her passing. I hadn't heard of Bonnie until today, but from the comments she was a wonderful woman. Although she cannot share any new wisdom with us today, her thoughts from yesterday will get us through tomorrow. To her family...Celebrate that Bonnie is with you always!!!"

Friday, September 05 at 11:51 AM:
Terri from Rockford, IL wrote:
"looks good"

Wednesday, August 27 at 12:52 PM:
Catherine Knoebel Bradford from Saint Louis, Missouri wrote:
"Dear Dennis, Sarah, Tessa, Jackson and Coleman: I hear from fellow cyberfriends that you are doing well. I am so thankful. Bonnie was a strong, courageous and powerful woman. I know she passed those virtues on to all of you. When I think of this, I am "

Wednesday, August 27 at 12:52 PM:
Catherine Knoebel Bradford from Saint Louis, Missouri wrote:
"Dear Dennis, Sarah, Tessa, Jackson and Coleman: I hear from fellow cyberfriends that you are doing well. I am so thankful. Bonnie was a strong, courageous and powerful woman. I know she passed those virtues on to all of you. When I think of this, I am "

Friday, August 22 at 10:08 AM:
Laurene Wells from Newberg, OR wrote:
"Nice page! ... I was wondering how long of a message I could write, when I scrolled down to see what others had written. Only to find that (perhaps I didn't see the whole site yet...) Bonnie, whom I was looking forward to getting in touch with, has gone to meet The Father. I am saddend, and can only imagine the grief her husband and children must be feeling. I wish there were some words of encouragement I could offer. What a marvelous woman and mother... I know that you will always grieve your loss. My deepest... sympathies (for lack of a better word). http://www.vr-net.com/~tinyzoo"

Wednesday, August 20 at 01:09 PM:
Susan Munro from Buffalo, NY wrote:
"My thoughts and prayers are with you Dennis, Sarah, Tessa and Jackson. Bonnie was a great woman who inspired us all to be better parents!!!"

Friday, August 15 at 10:03 AM:
Robin Clevenger from Woodinville, WA, U.S.A. wrote:
"Bonnie is gone from this world, but this world is a warmer, closer place for many of us because of her presence here. Her strong opinions, passionate voice, and mothering wisdom will be missed by many. Dennis, Sarah, Tessa, Jackson and Coleman, my thoughts are with you as you mourn Bonnie's passing from your lives. Peace."

Tuesday, August 12 at 07:32 AM:
Bridget Young from Bendigo Australia wrote:
"Thank u for spreading wise words"

Sunday, August 03 at 06:33 AM:
Lynn Campbell from Selma, Alabama wrote:
"from manyI see you are well loved and quoted!"

Sunday, August 03 at 12:29 AM:
yaz from B.C.,Canada wrote:
"Bonnie, the legacy will live on...love yaz"

Saturday, August 02 at 06:46 PM:
Yolanda Presant from Calgary wrote:
"moving to Vancouver"

Thursday, July 24 at 01:35 PM:
Jill, Lindsay and Ashley from Manitoba wrote:
"Dear Dennis, Sarah, Tessa, Jackson and Coleman my deepest symphaties to all of you. Bonnie was a kind, humourous andcourageous woman who reached out and touched the lives of many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. "

Wednesday, July 23 at 07:51 PM:
Traci from TX wrote:
"May you now be enveloped by arms as loving as your own and cared for with a gentleness befitting a mother such as you are. What a legacy you leave for your children. Peace."

Wednesday, July 23 at 05:33 AM:
Dale Cook from Gander, Nf wrote:
"Such a sad loss, deepest sympathy for the family. I hope that somehow your children will be able to go on and still have memories of their mommy,"

Tuesday, July 22 at 12:26 PM:
Michelle from Minnesota wrote:
"I regret never knowing Bonnie. I am moved by her writings and what those have said about her. I wish her family peace and hope that thier pain eases with time."

Thursday, July 17 at 07:13 PM:
Sam Robbins from Fairfield, CA wrote:
"Several days have passed and words still fail me. Good-bye, Bonnie. I will miss your humor, your fierce dedication to children, your honesty, and your talent for keeping us all from taking ourselves too seriously. Dennis, Sarah, Tessa, Jackson and Coleman, may you all find peace. Rest in light and peace, Bonnie."

Thursday, July 17 at 06:41 PM:
Eric W. Anderson from Billerica, MA wrote:
"Bonnie's humor, and spunk, and all-too-uncommon common sense touched the lives of people across this continent and around the world. I am so sorry she has gone, and you all have my warmest wishes at this time. It is hard to lose someone this special. Adios, amiga."

Thursday, July 17 at 12:31 PM:
Nancy Hill from Toronto wrote:
"Dear Dennis, Sarah, Tessa, Jackson and Coleman, I'm finding it so hard to put into words what I want to say about Bonnie. She was an incredible woman. I especially loved her sense of humour and her comments on unschooling. My prayers are with you in the pain you must feel."

Thursday, July 17 at 08:26 AM:
Kim Block from Westfield, NJ wrote:
"Bonnie, you stood for all that is right and good in the world. My deepest sympathies to your family."

Thursday, July 17 at 07:42 AM:
Rane Sessions from I met you on the UL list wrote:
"Good bye Bonnie. You were a strong and passionate woman. I'll miss hearing your point of view. To your family, I'm so sorry for your loss."

Wednesday, July 16 at 11:37 PM:
Shannon Chesnut from Lake Arrowhead wrote:
"Rest In Peace my friend."

Wednesday, July 16 at 03:22 PM:
Edith Wray from Tallahassee, FL. wrote:
"Mat God Bless Your Family i"

Wednesday, July 16 at 12:29 PM:
Rene from Huntsville, Texas wrote:
"Kate Hallberg sent me. She loves you very much, and now I feel that I have that same respect for you. Thank you. You will be missed greatly."

Wednesday, July 16 at 11:36 AM:
Kimberly from Perry Hall, MD wrote:
"I didn't know or haven't heard of Bonnie, but as a member of this wide community of mothers, I am saddened not only for her husband, but especially for her precious 4 children. She filled a place that will forever in their little hearts be empty. May God touch their lives and help them through this difficult time! "

Wednesday, July 16 at 10:07 AM:
Peggy Green from Georgia wrote:
"I am very sorry for your loss. May God Bless your family"

Wednesday, July 16 at 08:32 AM:
Linda Grande from Albany, New York wrote:
"May God be with Bonnies Family. Her life sounds like it was so complete and wonderful. It's very sad to hear of her loss. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!"

Wednesday, July 16 at 08:10 AM:
AmyLynn Stotzner from Avon Lake, OH USA wrote:
"You were such a great inspiration. I miss you."

Wednesday, July 16 at 06:52 AM:
Laurel Smith, LLLL from San Antonio, TX wrote:
"we in LLL will mish your wisdom greatly!"

Tuesday, July 15 at 11:37 PM:
Kathy from Michigan wrote:
"God bless you Bonnie's family, be strong and faithful, together you will make it."

Tuesday, July 15 at 12:31 PM:
Sharon Sabel from Portage, MI wrote:
"This is the first I've heard of Bonnie and her web page (I just recently got on the web) and all I can say is WOW! what an incredible woman and mother! My family is deeply saddened to hear of her premature passing and our most heartfelt prayers are with "

Tuesday, July 15 at 09:09 AM:
Trixie Florence from Kelowna, BC, Canada wrote:
"May God be with Bonnies family as they mourn her loss. May they relish the thoughts of all the wonderful moments they spent with her and bask in her continued presence as an angel forevermore. She was an inspiration to us all."

Tuesday, July 15 at 07:41 AM:
Lisa Wilberding from Campbell, Ca. wrote:
"It's so very sad to loose such a wonderful mother, she was an inspiration to many."

Monday, July 14 at 06:51 PM:
Susanna Eve from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada wrote:
"I was very saddened to learn last night that Bonnie has crossed over from this world. She was a wonderful and funny voice for breastfeeding, unschooling and much more. She will be missed by many. My thoughts are with her family. Blessings Susanna"

Monday, July 14 at 02:13 PM:
Louise Denhez from Montreal, Quebec,Canada wrote:
"Sorry to learn about Bonnie's passing."

Monday, July 14 at 12:35 PM:
Teresa Soller from Westerville, Ohio wrote:
"My warmest thoughts to your family. May your "Radical Mothering" stlye live on........"

Monday, July 14 at 11:05 AM:
Amy Bell from Boise, Idaho wrote:
"Bonnie, so very strong and vibrant in life, can be nothing else now that she is gone from all of us. I know you will feel her presence always, as we who knew her will feel her influence in our lives forever. I will always remember her wit, her insight, and her intolerance for stupidity. I felt I had found a kindred spirit when I met Bonnie. My heart aches for your loss."

Monday, July 14 at 11:01 AM:
Anna Jones from Toronto wrote:
"My deepest sympathy to Bonnie's family and friends. WE HAVE LOST A GREAT MOTHER!! But I believe, she would be another world, and she would spiritually stay with us at all time!! GOD BLESS EVERYONE OF YOU!!"

Monday, July 14 at 10:53 AM:
Dorie Lehan Buchanan from Loveland, Colorado wrote:
"My heart cries many tears for all of you. I am so sorry for the loss of your very special mother and wife. Bonnie was and always will be a great inspiration. We all have lost one terrific lady. So Sad :("

Monday, July 14 at 10:50 AM:
AnnMarie from Alberta wrote:
"You will be missed!! My deepest sympathy to Bonnies family and friends. Bonnie was so kind and caring and made such a difference in the lives of so many mom's and babies. You will not be forgotten"

Monday, July 14 at 08:47 AM:
Cyndi from Atlanta, Ga wrote:
"We will miss you!"

Monday, July 14 at 08:43 AM:
Lori Matter from Salem, Massachusetts wrote:
"My sincere sympathies and heartfelt condolences to all those close to Bonnie, especially Dennis and the four children. Bonnie was an inspiration to so many; you must be very, very proud of the things she accomplished in a life cut much too short. Peace to you all as you remember Bonnie's amazing qualities and strengths."

Monday, July 14 at 08:02 AM:
Anne Ayotte from Ontario wrote:
"Lots of hugs and prayers to Bonnie's family and friends, she was indeed a very special person. Bonnie took the time to personally respond to some concerns I had this spring dealing with cancer. Thank you so much Bonnie, you made a very big difference and you will always be remembered."

Monday, July 14 at 07:37 AM:
Jennier Hoegg from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada wrote:
"My heart goes out to Bonnie's friends and family. Thank you Bonnie, for the wisdom and love you have shared. I only wish that I had been online a year ago and had had the great joy of knowing you on Parent-l. Even so, your web page had been an inspiration to me."

Monday, July 14 at 07:23 AM:
Jane Smurawa from Green Bay, Wisconsin wrote:
"My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Bonnie. She has been and will continue to be an inspiration to us all.My prayers are with you ."

Monday, July 14 at 07:13 AM:
colleen mccahill from baltimore, md. wrote:
"I always thought this was a beautifully designed and extremely informative site. I've referred several people here. My deepest sympathies to the family of Ms. Bedford. "

Monday, July 14 at 06:38 AM:
Kim Davis from NJ wrote:
"As a member of parent-l and a breastfeeding, attachement parenting advocate, and as a mother, I am very very sorry to hear of this world's premature loss of Ms. Bedford. My heart goes out to her husband and children. If only this world had more women like Ms. Bedford! "

Monday, July 14 at 05:02 AM:
Randy Halpern from Boca Raton Fl. wrote:
"inspiring website wisdom thank you"

Monday, July 14 at 02:38 AM:
Gail Schrapel from Melb, Australia wrote:
"Our deepest sympathy to Bonnies family"

Monday, July 14 at 01:48 AM:
David Mankins from Cambridge, Mass. wrote:
"Bye, Radical Mother. You were a welcome voice in a lot of places. Dennis, and Bonnie's children: she touched a lot of lives, and we'll all miss her."

Sunday, July 13 at 11:38 PM:
Kristen Booker from Port Lincoln, Australia wrote:
"These pages have been so special to me. I can't believe their creator isn't creating any more. I know Bonnie will have left her family with the greatest memories of a wonderful, loving woman."

Sunday, July 13 at 10:58 PM:
Lynn Fripps from Aldergrove, B.C. wrote:
"Bonnie you were the ultimate radical mom to me and your example gave me the guts to be something of a radical myself. I thank you for that. My thoughts are with your children and Dennis. I know your love for them will never die."

Sunday, July 13 at 10:36 PM:
Amy Countryman from Washington wrote:
"My deepest sympathy to Bonnie's family. I am only sorry that I didn't know her or her work until now. I will read her web page and learn from her. My heart goes out to the family. We have had a similiar experience in our family and I can feel the family's pain. God bless you and I know she'll always be with all of you in spirit!"

Sunday, July 13 at 10:33 PM:
Luma and Martin Chernenkoff from Edmonton Alberta wrote:
"Dear Dennis, Sarah, Tessa, Jackson and Coleman: Bonnie was an incredible person - but you already knew that. She touched the lives of so many people in so many places. Bonnie threw herself completely into life and like ripples in a pond touched our lives on so many distant shores. We are so much greater for having known her. We will remember her passion, dedication, humour, determination, cosmic sense of justice, and most of all her energy. Thank you for sharing her with us all. Our hearts and prayers are with you. We will think of her every time we hear Elvis - before the sequins :) or hear any Frank Zappa quotes. She will be with us for always. In loving memory of Bonnie."

Sunday, July 13 at 08:56 PM:
Susan Frederick from Texas wrote:
"I was so sorry to hear about Bonnie. I remember her posts well on home-ed, especially her humor. I hadn't visited this page in a long time. Even though Bonnie may be gone, she will still be here in spirit and continue to touch others. Our thoughts and prayers and with you."

Sunday, July 13 at 08:33 PM:
Heather McIntyre from Columbus, Ohio wrote:
"I was very sorry to hear about your loss and wish to send my condolences to your family in this your time of greif. I will remember you and yours in my prayers and hope that you will turn to God for comfort in your time of Need. God bless you all and take care."

Sunday, July 13 at 07:35 PM:
Tammy Nash from South Dakota wrote:
"My deepest sympathy. I regret not knowing about this page until it was to late to meet the wonderful women behind it."

Sunday, July 13 at 06:53 PM:
Lisa Guthrie from Hampton, VA wrote:
"I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you."

Sunday, July 13 at 06:31 PM:
Petra Engle from Vienna, Virginia wrote:
"My heartfelt condolences to you, the family of such a wonderful woman. May the memories of her many, many special qualities help you through this difficult time. Wishing you all the strength, my thoughts are with you."

Sunday, July 13 at 06:20 PM:
Elissaa Busey from Charlotte, NC wrote:
"My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bonnie touched so many people in such wonderful ways. She will be missed. Love and prayers to each of you in this sad time. God bless you all! I shared the following poem with Bonnie some time back . . . God saw her getting tired and cure was not to be. So He put His arms around her and whispered 'Come with Me'. with tearful eyes we watched her and saw her pass away. although we loved her dearly, we could not make her stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best."

Sunday, July 13 at 06:14 PM:
Loretta Brinks from Iowa wrote:
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Sunday, July 13 at 04:54 PM:
Laura, Gil and Jack from Windsor, Ontario wrote:
"Our condolences to you all. Please keep website open - it is an amazing source of information, encouragement and wisdom."

Sunday, July 13 at 04:48 PM:
Joanne Kondak from Port Jerivs, NY wrote:
"My heart is sad. You will be missed, Bonnie. Prayers and love to your family."

Sunday, July 13 at 03:18 PM:
April Johnson from Guam, USA wrote:
"First I must apoligize for the "great job'' written previously. I was referring to her web page. My prayers are with you. May the Lord bless you and keep during your time of suffering. Know that she is pain free now and with the Master that created her. She was just an angel loaned to us for a short time to brighten our lives and share with us her beauty."

Sunday, July 13 at 03:14 PM:
April Johnson from Guam, USA wrote:
"Great job!"

Sunday, July 13 at 03:10 PM:
Trini from California wrote:
"My deepest condolences to you and your family. "

Sunday, July 13 at 01:04 PM:
Laurie (alamo5) from Alamogordo, NM wrote:
"Just read with dis-belief the message from parents place....Sorry from the bottom of my heart! Now to go re-read the book...."Why do bad things happen to good people" !! "

Sunday, July 13 at 12:55 PM:
Susie V Kaufman and Jarrett Lennon Kaufman from Santa Clarita, California wrote:
"Dear Dennis, Sarah, Tessa, Jackson and Coleman: Bonnie touched so, so many more people than any of you will possibly ever know. She was a great referral source when we tried to convince others of "the right way" to parent... or just plain live. We know the five of you, and the rest of your family and friends, are going through so much pain now, and you simply must feel all the rest of us, the friends without faces, who are going through this pain with you. One of the dearest things you can do is to leave this site going, for yourselves and the rest of us, and the strangers yet to come, who will now know Bonnie. Feel all of our warm and loving and comforting hugs. You are not alone. Love, Susie (49) and Jarrett (15, home-schooled, breastfed, home-birthed)"

Sunday, July 13 at 12:06 PM:
Mamamia from Louisanna wrote:
"I have just read an E-mail from Parent's Place, about this courageous woman, Bonnie. I didn't know of her before, but I know that this woman has had a purpose while here with us. She has touched the hearts of all of you. She shared her life, her family and her illness. We all can take a lesson from this giving soul, treat others with compassion and to help when ever we can. My thoughts and prayers go out to Bonnie's family who has indeed lost such a wonderful human being, but has gained a loving guardian angel. I'm sure she is in good hands now, you will see her again! Take care of one another!"

Sunday, July 13 at 10:48 AM:
Lizzie from Northern Indiana wrote:
""The thought of death will help you to grow in the virtue of charity, for it might be that this particular instant in which you are together with one person or another is the last one. They, or you, or I, could be gone at any moment."............Josemaria Escriva. May Bonnie and all the souls, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen."

Sunday, July 13 at 10:16 AM:
sandy keane from north vancouver wrote:
"oh, bonnie. Every time I try to write something I choke...so I keep busy sending notes to yet another list which might not have yet heard that you are gone. I ache for Sarah and Tessa and Jackson and Coleman and Dennis. Bonnie made me laugh and cry and feel like part of a very special group of people over the past three years. I'm a different person than I was before knowing Bonnie. I think a better person. I'll miss her more than I can say."

Sunday, July 13 at 09:42 AM:
Val from Maryland wrote:
"It saddens me that Bonnie's death is what brought me to this wonderful page. When I received the memorial letter from ParentsPlace and saw Bonnie's address, I at first thought it would be macabre to come visit the page of a woman who had so recently passed on. I thought perhaps her family wouldn't even have it running. Now I see differently. Without this site, many of Bonnie's friends and admirers probably would not have the proper forum to express their grief. I dearly hope Bonnie's family will keep this site running as a tribute to her memory, her life's work, and to keep informing and supporting parents on the many issues she held so dear to her heart. My deepest sympathy goes out to Dennis and their children in this heart-wrenching time."

Sunday, July 13 at 09:14 AM:
Randie from Modesto, CA wrote:
"My Heart and Prayers are with your family at this sad time. God Bless you all."

Sunday, July 13 at 09:10 AM:
Carol Low from Malaysia wrote:
"Only came to know of Bonnie through my email from PP's. Rushed to this site to see who Bonnie is and it touches my heart to see someone who has sacrificed so much of herself and family in service to the world. Those like me who have missed this site sure dont know what they have been missing.! Deepest sympathy and love to her family. With her absence here heaven's a much sweeter place. Thank you Bonnie. May your soul rest in peace."

Sunday, July 13 at 06:20 AM:
Pat Gima from Milwaukee wrote:
"Bonnie, Thank you for sharing your Truth with us. So long now. We will keep listening... To Bonnie's family, the depth of your connection, a legacy of your dear wife/mother, will enable you to comfort each other. May you cry All of your tears, and those tears will be the balm for the healing of your hearts."

Saturday, July 12 at 06:37 PM:
Jen from Oklahoma wrote:
"I visited these pages many times, I am full of sorrow at the loss of such a wonderful individual. "

Saturday, July 12 at 06:11 PM:
Lois Patterson from Vancouver, BC wrote:
"Bonnie was so honest. So natural. So forthright and determined. So wise. So funny. It's so unfair that this has happened, particularly to Bonnie's children and partner. Best wishes as you go through this exceedingly difficult time. It's really hard to believe that we won't see any more of Bonnie's wonderful and invigorating wit."

Saturday, July 12 at 04:40 PM:
Kate Hallberg from Boulder, Colorado wrote:
"How can it be? Someone so vital, with such attitude and candor- how can she be gone? I remember Bonnie from the first days of Parent-l when she was the experience mom and I was so new to it all. And from the quilt, which I was lucky enough to participate in, and lucky enough to see. I remember when Bonnie said that the quilt had healing powers that she could feel as she used it. I'm sorry I didn't know Bonnie better, but I'm happy for what I did know of her. I'm sorry for her children and Dennis. I wish I had some of her postings to re-read as I know she inspired me many times. I'm asking the Goddess to bless you and help you in the days ahead."

Saturday, July 12 at 04:09 PM:
Marnie Larsen Ko from Calgary, Alberta, Canada wrote:
"The last time I talked to Bonnie she was in terrible pain with headaches, but she was still forging ahead with her children's activities, and her dedicated efforts to provide those suffering from cancer with options, information and alternatives. I want to send a huge hug to Bonnie's family and children...may you find strength and peace in the sad days ahead. "

Saturday, July 12 at 01:21 PM:
Paula Bermingham from Lake County, Calif wrote:
"My condolences to Bonnie's family and friends. and a salute to Bonnie's wonderfully lived life...with family first."

Saturday, July 12 at 01:06 PM:
Kathy Dettwyler from Bryan, Texas wrote:
"I only knew Bonnie from Parent-l, and the Medicine Quilt. I always enjoyed her wonderful sense of humor. May her family know that she was loved by many people who never even had the chance to meet her."

Saturday, July 12 at 12:12 PM:
Rachael Hamlet from Falls Church, Virginia wrote:
"Bonnie will be missed by many people all over the world who have felt her love and her passion through these pages and her postings to Parent-L and other lists."

Saturday, July 12 at 08:14 AM:
Pauline Davis from Sydney, Australia wrote:
"Bonnie was love, compassion, wisdom and joy. I am so sad, and so very very sorry that she has left us. I wish you love, strength and hope through the dark, difficult days ahead."

Saturday, July 12 at 08:06 AM:
Michelle Leifur Reid from Pensacola, Fl wrote:
"I am very saddened by the recent death of your mother/wife. I have visited Bonnie's page so many times just for its empowerment. I feel that I have lost a sister in motherhood! Bonnie's voice will be greatly missed by those of us on Parent-l. I pray for peace for your family."

Saturday, July 12 at 05:37 AM:
Jay and Charlie Cox from Austin TX wrote:
"We met Bonnie through Parent-l and found these pages a GREAT source of power and comfort. Yesterday and today, and many days into the future, we will mourn the abrupt and untimely silence from Bonnie. But you know? I'm going to listen even harder to my"

Friday, April 11 at 02:01 PM:
Paula Vessels from living in Florida wrote:
"I have been nursing since nov 11, 1984. I have four children; the youngest is 2 1/2 years old. you display wonderful personal strength and conviction. It is sad that they seem to come too late for some things )read your brest cancer story)."

Saturday, April 05 at 06:42 PM:
Angela from Birmingham, AL wrote:
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Friday, March 28 at 05:17 PM:
Pamela Rondeau from Ont. Canada wrote:
"have been nursing since Nov 29, 1989. Thanks for the support on extended nursing. By the way we're one child #3"

Tuesday, March 25 at 11:21 AM:
Jaimie Puffer from Whiteman AFB, MO wrote:
"How encouraging!"

Friday, March 21 at 05:10 PM:
Ann-Marie Butler from Ajax ON wrote:
"Wonderful information"

Friday, March 21 at 12:39 PM:
Liz Soutar from Kokomo IN wrote:
"Nice site. Wish I had more time to stay but the children are calling."

Saturday, March 15 at 08:54 PM:
Elvis Presly from I think Mars wrote:
"Thank you Thank you very much"

Tuesday, March 04 at 10:28 PM:
Angela from San Diego, CA wrote:
"Let us right mothers unite! I love and subscribe to all of the info you have covered here. I have a 16 month old son who is still nursing strong, and I couldn't imagine doing it any other way. I would currently like to connect with other mothers who have decided not to immunize their children. You can contact me at Angela@1999.com. Thanks!"

Friday, February 28 at 02:00 PM:
Caryn Ferrari from Connecticut wrote:
"I successfully nursed my first daughter until she was two, and plan on nursing my second at least that long. Best, EASIEST thing I ever did or will do for my children."

Thursday, February 27 at 01:02 AM:
Melissa Franetic from Oklahoma wrote:
"This is a very informative site."

Wednesday, February 26 at 09:12 PM:
cherie Schmidt from Peachtree City, GA wrote:
"thank you so much for all your support on breastfeeding. I nursed #1son 14 months and am successfully nursing #2 at 9.5 months."

Monday, February 24 at 05:56 PM:
Jill from Rotorua wrote:
"I am not a young Mum but am doing a PhD looking at the relationship between (single) mothers and adolescent sons - the interventions that are made to this relationship. Would appreciate contact with those for whom this is an issue"

Friday, February 21 at 10:12 PM:
anna from reno, nv wrote:
"i wish every woman could experience a birth in the comfort of thier own home. weve had two at home and one in the hospital...no comparison"

Friday, February 21 at 10:08 PM:
anna from reno, nv wrote:
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Thursday, February 20 at 09:36 PM:
STEPHANIE from MINNESOTA wrote:
"GREAT INFO!!"

Thursday, February 20 at 12:12 PM:
Ginger Duckett from Greensboro,NC USA wrote:
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Thursday, February 20 at 07:51 AM:
Stephania from New Jersey wrote:
"I think that it is wonderful that new parents now have a place on the web to visit regarding these problems. Some are to shy to ask their doctors about it right off hand. I wish that I would have known about this place when I was pregnant, it would have saved me some very long distance phone calls to my mother."

Wednesday, February 19 at 01:56 PM:
Luisa from Corpus Christi, TX wrote:
"Love Your Page"

Sunday, February 16 at 01:01 AM:
ursula bencsath from mobile, alabama wrote:
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Friday, February 14 at 04:36 PM:
Kelly Heath from Glen Huron ONT ,CAN wrote:
"IT is nice to relate to others on this subject g y gbj m { just a little messagr from my son!!!! "

Friday, February 14 at 07:35 AM:
COLLEEN BROWN from GREENVILLE, SC wrote:
"IM DUE 4/30/97. I PLAN TO BREASTFEED."

Thursday, February 13 at 11:17 AM:
Ray Westerhof from Vermillion SD wrote:
"I can't wait to tell my wife about this page. WOW! Great stuff. I wish everybody could see it."

Tuesday, February 11 at 08:47 PM:
Felicity Horgan from Armidale NSW Australia wrote:
"more than I could cope with in a single visit; I'll be back"

Tuesday, February 11 at 08:36 PM:
Kelle Osburn from Elgin, Illinois wrote:
"I'm so glad to see this page on the net!! Good work!"

Tuesday, February 11 at 12:07 PM:
Dawn James from Los Angeles wrote:
"So much more information than I could get form my doctor!"

Monday, February 10 at 07:55 PM:
Gina VanDevender from Vidor, Texas wrote:
"God bless us moms!!"

Sunday, February 09 at 08:13 AM:
Kaaren Adashek from Olney, MD wrote:
"I don't know if I'm a radical mom but I have really sore nipples and my baby's 5 weeks old. I'm at my witt's end and don't know what's wrong."

Sunday, February 09 at 01:16 AM:
Michelle Raadschelders from New Westminster, BC Canada wrote:
"I never thought of myself as a radical mother until I read about and agreed with all the other radical mothers. "

Friday, February 07 at 05:35 PM:
Jodi Brudno from Rockaway, NJ wrote:
"great info"

Friday, February 07 at 06:05 AM:
bonnie galeazzi from belton,mo. wrote:
"great website for moms."

Wednesday, February 05 at 05:00 PM:
Andrea Falchek from Somerset Pa. wrote:
"I am a mom and a nurse educator. I do alot of home visits especially to help with breast feeding problems. I am discouraged and am looking for new ideas. Especially handouts for my clients which are not written by the formula companies. address af@shol.com"

Tuesday, February 04 at 02:50 PM:
alissa again from El Segundo, Ca wrote:
"-any advice on back to work issue?2 days in a row or 1,1 and 1 (12 hr shifts x3/week) send to :Daneilea@aol.com thanks"

Tuesday, February 04 at 02:49 PM:
alissa again from El Segundo, Ca wrote:
"-any advice on back to work issue?2 days in a row or 1,1 and 1 (12 hr shifts x3/week) send to :Daneilea@aol.com thanks"

Tuesday, February 04 at 02:44 PM:
alissa from el segundo,ca wrote:
"1st time mom,excited,but hoping i'll do it right. have to return to work in 6 weeks.is this easily done?"

Tuesday, February 04 at 01:31 PM:
Jan Jurczak-George from England wrote:
"Two homebirths, a family bed and breastfeeding until your child chooses to stop down the line is natural and normal parenting, not radical!! Great page."

Tuesday, February 04 at 12:04 AM:
Carole Arndt from Sooke, B.C. wrote:
"I'm the breast pump lady. Total pumping time 2years 4.5 months. Gastrostomy fed Miranda (2years) and premature Jeannie(4.5 months) then breastfed. More infor on prematurity please!"

Saturday, February 01 at 12:23 PM:
Lisa (Cady) Lannom from Spangdahlem AFB, Germany (Box 2898; APO AE 09123 wrote:
"I'm "surfing" at a friends house, looking for info on trying to stay sane while hubby is TDY (gone for training). two Kids 10yrs boy and 7yrs girl. Nice Page you have!"

Thursday, January 30 at 01:22 PM:
Heather K.B. Fanguy from Smithfield, VA wrote:
"So much info! It's great"

Thursday, January 30 at 09:29 AM:
Patricia Catrillo from pcatrillo@jcs1.jcstate.ed wrote:
"Looking for info on how breastfeeding prevents breast cancer in women who breastfeed, thank for your help"

Thursday, January 30 at 09:24 AM:
Patricia Catrillo from Jersey City NJ wrote:
"Looking for cancer links"

Wednesday, January 29 at 01:07 PM:
Elissa Keirstead from Gastonia, NC wrote:
"Great Website!!! Giving birth to, and breastfeeding, my son is the most empowering and life changing thing I have ever done!! Great work here!!"

Monday, January 27 at 03:24 PM:
Dawn Andrews from Cambridge, MD wrote:
"I'm enjoying all this wonderful information. My baby is due in June and I'm trying to learn all I can. Thanks for the info."

Sunday, January 26 at 06:00 PM:
Reedlyn Bryant from Terre Haute,IN wrote:
"I'm new to the web, but I have to say that what I have read has not been radical at all. I must be the most radical mother alive as I come from te old school and beleive breastfeed is best fed. I also beleive that a child must behave and mind their parents and other adults. Thanks for the information though. "

Sunday, January 26 at 09:34 AM:
Veronica McMiller from Tracy, CA wrote:
"I am expecting in July and I find the breasfeeding page to be very informative about breastfeeding. At first, I was not going to breastfeed, but recently I have decided that I will."

Saturday, January 25 at 07:38 PM:
Jackie from Hamilton, Ontario wrote:
"Still breastfeeding second child at 14 months. Lots of pressure to wean her. How do you wean them at this stage? I don't know that I want to, but I am curious. Jackie1@networx.on.ca or Fender132@aol.com Enjoyed your page and all the comments."

Saturday, January 25 at 05:56 PM:
LORI HECKER from SAVANNAH,GA wrote:
"WHAT A WONDERFUL RESOURCE. BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS ALL NEED A LITTLE HELP SOMETIMES."

Friday, January 24 at 05:42 PM:
Virginia from Ohio wrote:
"I am a nursing student looking up information to give clients on breastfeeding. It's nice to be able to find these sites on the web. Thank you!"

Thursday, January 23 at 09:22 AM:
Dori Brocato from NH wrote:
"i am breastfeeding my third child at this time and am glad to see there is info on the web."

Thursday, January 23 at 09:00 AM:
noel barnes from plantation, FL wrote:
"I am nursing my second son who is 13 months. He sleeps with us every night which is an experience since our first son was content to be in his crib until he turned 2. I need information on unschooling for my 4 year old. The schools in so. fla. are very overcrowded, but I'm afraid if I school him he will miss out on something. I also wanted to return to work sometime . How do people do it?"

Wednesday, January 22 at 02:00 AM:
Linda Chang from Pei-Kang, Taiwan wrote:
"Could you please send me some detailed information to the address as followings: No. 123, Shin-Der Road, Pei-Kang, Yun-Lin 651, Taiwan, R.O.C."

Wednesday, January 22 at 01:58 AM:
Wen Chang from Taiwan wrote:
"Could you please send me some detailed information to the address as followings: No.123, Rd. Shin-Der, Pei-Kang, Yun-Lin 651, Taiwan, R.O.C. "

Monday, January 20 at 05:12 PM:
Sherry DeFrank from Belcamp, Maryland wrote:
"I'm a mother of four, and have homeschooled them from the beginning. I am still a little overwhelmed, as I have one VERY ACTIVE 6 year old boy, and twin boys who are 4 1/2. My only daughter is 9, and I don't know what I'd do without her. I can't wait to read more about your "Unschooling" information. I'm afraid I've been all too guilty of bringing the classroom into the home, although I am not a certified teacher. I'm just too afraid they will miss something. My husband is very smart, and I don't feel adequate to teach them most of the time. I look forward to reading more about "unschooling"."

Monday, January 20 at 12:58 PM:
sandra prenen from belgium wrote:
"a breast feeding mother and also counsler as I am is always interested in up to date information about breastfeeding. Keep up the good work. "

Sunday, January 19 at 10:18 AM:
Brandy Boudreaux from Houston, Texas wrote:
"I'm a newly expectant mother and I recieved valuable information in this site! I can't wait to breastfeed. "

Sunday, January 19 at 09:08 AM:
missi whitaker from lancaster s.c wrote:
"thanks for the info i am pregant with my third child and this time i want to try breastfeeding but i am still a little scared, your info has helped."

Saturday, January 18 at 04:15 PM:
Lisa Curtis from Largo, Florida wrote:
"It is really great to find this. I am a Labor and Delivery Nurse and mothers need a lot of information to help them breastfeeding"

Saturday, January 18 at 12:55 PM:
Carrie from Milwaukee, WI USA wrote:
"Enjoyed the breastfeeding info!"

Thursday, January 16 at 01:02 PM:
Kathy Brannen from Ottawa, ON Canada wrote:
"Looking for some bf help. New to the internet. Heartened to see so many of us out there. Loved all the info I saw and i keep returning again and again for more. Thanks for being here."

Monday, January 13 at 03:35 PM:
paige godat from memphis wrote:
"I want to breastfeed forever!"

Friday, January 10 at 02:58 PM:
Kathy Frostestad from Lee's Summit, MO wrote:
"Stopped by looking for information on getting my breastfed 3 month old to take a bottle for a baby sitter on occasional evening out."

Friday, January 10 at 11:57 AM:
Elisa Morales, CNM from Portland, OR wrote:
"New to the net. I have a home birth practice and though I spend lots of time with my clients regarding breastfeeding, this is the first web site that I will now recommend to my clients in my reading list. Thank you so much for such a wonderful place."

Thursday, January 09 at 10:13 AM:
Linda Schultz from Hickory, NC wrote:
"New mom, new to Internet"

Thursday, January 09 at 08:08 AM:
Mary Mould from Greenbelt, MD wrote:
"Thank you for the great information and wonderful stories!"

Wednesday, January 08 at 02:27 PM:
Heather Robichaud (heather@studio147.com) from Belliveau Cove, Nova Scotia wrote:
"I liked reading throughsome of the comments. My daughter is 3 1/2 and stopped breastfeeding gradually between my 3rd & 5th months of pregnancy (She was almost 3). It was only when she was almost totally weaned that she finally slept through the night. Her waking had never been a problem since she slept with my husband & myself. My son is 5 mos. now he slept with us from the beginning and I get a fairly good nights sleep because of it. My husband feels a little neglected sinc I sleep between the children and he doesn't like to sleep too close to a baby for feer of rolling onto him, so he sort of sleeps alone, but in the same bed (dbl + queen side by side). I also use cloth diapers and found potty training to be a breeze. day & night for daughter by 20 months and 5 month old already stays dry while sleeping."

Wednesday, January 08 at 01:32 PM:
CCATALINE from BOARDMAN, OHIO wrote:
"TWO WEEKS TO GO"

Wednesday, January 08 at 12:58 PM:
Mindy Kovalchik from Atlanta, GA wrote:
"Special Education tchr"

Wednesday, January 08 at 11:23 AM:
Dianne (wyle-coyote@worldnet.att.net from Lexington SC wrote:
"Due july9th with frist plan to breastfeed love this web page will bee back."

Wednesday, January 08 at 08:58 AM:
Wanda from Iowa wrote:
"OB/Nursery Nurse"

Wednesday, January 08 at 05:12 AM:
Kathleen (novekat@sme.org) from Berkley, MI wrote:
"I'm due with my first on Jan. 28th, 1997 and I plan on breastfeeding, even when I return to work after 8 weeks - by utilizing the Medela "Pump In Style". Any recommendations on good books to read for accurate help information?"

Monday, January 06 at 02:42 PM:
Wendy (gwdiaz@n-jcenter.com) from New Smyrna Beach, Florida wrote:
"Hi! I'm glad I found your website. I love this !!! I'm a first time at home mother so I really, really need your advice. As I write, I'm nursing my precious 10 month old baby girl. It's very hard to deal with the outside pressures of everybody telling you that your baby should be weaned. I really enjoy doing it, but I'm very exhausted. I think I haven't had a good 6 hour sleep since she was born. She is already eating cereals and fruits, however, she still wakes up 2 to 3 times a night; that's why we have a family bed. I wish she could sleep longer, do you have any advise that could help me deal with this? If anybody went through this please let me know, I love nursing her, and wish I could do it a lot longer, no matter what my family and friends think!!! Thanks in advance!"

Sunday, January 05 at 09:10 PM:
APRIL from NORTH CAROLINA wrote:
"YOUR WEBSITE IS GREAT!!! LOTS OF INFORMATION!!! I AM NURSING MY SECOND SON. MY FIRST WEANED HIMSELF AT A YEAR. MY SECOND SON IS NOW EIGHTEEN AND A HALF MONTHS. I NEED SUGGESTIONS ON NIGHT TIME NURSING. HE WAKES TWO TO THREE TIMES A NIGHT STILL. WE HAVE A FAMILY BED CONSISTING OF DAD, MOM AND THE TWO CHILDREN SO HIS WAKING UP CAUSES SOME DISTURBANCES. WE DON'T WANT TO GIVE UP OUR SLEEPING ARRANGEMENT!!! SUGGESTIONS????"

Friday, January 03 at 10:19 PM:
valarie fagan from Chico, CA wrote:
"Your website is great, especially for a new mom. Keep up the good work!I am nursing a 5 month old baby, and she won't take a bottle from my husband anymore, and I have to return to work after a two week vacation, any suggestions? help! Thanks!"

Friday, January 03 at 12:16 AM:
Shelly from Arizona wrote:
"Cool web site. I know what you mean about an epidural during childbirth being somewhat of a distraction from the birth experience, but thank Goddess the technology is there. My son was in fetal distress and would have not made it had it not been for the c-section, for which I had an epidural. My first, my little girl, was born natural, and there are no words to describe that sudden burst of life at the moment of birth, except to say it felt somewhat like hitting a nerf wall after falling through a pit of fire. Natural is wonderful, but technomed saved my son's life."

Wednesday, January 01 at 12:53 PM:
Andrea Spragg from Connecticut wrote:
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Wednesday, January 01 at 12:12 PM:
Valerie from Texas wrote:
"I left my teaching job to stay home with my two daughters Andrea, 2 and Jacquelyn 7 weeks. I never mastered breastfeeding while working, but now I have had success while staying at home. I really enjoyed reading your page."

Wednesday, January 01 at 12:07 PM:
Valerie Dillon from wrote:
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Monday, December 30 at 12:25 PM:
April Garza from Austin, TX wrote:
"I am nursing my 7 month old, Rachel. I also nursed her sister, Sarah until she was two. Since I have to work full time, I feel good that no one else can give her what I can. I am working on increasing my milk supply right now. My daughter does not nurse very frequently. (She eats table foods and drinks juice from a cup). My let-down reflex is not working as well as it should. Any suggestions? Thanks."

Tuesday, December 24 at 05:59 AM:
Chris Monroe from Columbus, Ohio, USA wrote:
"Great Page"

Sunday, December 22 at 08:51 PM:
Louise Woodford from St. Marys, PA wrote:
"I am breastfeeding my 5 month old son. He is my second breastfed child. I think it is wonderful you supply such great information. Thanks."

Saturday, December 21 at 10:20 PM:
Wayne Swinney from San Antonio, TX wrote:
"Our daughter is breast feeding her first child & this info is for her. Thank you very much."

Saturday, December 21 at 01:31 AM:
carlos from chicago wrote:
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Tuesday, December 17 at 08:06 PM:
Carolyn Teems from Raceland, KY wrote:
"It's nice to know there is support and education available. This will be my second breastfed child."

Monday, December 16 at 04:23 PM:
Lori Gregory from Moore, Oklahoma wrote:
"I just found out I'm having twins and would like to hear stories about breastfeeding twins. This is my 2nd pregnancy and I did not breastfeed with my 1st child, though I really want to this time. I can be reached at JonDGreg@AOL.Com"

Monday, December 16 at 05:18 AM:
Cara Walker from Sewickley, PA wrote:
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Sunday, December 15 at 04:09 PM:
Angela Quinty from Westminster, Ma. wrote:
"Simply Heartwarming! My daughter is 2 1/2 yrs. & still nursing happily. We attend LLL meetings for support. I highly recommend La Leche League. They usually adv. in local papers for meetings. If you need help finding one I'll get info you need. rquinty@aol.com"

Sunday, December 15 at 08:16 AM:
Kathy Hollyday from Atlanta, Georgia wrote:
"Being a mother is such a wonderful thing, but it can be very difficult when you are tired all the time. I had this problem after my first child was born. I have since discovered natural suppliments that have given me my strength and energy back. I know it's a common problem and would like to share this information with other mothers in similar situations, so they can find relief too. There is no reason to suffer unnecessarily like I did for so long. My first son suffered because of my excessive fatigue. Perhaps I can spare others the same grief. E-mail me at Prashanti@earthlink.net if you'd like to know what helped me to recover."

Saturday, December 14 at 09:49 PM:
MARISOL HERRERA from CAMPBELL(SAN JOSE), CA wrote:
"BREASTFEEDING MY 5 AND A HALF MONTH OLD SON AMADOR IS A MORE BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE THAN I EVER COULD HAVE IMAGINED. I FEEL SO CLOSE TO HIM. IT IS ONE OF THE BEST DECISIONS THAT I HAVE EVER MADE. WOMEN THAT CHOOSE NOT TO BREASTFEED THEIR CHILDREN ARE TRULY MISSING OUT ON A WONDERFU, FULFILLING EXPERIENCE."

Saturday, December 14 at 02:38 PM:
Karen Little from Parksville B.C. Canada wrote:
"I am back browsing again. I have noticed a few comments about immunisation information and where to get it. I have found several very useful sites and would be more than happy to share them, E-mail me dlittle@nanaimo.island.net and I will be happy to help."

Friday, December 13 at 05:55 PM:
Jan Cornfoot from Australia wrote:
"I worked with ICEA for many years as their Intl Director and now have a mail order business in Australia, sending books etc around the world.. personally, I breastfed my 3 children for quite a few years and enjoyed the support of counsellors from Nursing Mothers.. I also now sell lots of bf books through CAPERS. You have a great page."

Wednesday, December 11 at 07:47 PM:
Maria Checkley from Mary Esther, Florida wrote:
"As I write I am nursing my third child, ten weeks. I nursed my girls each for ten months. For me, breastfeeding has been a wonderful experience. New mothers-don't be discouraged. Hang in there, you'll be glad you did!"

Tuesday, December 10 at 09:45 PM:
Liz (jokeli@aol.com) from Seattle, Wash., USA wrote:
"I've LOVED breastfeeding, but now it's time to stop. I'm looking for cleansing ritual or celebration of these wonderful months, but also of the return of my body to ME. Anybody out there feel the same? Have a ritual?"

Tuesday, December 10 at 08:20 AM:
Laura Coley Law from Atlanta, Georgia wrote:
"I have been breastfeeding for two and a half months, just started back to work and will NOT give this wonderful gift up. My father keeps asking "When will she go on formula?" I tell him never if I can help it. I was unsure if I was going to breastfeed my baby and now that I have been I would not change it for anything in the world!!!"

Monday, December 09 at 11:14 AM:
Michelle Wilkerson from Lakewood, CA wrote:
"I am a full time working mommy with a 6 mo. old and very proud to say still nursing every chance I get. Women at work think Im crazy for pumping at work. My first response is to ask them If they nursed and I always get a response of "no" then I reply with what a shame YOU CHOSE not to experience such a wonderful gift. How could you possibly understand. "

Saturday, December 07 at 07:06 PM:
Patti Underwood from Newport News, VA wrote:
"I breastfed my first born for 6 weeks and had no clue what I was doing. My second baby was breastfed for 13 months. He and I both loved it. He weaned himself, needless to say I miss it terribly."

Saturday, December 07 at 08:24 AM:
Midge West from Connecticut wrote:
"Great page. What a relief from those self righteous, Bible-thumping, conservative, John Birch-type Homeschooling home pages. I love God and He calls us to love, not to judge. Also, what great reassurance this page provides to us who practice attachment"

Friday, December 06 at 06:55 PM:
marta from toronto wrote:
"I wish that I had found this page sooner! "

Friday, December 06 at 12:26 PM:
Diane Tait-Katerberg from Delta, BC wrote:
"hi, bonnie! we met years ago in LLLC in Victoria. Nice to see we still have links - bfdg, homelearning, etc."

Thursday, December 05 at 09:21 PM:
Jennifer Moyer from Eureka Springs, AR wrote:
"Thank you for the information. I am expecting December 16th and would like all the information I can get my hands on, being a first time parent. I am learning to use the internet, slowly but surely and I am looking forward to viewing this page when I have any questions. Thank you."

Tuesday, December 03 at 08:37 AM:
ctexclam@sat.net from Port Lavaca, TX wrote:
"Curiosity"

Monday, December 02 at 11:16 AM:
Casey Makela from The Michigan School of Traditional Midwifery P.O. Box 162, Mikado, Michigan 48745 wrote:
"Am currently learning to use the internet, love your page! could you advise me as to how to gain my own page, am indeed computer dense! P.O. box of school is only way to reach me...hope to connect with you! Thanks!"

Sunday, December 01 at 04:39 PM:
Lisa from New Hampshire wrote:
"Breastfeeding is a wonderful experience"

Friday, November 29 at 08:18 AM:
Audie Craft from Paducah, KY wrote:
"I'm breastfeeding 2 children, a 3-yr old and a 12-wk-old. I began playing on this, my dad's computer, and am so happy to see such a support system. I'm an active LLL member, advocate of the family bed, and loving being an at-home mom. My advice to wanna-be nursing moms: "If you really want to, you can. Only a very, very small percentage of women can't. Keep in mind, however, that it is sometimes easy and sometimes not so easy. Find a lot of friends who have the same parenting style as yours, and enjoy, enjoy, enjoy these precious times.""

Tuesday, November 26 at 10:25 PM:
Tabitha Childers from Originally Florida, Alabama now. wrote:
"Great page. Excellent breastfeeding info."

Tuesday, November 26 at 05:46 PM:
Lynelle Hofman from I'm still working on that, but I've been told it's Seattle, WA wrote:
"I think I've read you on the ICAN or Doula e-mail chat list, your name looks familiar. I tuned in for the breastfeeding info."

Tuesday, November 26 at 12:40 PM:
Hilary Burton BSN,RN from Richmond, VA wrote:
"Thank you for the page and all the information. "

Monday, November 25 at 11:49 AM:
Deborah Robinon from Anchorage, AK wrote:
"Would like more info on subject"

Saturday, November 23 at 09:40 AM:
McKinster,Jerry from Beckley,WVA. wrote:
"teacher,currently in SC."

Friday, November 22 at 10:43 AM:
Barbara Griggs from New Jersey wrote:
"impressive site for new mothers."

Thursday, November 21 at 05:47 PM:
Andrea R. from Philadelphia 'burbs wrote:
"Thank you for the information. I'm planning on breastfeeding. Having a first baby means getting all the information you can. I'll be back!"

Thursday, November 21 at 05:43 PM:
Andrea R. from Philadelphia 'burbs wrote:
"It's my first! I'm due July 23, 1997. I already saw the baby's heartbeat- my beta levels were so high, 8537!!, they thought I was having twins. "

Thursday, November 21 at 05:20 AM:
Carol Ann from NY wrote:
"Now48-fed 3-memories"

Wednesday, November 20 at 09:24 PM:
Catherine Glaab from new york wrote:
"thanks for the page, i am working and breastfeeding my 5 month old (pumping) and it's getting harder to make enough milk and deal with being tired, any suggestions?"

Sunday, November 17 at 07:18 AM:
TAHITI WATSON from CLINTON MS wrote:
"NEED INFO AND WAS GLAD TO FIND IT ON THE INTERNET WITHOUT GOING TO THE LIBRARY... VERY INFORMATIVE. MY SECOND CHILD WE DID NOT DO WELL I HAD NO SUPPORT. THIS TIME I AM GOING TO DO IT RIGHT"

Friday, November 15 at 04:08 PM:
Jessica Arjet from Austin, TX. but living in NY now wrote:
"Was looking for a feminists at home page when I found you. Does anybody else know about it or any other similar pages? Your home page is great. Arjet@aol.com"

Friday, November 15 at 12:40 PM:
Rita Flynn from Bloomington, Indiana wrote:
"I am currently tandem nursing my two youngest boys, I have 3, I would be interested to hear from others who tandem nurse? My children are 41/2 , 3, 8months. If anyone out there has tried this or is thinking of trying this I would love to hear from you. rmflynn@bloomington.in.us"

Wednesday, November 13 at 02:22 PM:
Bobbi Priel from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada wrote:
"Looking for information on how to find support not immunizing my daughter"

Wednesday, November 13 at 02:19 PM:
Bobbi Priel from wrote:
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Wednesday, November 13 at 08:37 AM:
Bob Moulard from Atalanta, Georgia wrote:
"I'm trying to find information on the name Moulard"

Wednesday, November 13 at 06:55 AM:
LIM BEE HAR from SINGAPORE wrote:
"I would recommend my friends who are or going to be mothers to read your page."

Monday, November 11 at 08:37 PM:
Ray Hinton from Windsor, ON wrote:
"I was delighted to find your web pages, since I teach computer literacy to children. Your pages and your links will be very helpful. I noticed on Jackson's home page that he shows a link to Lego land. It no longer works, so you might want to ask him to remove it from his list of children's sites to visit. Do keep up the good work!"

Saturday, November 09 at 09:53 PM:
Carolyn Longay from Calgary, Canada wrote:
"Maybe this page will get me through the weeks between arrival of Mothering and Compleat Mother magazines. I'm a La Leche League Leader too. Boy this business of breastfeeding is a wonderful busy part of my life :) longay@istar.ca"

Saturday, November 09 at 08:40 PM:
Carolyn Hose from Westford, Ma. wrote:
"Write more, great!"

Friday, November 08 at 09:46 AM:
Krista Johnson from Texas wrote:
"If anyone would like to give me some advice about the above problem my email address is johnson@ultravision.net. My son is 14 months old and I have a 6 year old daughter that I only breastfeed for 2 weeks."

Friday, November 08 at 09:40 AM:
Krista Johnson from Texas wrote:
"I would like information on how to deal with the depression of having to wean when your baby is ready, but you are not."

Thursday, November 07 at 03:21 PM:
Jennifer Seymour from Plattsburgh, NY wrote:
"Im a breastfeeding mom, scared to death to start immunizations on my baby. I'm sick to death of people asking "how much longer are you going to breastfeed (my baby is 4 months old), and people say, Oh she's so fat, you better stop feeding her everytime she wants to eat. Im also an RN in the OB/ Nursery unit. Why is everyone so ignorant?"

Thursday, November 07 at 11:54 AM:
Marsha Puckett from Evansville, IN wrote:
"Am an RN and IBCLC. Just got new computer! Great to get online info and support!"

Thursday, November 07 at 07:47 AM:
Laura Artale from Fishers, IN wrote:
"I just loved your page...I am expecting my first child in March '97 and plan on breasstfeeding. This page helped to calm many of my concerns..."

Wednesday, November 06 at 07:52 PM:
theresa cutler from big rapids, mi wrote:
"this is so helpful"

Tuesday, November 05 at 06:46 AM:
Sheri Pullen from Bridgeport, WV wrote:
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Sunday, November 03 at 12:44 PM:
Diana Del Pino from PR wrote:
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Friday, November 01 at 05:09 PM:
Nancy Peirce from Penn Valley, CA wrote:
"I am a homeschooling mother of 3. I like your pages!"

Friday, November 01 at 11:54 AM:
Lisa B. from So. California wrote:
"I don't know how I got here but I'm glad that I found you! I am of proud mother of an almost 18 year old son, and boy/girl 8 year old twins. All were breastfed and what a truly wonderful experience it was. I nursed my twins until they decided to stop at 15 months, and my older one nursed until 17 months. How sweet those days were. "

Friday, November 01 at 10:01 AM:
Kristie Wickland from Tempe, AZ, USA wrote:
"I hadn't checked out your page in a while, and just wanted to see what was new!!! Wonderful as always!!, Kristie, Mom to: RaBecca, Devan, Taylor and ? (dueMay'97)"

Thursday, October 31 at 06:03 PM:
patsy v seay from north carolina wrote:
"I'm in nursing school and plan to go on to midwifery school. Love your page"

Thursday, October 31 at 07:41 AM:
Tristen from wrote:
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Wednesday, October 30 at 07:32 PM:
Roberta Barreda from Nebraska wrote:
"Liked your page!"

Wednesday, October 30 at 06:12 PM:
Terri T. from Ottawa, Ontario wrote:
"What a pleasure it is to hear that I'm not alone in my "radical mothering"! I had 3 c-section deliveries and would have loved to experience a more natural childbirth. Breastfeeding my children (13 mos. with my first, 14 mos. with my second and still going strong with my last!) is one of the most pleasurable experiences I've ever known --- despite the lack of support or encouragement from family and friends. I'm a stay-at-home mom by choice and always eager to find others who take it as seriously as I do. Keep it up!"

Wednesday, October 30 at 09:41 AM:
Rin Phillips from New Brunswick wrote:
"very well written!!!"

Tuesday, October 29 at 10:08 PM:
mary hartman rn, bsn from missoula mt wrote:
"info on lact. consl"

Tuesday, October 29 at 01:32 PM:
Lisa A. Bivens from Monroe, NC wrote:
"One of the most fulfilling experiences of my life"

Monday, October 28 at 02:17 PM:
Gay Smith from Falls Church VA wrote:
"What is a radical mother in these times?"

Saturday, October 26 at 03:33 PM:
Jodi Bohn from Saskatoon, Canada wrote:
"What great information to be found on th internet. This is the first time I have ever been on and I'm sure I will use it again. I have 2 kids now. Taylor, my boy, is 21 months, and Jayden, my girl, is 3 months. I an proud to say that I have breastfed them both and plan to continue for at least 1 year. I tell every new mother I can to stick it out at the beginning because of all the benefits. "

Saturday, October 26 at 03:25 PM:
Jodi Bohn from Saskatoon, Canada wrote:
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Saturday, October 26 at 10:33 AM:
Margaret K. from Wilmington,DE wrote:
"I am so glad I found this page! I just wish I had found it before Aaron woke up from his nap! I will be back soon and often. My 15 mo. old son was born at the Birth Center with a midwife. He is still breastfeeding and we also have a family bed. My husband and I are considering homeschooling and are looking forward to spending more time at your page. Thank you for all the info!"

Thursday, October 24 at 03:29 PM:
Gabrielle McFarland from Union, Kentucky wrote:
"Great Page"

Thursday, October 24 at 12:33 PM:
aleka+yenna(6 mos) from British Columbia wrote:
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Thursday, October 24 at 11:28 AM:
Natale M. Reed from Pittsfield, MA wrote:
"I love this page. I have a 5 1/2 month old and I am gald I found this."

Thursday, October 24 at 07:21 AM:
Tawanda Queen from Fort Washington, MD wrote:
"Supportive auntie to mothers and children."

Wednesday, October 23 at 11:06 AM:
Heather Johnston from Seattle, WA U.S.A. wrote:
"Well, the old american saying comes to mind: Question Authority. New to the site. Will add to it later. p.s. My husband and I home school our two children."

Wednesday, October 23 at 09:19 AM:
Giovanna Drayson from Tempe, Arizona wrote:
"http://www.public.asu.edu/~jdrayson/jon.htm"

Sunday, October 20 at 06:39 PM:
Sue Spolan from Philadelphia, PA wrote:
"Thanks for the good advice. Your page is a reminder to stay centered"

Friday, October 18 at 02:23 PM:
Tracy McUrton from Clovis, CA wrote:
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Friday, October 18 at 01:32 PM:
CHRISTY PRITCHETT from FRANKFORT KY wrote:
"THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION"

Thursday, October 17 at 12:40 PM:
Elaine from Clarksville, TN wrote:
"I love to here other mothers talk about the beauty and joy of breastfeeding. I have a 9 month old who I am breastfeeding and it is one of the greatest joys I've ever experienced. I love your page."

Thursday, October 17 at 11:28 AM:
jewels from rochester, ny wrote:
"I would like to become a natural childbirth educator. I am very intereted in the most peaceful way for a child to come into this world. I would like there to be less stress on the mother and the baby. I think that water birth is a fantastic alternative and I am pursuing the topic."

Thursday, October 17 at 04:39 AM:
Salette Inthavong from Torrance, California wrote:
"Stumbling onto this site was doubly beneficial for me...I'm nursing my two yr. old and writing a paper on the "Immunologic Benefits of Breastmilk""

Wednesday, October 16 at 11:54 AM:
Beverly Farmer from Lexington,North Carolina wrote:
"I would like to know more on breastfeeding."

Wednesday, October 16 at 09:23 AM:
E. B. Kabet from Waukesha, WI wrote:
"I'm looking for info on stay-at-home moms vs. mommy-trackers, and ended up here."

Monday, October 14 at 06:51 PM:
CHERYL NICHY from BUFFALO, NEW YORK wrote:
"MY DUE DATE IS 10-26-96 AND IM LOOKING FORWARD TO BREASTFEEDING MY FIRST CHILD I HOPE EVERYTHING GOES WELL!"

Sunday, October 13 at 01:23 PM:
Jennifer Ladewig from Dallas, Texas wrote:
"I have a three month old daughter. I have really enjoyed breastfeeding her. I am so glad that I decided to breastfeed. I have run into one slight problem though. Sometimes I would like to leave for an extended period of time, like five hours. But she refuses to take a bottle. She screams and protests. I don't even make her take formula, I express milk. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions as to how to get her to take a bottle once in awhile. I have tried about every nipple and bottle on the market,too. My e-mail address is ladewig7@airmail.net. "

Saturday, October 12 at 04:34 AM:
stephanie sepelak from cape coral,fl wrote:
"hi"

Saturday, October 12 at 01:46 AM:
Kimberly Hankins from Lacey, WA wrote:
"great page!"

Thursday, October 10 at 07:47 PM:
Caryn Johnson from Bedford Massachusetts wrote:
"I am nursing my 2 month old son Daniel successfully after a bit of a rocky start, and have been looking around for breastfeeding info. It's great to find a page like this -- I plan to come back. I work doing stained glass, and would like to see info about the difficulty of pumping at work when work is a dangerous environment (lead dust gets onto everything). Thanks for creating a great page!"

Wednesday, October 09 at 10:54 PM:
Tiara Muhr from Wisconsin wrote:
"I am nursing my son who will be 3 next month. I don't understand why people always tell me I should stop. It isn't an inconvenience at all, and he is so happy and rarely gets sick, because he is still benefitting from it. I really wish peole were more educated about the benefits of nursing, and more accepting of extended nursing. "

Tuesday, October 08 at 09:45 PM:
Robin Magnusson from Illinois wrote:
"I am the mother of a healthy and happy 25 month old girl who is still breastfed. I did not start out thinking I would breastfeed her into toddlerhood, but am so glad I have made this decision. It is one parenting choice made without the support of the general culture in which we live! I am interested in hearing from other moms of toddlers who are still breastfeeding too. What a privilege it is to have this special connection at this age! Thanks for providing a great source of information for all "non-conforming" moms."

Tuesday, October 08 at 03:24 PM:
Miriam Dominguez from Albuquerque, NM wrote:
"This is a great idea. You should also put for single mothers, on how to cope with school and children."

Tuesday, October 08 at 12:22 PM:
Kristi Coverston from wrote:
"This is a great site, but there is not much for expectant mothers in your topics. Could you please add a few items about moms-to be?"

Tuesday, October 08 at 12:19 PM:
Kristi Coverston from Palo Alto, Ca. wrote:
"4 mo.'s pregnant & counting."

Saturday, October 05 at 10:29 AM:
lori bishop from jax,fl wrote:
"great page, i will return often"

Saturday, October 05 at 05:43 AM:
Juliet Faraj from Australia wrote:
"Excellent Site. Well Done."

Friday, October 04 at 09:00 AM:
Susan K. from Los Angeles wrote:
"Excellent page, thanks!"

Thursday, October 03 at 09:18 AM:
Wendy Poole from Blue Springs, MO wrote:
"I am breastfeeding my 10-month old son. He was born in the country of Jordan. I did not receive much help in learning how to nurse him and had to teach myself by reading about it. I have had about every problem in the book and have still been successful. This page will be very useful to me if I ever have more problems"

Wednesday, October 02 at 11:27 AM:
jonilyn from Georgia wrote:
"thanks... i have two children at the age of 23, and i feel like i could pull my hair out. they are a year and 4 days apart ... ages 1 and 2. i have decided to homeschool them and i worry that i dont know enough. reading your page was a great lift-me-up. keep up the good work!"

Sunday, September 29 at 01:47 PM:
Carla Cifelli from Chandler, AZ wrote:
"Thanks for all the information."

Friday, September 27 at 11:04 AM:
Teresa Wilsher Howard from Fannin, Texas wrote:
"I found this information very informitive. I have always considered myself a radical mom... I have three children a hombased business besides being a fulltime college student. I found your page by accident trying to find information for my research paper, subject being "Mothers choosing to work from home in order to have more time with family." Keep up the good info..."

Monday, September 23 at 10:34 PM:
NANNETTE RICE from PORTALES- NEW MEXICO wrote:
"I found this quite by accident, but will be back often. I am a nurse and a brestfeeding mom and this reassured me that some of the things my daughter is doing is normal. Thanks."

Monday, September 23 at 04:31 PM:
Terry Lynn Jones from New Brunswick - Canada wrote:
"I nursed my first child and plan on nursing my next (due Feb 23/97). With the help of LLL I nursed my first child until she was 21 months old - and I only planned on nursing until she was 4 months, as I had to return to work at 6 months. Nursing helped me feel a part of her life when I could not always be there - as I had to work. Thanks for the info - I look forward to reading more!!"

Monday, September 23 at 04:26 PM:
Terry Lynn Jones from New Brunswick - Canada wrote:
"I nursed my first child and plan on nursing my next (due Feb 23/97). With the help of LLL I nursed my first child until she was 21 months old - and I only planned on nursing until she was 4 months, as I had to return to work at 6 months. Nursing helped me feel a part of her life when I could not always be there - as I had to work. Thanks for the info - I look forward to reading more!!"

Friday, September 20 at 02:20 PM:
Allison Ford from New York City wrote:
"I think this resource is great. I also think if more women knew how fulfilling breastfeeding is, a lot more would do it. It's great!!!"

Friday, September 20 at 01:15 PM:
John Ferris from Austin wrote:
"I was married to a redical mom, Now I am a widower looking for another"

Wednesday, September 18 at 08:37 PM:
Rebecca Clark from Doniphan, NE wrote:
"I am so glad to have found you on the first time on the internet!! It is so wonderful to see people really do believe as I do. I have one son, 14 month who is still nursing and will until he is ready to wean. We had a perfect home birth. Also, I am a LLL leader applicant."

Wednesday, September 18 at 08:03 PM:
Rebecca Clark from Doniphan, NE wrote:
"I can't believe I have found you on the first time on the internet!! It is so uplifting to see other people believe as I do!! I have one 14 month old child (the first of many) who is still nursing and will until he is ready to quit. We had a perfect home birth. I am also a LLL leader applicant."

Wednesday, September 18 at 07:59 PM:
Rebecca Clark from Doniphan, NE wrote:
"I can't believe I have found you on the first time on the internet!! It is so uplifting to see other people believe as I do!! I have one 14 month old child (the first of many) who is still nursing and will until he is ready to quit. We had a perfect home birth. I am also a LLL leader applicant."

Wednesday, September 18 at 07:58 PM:
Rebecca Clark from Doniphan, NE wrote:
"I can't believe I have found you on the first time on the internet!! It is so uplifting to see other people believe as I do!! I have one 14 month old child (the first of many) who is still nursing and will until he is ready to quit. We had a perfect home birth. I am also a LLL leader applicant."

Wednesday, September 18 at 02:26 PM:
Rebecca Clark from wrote:
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Wednesday, September 18 at 09:38 AM:
Mary Turner from Birmingham,Al wrote:
"Hi. I am in nursing school at UAB and I was just visiting to get information for my maternal/newborn class."

Wednesday, September 18 at 08:48 AM:
Marie from New Hampshire wrote:
"Looking for info about working and continuing to breastfeed. Have to go back to work in thrree weeks and am getting anxious. Thanks for the resources."

Tuesday, September 17 at 08:22 PM:
Lynn from Hawaii wrote:
"Great info!"

Tuesday, September 17 at 09:39 AM:
Antonia Felicetti Schachter from Westchester County, NY wrote:
"Oh my! I am traveling through the Nafe Random Ring and find myself at The Breastfeeding page. It has been five years since I breast fed my son, and I am overwhelmed with emotion!"

Sunday, September 15 at 10:29 PM:
susie raimi from CA wrote:
"I didn't know they had so much on breastfeeding."

Sunday, September 15 at 02:10 PM:
Corinne Schoenick from Connecticut wrote:
"Great Informational Page"

Saturday, September 14 at 08:05 PM:
Tracy Keleher from Saint John, NB Canada wrote:
"I just adore your site! You sound like a really neat person. I have started a new site, Canadian Parents Online: http://www.canadianparents.com Parents can read, chat, ask questions, post a birth etc."

Saturday, September 14 at 12:59 PM:
Kim Tkacik from United Kingdom wrote:
"Always remember... breast is best!! God gave us human milk for human babies. Please try to refrain from supplementing with formula. I'm currently nursing our fourth child and I praise God for the oppurtunity to nurse a baby again. There is no greater feeling between a mother and child. Nurse them as long as they need or want it. Believe me, they grow up so very fast. "

Friday, September 13 at 05:24 PM:
Hollie Hillis Ober from Frisco, TX wrote:
"I am enjoying all the good info. I will continue to visit the Breastfeeding page."

Wednesday, September 11 at 05:27 AM:
Wendy Hull from wrote:
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Monday, September 09 at 05:46 PM:
April Joy from Monrovia, CA wrote:
"Your site is good for information regarding breastfeeding. But for those mothers who can not breast could you give information regarding the various reasons why some women can't breastfeed. I for instance never produced enough milk even with pumping. Other women see Lactation specialist and still are unable to produce milk. Are there physcial reasons for this and can these be addressed in your site. Breastfeeding is definitly important but women who can't breastfeed could use a place to go for information regarding the reasons why."

Monday, September 09 at 10:37 AM:
Melanie Smith from Houston, TX wrote:
"I nursed my first son almost a year and I am now nursing my second son who is two months old. I am finishing my last semester of my masters degree and I take my pump every day to school. It's a little inconvienient and I get a little sore when it's time for him to eat, but it is all worth it when I get home and see his cute little nose pressed up against my breast and he sucks so contentedly. Any mothers who are going back to work or school- please don't let that discourage you from continuing nursing! It is such a wonderful experience and there is no reason to stop. I have found that people are very understanding and accommodating and I have had countless people (even men and non-mothers!)tell me how much they admire me for sticking with it. Good luck everyone!"

Sunday, September 08 at 08:20 PM:
NAN VOLLETTE from MICHIGAN USA wrote:
"I AM A LLL LEADER AND ALSO HAVE BEEN UNSCHOOLING FOR THE LAST 15 YEARS. I HAVE 6 CHILDREN WITH THE MIDDLE 4 BEING BORN AT HOME AND THE LAST HAD MEDICAL PROBLEMS AND WAS AT THE HOSPITAL. I AGREE WITH ALL YOU SAID ABOUT HOMEBIRTHS AND UNSCHOOLING. YOUR PAGE IS GREAT AND YOU PROVIDE AN INSPIRATION TO OTHER UNSCHOOLERS. I AM ON THE CANADIAN HOMESCHOOLERS ONLINE AND READ YOUR POSTS OFTEN. ALL MY BEST TO YOU."

Monday, September 02 at 10:00 PM:
Jackie Hopper from Caldwell, Idaho wrote:
"I have just become a stay at home mom. I am excited, anxious plus so much more! I am expecting my third child in October and looking forward to the birth! "

Sunday, September 01 at 10:22 PM:
Maria Whitworth from Dallas, Texas wrote:
"Found you 'accidentally'... homebirthed 3 daughters (14/11/10), unschool, and have a home business!! Nice to find another 'radical mother'!!"

Sunday, September 01 at 03:46 PM:
Aleta Karstad from Bishops Mills, Ont. wrote:
"Good stuff. I'm a naturalist/artist, on the homeschool-ca list."

Saturday, August 31 at 09:39 PM:
Sarah Crawford from Rochester, NY wrote:
"I am releived to find mothers of the same opinion. I need this support!!!!"

Saturday, August 31 at 12:17 PM:
Heidi Murphy from Gainesville, Florida wrote:
"Hey Bonnie! Finally got around to checking out your great page... to bad I don't have graphical web browser yet! I'm sure I will be back again soon!"

Friday, August 30 at 07:45 PM:
Laura Williams from Tarpon Springs, FL wrote:
"Bonnie, I always enjoy reading your comments on Parent-L. You have a wonderful page. I know I will refer to it again and again."

Friday, August 30 at 06:00 PM:
Jennifer Shultz from Nashville, TN wrote:
"I am so glad to have found your page. I nursed my first but she went on a nursing strike at 2 months because of nipple confusion and a breast infection at the same time. I did not use all the information given to me from LLL. This time (due Oct. 10) I am much more prepared. Anyone interested in nursing, please contact LLL - they are a wonderful group!!!"

Wednesday, August 28 at 09:09 PM:
Tina from Boise ID wrote:
"great info, I nursed my 4 and 5 year old and loved it ! I am looking forward to breastfeed this one due in Oct. I encourage all my friends to breastfeed, it is so easy and such a special time. I have to add that my son was 17 lbs at two mos on breastmilk alone!"

Wednesday, August 28 at 09:03 PM:
Tina from Boise ID wrote:
"great info"

Tuesday, August 27 at 05:26 AM:
Kathleen Novetsky from Berkley, Michigan wrote:
"I'm due 1/28/97 and am planning to breastfeed and am looking for all the information I can find. Since this is my first, I don't have experience. I am specifically lookiing for ideas and/or suggestions for returning to work (after 8 weeks) while still breastfeeding and the issues that surround breast pumping in a work evironment. My husband's family has a lot of asthma and allergies, so I would like to nurse at least for four months and maybe longer. I just can't wait for our bundle to arrive!!"

Friday, August 23 at 10:57 AM:
Debbie Karney from Oak Harbor, WA wrote:
"thanks for being on the internet! I am currently nursing my four month old. I have a 3 yr old who I nursed for a year. The second time around is ten times better!!! I'm more relaxed and have learned how to appreciate my 'special' time with just my daughter!!!"

Thursday, August 22 at 12:42 PM:
Adele Szilardi from Berkeley CA wrote:
"It's pretty wierd when home birth is a radical thing! I gave birth, at home, to Gabriel Max on 10 April 96...it was the most amazing experience of my life!"

Thursday, August 22 at 05:46 AM:
WM Lomano from Ohio wrote:
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Tuesday, August 20 at 09:01 AM:
Hawa Ahamad from Singapore wrote:
"I'm back!! The more I visit, the more info. I receive!! This website is fantastic!!"

Monday, August 19 at 12:38 PM:
Spencer from wrote:
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Sunday, August 18 at 05:56 PM:
Marita Peak from Denver, Colorado wrote:
"radical mothers, unite!"

Saturday, August 17 at 03:13 PM:
Lisa Steele from Lake Jackson, Texas wrote:
"This is a neat page!"

Friday, August 16 at 12:13 AM:
Cecilia Barfield from Jacksonville, FL, usa wrote:
"Hey, sweet thang. Just thought I'd check out that picture you warned me about. ;) "

Tuesday, August 13 at 09:42 PM:
Christina White from Centreville, VA wrote:
"I'm nursing my 12 mo. old. Funny how I never thought of nursing past this age until I was exposed to LLL and found further support from sites likes these. A million thanks!!"

Tuesday, August 13 at 08:41 PM:
Christine Willison from Bowling Green, KY USA wrote:
"am a strong supporter of breastfeeding and am very interested in becoming a lactation consultant. Nursed two daughters."

Sunday, August 11 at 11:39 PM:
Sandra Sessions from New Mexico wrote:
"I'm looking forward to nursing my second child longer than I nursed my first, (4 months). She is now a healthy 10 yr old, so I know that little time I nursed her helped her."

Sunday, August 11 at 10:42 AM:
Leslie McMcrigler from California wrote:
"Nursing my 3rd child and loving it. We have had problems, but have perservered!"

Sunday, August 11 at 09:12 AM:
Rachael Green from Derbyshire, England wrote:
"Im still feeding my 27 month old, Ben.Im a LLL Leader applicant and so am overjoyed to find so much information."

Saturday, August 10 at 05:08 PM:
Karen Little from Nanaimo B.C. wrote:
""I am thrilled to have found this page, as a stay at home mom of Jackson aged 3, it was great to find info on homebased business. I will be starting a Vaccine Information Organization on Vancouver Island and can be reached at - dlittle@islandnet- Keep up the good work Bonnie, it is much appreciated!!"

Friday, August 09 at 11:21 AM:
Christy Clark from Trenton, Tx. wrote:
"I hometeach my 12 yr. old and am still breastfeeding my "just turned 3 yr. old". I used cloth diapers and people think I'm strange. I am the only person in my family that has had children without C-section (excluding mother, grandmother, etc.) Everyone near me (in my agegroup) has had c-sections, induced labor, and bottle fed their babies. I'm feeling rather isolated. Glad to see this page."

Thursday, August 08 at 01:07 PM:
Annabel Wildrick from Seattle, WA wrote:
"Why would anyone CHOOSE not to breastfeed? It fills me with such joy to satisfy my son's hunger for food and comfort at my breasts, and knowing that it's the best thing for him is a bonus!"

Wednesday, August 07 at 04:01 PM:
LeeAnn Rief from Roseville, CA wrote:
"I breastfed my children who are now 16 and 13 until they were 14mo and 26mo. It was natural and easy for me. I now do daycare, and encourage my parents to continue to breastfeed, it is just better for them, both parent and child."

Tuesday, August 06 at 09:04 PM:
Jennifer Audsley from Melbourne, Australia wrote:
"I love your website. I have a 12 month son, still breastfeeding, while I'm studying & working. Its fantastic to have contact with other nursing mothers with busy lives. I'm bookmarking this site - thanks!"

Tuesday, August 06 at 10:22 AM:
Hawa Ahamad from Singapore wrote:
"A wonderful website, although I came across some pages or links that couldn't be reached. I am proud to see many women breastfeeding! My son is 9 mths old and I am still nursing him! I've put this site on my bookmark, sure to visit it again very soon."

Monday, July 29 at 10:17 PM:
Cathryn Rogers from Edmonton, Alberta wrote:
"Great site. Glad I found it! I have two daughters both born by C-section. The oldest is five, the youngest is 10 months. Still nursing the youngest and plan to continue. Great to hear that mothers are nursing past the first year. Very Encouraging!! Wish I had had the support with my first. Good luck to all new mothers and still nursing mothers. Good luck on your site."

Sunday, July 28 at 08:48 PM:
Hetty Watters, RN, IBCLC from Canadian now CT, USA wrote:
"Good information. I too enjpy your site. Breastfeeding is one of the most important preventative health choices we humans can make! I have worked with breast feeding families for more than 30 years and have become increasingly aware of the wide range of benefits affoirded to the whole family. I breast fed four (including twins) and now am eagerly awaitin my soon-to- be-born first grandchild . . . to be breast fed , of course! Good luck on your site. "

Sunday, July 28 at 05:03 PM:
Chris Howard from Melbourne, Australia wrote:
"It's always a delight to see a pro-breastfeeding page. My wife (Karyn) is feeding our two children (18 mths & 1 mth) and I am so very proud of her."

Sunday, July 28 at 04:55 AM:
Sheryl Duffy from Beaufort, SC wrote:
"Enjoyed your site, 2 years and 1 on the way."

Friday, July 26 at 11:26 PM:
Spring from Hermiston, Or. wrote:
"I really loved the info. Thanks. First child almost 1 year, still nursing and loving it."

Friday, July 26 at 11:24 PM:
Spring from Hermiston, Or. wrote:
"I really loved the info. Thanks. First child almost 1 year, still nursing and loving it."

Friday, July 26 at 07:49 PM:
maria moesch from san rafael ca wrote:
"baby due 8-18 planning homebirth ... first child a c-section in 84...she died in 86...I am WISHING for local homebirth moms community!"

Thursday, July 25 at 10:24 PM:
Shelley from Surrey,B.C. wrote:
"Now feeding my third child. He was 6 weeks premature and hard to start but well worth all of the work. Keep on trying all that pumping is more than worth it!!"

Thursday, July 25 at 10:53 AM:
Stacy Shapiro from new york wrote:
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Wednesday, July 24 at 07:50 PM:
LadyLee@aol.com from upstate NY wrote:
"Looking for a way to breastfeed an adopted baby,pth all of the work. Keep on trying all that pumping is more than worth it!!"

Thursday, July 25 at 10:53 AM:
Stacy Shapiro from new york wrote:
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Wednesday, July 24 at 07:50 PM:
LadyLee@aol.com from upstate NY wrote:
"Looking for a way to breastfeed an adopted baby,please"

Wednesday, July 24 at 07:31 PM:
Kathleen B from Richmond, VA wrote:
"Great Info! I'm Mom to 2 children, 4 and 13 months...I loved nursing them..."

Monday, July 22 at 11:18 PM:
Julie Molinare from Valencia, CA. wrote:
"Glad you're here"

Monday, July 22 at 02:17 PM:
Valerie Malott from Cincinnati, OH, USA wrote:
"Great Site!"

Monday, July 22 at 10:12 AM:
Debra B. Heard from Lansing, Illinois wrote:
"Enjoyed my visit. Will be back again soon."

Saturday, July 20 at 06:11 AM:
Susan Silver Dill from Houston, TX wrote:
"Enjoyed the page, coundn't access the breastfeeding page."

Thursday, July 18 at 07:25 PM:
KATHY MERRITT, BF PEER COUNSELOR from ALTOONA,PA wrote:
"NEW TO COMPUTER&INTERNET. I WOULD LIKE TO COME BACK HERE AGAIN."

Monday, July 15 at 05:22 PM:
Sandra Chamberlain-Snider from Delta, B.C. wrote:
"i will visit again"

Monday, July 15 at 04:50 PM:
lisa from kpt wrote:
"i think is nice for mother to read ,i feed my little one to she was 3 yrs old,my son was 5 when she was born we let him watch"

Saturday, July 13 at 04:36 PM:
cathrin edgell from van bc wrote:
" right on !!!"

Friday, July 12 at 01:34 PM:
Marla Tanzman Morgen from Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 wrote:
"I loved this page!"

Thursday, July 11 at 10:45 AM:
Sheryl Roberts from Greeley, CO. wrote:
"Very enriching--I will come often!"

Tuesday, July 09 at 11:06 AM:
Susan Rubinsky from Connecticut, USA wrote:
"I have been searching for a great pregnancy/maternity site for weeks and your site never comes up in under the plethura of search engines I have been using!!! I am putting together a creative/intellectual/humerous site about pregnancy/babies/children and "

Tuesday, July 09 at 10:39 AM:
Collee Finley from Lake City, FL wrote:
"I am a Home educating, breast feeding mom of 3 boys. Since I have realized my obligation primarily is to raise my children and be a helpmate to my husband, my life has been turned around. "

Tuesday, July 09 at 06:37 AM:
Laura Martin from Monroeville, Pennsylvania wrote:
"You have a very nice home page. I'm a Mom to 2 boys. Right now I'm at work."

Monday, July 08 at 05:37 AM:
amanda kent from southampton, england wrote:
"a flying visit because i am supposed to be working. have 2 children age 3 and 1. low tech hospital birth with immediate discharge home, and home birth. breast fed first child until 2 years 9 months, second child still feeding happily. the comment about not looking at the clock is an essential i think. babies do not have clocks in that sense but they do have a sense of time. i would also add that bed sharing is the easiest way to a good night's sleep. when buying a bed for a child get a double one if possible and the bedsharing is easier. no more squashing into a single bed with a toddler woken by dreams... keep up the good work, ak"

Sunday, July 07 at 09:07 AM:
Suzanne from Eldorado, Ontario wrote:
"Radical mother raising a radical daughter. "

Sunday, July 07 at 09:01 AM:
Debbie Shaw from California wrote:
"I am the founder of The Natural Choice Company, Inc. We are manufacturers of a full line of high quality breastfeeding products. How can we get our products listed on your page? Are you familiar with our products? Will you be attending ILCA in Kansas City? Look for our booth if you plan to be there! Your reply would be greatly appreciated. I can be reached at 800-528-8887 or at cabld@ix.netcom.com. Thank you. "

Saturday, July 06 at 10:44 PM:
amanda from canada wrote:
"Lots of love went into this!!!"

Saturday, July 06 at 10:43 PM:
amanda from canada wrote:
"Lots of love went into this!!!"

Friday, July 05 at 07:57 PM:
Diane Bouyea from Maine wrote:
"Breastfeeding my second child, she's 15months, first one is 4 now and has been weaned for one year. Best experience ever!"

Tuesday, July 02 at 08:42 PM:
Angela Steinhoff from Las Vegas, NV USA wrote:
"I think your site is great!"

Saturday, June 29 at 05:34 PM:
Carrie Salazar from Berkeley.CA wrote:
"Prettiest homepage I've seen"

Friday, June 28 at 01:30 PM:
Beth Zartin from East Hanover, NJ wrote:
"This is a truly wonderful page! Thanks!"

Friday, June 28 at 10:00 AM:
Nancy Cozad from Houston wrote:
"I'm impressed. Working on my own page, too!"

Thursday, June 27 at 08:06 AM:
Jennifer Tiffany Archer -Goldstein from Kenton, Ohio wrote:
"You remind me of my mother, I wish I could ge"

Thursday, June 27 at 07:32 AM:
JOANNE GRIFFIN from New York, NY wrote:
"What a wonderful resource! Wish I'd had it when I began nursing my babies thirty two years ago; thank goodness it is available to my daughter who has just begun to nurse her wonderful firstborn!"

Wednesday, June 26 at 09:32 PM:
Colleen Galbraith from Thousand Oaks, CA wrote:
"I love nursing my 13 mo old! Wish I found your page sooner..it's great!"

Tuesday, June 25 at 11:32 PM:
A.Karim BAR from Singapore wrote:
"My wife will benefit from your valuable information."

Tuesday, June 25 at 11:29 PM:
DEBBIE BOND from VA BEACH, VA wrote:
"I'M A LACTATION CONSULTATION AT A NAVY HOSPITATAL. ITS HARD TO GET THE STAFF TO ENCORAGE BRESATFEEDING IN OUR PREMATURE INFANTS . THERE IS NOW 3 LACTATION SPECIALISTS AT THIS COMMAND."

Tuesday, June 25 at 08:38 PM:
Linda Brown from Conroe, Texas wrote:
"The info that was givin has been most helpful. Thank you"

Tuesday, June 25 at 07:55 PM:
Lisa Hastie from Missouri/KS/ONT wrote:
"Liked your site!"

Tuesday, June 25 at 04:27 PM:
michelle mckinster from grants pass, or wrote:
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Tuesday, June 25 at 10:40 AM:
Kit Kollenberg from Los Angeles wrote:
"Here's a helpful book that's really in sync with your thoughts:The Working Parents Handbook - Simon & Schuster - ISBN 0-684-80237-6"

Tuesday, June 25 at 05:15 AM:
Lisa White from Jacksonville, FL wrote:
"Great to see info & support here, where anyone that needs it has access! Good job!"

Monday, June 24 at 08:58 PM:
Yvette Thompson from Sacramento, CA wrote:
"Thank you for the great site.. The site has given me so much support to keep breastfeeding my 6 month baby girl Kayla..Thank you "

Monday, June 24 at 07:15 AM:
Bev Wyatt from Williamsburg Iowa wrote:
"Good child rearing ideas"

Saturday, June 22 at 04:38 PM:
Pat&Karen Peach from Los Angeles, CA wrote:
"We look forward to future browsing. "

Thursday, June 20 at 08:45 PM:
Leslie Ayre-Jaschke from Peace River, Alberta, Canada wrote:
"Congratulations on a wonderful site. Nicely designed and a great resource for breastfeeding women. I'm an IBCLC in private practice and an active La Leche League Leader and am thrilled to see how much breastfeeding information and support is on the Internet. Women have really seized this medium and put it to good use."

Thursday, June 20 at 06:51 PM:
Cory Fuller from Aurora, Colorado wrote:
"Good information"

Thursday, June 20 at 03:43 PM:
sara kepich from ypsilanti mi wrote:
"terrific"

Wednesday, June 19 at 11:34 PM:
Sarah Capps from Logan Ut wrote:
"I wanted all of this for my two kids but my pelvic bones are messed up and both had to come C-section the first after 46 hours of labor and the second after 26 hours of labor. I breast fead as long as I could and did everything anyone told me on how to keep my milk in. It didn't work. But I will home school my kids so they can be taught right!"

Wednesday, June 19 at 09:52 PM:
Pam Drake from Hawaii & Anaheim, CA wrote:
"Hurray for MOMS!!!"

Sunday, June 16 at 05:38 PM:
Tracy Johnson from Odessa FL wrote:
"Great Job - Thank you!!!"

Sunday, June 16 at 05:45 AM:
T Dumas from MI wrote:
"for a mother to be...you are a lifesaver"

Wednesday, June 12 at 12:31 PM:
Rick Clifford from Toronto, Canada wrote:
"My wife breastfed our 3 daughters. Truly beautiful moments for a family to share. Why don't more women in N.America do it?"

Tuesday, June 11 at 09:57 AM:
Karen T. Fura from Seattle wrote:
"I Love breastfeeding my 21 month old extremely healthy girl"

Tuesday, June 11 at 09:41 AM:
Cajsa lindgardh from Stockholm, sweden wrote:
"almost all moms breasfeed in sweden! i am - my baby is 8 days old!"

Monday, June 10 at 07:09 PM:
Shyrl from Cary N.C. wrote:
"I have 5 children"

Sunday, June 09 at 09:58 PM:
Laura Blackie from Mission Viejo, CA wrote:
"This page has wonderful ideas and is very pleasing to the eye. I'm adding it to my "favorites!""

Saturday, June 08 at 09:07 AM:
Margarete Epstein from Kent, Ohio. wrote:
"excellent..rich site"

Friday, June 07 at 10:04 PM:
Magnus Hagg from Sweden wrote:
"Thank You, this will be my best argument when I will introduce som female friends to the Internet. All to many of them, thinks it's all about porn. "

Wednesday, June 05 at 07:59 PM:
Tracey Christiansen from Delta, B.C. wrote:
"I'm a radical mother!!!love your site, live your site!!!"

Wednesday, June 05 at 12:36 PM:
Julie Stiller from Boulder Creek, CA wrote:
"Great page "diet" buddy! I look forward to the day when you aren't "radical" anymore, just another average mom, doing what moms do best!"

Tuesday, June 04 at 08:35 AM:
sonja phillips from charleston wv wrote:
"I love this page. I have one child and wish i knew this exsisted 20 months ago when learning on my own how to feed my daughter. It was the most awesome experience in my life."

Monday, June 03 at 01:12 AM:
Marla Marek from Waterford, Cal (central) wrote:
"I'm a radical christian! thanks"

Monday, June 03 at 01:10 AM:
Marla Marek from Waterford, Cal (central) wrote:
"I'm a radical christian! thanks"

Sunday, June 02 at 09:21 PM:
Joyce Camp from Enfield, NH wrote:
"I have 3 kids, and I've marked your page so I can return. Very interesting, much like I think."

Sunday, June 02 at 11:49 AM:
Jamie Bartholomew from San Antonio TX (NC originally) wrote:
"looking forward to browsing your page"

Sunday, June 02 at 12:09 AM:
Joi M. Lasnick from Brooklyn, NY wrote:
"I'm glad I found your page...great support information!"

Saturday, June 01 at 08:46 PM:
Sharon Ardito from Levittown, NY wrote:
"Extended breastfeeding, natural foods, homebirth, homeschooling.....this is my life. I didn't become radical until my first child was born. I like to say that prior to that, I didn't have anything to be radical about. Love your page!"

Friday, May 31 at 11:17 PM:
juggernaught from charlotte nc wrote:
"what a great page! my co-lll leader referred me to your page and I am so happy that she did!"

Friday, May 31 at 08:24 AM:
Ann Marie Bramer from New Albany, Indiana wrote:
"Thanks for your information!"

Thursday, May 30 at 09:25 PM:
Laurie from Mass. wrote:
"I am wondering if there are radical mothers "out there" who know of an interactive comment page. I found one- nice women- but it's usually your standard "let them cry it out", etc. I wanna talk to some folks who know what I'm talking about. Breastfeeding, homebirths, attachment parenting etc. Where is everyone? laurieac@cntn.net"

Wednesday, May 29 at 10:03 PM:
Kim Giorno from Monmouth Junction, NJ wrote:
"Thanks for the tips!!!!"

Tuesday, May 28 at 10:11 AM:
Lori Symons from Chico, CA wrote:
"I would like information on weaning my son. He is 18 months old and very attached. I have enjoyed breastfeeding but am ready to try to get pregnant again."

Tuesday, May 28 at 10:09 AM:
Lori Symons from Chico, CA wrote:
"Will come back"

Sunday, May 26 at 10:19 PM:
Christinna Fuqua from Dallas, TX wrote:
"I was 8 years old when I first saw a mother breastfeeding her child. Even then I realized that breastfeeding was a way of showing your child how much you loved him/her. My son is 4 months old and extremely heathy due to breastfeeding. You are doing a great job. I love your page. Oh, just a word of encouragement for new mother's in Dallas. I personnaly have had only smiles and praise when seen breastfeeding in public. On several occasions, a pat on the back from both women and men."

Sunday, May 26 at 10:04 PM:
Christinna Fuqua from Dallas, TX wrote:
"I was 8 years old when I first saw a mother breastfeeding her child. Even then I realized that breastfeeding was a way of showing your child how much you loved him/her. My son is 4 months old and extremely heathy due to breastfeeding. You are doing a great job. I love your page. Oh, just a word of encouragement for new mother's in Dallas. I personnaly have had only smiles and praise when seen breastfeeding in public. On several occasions, a pat on the back from both women and men."

Sunday, May 26 at 12:32 AM:
Kerry Danis from San Francisco, Ca wrote:
"Please include more information about children who breastfeed past 5 yrs"

Friday, May 24 at 07:06 PM:
Priscilla Whisler from Saranac Lake, NY wrote:
"I like your web page. What is the background of your name,² the Radical Mother?³"

Friday, May 24 at 10:14 AM:
Michelle Londono from San Francisco, CA wrote:
"The info is great! I'm a student nurse, have no children, but wish to help & encourage teens to breasfeed. Any suggestions please, e-mail: londmi00@usfca.edu"

Thursday, May 23 at 08:42 PM:
The Radical Aunt from A Radical Mother wrote:
"I am a 40 year old woman who has breast fed all of my 6 children. I love the experience and only wish that I could have more children to breast feed. I truly enjoyed this web page!!! BREASTS RULE!!!"

Thursday, May 23 at 08:36 PM:
Auntie teresa from Philadelphia wrote:
"I am glad my sister has chosen to breast feed her son. I was breast fed and attribute my good health and strong immune system to it. "

Thursday, May 23 at 12:17 PM:
K.L.GRINER from GEORGIA wrote:
"2 KIDS-1&2YRS .THANKS"

Thursday, May 23 at 11:55 AM:
Beth Moracco from Durham, NC wrote:
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Wednesday, May 22 at 01:25 PM:
Meg Anastasi from Amherst, MA wrote:
"Have 2 sons-5yo & 16 months-thanks for being here! Great page!!"

Wednesday, May 22 at 09:31 AM:
Bonnee Groover from Virginai wrote:
"Name fits & so does the term raradical - I'm both!! in addition to being a single mom - life is most excellent!! even if it is hard!"

Tuesday, May 21 at 10:29 PM:
Cynde Fail from Yukon, OK, USA wrote:
"It feels so natural to me to want to breastfeed, nurture, homeschool, be attuned to, and love my children. The really radical ones are those who neglect their children for the sake of career or convenience or any other reason."

Tuesday, May 21 at 09:20 PM:
Claire Foley from Columbus OH wrote:
"I love radical mothering. Well, most days I do. My son loves being mothered radically too. I wish every child could know radical mothering first hand."

Monday, May 20 at 07:16 PM:
Valarie Arnold from Nashville, Tn. wrote:
"Your page is great! Thanks"

Monday, May 20 at 07:14 PM:
Valarie Arnold from Nashville, Tn. wrote:
"Your page is great! Thanks"

Monday, May 20 at 07:12 PM:
Valarie Arnold from Nashville, Tn. wrote:
"Your page is great! Thanks"

Sunday, May 19 at 05:48 PM:
Mr. Funky Dunky from El Paso, Tx. wrote:
"You weren't kidding. Bonnie, you have a great page!"

Saturday, May 18 at 10:46 PM:
Diane from Nashville, TN wrote:
"Good protest pic! I will soon be using your page, glad to know it's here."

Friday, May 17 at 08:32 PM:
Lechia Davis from Danville, VA, USA wrote:
"I'm an IBCLC, childbirth educator and assistant. Would love to chat."

Friday, May 17 at 05:59 AM:
Andrew Ashley from Borden Ontario wrote:
"Nice Idea"

Thursday, May 16 at 07:00 PM:
Seth Fisher from Bryn Mawr PA, USA wrote:
"FB w/ 1 child and MD wife who is an emthuisastic nursing mom to our 2.75 yr old daughter"

Thursday, May 16 at 11:54 AM:
THE WILDCARD from Springfield, USA wrote:
"I like internet censorship pages about breasts...keep up the great breasts, ladies!"

Tuesday, May 14 at 03:54 PM:
Lori Almasi from Palm Bay, FL wrote:
"I didn't think I was all that radical, Ibreastfeed a toddler, plan to homeschool, and enjoy a family bed- what more do I need?"

Tuesday, May 14 at 01:41 PM:
Dane C. Wilcox from Pensacola, FL wrote:
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Tuesday, May 14 at 01:36 PM:
Brandi Zandi from Long Beach,CA wrote:
"I'm looking for info on breastfeeding and biting. "

Monday, May 13 at 11:20 AM:
Karen A. Martin from Jax. Florida wrote:
"get rad!I just had my first child at 35 and encourage all women who think it might bge too late that IT ISN'T it's beautifull and wonderfull!"

Sunday, May 12 at 01:07 PM:
Dorothy Malcolm from Sacramento, California wrote:
"I've been a radical mom long enough to have almost grown grandchildren - your page is great - I'll pass it on to my daughter - and a granddaughter-in-law who is a new mom!"

Sunday, May 12 at 07:39 AM:
Midwife, Marianne Ericson from Ystad Sweden wrote:
"This is totally new for me, wonderful! "

Saturday, May 11 at 07:59 PM:
Suzanne from Iowa wrote:
"Great web page, and much needed information. Thanks"

Saturday, May 11 at 02:19 PM:
Candy Ritchey from Morgantown, WV USA wrote:
"I think Radical Moms offer the best to children. Thanks for saying these important things where others can stumble upon them. Keep it up! Thanks!"

Saturday, May 11 at 09:38 AM:
Nancy Workman from Overland Park, KS wrote:
"Glad I stopped by! This is a great place"

Saturday, May 11 at 08:13 AM:
EAshburn from Bay Area CA wrote:
"WOW"

Friday, May 10 at 09:25 PM:
Shelley Hansen from California wrote:
"What a great Mother's Day find your web page has been. I have 2 children, both boys, ages 16 and 5 (same father). I'm sure you can imagine the challenges they present but also the extraordinary amount of love I get from them both. Best to you! Shelley"

Friday, May 10 at 01:21 PM:
Mindy Machgan from Minnesota wrote:
"I think that your home page is absolutely wonderful and very informative!"

Friday, May 10 at 06:11 AM:
Shona Ryan from Guildford,England wrote:
"Great advice and Help. Im 8 months pregnant and was unsure about breastfeeding - but with all those helpful tips How Can I Go Wrong. Thanks!"

Friday, May 10 at 04:45 AM:
Leslie Payne from Spotsylvania, VA, USA wrote:
"Thanks so much for your lovely page. I have a friend who has always called me "the Radical Mother" and I have been known to add the letters "R.M." after my name like other professionals do. I've also put that down on forms in the "profession" slot. Always generates some comments. Let me add this to your list of things learned from having children: They really do grow out of most irritating stages. Thanks! Leslie"

Thursday, May 09 at 09:33 PM:
Chris Adelman from St. Francisville LA wrote:
"Being a radical mother myself, I absolutely ADORE your page ... and Jackson's page for 5 year olds is so fabluous, I ALMOST want to wake up my son ...! Tomorrow is soon enough ... ;-)"

Thursday, May 09 at 07:40 PM:
Jennifer Y. from Washington wrote:
"I am just 5 months pregnent with our first child and am so glad to see so much information. Thanks!"

Thursday, May 09 at 06:13 PM:
Sue Ferris from Cincinnati wrote:
"Nice graphics."

Thursday, May 09 at 12:35 PM:
Jan Marconi from Springfield PA wrote:
"I am nursing our third son. It is great to have this info. at our finger tips. Keep up the good work!"

Thursday, May 09 at 12:12 PM:
Amy from Ithaca, NY wrote:
"First time mom, bfing midwife-delivered-father-caught-6-mo-old, working FT out of home:(, always looking for up to date info...thanks"

Thursday, May 09 at 09:24 AM:
Shanna Engler from Clearwater, KS wrote:
"7 weeks ago I gave birth to our first child, a son, at home! What an incredible experience!"

Wednesday, May 08 at 09:08 PM:
Malcolm Bihl from Spicewood, Texas wrote:
"14 mo to 20 years Love all 5"

Wednesday, May 08 at 03:52 PM:
Margie Lou from San Jose, California wrote:
"First time mother. Loving each minute of it. Thought I wish I could stay at home. GREAT INFORMATION."

Wednesday, May 08 at 03:51 PM:
Margie Soto from San Jose, California wrote:
"First time mother. Loving each minute of it. thought I wish I could stay at home. I breatfeed my daught for 8months and I cried when I stop. GREAT INFORMATION KEEP."

Wednesday, May 08 at 11:46 AM:
Janeen McSwain from Houston, Texas wrote:
"I love the page and information"

Tuesday, May 07 at 04:07 PM:
Theresa Colbert from Westerville, Ohio wrote:
"I love your pages and will visit again. I am a full time mom with 5 children, and a part time RN specializing in Maternal-Newborn Nursing. I work in a large hospital that is currently undegoing changes to meet the WHO/UNICEF requirements for a Baby Friendly Hospital. ITS ABOUT TIME!! I admire every woman who chooses to breastfeed her baby!! It truly is the best choice for her and the baby."

Tuesday, May 07 at 03:18 PM:
Julia White from Windsor, Ontario wrote:
"First child (8 months old) I'm tired of hearing ignorant remarks because I'm still breastfeeding. Where do these attitudes come from? I love breastfeeding my beautiful daughter."

Monday, May 06 at 10:48 PM:
Angela Aeria-Yeo from Siglap-Singapore wrote:
"My daughter is 3 mths old and she's my third child. She's the only one on total breastfeeding. She's growing well and is the healthiest so far. Your page helped me a lot during the initial stages. Am passing your info to friends and relatives. THANKS for the encouragement and help from both my husband and I!! "

Monday, May 06 at 01:32 PM:
Lora Campbell from Naperville, IL wrote:
"Mom of four boys (19 to 3 months). Looking for all the help/advice I can get. Thanks!"

Monday, May 06 at 01:01 PM:
Diane Matthews from Fitchburg, MA wrote:
"Great Info"

Monday, May 06 at 11:45 AM:
Cindy D. Tuttle from Canton, GA wrote:
"I am 28 now at home w/a 8 month old daughter. I love motherhood and want to be great at it. I am also looking for a homebased business."

Monday, May 06 at 07:43 AM:
Ann Marie from College of Staten Island, NY wrote:
"Your site was more interesting than the class I am supposed to be paying attention in.while I was supposed to be paying attenti"

Saturday, May 04 at 12:16 PM:
Christine Eastburn from Wilmington, Delaware wrote:
"It's so nice to know that I am not the only nursing mom out here in the world!!!"

Saturday, May 04 at 08:00 AM:
Liza Cameron Wasser from Hainburg, Germany wrote:
"Wonderfully informative! Loved the practical radical mother's advice. Unschooling was also great."

Friday, May 03 at 01:00 PM:
M.Irene Anglada from Barcelona- CATALONIA wrote:
"After a quick look I think I'll come back. I don't have children of my own. I've got 21 al school."

Thursday, May 02 at 10:04 AM:
Mishy from Oh, you KNOW, Phoenix wrote:
"Bonnie, you are the greatest!"

Wednesday, May 01 at 07:36 PM:
Diane Dahlstrom from Far North Suburbs (Chicago) wrote:
"Getting all the info I can BEFORE I get pregnant!!! THANKS!!!"

Wednesday, May 01 at 01:02 PM:
Tasha from Vancouver wrote:
"Looking through homeschooling pages & found yours. I am thinking of homeschooling in the future. Glad to find a page of someone local and not loudly religous. I have some questions about how homeschooling impacts you, the homeschooler. If you have time to reply and are willing, please e-mail me at nathanso@sfu.ca. BTW, I breastfed my twins until 17 months. They never had a drop of formula."

Tuesday, April 30 at 12:58 PM:
Christina from Seattle, WA wrote:
"I am a full time working mother who breastfed my son until he was four years old. It was a wonderful way for me to be connected with him even though I had to be away during the day. We had a family bed till he was three. I applaud all mothers who breas"

Sunday, April 28 at 09:08 PM:
Laura Countouriotis from Elk Grove, CA wrote:
"My son weighed 11 pounds at birth; there was no way I could have had him at home!"

Sunday, April 28 at 09:11 AM:
John William Grigsby IV from Ocean Springs, MS, USA wrote:
"Excellent coverage of an often overlooked and necessary topic. On a personal note, I applaud those mothers who breastfeed their children. I think it not only makes for a wonderful bonding experience, but it also provides so much benefit for both infant and mother. Gret page and excellent job! Keep up the good work!"

Saturday, April 27 at 08:13 PM:
laurie Costa from n. dartmouth ma. wrote:
"This page is lovely. It's my first night on the Net and I find freinds! I'm at the end of my nursing days. My 3rd child (oonly 29 months is not really much of a nurser-some relief- some sadness. I'm not homeschooling- my 7 year old is in a private school- something I thought I'd NEVER do. But he is thrinving- so here we are. My last two children are only 15 months apart-so it feels my mothering has been an exhausted blur for a while. 3 kids is alot of kids-so it feels like we're done. So whatt does the next arena of non-lactating radical motherinf feel like? laurieac@cntn.net"

Saturday, April 27 at 08:05 PM:
Mike & Eileen from Nashville, TN wrote:
"Thank-you so much we are expecting any day now. The info we found has answered several questions."

Saturday, April 27 at 03:41 PM:
Romie & Cheryl Jeffers from Steeleville, IL wrote:
"Just saw you on PBS today, we are homeschoolers with 4 children, too. Good Job!"

Saturday, April 27 at 04:46 AM:
Laurel Cutter from Okinawa wrote:
"As soon as I nurse my ten month old daughter to sleep, I visit this wonderfull page."

Friday, April 26 at 03:51 PM:
Karen Archibald from Kaneohe, Hawaii wrote:
"Good to know other radical moms are out there!"

Friday, April 26 at 10:57 AM:
Stephanie Tollefson from Madison, WI wrote:
"A wonderful page! I am happily nursing my 5-month old and plan to do so until he's no longer interested."

Thursday, April 25 at 08:37 PM:
Steve Sleep from Gibsons B.C. wrote:
"Got 4 kids too. 1 in hospital the other 3 at home with a midwife...dad catching."

Thursday, April 25 at 05:59 AM:
Elizabeth Edwards from Poteet Tx. wrote:
"Great stuff"

Wednesday, April 24 at 06:32 PM:
Andrea Jutton from Los Angeles, CA wrote:
"What a joy to find you. I look forward to future visits."

Wednesday, April 24 at 01:47 PM:
María Inés from Venezuela wrote:
"excellent page!! Keep going!"

Wednesday, April 24 at 10:48 AM:
Janet Turvey from Clinton, New York wrote:
"Breast is Best"

Tuesday, April 23 at 09:00 PM:
Ami Dinsmore from Illinois wrote:
"I think that this info has been helpful"

Tuesday, April 23 at 01:55 PM:
Stephanie Moulard from Louisiana wrote:
"It's exciting to find people who don't feel that being a mother is degrading to women."

Tuesday, April 23 at 11:13 AM:
Sherrie Cline from Georgia wrote:
"There is nothing that can compare with the emotional bonding between a baby and it's mother while breastfeeding. I would not trade these moments for the world."

Tuesday, April 23 at 09:56 AM:
David Mills from Philadelphia wrote:
"Bully for you! Keep fighting for women's right to nurse their children wherever they may be."

Tuesday, April 23 at 05:56 AM:
Cynthia Rice from Georgia wrote:
"Thank you!"

Tuesday, April 23 at 05:53 AM:
Lurline Payne from Darwin N.T.Australia wrote:
"I'm pleased to find this service. Particularly looking for Breastfeeding after a Caesarian."

Tuesday, April 23 at 04:46 AM:
Angie Blackman from Montreal, Canada wrote:
"I have been surfing the Net for a f