Breastfeeding

I've been asked by a local La Leche League leader to consider becoming a leader myself and our meeting last night has got me thinking. Do I have what is required to support other Mom's in their breastfeeding? I'm going to mull it over for a while, but it seems like something I'd like to do.
I don't think I've talked at all about nursing Mya here - it's just such an automatic part of our lives. She's nursing at least 6 times in a 24 hour period now and often more than that. I think the LLL recommends 8-12. Interestingly, she doesn't care too much about the early morning feeding which doesn't seem typical. She likes to nurse a tiny bit before naps and then has a big, proper feed right when she wakes up. Most often, she wakes up from her naps grumpy and a little cuddle and nursing session puts things right.
I have come to the conclusion that I have extremely sensitive skin (like I haven't known that my whole life), but when it comes to nursing it means that I am often sore. Fun. Right now, I am recovering from the appearance of 4 new teeth. No biting, just clenching and pulling. Take a deep breath - it helps. Next we will enter the phase of nursing while standing on one's head. I expect a new round of "ouch" to accompany her gymnastics.
Do I believe in the concept of mothering through nursing? You betcha. Can I be an advocate for breastfeeding? I am already.
Luckily, I've never come face-to-face with any outright opposition or judgment about nursing. A woman was sharing last night that, in the South, the stigmas are strong. Apparently, it is only the poor and the black who nurse and if you have money, then you can provide "proper" food for your family. Yipes....
I know there are reasons that prevent lots of Moms from breastfeeding, but it is clearly the best option for Mya and I. Thank goodness we've been able to go 10 months. I'm happy to continue until she's ready to stop. Holding her close to me, skin to skin, will be one of the sweetest memories I take away from her infancy.