Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Breastfeeding in Public

    Is this even something that should be debated?  I know that everyone will have their opinion.  That's perfectly fine.  We live in a free country which gives us that right.  But, as a mother of 2 that breastfed/breastfeeds...it upsets me a little.  I was only able to breastfeed my daughter because I didn't feel comfortable enough to feed my baby in public place.  Now that I'm older and more secure with myself...I breastfeed my son anywhere/anytime if he's hungry.  I would never deny him food.  I know that breasts can be seen as a "sexual" thing..but in a mothers eyes..those are what makes her babies food.  I always use a cover when I'm in public.  That's my personal choice.  Women who can pull their boob out of their shirt without the whole world seeing their nipple..I give you props!  I have a DD boob.  There is NO WAY that's going to happen.  I'm more comfortable with my cover. 
    Those women who decide not to breastfeed....good for you.  As a mother, you do what YOU think is right for YOUR child.  And that's a decision that no one has any right to say anything about.  Just as a formula fed baby gets hungry and the mother has to make a bottle and sit in the food court of the mall and feed their baby.  I must do the same and feed mine.  If that means putting my cover on and feeding my child, then that's the choice I made and what I must do.  I don't carry formula around for me to just "make a bottle".  And, yes, I could pump.  But a pumped bottle needs to be refridgerated..and I can't do that in the mall.
   Like I said before, people can make their own decisions...and it needs to be what is right for your child and you.  But,just like I would never say anything about you giving your child formula...please don't say anything about me.  I'm not abusing my child, I'm not harming him, I'm not "exposing" myself, I'm not traumatizing my child, or any other comments people want to make.  I'm feeding my child nutrients that he needs to survive. 
    Ok, so to move on...AF showed up and showed up hard.  I'm still extremely tired, nauseous, and dizzy,but I'm starting to wonder if it is due to Anemia.  If I'm not feeling any better soon, then I'm going to call the doctor. 
   Oh! And check out my new signature.  My best friend made it for me! It's beautiful! Night!

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