BF in public = weird

damabo80 · January 2011

Meh, the modesty boat sailed a long time ago for me.I have no issue with it. I'll whip it out whenever and wherever.

And smile at the people who give me odds looks. Smile

Kierasmommy09 · January 2011

DMBfan41:
Kierasmommy09:
DMBfan41:
KtGirl88:

HAHAHAHAHAH You are comparing Breast feeding to texting at the dinner table?!? Your profile name says it all... DuMB!!

Its not like I am going to whip my tit out and show everyone but if my baby needs to eat then you better believe I am going to feed her where ever I am.

Wow, well if you read before being obnoxious then you would see that "whipping your tit out" is precisely what I'm talking about. Of course I'll feed my child whenever but I think it's ridiculous to assume that everyone else (1) wants to see your naked breast -- I don't care it if that's right or not, it's true (2) I just find it aggravating to see women make it point to make everyone else feel uncomfortable just because they feel they have a right to.

You are rediculous, as are your perceptions. What about your childs discomfort? Does that even matter to you? And no, it isn't the womans "right", it is the childs right to fed when hungry regaurdless of the method. There is noting wrong with putting a blanket over your shoulder and putting LO underneath to nurse in front of God and everyone...and even if a woman is comfortable without a blanket who are you to judge her for taking care of her child? As I said in my previous post, if it bothers you feel free to leave. If it were to bother my frends that much obviously we don't need to be "hanging out" anymore. End of story.

Good God, I'll say it again. I'm ok with the covered breast!!! You're being discreet!!

P.S. Spell check is your friend. Use it.

BAHAHAHA, spell check is the best you can come up with? And you shud really...dun dun DUUUUUN...read everthang posted. One lady has made it very clear that even wifout a cover it is particularly difficult to see anything and if you do...well at that point you are just trying and shud mynd your own bidness. Lyke I also sed earlyer who are you to judge women wif or wifout a cover? It's peeple lyke you that feed the fyres of breestfeeding being a sexual thing. way to go!

p.s. all of these typos are especially for you Wink have fun correcting THIS one heh

momtojake · January 2011

I seriously can't believe this was even posted. Feeding your child is a natural thing whether it be from a bottle or a breast. When your baby is hungry you feed them. If you are in public you do it. I don't know wany woman that whip out their breasts. Most are very discreet about it. I would rather see them nurse a hungry baby then listening to a poor hungry baby cry.

katie4253 · January 2011

DMBfan41:
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No one's back peddling, I stand by my opinion....honey.

Wow, you've gone from back peddling to bitchy. Super!

Mrs.Leah.Maria · January 2011

KateB1984:

Okay.... just because you have a problem with 'almost unnatural or AWish' moms showing their bare breasts, you therefore have a problem with nursing at the table in a restaurant. They're not the same thing at all. I can guarantee I can BF in front of you without a cover (used them with DS1 but DS2 hated them - all babies are different) without you catching a glimpse. I use a light zip-up sweater/sweatshirt zipped up to the bottom of my breast, then pull my shirt up inside the sweater to open only exactly the skin that ends up in the baby's mouth. No skin, and I can latch without showing, because I practiced it. I'm perfectly modest.

Texting during dinner = rude. BFing is done when necessary. My newborns never made it the length of a meal without BFing, so I hope you enjoy cold food.

I hate posts like this. The reason you find it weird and unnatural is because we as a society sexualize it and make it so, and it keeps getting perpetuated. I hear of women pumping bottles to take out because they feel so judged. Why? People like you posting crap like this. Hang your head in shame. Moms have plenty to worry about without feeling uncomfortable BFing discretely because they know there are judgers like you potentially in the restaurant. You have a problem, keep it to yourself. You haven't even been there yet.

I'm in love with you at this present moment.

Epiphany27 · January 2011

I ate in a public bathroom once. It was weird. Ah, high school.

DMBfan41 · January 2011

katie4253:
DMBfan41:
SurfBabe900:
DMBfan41:
katie4253:
I think you might change your mind when you have a screaming child and haven't eaten yourself.
But, if you want to go nurse elsewhere no one is stopping you.
I'm pretty sure I'll almost always find a corner, a bathroom or something at least semi-private. No way will I be sitting at McDonalds eating my value meal with my nipple out.
I'm really not trying to be snarky but would you want to eat in a bathroom?
Oh give me a break. I'm not setting my child on the floor.
I just couldn't stand the smell. And, where will you sit? Clothed on a toilet? Yucky!
Couldn't you just get a cover so you don't feel like you have to go in the bathroom, especially with an infant who has a weak immune system? You are going to be holding the baby, touching the stall, doors, etc. Seems like a super way to transfer germs.

In my original post I say I get nursing covers (and FWIW I own one already b/c I plan to use one). But while many or most of you have never whipped out a bare breast, I can say that I have seen them on several occasions.

OK, if there's no place to sit in the bathroom then I'd sit in a corner or a booth, like I said before...or if too inconvenient I'd stay put and just use the cover, but you'll never see me bare boobing-it in public.

GeneGoddess · January 2011

With DD#1, I once walked through Home Depot looking for a tool I needed while BF'ing. I'm not sure if the men were more amazed that I was BF'ing or that a tall, awesomely hot women was buying a totally testosterone charged power tool (I had a guy once start hitting on me in Sears when I told him the 96piece socket wrench set was for me, not a husband/father). I've also had women come up to me while I was at other stores and coo over her while she was latched only belatedly realizing that I was nursing. I also live in a pretty liberal area of the country.

Honestly, you see more boob at the beach than you do while BF'ing. Plus, if you really want to stare at my boobs (and manage to glimpse a nipple) for sexual gratification (some people do), I feel sorry for you. Go to YouTube or PornosRUs or something. If you think it's disgusting, consider spending more time focusing on the kid picking their nose or the guy scratching his balls. That's much worse...

For those who have never BF'd in public - most of the time people don't know what you are doing. Unless you wear a nursing cover, which screams breastfeeding and makes you MORE conspicuous (why I never used one). You do not undress yourself to latch a baby. With nursing tops (or a button down shirt), it involves some fabric movement or button opening and that's it. ANd I never used a bathroom to nurse - too many germs on the walls, doors, counters, etc.

KtGirl88 · January 2011

DMBfan41:
KtGirl88:
HAHAHAHAHAH You are comparing Breast feeding to texting at the dinner table?!? Your profile name says it all... DuMB!!
Its not like I am going to whip my tit out and show everyone but if my baby needs to eat then you better believe I am going to feed her where ever I am.
Wow, well if you read before being obnoxious then you would see that "whipping your tit out" is precisely what I'm talking about. Of course I'll feed my child whenever but I think it's ridiculous to assume that everyone else (1) wants to see your naked breast -- I don't care it if that's right or not, it's true (2) I just find it aggravating to see women make it point to make everyone else feel uncomfortable just because they feel they have a right to.

I promise you NONE of the women you have seen bf in public give a sh*t what you think!! "Making a point to make everyone else feel uncomfortable"?? They are thinking of their children first not you and the people around them.

DMBfan41 · January 2011

COMomma81:
In the time it took me to write my response, I see you've gotten many others. I see you're trying to back-pedal, but in your original post, you basically said even using a cover wasn't good enough for you and that all women "whip out" their boobs to BF in public.Hence, the harsh responses.

Original Post:

OK, I know, I know - it's perfectly natural BUT do I really want my boob out in front of total strangers, even if it is to feed my child? NO. I get the nursing covers but I also look at it kind of like texting. I would not be sitting at dinner with friends and whip out my boob in the middle of a conversation without a disclaimer. I think people need to be a little sensitive to the fact that it isn't seen as completely acceptable...maybe not the right word...but I don't think all ppl are COMFORTABLE with your suckling newborn. I plan on BFing and I am still a little creeped out by someone who is completely ok with taking their breast out in public. I guess I've spent years trying NOT to have a nip slip that I find it almost unnatural or AWish for a woman to whip out her breast and then look at you like "What? You have a problem? It's natural."

Discuss.

I say in the second sentence that I "get nursing covers". Meaning, I GET NURSING COVERS. In the last part of my post I say "whip out her breast"...clearly that meant discreetly hidden under a shirt and/or nursing cover. Wow, ladies! No back peddling. Try not to make inferences about my opinion.

Mrs.Leah.Maria · January 2011

GeneGoddess:

I've also had women come up to me while I was at other stores and coo over her while she was latched only belatedly realizing that I was nursing. I also live in a pretty liberal area of the country.

Haha! That reminds me of a time I was at a friend's house! Aw, memories!

DMBfan41 · January 2011

katie4253:
DMBfan41:
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No one's back peddling, I stand by my opinion....honey.
Wow, you've gone from back peddling to bitchy. Super!

She called me sweetheart. I hate that.

BoogieMonster629 · January 2011

DMBfan41:
COMomma81:
In the time it took me to write my response, I see you've gotten many others. I see you're trying to back-pedal, but in your original post, you basically said even using a cover wasn't good enough for you and that all women "whip out" their boobs to BF in public.Hence, the harsh responses.
Original Post:
OK, I know, I know - it's perfectly natural BUT do I really want my boob out in front of total strangers, even if it is to feed my child? NO. I get the nursing covers but I also look at it kind of like texting. I would not be sitting at dinner with friends and whip out my boob in the middle of a conversation without a disclaimer. I think people need to be a little sensitive to the fact that it isn't seen as completely acceptable...maybe not the right word...but I don't think all ppl are COMFORTABLE with your suckling newborn. I plan on BFing and I am still a little creeped out by someone who is completely ok with taking their breast out in public. I guess I've spent years trying NOT to have a nip slip that I find it almost unnatural or AWish for a woman to whip out her breast and then look at you like "What? You have a problem? It's natural."
Discuss.
I say in the second sentence that I "get nursing covers". Meaning, I GET NURSING COVERS. In the last part of my post I say "whip out her breast"...clearly that meant discreetly hidden under a shirt and/or nursing cover. Wow, ladies! No back peddling. Try not to make inferences about my opinion.

How the F does whip out her breast clearly mean discretely hidden???

DMBfan41 · January 2011

fogleer:
DMBfan41:
fogleer:
DMBfan41:
katie4253:

I think you might change your mind when you have a screaming child and haven't eaten yourself.
But, if you want to go nurse elsewhere no one is stopping you.
I'm pretty sure I'll almost always find a corner, a bathroom or something at least semi-private. No way will I be sitting at McDonalds eating my value meal with my nipple out.
If that is the case, then you need to be prepared to prioritize your LO's eating over your own feeding time. I wouldn't side eye anyone breastfeeing in a McD's, but I would side eye someone letting their hungry infant scream while they finish chowing down their Big Mac.
That's exactly what I plan to do, let my child starve. Seriously? No. I'm just saying I'd pick a booth or use a cover and try to be discreet about it. I don't think there's anything wrong with it.

Yeah, at this point you're just trying to cover your butt because so many people had a negative reaction. The bolded is what I always think of when someone mentions public breastfeeding. I have never seen anyone uncover their boob and let it flap in the breeze for 5 minutes while getting their kid ready to feed. It's usually a subtle and discreet process.

And I'm going to go cry now. I'm sharing an opinion. I couldn't care less if the board is all pissy because of an opinion I shared.

To be completely honest I shared it to get a rise out of everyone. Mission complete.

Can't make clicky but see thread:

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/48416584.aspx

MamaC2b2011 · January 2011

DMBfan41:
COMomma81:
In the time it took me to write my response, I see you've gotten many others. I see you're trying to back-pedal, but in your original post, you basically said even using a cover wasn't good enough for you and that all women "whip out" their boobs to BF in public.Hence, the harsh responses.
Original Post:
OK, I know, I know - it's perfectly natural BUT do I really want my boob out in front of total strangers, even if it is to feed my child? NO. I get the nursing covers but I also look at it kind of like texting. I would not be sitting at dinner with friends and whip out my boob in the middle of a conversation without a disclaimer. I think people need to be a little sensitive to the fact that it isn't seen as completely acceptable...maybe not the right word...but I don't think all ppl are COMFORTABLE with your suckling newborn. I plan on BFing and I am still a little creeped out by someone who is completely ok with taking their breast out in public. I guess I've spent years trying NOT to have a nip slip that I find it almost unnatural or AWish for a woman to whip out her breast and then look at you like "What? You have a problem? It's natural."
Discuss.
I say in the second sentence that I "get nursing covers". Meaning, I GET NURSING COVERS. In the last part of my post I say "whip out her breast"...clearly that meant discreetly hidden under a shirt and/or nursing cover. Wow, ladies! No back peddling. Try not to make inferences about my opinion.

Ok now you're being silly... I take back what I said to you earlier.

First- A woman doesn't need to say "Okay everyone, I'm about to feed my child. Turn away if you're creeped out." No one needs a "disclaimer" That's stupid.

Second- Who gives a f*ck if OTHER people around said woman are uncomfortable? Breastfeeding isn't about making people comfortable other than baby.

Third- Why is it "AWish" to breastfeed. Just answer that. Please.

DMBfan41 · January 2011

Kerri816:
DMBfan41:
COMomma81:
In the time it took me to write my response, I see you've gotten many others. I see you're trying to back-pedal, but in your original post, you basically said even using a cover wasn't good enough for you and that all women "whip out" their boobs to BF in public.Hence, the harsh responses.
Original Post:
OK, I know, I know - it's perfectly natural BUT do I really want my boob out in front of total strangers, even if it is to feed my child? NO. I get the nursing covers but I also look at it kind of like texting. I would not be sitting at dinner with friends and whip out my boob in the middle of a conversation without a disclaimer. I think people need to be a little sensitive to the fact that it isn't seen as completely acceptable...maybe not the right word...but I don't think all ppl are COMFORTABLE with your suckling newborn. I plan on BFing and I am still a little creeped out by someone who is completely ok with taking their breast out in public. I guess I've spent years trying NOT to have a nip slip that I find it almost unnatural or AWish for a woman to whip out her breast and then look at you like "What? You have a problem? It's natural."
Discuss.
I say in the second sentence that I "get nursing covers". Meaning, I GET NURSING COVERS. In the last part of my post I say "whip out her breast"...clearly that meant discreetly hidden under a shirt and/or nursing cover. Wow, ladies! No back peddling. Try not to make inferences about my opinion.
How the F does whip out her breast clearly mean discretely hidden???

Sarcasm. I was using sarcasm.

wfdfire607 · January 2011

momtojake:
I would rather see them nurse a hungry baby then listening to a poor hungry baby cry.

THIS!!!

KtGirl88 · January 2011

DMBfan41:
fogleer:
DMBfan41:
fogleer:
DMBfan41:
katie4253:

I think you might change your mind when you have a screaming child and haven't eaten yourself.
But, if you want to go nurse elsewhere no one is stopping you.
I'm pretty sure I'll almost always find a corner, a bathroom or something at least semi-private. No way will I be sitting at McDonalds eating my value meal with my nipple out.
If that is the case, then you need to be prepared to prioritize your LO's eating over your own feeding time. I wouldn't side eye anyone breastfeeing in a McD's, but I would side eye someone letting their hungry infant scream while they finish chowing down their Big Mac.
That's exactly what I plan to do, let my child starve. Seriously? No. I'm just saying I'd pick a booth or use a cover and try to be discreet about it. I don't think there's anything wrong with it.

Yeah, at this point you're just trying to cover your butt because so many people had a negative reaction. The bolded is what I always think of when someone mentions public breastfeeding. I have never seen anyone uncover their boob and let it flap in the breeze for 5 minutes while getting their kid ready to feed. It's usually a subtle and discreet process.
And I'm going to go cry now. I'm sharing an opinion. I couldn't care less if the board is all pissy because of an opinion I shared.
To be completely honest I shared it to get a rise out of everyone. Mission complete.
Can't make clicky but see thread:
https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/48416584.aspx

HAHAHAHAHA UMM.... If you did this to get a rise out of people then why are you crying??? Wouldnt you EXPECT a rise when you "shared to get a rise"

YOUR DUMB... MISSION COMPLETE

katie4253 · January 2011

DMBfan41:
katie4253:
DMBfan41:
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No one's back peddling, I stand by my opinion....honey.
Wow, you've gone from back peddling to bitchy. Super!

She called me sweetheart. I hate that.

She was not being bitchy. Honestly, I've never seen her *** (and we've been on the same boards for years). But, whatever. From your perspective

Wrong + Wrong = Right

abergale · January 2011

I have also seen bare breast on many occasions so I really prefer that women use a cover, blanket, jacket etc. If not I just look away because I have the ability to turn my head or look at something else. I think it is a better idea to nurse in your car then in a public restroom yuck! If they have a nice sitting room okay but not a regular bathroom. Many times I would feed DD at the mall in the car before going in. That was more because I was already stopped and I knew if I fed her she would sleep while I walked and shopped. Also if you are at stores they have dressing rooms instead of bathrooms.

Babies get hungry and have to eat if you honestly aren't comfortable doing it you can bf and not feed in public I did it but it is a huge huge hassle!

zenma · January 2011

DMBfan41:
fogleer:
DMBfan41:
fogleer:
DMBfan41:
katie4253:

I think you might change your mind when you have a screaming child and haven't eaten yourself.
But, if you want to go nurse elsewhere no one is stopping you.
I'm pretty sure I'll almost always find a corner, a bathroom or something at least semi-private. No way will I be sitting at McDonalds eating my value meal with my nipple out.
If that is the case, then you need to be prepared to prioritize your LO's eating over your own feeding time. I wouldn't side eye anyone breastfeeing in a McD's, but I would side eye someone letting their hungry infant scream while they finish chowing down their Big Mac.
That's exactly what I plan to do, let my child starve. Seriously? No. I'm just saying I'd pick a booth or use a cover and try to be discreet about it. I don't think there's anything wrong with it.

Yeah, at this point you're just trying to cover your butt because so many people had a negative reaction. The bolded is what I always think of when someone mentions public breastfeeding. I have never seen anyone uncover their boob and let it flap in the breeze for 5 minutes while getting their kid ready to feed. It's usually a subtle and discreet process.
And I'm going to go cry now. I'm sharing an opinion. I couldn't care less if the board is all pissy because of an opinion I shared.
To be completely honest I shared it to get a rise out of everyone. Mission complete.
Can't make clicky but see thread:
https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/48416584.aspx

Sigh* Go cry now and I think it's really stupid to post something just to 'get a rise' out of the board. So do you really feel the way you say you do or was it a lie to get a rise out of us?

kgunz11 · January 2011

DMBfan41:
fogleer:
DMBfan41:
fogleer:
DMBfan41:
katie4253:

I think you might change your mind when you have a screaming child and haven't eaten yourself.
But, if you want to go nurse elsewhere no one is stopping you.
I'm pretty sure I'll almost always find a corner, a bathroom or something at least semi-private. No way will I be sitting at McDonalds eating my value meal with my nipple out.
If that is the case, then you need to be prepared to prioritize your LO's eating over your own feeding time. I wouldn't side eye anyone breastfeeing in a McD's, but I would side eye someone letting their hungry infant scream while they finish chowing down their Big Mac.
That's exactly what I plan to do, let my child starve. Seriously? No. I'm just saying I'd pick a booth or use a cover and try to be discreet about it. I don't think there's anything wrong with it.

Yeah, at this point you're just trying to cover your butt because so many people had a negative reaction. The bolded is what I always think of when someone mentions public breastfeeding. I have never seen anyone uncover their boob and let it flap in the breeze for 5 minutes while getting their kid ready to feed. It's usually a subtle and discreet process.
And I'm going to go cry now. I'm sharing an opinion. I couldn't care less if the board is all pissy because of an opinion I shared.
To be completely honest I shared it to get a rise out of everyone. Mission complete.
Can't make clicky but see thread:
https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/48416584.aspx

Wait. So now you're gonna claim this was all just to "get a rise out of people". GIVE ME A BREAK. That's the ultimate backpeddling if I've ever seen it!

MamaC2b2011 · January 2011

To be completely honest I shared it to get a rise out of everyone. Mission complete.

Are you kidding me? Are you 12 years old? Wow. You need a hobby.

Mrs.Leah.Maria · January 2011

DMBfan41:
katie4253:
DMBfan41:
]
No one's back peddling, I stand by my opinion....honey.

Wow, you've gone from back peddling to bitchy. Super!

She called me sweetheart. I hate that.

Now that's funny. Great choice on my part then. Who knew a term of endearment would cause an adverse reaction.

DMBfan41 · January 2011

KtGirl88:
DMBfan41:
fogleer:
DMBfan41:
fogleer:
DMBfan41:
katie4253:

I think you might change your mind when you have a screaming child and haven't eaten yourself.
But, if you want to go nurse elsewhere no one is stopping you.
I'm pretty sure I'll almost always find a corner, a bathroom or something at least semi-private. No way will I be sitting at McDonalds eating my value meal with my nipple out.
If that is the case, then you need to be prepared to prioritize your LO's eating over your own feeding time. I wouldn't side eye anyone breastfeeing in a McD's, but I would side eye someone letting their hungry infant scream while they finish chowing down their Big Mac.
That's exactly what I plan to do, let my child starve. Seriously? No. I'm just saying I'd pick a booth or use a cover and try to be discreet about it. I don't think there's anything wrong with it.

Yeah, at this point you're just trying to cover your butt because so many people had a negative reaction. The bolded is what I always think of when someone mentions public breastfeeding. I have never seen anyone uncover their boob and let it flap in the breeze for 5 minutes while getting their kid ready to feed. It's usually a subtle and discreet process.
And I'm going to go cry now. I'm sharing an opinion. I couldn't care less if the board is all pissy because of an opinion I shared.
To be completely honest I shared it to get a rise out of everyone. Mission complete.
Can't make clicky but see thread:
https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/48416584.aspx
HAHAHAHAHA UMM.... If you did this to get a rise out of people then why are you crying??? Wouldnt you EXPECT a rise when you "shared to get a rise"
YOUR DUMB... MISSION COMPLETE

(1) Not hurt, not even worked up. Really is my opinion but brought it up because I knew people would get all excited about it.

(2) It's YOU'RE as in you're dumb, not me. Just sharing an opinion.

On a side note, just because one person has an unfavorable opinion and is defending that opinion hardly means that I'm upset, butthurt, or sad because I'm being ganged up on. I'm sharing an opinion...therefore that means I'm opening myself up to your opinions not looking for validation.

katie4253 · January 2011

In your OP:

I read "I get nursing covers as"

I understand nursing covers. And, it still read as though you wouldn't have been comfortable with it.

Firefly9 · January 2011

DMBfan41:
katie4253:
I think you might change your mind when you have a screaming child and haven't eaten yourself.
But, if you want to go nurse elsewhere no one is stopping you.
I'm pretty sure I'll almost always find a corner, a bathroom or something at least semi-private. No way will I be sitting at McDonalds eating my value meal with my nipple out.

I think people are too sensitive about other women breast feeding their children in public. They need to eat, too, and that's what breasts were designed for.

That said, I probably try will go find a quieter corner to feed my baby in if I'm in public, or pump in addition to breast feeding so I can just give the baby a bottle, but if I have to BF in public in front of people, I will. I will NOT feed my child in a nasty public restroom while sitting on a toilet. No one should be able to make a mother go somewhere else to feed her baby.

And, as has been pointed out, it's not like breastfeeding mothers are pulling off their shirts and bras and letting it all hang out while feeding. Covers, specially designed shirts and bras, and the baby's head make it pretty easy to make sure you aren't exposing yourself.

DMBfan41 · January 2011

kgunz11:
DMBfan41:
fogleer:
DMBfan41:
fogleer:
DMBfan41:
katie4253:

I think you might change your mind when you have a screaming child and haven't eaten yourself.
But, if you want to go nurse elsewhere no one is stopping you.
I'm pretty sure I'll almost always find a corner, a bathroom or something at least semi-private. No way will I be sitting at McDonalds eating my value meal with my nipple out.
If that is the case, then you need to be prepared to prioritize your LO's eating over your own feeding time. I wouldn't side eye anyone breastfeeing in a McD's, but I would side eye someone letting their hungry infant scream while they finish chowing down their Big Mac.
That's exactly what I plan to do, let my child starve. Seriously? No. I'm just saying I'd pick a booth or use a cover and try to be discreet about it. I don't think there's anything wrong with it.

Yeah, at this point you're just trying to cover your butt because so many people had a negative reaction. The bolded is what I always think of when someone mentions public breastfeeding. I have never seen anyone uncover their boob and let it flap in the breeze for 5 minutes while getting their kid ready to feed. It's usually a subtle and discreet process.
And I'm going to go cry now. I'm sharing an opinion. I couldn't care less if the board is all pissy because of an opinion I shared.
To be completely honest I shared it to get a rise out of everyone. Mission complete.
Can't make clicky but see thread:
https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/48416584.aspx
Wait. So now you're gonna claim this was all just to "get a rise out of people". GIVE ME A BREAK. That's the ultimate backpeddling if I've ever seen it!

No, really what I think. Said it several times. I brought it up now because the board was boring. But, just in case, I'll say it again. This is really my true, honest, 100% opinion.

jillybean222 · January 2011

I nursed 2 kids for at least a year each and never "whipped my boob out in public," but I have fed my children outside of the house. There are ways to be discreet. I bet nobody knew I was nursing 95% of the time.

Good luck BF'ing if you plan to be home for every.single.feeding.

Mrs.Leah.Maria · January 2011

DMBfan41:
And I'm going to go cry now. I'm sharing an opinion. I couldn't care less if the board is all pissy because of an opinion I shared.
To be completely honest I shared it to get a rise out of everyone. Mission complete.

It's so funny to me how much has changed in just a few months. All I remember about you is that you were the original Kumbaya poster wanting us all to be nicer to each other.

DMBfan41 · January 2011

Mrs.Leah.Maria:
DMBfan41:
katie4253:
DMBfan41:
]
No one's back peddling, I stand by my opinion....honey.
Wow, you've gone from back peddling to bitchy. Super!
She called me sweetheart. I hate that.
Now that's funny. Great choice on my part then. Who knew a term of endearment would cause an adverse reaction.

Oh give me a break. You were not using sweetheart because you were trying to be nice. Now THAT'S back pedaling.

Kierasmommy09 · January 2011

SurfBabe900:
DMBfan41:
fogleer:
DMBfan41:
fogleer:
DMBfan41:
katie4253:

I think you might change your mind when you have a screaming child and haven't eaten yourself.

But, if you want to go nurse elsewhere no one is stopping you.

I'm pretty sure I'll almost always find a corner, a bathroom or something at least semi-private. No way will I be sitting at McDonalds eating my value meal with my nipple out.

If that is the case, then you need to be prepared to prioritize your LO's eating over your own feeding time. I wouldn't side eye anyone breastfeeing in a McD's, but I would side eye someone letting their hungry infant scream while they finish chowing down their Big Mac.

That's exactly what I plan to do, let my child starve. Seriously? No. I'm just saying I'd pick a booth or use a cover and try to be discreet about it. I don't think there's anything wrong with it.

Yeah, at this point you're just trying to cover your butt because so many people had a negative reaction. The bolded is what I always think of when someone mentions public breastfeeding. I have never seen anyone uncover their boob and let it flap in the breeze for 5 minutes while getting their kid ready to feed. It's usually a subtle and discreet process.

And I'm going to go cry now. I'm sharing an opinion. I couldn't care less if the board is all pissy because of an opinion I shared.

To be completely honest I shared it to get a rise out of everyone. Mission complete.

Can't make clicky but see thread:

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/48416584.aspx

Sigh* Go cry now and I think it's really stupid to post something just to 'get a rise' out of the board. So do you really feel the way you say you do or was it a lie to get a rise out of us?

I think she fought it a little to hard for it not to be how she really feels, my prior thoughts about her remain the same, if not a little lower now because of her close minded-ness.

DMBfan41 · January 2011

Mrs.Leah.Maria:
DMBfan41:
And I'm going to go cry now. I'm sharing an opinion. I couldn't care less if the board is all pissy because of an opinion I shared.
To be completely honest I shared it to get a rise out of everyone. Mission complete.
It's so funny to me how much has changed in just a few months. All I remember about you is that you were the original Kumbaya poster wanting us all to be nicer to each other.

I am having a debate....not being rude. Other than adding a term of endearment onto the end of a comment to you. I'd be 100% ok with anyone saying to me what I'm saying to others. Truly. I'm not making fun, I'm not calling names, I'm not "OMG your SUCHHHHH an idiot!" or "You're going to suck as a mother!" I'm having a discussion.

Mrs.Leah.Maria · January 2011

DMBfan41:
Mrs.Leah.Maria:
DMBfan41:
katie4253:
DMBfan41:
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No one's back peddling, I stand by my opinion....honey.

Wow, you've gone from back peddling to bitchy. Super!

She called me sweetheart. I hate that.

Now that's funny. Great choice on my part then. Who knew a term of endearment would cause an adverse reaction.

Oh give me a break. You were not using sweetheart because you were trying to be nice. Now THAT'S back pedaling.

I'm sorry you choose to feel that way. I was genuinely trying to give you a word to the wise. [shrugs shoulders]

MamaC2b2011 · January 2011

I like how you've just skipped over questions people have asked you. Since you have no respect for any of us apparently, why don't you just go? Who does this? You've seriously irritated a lot of people tonight and apparently it's because you were bored. Grow up! And hopefully next time you're in public someone whips their tit out in front of you.

KtGirl88 · January 2011

Aww how cute. You are correcting my grammar when a few posts ago you were getting flamed for UR, YOUR, YOU'RE (who cares) spelling issues? Too funny....

DMBfan41 · January 2011

Kierasmommy09:
SurfBabe900:
DMBfan41:
fogleer:
DMBfan41:
fogleer:
DMBfan41:
katie4253:

I think you might change your mind when you have a screaming child and haven't eaten yourself.
But, if you want to go nurse elsewhere no one is stopping you.
I'm pretty sure I'll almost always find a corner, a bathroom or something at least semi-private. No way will I be sitting at McDonalds eating my value meal with my nipple out.
If that is the case, then you need to be prepared to prioritize your LO's eating over your own feeding time. I wouldn't side eye anyone breastfeeing in a McD's, but I would side eye someone letting their hungry infant scream while they finish chowing down their Big Mac.
That's exactly what I plan to do, let my child starve. Seriously? No. I'm just saying I'd pick a booth or use a cover and try to be discreet about it. I don't think there's anything wrong with it.

Yeah, at this point you're just trying to cover your butt because so many people had a negative reaction. The bolded is what I always think of when someone mentions public breastfeeding. I have never seen anyone uncover their boob and let it flap in the breeze for 5 minutes while getting their kid ready to feed. It's usually a subtle and discreet process.
And I'm going to go cry now. I'm sharing an opinion. I couldn't care less if the board is all pissy because of an opinion I shared.
To be completely honest I shared it to get a rise out of everyone. Mission complete.
Can't make clicky but see thread:
https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/48416584.aspx
Sigh* Go cry now and I think it's really stupid to post something just to 'get a rise' out of the board. So do you really feel the way you say you do or was it a lie to get a rise out of us?
I think she fought it a little to hard for it not to be how she really feels, my prior thoughts about her remain the same, if not a little lower now because of her close minded-ness.

You people are too much sometimes. Really.

zenma · January 2011

MamaC2b2011:
I like how you've just skipped over questions people have asked you. Since you have no respect for any of us apparently, why don't you just go? Who does this? You've seriously irritated a lot of people tonight and apparently it's because you were bored. Grow up! And hopefully next time you're in public someone whips their tit out in front of you.

Yes

GeneGoddess · January 2011

Mrs.Leah.Maria:
GeneGoddess:

I've also had women come up to me while I was at other stores and coo over her while she was latched only belatedly realizing that I was nursing. I also live in a pretty liberal area of the country.

Haha! That reminds me of a time I was at a friend's house! Aw, memories!

Yeah, the little old ladies were the best. Picture a cute little grandma's quavering voice, "Oh, the little angel's having lunch! She's SO precious!!!" How can you not love that?

Of course, my state also has a law that harassing a nursing mother can result in a $500 fine (per incident). But other than a few goggling guys at HD (again, could have just been my total hotness and general power tool prowess), I never even got a funny look. That's New England for you...

DMBfan41 · January 2011

KtGirl88:
Aww how cute. You are correcting my grammar when a few posts ago you were getting flamed for UR, YOUR, YOU'RE (who cares) spelling issues? Too funny....

What? Must have missed this?

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