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Several couples expressed their appreciation for being involved in this study, and even sent thank you notes for the gifts as well as for being included in this study. One such note discussed how the interviews helped bring the parents back down to reality and understand the importance of their decision to breastfeed, as well as the support that they provide to each other. Many of these families seemed impowered by the interviews, both in their ability to continue breastfeeding, and in their ability to provide meaningful support to one another in all aspects of their relationship. It is perhaps that this supportiveness may have even been reinforced by the series of interviews over the seven to eight month time period, as these couples were thinking towards the future about the upcoming interview(s) as well as being more aware of the supportive actions that they were providing and receiving.