Got Milk?
I’m convinced last week was a "boob" week for me. So, there came the little issue of the fake boob thing and later on I had an issue with some real knockers! In the end, I wonder, what is the universe trying to tell me? Jury still out on that.
So there I was sitting at a wrestling tournament when a mom with her 3 to 4 kids and a baby sat in front of me, no big deal. The problem arose when she decided to breast feed her little tyke. First, she covered herself, some. She lifted her shirt, reached under her blouse and hoisted her bra above her breast. Hence, this exposed all her back fat, tramp stamp and the her gut depending on which breast the baby was nursing on. Afterwards, she handed the baby over to her sister, proceeded to get up from the bench, turned and faced the people in the stands, reached inside her blouse adjusted her loose breast into her bra and did a little wiggle dance to make sure the girls were nice and settled in their place. White shirt by the way, everything very noticeable.
Yes, this irked me. I don’t have a thing against breast feeding, I breast feed my boys and a nephew. If you know you are going to be out and about, what’s so wrong with using a pump? It takes a little practice, some time but hey, so does getting the diaper bag and everything else ready. Yes, there are those times where you forget the bottle on the table or the kid just wants more. Here’s where a nursing bra, a button down blouse and an appropriate size blanket come in handy. Your stuff is not hanging from the bottom of your bra & shirt or peeking out from the top of it. Then there was this walking around business with baby on boob and in tow, sit your ass down for goodness sake….the kid is eating!
I’m all for the breast feeding Mommy bonding, better for baby milk thing. That being said, I don’t want to see a hanging breast, breastfeeding your baby under your shirt, or a breast re-adjustment dance. It’s really not necessary if you take the time to wear the right equipment and do the appropriate things. So, fake or real, if you’ve got milk…..do it right!
January 22, 2008 at 11:50 am
Aww, well, you know I love you, but I have to say I disagree. I am all for women breastfeeding in public.
January 22, 2008 at 11:56 am
So am I, but when you’re walking around with your baby and boob at your belly button, it’s just not right.
January 22, 2008 at 12:14 pm
I didnt know you could breastfeed after implants, is it any different?
January 22, 2008 at 4:53 pm
I think I’m for breast feeding in public also.
January 22, 2008 at 5:22 pm
You would say that!
January 22, 2008 at 9:01 pm
hey, only breast feed out in public if your cute not fugly.. lol
January 24, 2008 at 12:02 am
I have to disagree. When I’ve seen this in public, I just look away. If a baby is getting good nutrition, who am I to complain!
January 24, 2008 at 6:55 am
One word: discretion! If done with discretion as you mention (proper equipment, etc.), GREAT!! All for it!! However, if Mom’s up and flinging the Nutrition source all about, overspray everywhere, it then has become more about Mom wanting attention and has nothing to do with Baby.
January 24, 2008 at 8:07 am
Yes, that is the word, discretion and TACT.
January 28, 2008 at 3:51 pm
From what I understand, no difference on the breastfeeding after implants from the girls I talked to, I’m thinking the outcome could slightly vary depending on the individual.
July 11, 2008 at 12:56 am
I think it’s okay to breastfeed in public (I have with my first son and will with my new baby soon), but people don’t want to see your nipples! lol That woman sounds a little trashy to me.