Fucking Puritans
Jennah has her momma's adorable face, too!
Gawd, what a doll!
P.S. I think, for the sake of pissing off and offending all those who are terrified of boobs, you should post a pic of yourself breastfeeding. A BIG close-up, too.
WTG!!!
I am so lucky to have such beautiful grandbabies! Way to go, detective!
you're funny Ms.Lori!
WELL I say preach on preacher! I just want to breastfeed to save money to buy more purses!(just kidding)
Very cute little girlie!
YEA BOOBIES!!!!!
Boobies boobies and more boobies!
OK ladies - my post inspired this whole thing so I hope I can help end it. (hugs)
Many non-breastfeeding people have trouble understanding why moms sometimes breastfeed in public. And I get that, because before I was a mom, I was right there with you. When I saw a woman breastfeeding in public, I thought things just like you have said in your comments on this blog entry and the last one. I assumed these women were doing it to show off, out of pride, or trying to prove something. I was turned off by it.
Once I became a mom, everything changed. I'm sure you can relate? When motherhood happens to a person, many of the things you swore you would never do, or always do, go right out the window. I was going to put my baby on a schedule from day one. I was going to have my baby sleep in a crib from the beginning. And I was not going to breastfeed in public.
These things, for me, turned out to NOT be realistic. Both of us slept so much better when we were cuddled up together in bed and I could feed on demand (and as it turns out, studies have confirmed it is just as safe, if not safer, to sleep with your baby than it is in a crib). Schedule? The only schedule was the one my baby was on, and that changed from day to day. I was clearly not the boss. And this gets me to my last point: I did not get to decide when my baby was hungry. Sometimes it was at home, but often it was somewhere completely inconvenient, like the mall or the park. I did try feeding the baby before we went, but naps and bad timing got in the way. Also, it is amazing how often a baby needs to eat in those early months. We would breastfeed, get in the car (which any mom can tell you takes a long time with a baby), drive to our destination, do our shopping and whatever - and in the middle of the Mall the kid would start its hungry wail. So reluctantly I started breastfeeding in public, out of sheer necessity.
Even though I tried to be discreet, I got my share of nasty glares and comments. And this is SO NOT FAIR.
Then I had my second baby who would not breastfeed under a blanket. So I started breastfeeding without one - yes, sometimes in public.
So this is why I feel it is important to stand up against this type of negativity.
If a boy gets an erection from a breastfeeding boob, I guarantee you that was not the mother's intent. It's the kid's problem. Strike that - it's society's problem. Because if we breastfed in public more often, it wouldn't be an issue. Like most of the world.
There was a time when the sight of a wrist or an ankle of a woman was considered profane. Do people get turned on by it now? No! Because society now accepts these images.
Let's accept the breastfeeding mom, too. After all, she's only trying her hardest to do what is right for her child. And that is a beautiful thing.
AMEN!!!!!
well put, Kristina. Um, one of my commenters wasn't who she said she was, and i know it, so that is the reason a little part of that post got hostile. The rest was healthy debate. I ove this. this is the most response i have ever gotten from a post(s), i don't mind. A hug right back atcha nonetheless.
OK!!!!! Mean Aunt Cindy again, This is a blog, it is YOUR blog and you are so right to express your opinion and expect the same from others who read it, right? So just to clear this up.... When I said "get over it" I meant "our argument" "Let's agree to disagree." I wasn't saying you are right or wrong, and don't want to interfere with your "quest for the breast". We are all entitled to our opinion and, God knows Cassie, you and I have one about everything. That's what makes us special. I don't think people should be put down though, for the choices they make, you don't always know the circumstances surrounding. Breast feeding in public does not offend me if it is done with dignity, I'm sure most people would agree. You would not normaly pop out a boob and show it in public (unless your like me and have a few drinks) so "keep on feeding on" ladies I know breast is best, but it is not the only choice.
okay. I'm cool.
Have the world has seen our tits, so who cares who sees? to each their own. I rather see a mom feed her baby, than some gross fat guy in a speedo. IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT DON'T LOOK. It's like the morons who don't like a TV or radio show and complain to the FCC. Change the channel. Speaking of breasts, I RESENT THE FACT I CAN'T WALK AROUND TOPLESS. WHY? Because men are pigs are we have swung way too "right."
right on momma, pop them feeder's out
my baby needs to eat!!! so fuck those people who say that woman should breastfeed in private.
luv always auntie nelsy
i love my reader base.
Yeah, Daph...Let's go on a topless crusade! Why should we be limited to nude beaches and clothing optional resorts? Guys can show their nipples....!!!! No fair!!!!
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