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I'd like to add that if I had a parent that was uncomfortable with walking in and seeing that or didn't want their children to see it - I'd likely consider it to be a bad match. And yes it is THAT big of a deal breaker for me.
When my dd was 3 months old I was doing daycare and during interviews I made it clear that was exclusively bfeeding and that her children would be "exposed" to "it" <roll eyes>
And my parents were fine with it. And if they weren't - they didn't have to sign up.
i see it like I see my wood stove. I had a parent that didn't like it. Didn't like the smell. and brought it up several times as though I was going to suddenly change the way that I heat my home. I clearly told him. The wood stove is part of the house - if the house doesn't work for you then this might not be a good match for us"
Breastfeeding is a natural part of life and I expect it will be taking place in and around my home for years to come and if you don't like it this house is not a good match for you.Comment
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i've had a mom occasionally bf, she just sat on the couch, For the most part, if womeone walks in they really have to look hard to see if someone is bf-ing-usually everything's all covered up-no flaunting of anything private! It still boggles my mind that some think of breastfeeding as something to be offended about, it's the way moms are made to feed their babies!Comment
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I would personally have to tell them to get over it. If they are so closeminded and judgmental,.. they dont deserve me. I truly think the words would be,.. well Im sorry you feel that way but Mrs nurser is welcome to do so in my home, Is welcome to do so in my yard, and if anyone has an issue with it they can find care elsewhere. Shes not stripping on a pole, she is giving her child food that was intended for a human baby. She is naturally feeding her child. Thats what breasts were intended to do. She isnt exposing herself to the world in an exposition of flesh,... she is feeding her child in a way nature intended. Covered modestly,.. in good taste. Do you really have a problem with that? then the stare.... that quiet uncomfortable stare.
personally when I was nursing my 12 yr old, we had a friend who would get up and leave the room when I nursed in my own home. He couldnt believe I did that "right out in the open" In the same room as prople. I flat told him,... the only time you have a problem with breasts is when they are doing what nature intended? Get over yourself. He suggested I go to a bathroom,... I refused, saying that when he ate on the pot I would consider it and until then he could either lose his closemindedness or get the bleep out of my home. He refused to allow his wife to nurse saying it was disgusting and unnatural. (we are no longer friends)
. Gee,.. dont really miss him.
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I didnt mean nursing my 12 yr old,..like I did it when she was 12.. this was 12 yrs ago.
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You weren't really breastfeeding a 12 yr. old were you? LOL!!!I would personally have to tell them to get over it. If they are so closeminded and judgmental,.. they dont deserve me. I truly think the words would be,.. well Im sorry you feel that way but Mrs nurser is welcome to do so in my home, Is welcome to do so in my yard, and if anyone has an issue with it they can find care elsewhere. Shes not stripping on a pole, she is giving her child food that was intended for a human baby. She is naturally feeding her child. Thats what breasts were intended to do. She isnt exposing herself to the world in an exposition of flesh,... she is feeding her child in a way nature intended. Covered modestly,.. in good taste. Do you really have a problem with that? then the stare.... that quiet uncomfortable stare.
personally when I was nursing my 12 yr old, we had a friend who would get up and leave the room when I nursed in my own home. He couldnt believe I did that "right out in the open" In the same room as prople. I flat told him,... the only time you have a problem with breasts is when they are doing what nature intended? Get over yourself. He suggested I go to a bathroom,... I refused, saying that when he ate on the pot I would consider it and until then he could either lose his closemindedness or get the bleep out of my home. He refused to allow his wife to nurse saying it was disgusting and unnatural. (we are no longer friends). Gee,.. dont really miss him.
I think even if the Mom was on the couch covered they would stillhave a problem with it. I have had friends, relatives, etc. come over and breastfeed here covered, and I do not have a problem with it at all. But as far as daycare, I think they would.Comment
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,.. thats too funny,.. Ill have to tell her I made that mistake,... she will be like" really mom,.. eww. no thanks Ill just get it from the fridge ok? " then roll her eyes and walk off knowing that her Mom is a dork. ol
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actually there are laws,.... to protect a nursing moms rights,..
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yup
lots of laws.Comment
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LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!! as i read '12 yr old' i thought to myself...wow, and i thought i bf'd for a long time LMAO....I bf'd till my son was 3 months before 4yrs old...tho it was only at night...we also still co-sleep and he's 6 now....but i was and still am totally PRO-attachment parenting!! ie:bf'ing, extending bf'ing, co sleeping, cloth diapering .... so long as a parent is modest and not exposing herself whats the big deal?? esp when the child was a preemie and born at 32wks and NEEDED the breast milk, as in my case :confused:Comment
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To me though it is not a matter of letting the mom BF, it's that it is taking up my time. I only care for 1-2 families at a time so if it was pick-up time & I was "done for the day" I would still have this mom here nursing. That is the issue for me. When my day is over I want it to be over. I am very pro-BF but not if it means a parent is going to be in my home an extra 1/2 hr when my work day is over.
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Wow, some of you are brave. I had breastfeeding both of my daughters when they were babies. I must to be in private like going to the restroom or nursing room to feeding my daughters. One time, I just joined group of moms with babies at the mall. One of woman just sat there next to me and decided to feeding him in public. Once I saw her then I was not very comfortable like this. I was embarrassed to see there were so many people looked at her. I also think it was disgusting. Later on, she noticed that I refused to look at her and she said to me, "it seems you are not comfortable and I think there is nothing wrong with it." I told her, "Good for you but not for me, I wouldn't do that in public since I like to be in private and I do not want anyone see my breasts which is disgusting." She tried to push me to tell me there is nothing wrong with it since it is nature and I dont care what she said but it is my decision.
If daycare mom wants to feeding her baby in my home then I will ask her to be in private in my bedroom or my daughters' room which is fine with me.Comment
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