That's okay, Pete!

[mefordis]

Pete, while I greatly appreciate your apology, anyone who knows you from listening to the podcasts, knows you have the greatest respect for women, as well as children and did not mean to offend with the breastfeeding discussion.

Thank you, though. That was incredibly thoughtful of you!

 

[disney4dan]

I agree. You were right on the mark in my opinion.

 

[sjsjbrook]

Thanks for the appology Pete. I have to say that I was saddened listening to your opinion, not because it came from you, but because there are many who share it.

I have to say I have felt very guilty feeding my son in public, I would try whenever I could to use a nursing area and the car. But sometimes there is no really private place to feed your baby, like when you are stuck in a monorail. As for covering up, I did have one child that freaked out when you covered her head so that was never an option my son didn't mind at all though. However my guilt got so bad that most of the time I wouldn't leave the house. I actually totally missed all of last winter.

Anyway I totally appreciate the appology, and hope that others who think the same, think a few moments about the mom just trying to feed the baby. Trust me breast feeding is not an easy thing.

 

[disneydreamgirl]

There are women who have poor opinions of breastfeeding as well. DS is 12 but I can vividly remember at least one older lady who I assume had never breastfed "tsk, tsking" at me in the mall. Once, my car was in the shop in the middle of winter and there was nowhere else to go...DS was crying of hunger and it was either stares due to a crying child or stares due to breastfeeding...I chose the best option for my child and it was woman who had a problem, not the men (although they may not have known what to say). When asked couldn't I do this elsewhere I simply said "no".

I was always as discrete as possible and I'm not in any way an exhibitionist; I didn't want to be a spectacle or make anyone feel uncomfortable.

I was fortunate to find a book shortly before my son was born, entitled "So That's What They're For", that really helped me through the process. It was written by an average gal, written light-heartedly and with no agenda. Since no one in my family had breastfed it was my lifeline.

It's just about changing perceptions...I hope it's getting better for the new moms out there.

 

[acename]

That was my email. I was so thankful for the response. A couple of the places mentioned were really great and I had no problems feeding my son while we were there. He's a quick eater so that helps too. I honestly got less "looks" at Disney World than I do in everyday life when I feed my son in public. Most people didn't even seem to notice.

By the way, I was laughing at that whole discussion and not offended in the slightest. I get what you're saying, Pete. A little modesty goes a long way.

 

[ScotteHansen]

I think all that can possibly be said, had been said. Can we move on?

 

[mefordis]

I think all that can possibly be said, had been said. Can we move on?

Hey, please explain something to me. If the thread bothers you, why do you read it, let alone reply? I don't get it!

 

[ScotteHansen]

Because I was hoping this thread didn't head down the same dead horse beating path the previous one did.