I found some kick *** nursing shirts I plan on stocking up on , that exposes nothing when nursing.
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I have no problem using a blanket when first getting the lil guy to latch on, but after that I dont think Ill need to cover up burka style. Its all about finding a nice quiet corner and being a mom to a nursing baby. There are right ways and wrong ways to go about it. Most people out there wont make a fuss. If you're out at dinner, ask for a corner booth if you can. Trust me, you will want one anyways. I will not go to a bathroom to feed my child, but I wont be dragging a spotlight and pointing it on myself when I feed my child either. And anyone who has so much of a hard time looking at a child apparantly latched onto a shirt by that time, in a quiet dark corner away from most of the publics immediate eye, knowing me, Id probably roll my eyes with them.
Finding appropriate clothing made specifically for nursing will go a long ways as well in helping the mom out as well, both in comfort and in peace of mind.
What happened on the plane wasn't right. But it made the news because of the way things were handled. I personally find that 2 years old is a little old, but thats my personal opinion. Keep in mind, the woman was from Vermont and the girls name was River. We are talking earthy crunchy people here.
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I think some of those nursing shirts are cute as hell...but there's no way I'm spending $35 on a t-shirt. I usually just wore a camisole (with a built in shelf bra) underneath a t-shirt or whatever, it functioned the same way.
Nexa
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Milk banks were just getting started, when I was breastfeeding, so I could have written off the cost of a milk pump, but the old ones were torture to use.
My daugther had a chance to try out a couple after she had my granddaughter, which is something more hospitals are now offering new mothers.
My granddaughter is able to tell mommy when she is hungry. Her word for get out the boob and feed me, is 'Meh.'
My daugther had a chance to try out a couple after she had my granddaughter, which is something more hospitals are now offering new mothers.
My granddaughter is able to tell mommy when she is hungry. Her word for get out the boob and feed me, is 'Meh.'
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Samira wrote:
(and yes, I'm looking at you, Lechestra Mistress of the Milk)
I think I might need to change my username! "Mistress of the Milk" should TOTALLY be a title option here at Alla. The shirts make feeding so much easier for moms now. Most of the time you really have to be looking, to even notice that my daughter is feeding her 15 month old, while wearing one of the shirts.
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Samira wrote:
Oh, gods. You're going to be one of those perpetually self-righteous, pissed-off women banging into me with the stroller for having the temerity to be in the way of your sacred spawn, aren't you?
It's kinda weird that you've taken on this air of martyrdom by proxy. You haven't even experienced any of these sorts of OMG VILE discriminatory encounters yet; but here you are, banner in the air, speaking of what "we" want.
That's Moe's schtick, by the way. Kool-aid, etc.
It's kinda weird that you've taken on this air of martyrdom by proxy. You haven't even experienced any of these sorts of OMG VILE discriminatory encounters yet; but here you are, banner in the air, speaking of what "we" want.
That's Moe's schtick, by the way. Kool-aid, etc.
I understand the whole concept of doing what's right for your kid, wanting what's best, etc. Do I feel like I need to make accomodations for bewbs just because they're full of milk? No. Do I feel bad for women who have to deal with it? Of course. It's one of the reasons I haven't had a kid yet, because it's a ******** of sacrifice. This is just one of many instances where your kid will make you uncomfortable, messy, and overall in an uncomfortable situation. Why should non-child-bearers have to deal with that? The fact is that by choosing to have a kid, you're putting yourself in a position that makes adjustments necessary on your end, not eveyone else's.
If you're looking for a breastpump, I highly recommend the Ameda Purely Yours. I got it right from that website, free shipping, showed up in 2 days and the company has excellent customer service. More customizable than the twice-as-expensive Medela and FDA approved.
Nexa
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DSD wrote:
Cute stuff and things I agree with.
I love those shirts. I almost want to buy some even tho I have no hatchlings.
DSD wrote:
One thing to consider before spending a fortune on nursing shirts is whether or not they're actually that much easier to deal with for your personal purposes.
I was going through the book Baby Bargains a couple weeks ago (GREAT book, btw, if you're becoming a parent on a tight budget but still want to get quality, durable stuff) and here's what they had to say in the "Waste of Money" section of the chapter on maternity/nursing gear:
And can we talk about nursing shirts with those "convenient button flaps for discreet breastfeeding?" Convenient, my fanny. There's so much work involved in lifting the flap up, unbuttoning it, and geting your baby positioned that you might as well forget it. My advice: stick with shirts you can pull up or unbutton down the front. These are just as discreet, easier to work with, and (best of all) you dont have to add some expensive nursing shirts (at $30 to $50 each) to your wardrobe.
Another tup: if possible, try on any nursing clothing BEFORE you buy. See how easy they are to use. You might be surprised how easy (or difficult) an item can be. Imagine as you are doing this that you have an infant that is screaming his head off wanting to eat NOW, not five seconds from now. You can see why buying any nursing clothes sight unseen is a risk.
(and with regard to a reader poll they ran)
When we polled our readers about nursing clothes, we were immediately chastised by at least half the respondents for even considering recommending them. "A waste of money," "ugly!" and "useless" were a few of the more charitable comments from these readers. As many as one thrid had never even used a single nursing top. They preferred to wear button up shirts or t-shirts and loose tops that they just pulled up. One mom told us, "I got pretty good at being discreet in public with my regular clothes and no one was the wiser."
<snip review of various brands>
Regardless of where nursing clothes were purchased, moms were universal in thinking that the best tops have two vertical openings over the breasts. Forget the single center opening! And no buttons either. Too hard, our moms said, to open with one hand while baby is screaming in your ear. Twin sets and cardigan sweaters were the preferred styles. And lots of moms thought having a few nursing camisoles and t-shirts to wear under a regular shirt was the way to go.
You might want to only get one or two and see how they work before committing a lot of money to the cause.
Typoes are the fault of the transcriptionist (me)
Edited, Nov 21st 2006 4:12pm by Ambrya
Atomicflea wrote:
The fact is that by choosing to have a kid, you're putting yourself in a position that makes adjustments necessary on your end, not eveyone else's.
How is it an adjustment to just not look in the direction of the nursing mother if it makes you uncomfortable? I would have to move my entire operation to accomodate them. All they have to do to accomodate me is...absolutely nothing. Just don't look. Don't make a scene. How bloody hard is that?
Edited, Nov 21st 2006 4:14pm by Ambrya
The few that caught my eye I know will work. I nursed before with my son and a low cut tank top under a regular shirt works well. The styles I would tend to wear are similiar. Others, with the slits on the side, are very practical too. Trust me when I say a regular thick long sleeved shirt thats not made for nursing is going to be a pain in the *** if youre out in public. =)
I cant see myself spending more than $45 per shirt, but at the same time Im also planning on wearing shirts like these for the next year. So $45 and under seems reasonable. Plus, they're on my Christmas list ;)
I cant see myself spending more than $45 per shirt, but at the same time Im also planning on wearing shirts like these for the next year. So $45 and under seems reasonable. Plus, they're on my Christmas list ;)
But boobies are eye-magnets! You can't not look, for Bob's sake!
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DSD wrote:
Plus, they're on my Christmas list ;)
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Nexa wrote:
If you're looking for a breastpump, I highly recommend the Ameda Purely Yours. I got it right from that website, free shipping, showed up in 2 days and the company has excellent customer service. More customizable than the twice-as-expensive Medela and FDA approved.
Nexa
Nexa
book marked. Thanks!
I use a Medela Pump-In-Style Advanced Backpack and although it's been very reliable, it's heavy and bulky and the "let-down button" is nice but very difficult to push. When I first tried pumping I was holding the shields up and sat there thinking, wtf am I supposed to push the damn button with, my third arm?!? Someone needs to invent a bra that will hold those things in place.
I bought some of these earlier this year and found them pretty good for keeping those darned nipples in check.
I prefer wearing my regular clothes than buying special ones too. But then I don't really buy clothes unless they're either a) less than 15 dollars or b) at least 40% off.
I bought some of these earlier this year and found them pretty good for keeping those darned nipples in check.
I prefer wearing my regular clothes than buying special ones too. But then I don't really buy clothes unless they're either a) less than 15 dollars or b) at least 40% off.
You guys are bringing back such horrible boobie memories...
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I bought some of these earlier this year and found them pretty good for keeping those darned nipples in check.
I loved the washable pads, I used 20 years ago. Just wish I had more, while in the hospital and had to wait for them to dry on the window still.
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It's quite likely that if she hadn't nursed during takeoff, the entire plane would have had to deal with a screaming kid.
If I have a choice I think i'll always pick letting the kid get nursed over listening to him/her wail for a few hours on an airplane. Not a tough decision to make.
Are naked breasts really that offensive? since when?
all this teat talk and no Elderon or Barkingturtle.. 
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it's a cold day..
Dread Lörd Kaolian wrote:
America fears teh Boobies in public not so much because of our culture or that we feel people will be corrupted by their awsome mezmerizing power, but we do fear that the evil communists will see them. They have spies everywhere, and that's how they kept score during teh cold war. That's why the soviets had all their hot chicks dressed up like polar bears at all times.
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Actually, it's probably that people watched Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex * But Were Afraid to Ask too many times and are afraid a loose breast might run around the countryside squirting milk on people and then crushing them.
And for the record I am for women exposing their breasts any time they damn well feel like it. Especially on Ta Ta Tuesdays.
Ambrya wrote:
Atomicflea wrote:
The fact is that by choosing to have a kid, you're putting yourself in a position that makes adjustments necessary on your end, not eveyone else's.
How is it an adjustment to just not look in the direction of the nursing mother if it makes you uncomfortable? I would have to move my entire operation to accomodate them. All they have to do to accomodate me is...absolutely nothing. Just don't look. Don't make a scene. How bloody hard is that?
Tare, giving the obvious answer, wrote:
But boobies are eye-magnets! You can't not look, for Bob's sake!
It's just as bloody hard as you going into the bathroom, so, I suppose, too hard.
What is it with this "go to the bathroom to eat" thing?
Pikko Pots wrote:
What is it with this "go to the bathroom to eat" thing?
I dunno, but I'm glad that I never fed my baby in a dirty *** bathroom somewhere. Yay!
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It's just as bloody hard as you going into the bathroom, so, I suppose, too hard.
Hmm, no. On a scale, averting your eyes is less effort than lugging a baby to the rest room.
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