tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472399563141922488.post7920747660114268860..comments2023-11-13T14:13:15.889-05:00Comments on Babyfingers: When your family doesn't support nursingJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02154415218933660079noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472399563141922488.post-69207211470778698302010-07-07T23:32:30.808-04:002010-07-07T23:32:30.808-04:00Argh, that is so frustrating. Thanks for pointing ...Argh, that is so frustrating. Thanks for pointing me to this post. I wonder if this same sort of thing will happen w/ some of my louder relatives. Bizarre I can feel OK breastfeeding in front of strangers but not loved ones. Sigh. I hate that feeling of being left out of what the group is doing; that image of you staring at the hardwood floor — it's so isolating to be banished, and for something so normal.Lauren Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500733577920040395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472399563141922488.post-36152231785085606392009-01-05T20:09:00.000-05:002009-01-05T20:09:00.000-05:00Jenny- you are doing what is best for Suzi...if th...Jenny- you are doing what is best for Suzi...if they have a problem with it then that is their problem. <BR/><BR/>I've been with you at babywearing meetings and didn't even notice that you were breastfeeding Suzi...because you can't see anything. <BR/><BR/>Maybe tell them if they have a problem with it that you can't come to the gatherings....or like someone else said...if you're up for the confrontation...go for it. <BR/><BR/>I wasn't able to breastfeed Elaina past 6 months...but I have a deep admiration for those that are able to continue...You just keep doing what is best for Suzi and don't listen to what anyone else says.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15457615973423357761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472399563141922488.post-36854251519270062242009-01-02T22:16:00.000-05:002009-01-02T22:16:00.000-05:00(((((HUGS))))I'm so sorry you had to deal with tha...(((((HUGS))))<BR/>I'm so sorry you had to deal with that. My first instinct is, the next time there's a family gathering, it must be done at our house or it might pose a conflict for me and the baby. Ya know? Or, be sure to take my own blanket next time and make it known there wont be a bedroom incident the next time!<BR/><BR/>Wendy<BR/><A HREF="http://calvarygirl.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">My Blog</A>CalvaryGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993702775870539458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472399563141922488.post-59394301988258661742009-01-02T19:45:00.000-05:002009-01-02T19:45:00.000-05:00Jenny....bless your heart! We'll have to nurse to...Jenny....bless your heart! We'll have to nurse together at the birthday for grandparents in February(if we're able to make it). Are you all planning on coming?My Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02023635156790433822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472399563141922488.post-74505314105817330922009-01-02T17:53:00.000-05:002009-01-02T17:53:00.000-05:00Sometimes the best thing to do is just be the nice...Sometimes the best thing to do is just be the nice person in this situation. I'd say if you're up for the fight sometime and up for the confrontation, go for it. Otherwise, it's not worth it. I mean, THEY'RE not worth it.<BR/><BR/>StephStephanie Wilson she/her @babystephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02703122439142892617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472399563141922488.post-36488798899776235362009-01-02T08:52:00.000-05:002009-01-02T08:52:00.000-05:00Yeah...that is a hard situation. I know it hurts....Yeah...that is a hard situation. I know it hurts. I would have done and felt the same thing in your shoes. As Schatz said <BR/>"Take heart in the fact that at least you know that you are being a good mother to your daughter".Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03637013340045655467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472399563141922488.post-30541645240214410252009-01-01T10:55:00.000-05:002009-01-01T10:55:00.000-05:00I am so sorry you had to go through this. I rememb...I am so sorry you had to go through this. I remember with my first how many people from our own families would comment "what do you mean no bottle" and even with the fourth coming I know by 6 months that I will get the " you mean you are STILL nursing". Just focus on the fact that you are doing what you know is best for YOUR child. <BR/><BR/>What a great mom you are and what a great husband you have!Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04784634151744351301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472399563141922488.post-43847508783685438682009-01-01T10:21:00.000-05:002009-01-01T10:21:00.000-05:00Wow. That's hard. I used to cater to everyone el...Wow. That's hard. I used to cater to everyone else's sensibilities when nursing, but my 14-month old hates being covered with a blanket, and I see no reason why I should remove him from the room just to eat, so now I just "whip it out" wherever we are. Even if others may feel uncomfortable, at least I feel good about myself (thereby ensuring an easier letdown!) and I know I'm doing the right thing for my baby.<BR/><BR/>[[HUGS]] I'm sorry you had to go through that at Christmas! I had some uncomfortable times with my in-laws over Thanksgiving--not enjoyable!Hannah Schaeferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273190311310814689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472399563141922488.post-85018020450547318382008-12-31T18:02:00.000-05:002008-12-31T18:02:00.000-05:00arggghhh, spit, hit, cuss, hit again, stomp feet, ...arggghhh, spit, hit, cuss, hit again, stomp feet, beat on floor. sigh. I still don't feel any better. Sorry you had to endure that, and kudos to you for being such a good mother. Keep it up.<BR/>btw, Jesse nursed with a blanket over Grace during Christmas (okay, most everyone who doesn't count was already gone) and I was so proud of her!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145309608741944199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472399563141922488.post-61729223830545856362008-12-31T16:52:00.000-05:002008-12-31T16:52:00.000-05:00I'm really sorry that happened.My baby boy is 11 d...I'm really sorry that happened.<BR/><BR/>My baby boy is 11 days old, and I've been exclusively breastfeeding from the beginning. It's not easy, that's for sure!<BR/><BR/>My parents showed up a few days ago and they've been supportive. I'm still trying to figure out how to nurse while keeping covered.<BR/><BR/>I definitely need more practice at home before I'll be brave enough to nurse in public.<BR/><BR/>I know that I'm likely to receive dirty looks and stares, but I don't care what strangers think. Hopefully, all of my family will continue to be supportive (or at least keep their opinions to themselves, if not).<BR/><BR/>I hope that you don't have any more trouble nursing your child.Kaciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03068520824047487960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472399563141922488.post-219856825733543072008-12-31T15:40:00.000-05:002008-12-31T15:40:00.000-05:00How frustrating...How frustrating...MaryAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13253503049272771754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472399563141922488.post-46401613607236700322008-12-31T14:13:00.000-05:002008-12-31T14:13:00.000-05:00Take heart in the fact that at least you know that...Take heart in the fact that at least you know that you are being a good mother to your daughter. As a guest in someone else's home, I guess I would do much the same, just to keep the peace, but it is sad to see that ignorance and selfishness are alive and well in the world. It is a bit ironic that at a time when love and caring are emphasized, and people shower each other with gifts - the most important act of giving is banished to a back bedroom. Shame.Schatzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030987692754006999noreply@blogger.com