Comments on: Have Breasts, Will Nurse http://thedanafiles.com/2007/09/27/have-breasts-will-nurse/ Where Current Events Aren't Clouded By Baby Powder Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:03:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: vikki http://thedanafiles.com/2007/09/27/have-breasts-will-nurse/#comment-27310 vikki Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:27:00 +0000 http://thedanafiles.com/2007/09/27/have-breasts-will-nurse/#comment-27310 my son had a collapsed lung,so he was taken from me soon aftr birth.He was bottle fed by the nurses and wouldnt have it any other way afterward,I cried in the hospital too with no success changing him to breast.The nurse was very kind to me.She hugged me when she saw tears.I did however successfully breast feed the next 2 babies.I have to respectfully disagree with 2 posts on this subject.Dana,I've sat on both sides of the table regarding babies in restaurants.When I have the luxury of dining out,that is my haven "away" from the baby scene.If it's an upper scale eatery then I honestly dont wish to be seated next to a Mother with a poncho draped all over nursing and burping a baby while I try and enjoy a little me time with my husband.No reason the feeding cant be done prior.And in regards to nursing beyond baby years,I one saw a boy about 4 come sit on his mothers lap and start nursing.It made me sick! it looked highly abnormal.Maybe its me,Im sorry but if a mother wants to continue the nourishment scenario,then by all means,use a pump and pour it in a sippy cup. my son had a collapsed lung,so he was taken from me soon aftr birth.He was bottle fed by the nurses and wouldnt have it any other way afterward,I cried in the hospital too with no success changing him to breast.The nurse was very kind to me.She hugged me when she saw tears.I did however successfully breast feed the next 2 babies.I have to respectfully disagree with 2 posts on this subject.Dana,I’ve sat on both sides of the table regarding babies in restaurants.When I have the luxury of dining out,that is my haven “away” from the baby scene.If it’s an upper scale eatery then I honestly dont wish to be seated next to a Mother with a poncho draped all over nursing and burping a baby while I try and enjoy a little me time with my husband.No reason the feeding cant be done prior.And in regards to nursing beyond baby years,I one saw a boy about 4 come sit on his mothers lap and start nursing.It made me sick! it looked highly abnormal.Maybe its me,Im sorry but if a mother wants to continue the nourishment scenario,then by all means,use a pump and pour it in a sippy cup.

]]> By: Alex Year One » Talkin’ About My Boobies! http://thedanafiles.com/2007/09/27/have-breasts-will-nurse/#comment-25743 Alex Year One » Talkin’ About My Boobies! Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:07:14 +0000 http://thedanafiles.com/2007/09/27/have-breasts-will-nurse/#comment-25743 [...] about your experiences has given me the courage to try nursing again. (This one was the last one I read before feeling brave enough to try [...] [...] about your experiences has given me the courage to try nursing again. (This one was the last one I read before feeling brave enough to try [...]

]]> By: Leslie http://thedanafiles.com/2007/09/27/have-breasts-will-nurse/#comment-24317 Leslie Wed, 03 Oct 2007 21:19:57 +0000 http://thedanafiles.com/2007/09/27/have-breasts-will-nurse/#comment-24317 I had a difficult time learning to nurse Julia in the hospital, too. The judgemental nurses. The pressure. The lactation consultant at the hopsital was a Godsend, though. My husband grabbed her at the end of her shift one night and begged her (he may have even bribed her) to sit with me. After an hour of very supportive advice, Julia had latched on. Still, that didn't stop the doctors and nurses from suggesting that I formula feed first, then breastfeed - to make sure she got enough. I never gave her formula. I breastfed Julia until her third birthday. If you think people can be nuts about breastfeeding moms, you should see them go crazy over extended breastfeeding. Even some breastfeeding mothers I know criticized me for that choice, telling me it was unnatural to breastfeed that long. There are times when you've just got to ignore what other people say and follow your instincts. Maybe that's why a mother's instincts are so powerful. I had a difficult time learning to nurse Julia in the hospital, too. The judgemental nurses. The pressure. The lactation consultant at the hopsital was a Godsend, though. My husband grabbed her at the end of her shift one night and begged her (he may have even bribed her) to sit with me. After an hour of very supportive advice, Julia had latched on. Still, that didn’t stop the doctors and nurses from suggesting that I formula feed first, then breastfeed - to make sure she got enough. I never gave her formula.

I breastfed Julia until her third birthday. If you think people can be nuts about breastfeeding moms, you should see them go crazy over extended breastfeeding. Even some breastfeeding mothers I know criticized me for that choice, telling me it was unnatural to breastfeed that long.

There are times when you’ve just got to ignore what other people say and follow your instincts. Maybe that’s why a mother’s instincts are so powerful.

]]> By: Alex Year One » Blog Archive » Semi Naked Blogging http://thedanafiles.com/2007/09/27/have-breasts-will-nurse/#comment-24301 Alex Year One » Blog Archive » Semi Naked Blogging Wed, 03 Oct 2007 10:15:52 +0000 http://thedanafiles.com/2007/09/27/have-breasts-will-nurse/#comment-24301 [...] about your experiences has given me the courage to try nursing again. (This one was the last one I read before feeling brave enough to try [...] [...] about your experiences has given me the courage to try nursing again. (This one was the last one I read before feeling brave enough to try [...]

]]> By: Violet the Verbose http://thedanafiles.com/2007/09/27/have-breasts-will-nurse/#comment-24267 Violet the Verbose Sat, 29 Sep 2007 21:30:08 +0000 http://thedanafiles.com/2007/09/27/have-breasts-will-nurse/#comment-24267 Speak it, sister! I had a nurse in the hospital tell me that Sweet Pea was starving the day after she was born, because I had been so selfish to take a shower (during which I nearly fell down from exhaustion) after three days of labor, and when I came out the baby was crying. I wish they would teach doctors and nurses something about bedside manner, because seriously, I don't think they do. I've had so many asshat comments from medical professionals; many of them just don't seem to think before they speak. Speak it, sister! I had a nurse in the hospital tell me that Sweet Pea was starving the day after she was born, because I had been so selfish to take a shower (during which I nearly fell down from exhaustion) after three days of labor, and when I came out the baby was crying. I wish they would teach doctors and nurses something about bedside manner, because seriously, I don’t think they do. I’ve had so many asshat comments from medical professionals; many of them just don’t seem to think before they speak.

]]> By: tanilan http://thedanafiles.com/2007/09/27/have-breasts-will-nurse/#comment-24262 tanilan Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:25:35 +0000 http://thedanafiles.com/2007/09/27/have-breasts-will-nurse/#comment-24262 I admire you. I didn't breastfeed, but sometimes I wish I had of at least tried. Critics of breastfeeding in public should be kicked in the teeth. They don't want to you feeding in public, but they sure can oogle the girls at Hooters. They can be complete asses about feeding a child who is screaming because he's hungry; and in the same breath, want you to do something with your screaming kid. Thanks for standing up and telling them where to go. I admire you. I didn’t breastfeed, but sometimes I wish I had of at least tried.

Critics of breastfeeding in public should be kicked in the teeth. They don’t want to you feeding in public, but they sure can oogle the girls at Hooters. They can be complete asses about feeding a child who is screaming because he’s hungry; and in the same breath, want you to do something with your screaming kid.

Thanks for standing up and telling them where to go.

]]> By: Fat Chick http://thedanafiles.com/2007/09/27/have-breasts-will-nurse/#comment-24261 Fat Chick Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:00:05 +0000 http://thedanafiles.com/2007/09/27/have-breasts-will-nurse/#comment-24261 I've been learning so much on this topic and I think it's great what current mothers are doing for us potential future mothers. You're wonderful hun! Thanks for sharing your story and for the warning on the "Nursing Nazi Squad". Hugs, ~ FC P.S. I put up a 'Facebook Sucks' button on my "My Space" page. I’ve been learning so much on this topic and I think it’s great what current mothers are doing for us potential future mothers.

You’re wonderful hun! Thanks for sharing your story and for the warning on the “Nursing Nazi Squad”.
Hugs,
~ FC
P.S. I put up a ‘Facebook Sucks’ button on my “My Space” page.

]]> By: Dana http://thedanafiles.com/2007/09/27/have-breasts-will-nurse/#comment-24256 Dana Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:31:31 +0000 http://thedanafiles.com/2007/09/27/have-breasts-will-nurse/#comment-24256 Thanks TB! :) Thanks TB! :)

]]> By: TB http://thedanafiles.com/2007/09/27/have-breasts-will-nurse/#comment-24253 TB Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:31:28 +0000 http://thedanafiles.com/2007/09/27/have-breasts-will-nurse/#comment-24253 I don't know why I just assumed because breastfeeding was natural it would be easy. I can see why so many women give up after a week or two, but it's so worth it to stick it out. Good for you for not quitting. I don’t know why I just assumed because breastfeeding was natural it would be easy. I can see why so many women give up after a week or two, but it’s so worth it to stick it out. Good for you for not quitting.

]]> By: Rocks In My Dryer http://thedanafiles.com/2007/09/27/have-breasts-will-nurse/#comment-24252 Rocks In My Dryer Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:34:12 +0000 http://thedanafiles.com/2007/09/27/have-breasts-will-nurse/#comment-24252 You tell 'em. The whole thing chaps my hide. Or my booby, as it were. You tell ‘em. The whole thing chaps my hide. Or my booby, as it were.

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