More breast news? This time I’m talking about breastfeeding! I have struggled to continue to give my baby breast milk without supplementing him with formula but it’s not because of a lack of milk. Oh I could feed a small nation so my husband says with my abundant milk supply. I had a difficult time breastfeeding initially but once Josh got it, I knew I would have to introduce bottles for that day in the future when I have to go back to work. One of the issues that has been extremely difficult is breastfeeding in public. It’s just downright uncomfortable. It’s not convenient to bring My Brest Friend into the Macaroni Grill so I have to resort to latching on a fussy, wiggly little boy underneath a nursing cover that just doesn’t cover. My in-laws are sitting across from me while Josh screams at the top of his lungs, tries to uncover his face so he can see mommy, and the people in front of and behind our table stare in frustration! Nobody told me how difficult it was going to be. All the while I’m concerned about feeding my child who is getting more and more frustrated by the moment while trying to maintain my modesty by preventing a wardrobe malfunction. What’s my point? A couple of weeks ago I read about a woman who was asked by an Applebees waitress to “cover up” after a customer complained that she was somehow being indecent by feeding her child. It’s funny that people still respond like this when the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend that women nurse their babies for as long as possible (up to 1 year for the AAP and 2+ years for the WHO). How are we supposed to do that when people still discriminate and make us nursing moms feel like we’re doing something wrong? Jason and I went to visit a new church a couple of weekends ago and I asked one of the ushers where I could nurse Josh since I hadn’t seen a nursing mother’s room. Guess what he said? Yes he did. He told me that I could go in the bathroom and do that! Well, I was anxious to feed my baby and trying not to get frustrated by this man who obviously doesn’t know a whole lot about breastfeeding but inside I felt like asking him if he eats in the bathroom! In the end, I showed him grace by smiling and telling him that I preferred a cleaner, more private place to feed my baby. I seriously think that there is a knowledge gap regarding breastfeeding. God designed breasts first and foremost to feed our children. Anyway, all of this ramble to say that there will be a virtual nurse-in on October 10, 2007 at 10:00 am in response to Facebook’s banning of breastfeeding photos on their site. Two moms over at The League of Maternal Justice have organized this nurse in and if you want more details head on over here.
- Discover Luxury at Sonesta Irvine: Your Ideal Staycation - August 8, 2024
- CHOC Walk Returns to the Disneyland Resort – Special Events and Ways to Support - June 28, 2023
- Beastly Ball Returns to the Los Angeles Zoo - May 8, 2023
I saw your bump! Very pretty picture.