tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post6742220299548998617..comments2023-11-02T08:09:02.234-04:00Comments on Her Bad Mother: You Got A Problem With My Boobies, PUNK?Her Bad Motherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.comBlogger134125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-10229258172227948962009-06-02T19:22:25.890-04:002009-06-02T19:22:25.890-04:00P.s I almost forgot ...I have never had anything a...P.s I almost forgot ...I have never had anything against bottle feeding .I nursed all of mine past three,but, I have had a family member to get almost despondent about the fact that the baby wouldn't latch on because she was inverted. He is completely lactose intolerant and has now gotten a prescription for his formula.....The guilt that she feels is just about enough make me want to cry about it.She just kills herself about it. We have both extremes in our family .Those that are life long nursers and those that find it completely disgusting. My ex-MIL fed all her kids Pet cream for crap sakes. All I could say is just Feed the baby booby, bottle, medicine dropper,whatever it takes to nourish your little people do it and never be ashamed cause meeting the needs of a child can be done in so many ways.weberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15914406825712446171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1510615718345977042009-06-02T18:36:35.638-04:002009-06-02T18:36:35.638-04:00Seriously I had tears in my eyes when I read that....Seriously I had tears in my eyes when I read that. I know it sounds corny but, I did. I nursed all three of my kids ,the last time it was twins and all of the times I had to take my kids to a dirty stinking bathroom and try to balance on a toilet that I never would have sat on other wise it just made me livid.It made me literally sick the thought of eating my meal while smelling others....ugh . So I would take them to the car or try to hide (not so easy with twins) I have even bought a movie ticket so they could nurse in a "clean" place while we were out for the day.I can tell you of the times that I have gotten the look or had a "stalker" while nursing in the parked car. You know the guy who watches the whole time hoping for a little side boob action and when he doesn't get it looks at you like he is completely disgusted....I love that guy.The only thing that I could do about it was when we were home then it was our time, whenever they wanted in the tub, on the couch wherever whenever to make up for putting them off in public or hiding them away in the bathroom like we were doing something dirty. Thank god they are babies, how low would my self worth be if every time I ate MY MOTHER had to hide me or people would make us both cry? <br />So what was my happiest moment? when my one year-olds at Christmas decided to get each others"muckles" in front of everybody at the family party.Woot! Go lil' ladies show all those prudish grown ups that they are for something other than hooters t-shirts.weberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15914406825712446171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-65663399395110154772009-05-27T04:38:54.576-04:002009-05-27T04:38:54.576-04:00Amen! I don't have any kids yet, but I sure as hel...Amen! I don't have any kids yet, but I sure as hell plan to nurse them when they're hungry, and I'm not going to a bathroom or somewhere "private" to do it.<br /><br />People really need to get over this whole Puritanical America shit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07579621116379828887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-74125898585720840842009-05-26T19:24:39.390-04:002009-05-26T19:24:39.390-04:00I am so glad I found you! :) I have to say that ...I am so glad I found you! :) I have to say that I breastfed both my kids until they were THREE. Yes...three. I live in NORTH-fucking-Alaska...where a gallon of milk costs me eleven bucks, and its fresh-frozen, and a can of formula, had I been unconscious and had to use it, would have cost me $35. Seriously. <br /><br />I faced all the stares and ugliness here, and my dang mother breastfed until she was like five or some crazy thing like that! Its the Eskimo, I guess! <br /><br />Ugh...why is it that someone can SMOKE A STINKING cigarette, and pollute my daughter's lungs, but I can't bust a nip out to feed a crying baby!? <br /><br />Just don't get in my way when my kids want to nurse, I dared anyone to say something, cause I'm kind of a smarty pants, and had a great comeback for EVERY SINGLE one. Ugh. OK...now I"m getting upset over nothing! Amen to your post, your blog and especially your daughter!!! (My daughter STILL does it and she's SIX.) :)Finnskimohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15796494092961147276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-74917344130610655412009-05-25T12:40:58.606-04:002009-05-25T12:40:58.606-04:00I don't want to see a lot of things in public, but...I don't want to see a lot of things in public, but breastfeeding in public makes me happy. Like many, this rankles my rankles!!! My friend got asked to stop breastfeeding in IKEA several weeks ago, she was told it was making people uncomfortable. She wrote a letter to the Canadian head office. <br /><br />I just don't understand, who does not want to see a boob? Especially in such a natural way. Natural is not what you make is breastfeeding IS "NATURAL". <br /><br />Kick ass and take names Catherine. You are fantastic and so is your little girl.jenBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422055949931141453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-32711489968761731282009-03-10T19:45:00.000-04:002009-03-10T19:45:00.000-04:00Can we see boobs on TV? Nope. Do I want to see y...Can we see boobs on TV? Nope. Do I want to see your boobs out in public? No I don't. <BR/><BR/>Breastfeeding in public isn't that bad, but please throw a wrap around you or something. I don't actually want to SEE anything.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-60225992554038688962008-08-30T13:19:00.000-04:002008-08-30T13:19:00.000-04:00In reference to the person who mentioned that kids...In reference to the person who mentioned that kids don't remember being breastfed - they don't remember being bottlefed either, so what's the difference? Natural is what you make it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-78906456013288806102008-08-20T16:50:00.000-04:002008-08-20T16:50:00.000-04:00The UK is really in the dark ages when it comes to...The UK is really in the dark ages when it comes to breast feeding. A lady near was spat at and had a yoghurt thrown at her for feeding her 6 week old in a bus stop - she's gone on to be a breastfeeding support worker so hey it's all good.<BR/><BR/>The best comments are when people turn round and say "but it's just not natural!" Yeah, go figure.<BR/><BR/>I was actively encouraged not to breastfeed by family, and sneered at when I did. They then found great pleasure when I failed - "see, we were right" uh, no you weren't, my milk dried up idiot.<BR/><BR/>I wish I had the balls to go upto women who I see breastfeeding and say "great job!" but I'm always convinced they'll think I'm nuts.<BR/><BR/>And how come breastfeeding moms can do 7 things at once? One mum was feeding her baby and managed to catch my escaping 18 month old while I couldn't even hold a bag and run at the same time...!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-88609496897294453512008-08-17T23:34:00.000-04:002008-08-17T23:34:00.000-04:00I feel so grateful for my father who was the first...I feel so grateful for my father who was the first one to make me feel comfortable and at ease with nursing my daughters in public. He was waiting at our house when we brought our first daughter home, and it wasn't long before she was hungry. I asked him if it would make him more comfortable if I nursed her in my room. He looked me straight in the eye and said that I should nurse her *anywhere* I was comfortable and that *nobody* should have a problem with a new mama feeding her baby. My husband was extremely supportive as well, but somehow having Dad give me such unconditional support stayed with me wherever I went. I only wish my dad was with you when that lady in the library gave you that look.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-82911011847079763012008-08-16T18:47:00.000-04:002008-08-16T18:47:00.000-04:00OK, this is the first post I've ever read on your ...OK, this is the first post I've ever read on your blog... and even if I wasn't a nursing mama, I would love you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1519280079873553582008-08-15T18:33:00.000-04:002008-08-15T18:33:00.000-04:00Just found you and I think I LOVE YOU!My story: I ...Just found you and I think I LOVE YOU!<BR/><BR/>My story: I was feeding DS at a restaurant so discreetly that our waitress didn't realize I was nursing, and she was standing next to me. She asked if she could get anything for him, and I replied that he was happy with his lunch. She laughed, said she didn't realize and went on her way. Apparently someone at the next table WHO I HAD MY BACK TO was offended and loudly complained to the manager. The entire place went silent. The manager told her, just as loudly that if she didn't like it, she could leave. The place erupted in APPLAUSE when she stormed out. I've never felt so loved and protected by strangers before. It made up for the guy at the mall who asked me "Wouldn't you be more comfortable doing that in the bathroom?" I'm a betch, so I replied "Ewwww! What kind of freak are you that you like to eat where you shet?" He was embarrassed and walked off, but still, we mama's should never be made to feel like what we're doing could be viewed as wrong! Parenting is hard enough!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-61524135123745570842008-08-14T19:08:00.000-04:002008-08-14T19:08:00.000-04:00This is my second full year of breastfeeding (one ...This is my second full year of breastfeeding (one year per baby), and I've heard it all -- most disturbingly, from my own family, and even from the hubby who doesn't like when I do it in public (grrrr...). But, I keep on keeping on. It's hard, man, indeed. The exhaustion, the cravings, and, for me, the weight -- since I don't lose any weight until I stop nursing. Oh, the sacrifices.... Champions..., indeed. Thank you.... Hope you're enjoying your break. :)Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07516203764767040649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-84759525144631886392008-08-13T16:52:00.000-04:002008-08-13T16:52:00.000-04:00Hah! I love the pic. Immediately reminded me of DD...Hah! I love the pic. Immediately reminded me of DD putting her babies up under her shirt so she could have a baby in her tummy like her aunties (later when I was pregnant w/DS her baby brother she was *much* too mature (at 5 :-) ) to do that anymore).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-29162050298779032252008-08-13T14:26:00.000-04:002008-08-13T14:26:00.000-04:00In case YM doesn't stop back by, I found her:Yummy...In case YM doesn't stop back by, I found her:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://theyummymummy.blogspot.com/2008/08/my-name-is-yummy-mummy-i-breastfeed-in.html" REL="nofollow">Yummy Mummy</A><BR/><BR/>Cheers!Julie Feinsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17191847360222806824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-39099934585633850812008-08-13T12:26:00.000-04:002008-08-13T12:26:00.000-04:00Yummy Mummy - your link doesn't work - what's your...Yummy Mummy - your link doesn't work - what's your url?Her Bad Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-3493352832553146992008-08-13T12:04:00.000-04:002008-08-13T12:04:00.000-04:00Oh yeah and I am soooooooooooo linking you. You ro...Oh yeah and I am soooooooooooo linking you. <BR/><BR/>You rock, sister!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-35130699845479669422008-08-13T12:01:00.000-04:002008-08-13T12:01:00.000-04:00Hey! Just found you via Black Hockey Jesus but wan...Hey! Just found you via Black Hockey Jesus but wanted to send you some love for this post. <BR/><BR/>I saw last night on Chow.com a bunch of nuts slamming women for breastfeeding in restaurants and I posted their ridiculous and jaw-dropping comments on my blog this morning. <BR/><BR/>It's always good to hear from women who got boob and love it. You go, honey! And know I am right there with you, with my shifty eyed-looks at the naysayers.<BR/><BR/>Power to the boob.<BR/><BR/>KimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-36422988244254315292008-08-12T22:15:00.000-04:002008-08-12T22:15:00.000-04:00calm before the stork - TOTALLY. I refused to use ...calm before the stork - TOTALLY. I refused to use the lactation room. It was a cell.Her Bad Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-77664525642967290742008-08-12T22:14:00.000-04:002008-08-12T22:14:00.000-04:00Anon - I agree (as should be obvious) that we real...Anon - I agree (as should be obvious) that we really, really shouldn't be judgmental of *ANY* choice a mother makes about nourishing her child (some mothers bottle feed because they simply aren't able to nurse. Some do so because BFing was just too difficult - I came close to this. Others because they've adopted. Others just because.) But let's also refrain from referring to each others' comments as stupid. (especially since the gist of the comment you refer to was probably along the lines of 'if a child is exposed to breastfeeding, he/she will think it normal - as he/she should.' Which is right, I think. Of course most children won't remember being breastfed themselves - but they might remember their siblings or cousins or babies in the library being nursed.)<BR/><BR/>Anyhoodle.Her Bad Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-65355403445391898812008-08-12T22:00:00.000-04:002008-08-12T22:00:00.000-04:00They're real good for selling things.They're real good for selling things.Woman in a Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747858840088922077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-81323323475138344632008-08-12T20:04:00.000-04:002008-08-12T20:04:00.000-04:00You rock.My boob is out with the masses.What's fun...You rock.<BR/><BR/>My boob is out with the masses.<BR/><BR/>What's funny, this post reminded me -- never said anything about this at the time, or in BH08 posts, but the lactation room at BlogHer... it was small, uninviting. I didn't use it. Passed it on my way to and from Sesame Street suite. Nursed in panels and in the cafe instead. I'm sure they meant well, but the little lacti-room looked like confinement/banishment to me.<BR/><BR/>Just thinking out loud here. Per the comments about the happy lacti here signs.<BR/><BR/>At least all are well-intended.Julie Feinsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17191847360222806824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-69086606386837110882008-08-12T19:05:00.000-04:002008-08-12T19:05:00.000-04:00You so inspire me everyday! And thank you for usin...You so inspire me everyday! And thank you for using all the words I can't think of. Here are a bunch more breastfeeding photos.<BR/>http://peckedbyducks.com/2008/08/12/a-boobs-gotta-do/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-46937362151210534122008-08-12T15:45:00.000-04:002008-08-12T15:45:00.000-04:00"Oh, I forgot one other thing. As far as exposing ..."Oh, I forgot one other thing. As far as exposing children to a breastfeeding mommy and baby... well if those children were breastfed themselves, they'd have no problem with it."<BR/><BR/>That's kind of a dumb remark. What kid really remembers being breastfed??? (Unless they were nursed past the age of 3). I nursed my kids, and I can tell you that, at their current ages (12 and 9), they don't remember it. <BR/><BR/>And while HBM has graciously commented about some of the judgmental remarks made here about women who DON'T nurse their children, I'd like to add how offensive it is to me, and I nursed my kids. What if one of those women you're criticizing is an adoptive mother and can't breastfeed? Some of the commenters here are enraged that they are judged, but they are quick to judge others...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-88612220222573786552008-08-12T13:18:00.000-04:002008-08-12T13:18:00.000-04:00Amazing, amazing, amazing. Every WOMAN, mother or ...Amazing, amazing, amazing. Every WOMAN, mother or not, nursing or not, should read this post.<BR/><BR/>You hit the nail on the head.<BR/>Excellent.<BR/><BR/>First time commenting here. Extraordinary blog.JoeGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11544502534558271531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-80494608998787901672008-08-12T11:57:00.000-04:002008-08-12T11:57:00.000-04:00Thank you.Thank you.Thank YOU!This posting has giv...Thank you.Thank you.Thank YOU!<BR/>This posting has given me the courage I need to stare down the next person who tries to make me feel shame for nursing my baby in public. Even friends have made me feel shameful for nursing openly in their homes! (yes I know, are they really friends?) Again Catherine, beautifully written and well said. <BR/>And also? The picture? BEAUTIFUL. Just ... awesome.<BR/>Thanks for standing up for mothers everywhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com