This immediately resonated with me because of the work I do as a Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Stats or numbers are a very important part of my job. They help to tell a mother's story and give me a good sense of how a breastfeeding relationship is progressing. Without knowing some very vital numbers, it can be challenging to do my job well.
Read MoreI love being busy. I love feeling accomplished and I won’t lie, I enjoy the extra income I am able to bring in for my family. But my children routinely ask me, “Mom, are you leaving again to see a client?” My mother would regularly tell me, “ Leanne, you need to slow down” and my husband who has always been very supportive of my business and project endeavors was starting to get frustrated with the crazy work/home life balance I was leading. Day to day life was getting hectic and I was starting to feel the pace I was moving at was not sustainable long term.
Read MoreI am grateful that I can continue to support breastfeeding families in the hospital and home settings. I feel for all the businesses that have been forced to close because of COVID-19. I hope that once this craziness is over, businesses can reopen and pick up where they left off.
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