tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024351871781886029.post8523582944176225873..comments2023-08-16T15:54:53.879-04:00Comments on Attached at the Nip: Feeding by ExampleMama Mohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08554633560302397335noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024351871781886029.post-33125949255965136372011-04-14T18:19:38.503-04:002011-04-14T18:19:38.503-04:00Yeah.
I've breastfed so much in so many place...Yeah.<br /><br />I've breastfed so much in so many places in front of so many people.<br /><br />The only ones I feel at all sorry for being ooked out about are the teenaged boys. Poor things.<br /><br />But I have warm feelings thinking about the normalizing I know I've done and the people who were so accepting.Betsy B. Honesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14304239761034117602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024351871781886029.post-59497840259788960062011-04-13T23:16:00.775-04:002011-04-13T23:16:00.775-04:00@Panda, thanks! It's funny how we talk about ...@Panda, thanks! It's funny how we talk about normalizing something that couldn't be more natural, but our culture has gotten so turned around when it comes to instinctual parenting.<br /><br />@Zoie, I cannot imagine nursing three! Hubby and I decided to wait and try for our third after the boys self-wean simply because I don't want to figure out "tri-deming". Kudos to you!<br /><br />@Megan, it is awesome that J is learning from me and my boys. She's a pretty all-around awesome kid :-)<br /><br />@I Thought I Knew Mama, thank you!<br /><br />@Erica, I will admit that my family has seen more than a flash of my breast. Jack in particular likes to pop off the nipple for a look-see, and still expects it to be there when he turns back! But it's ok, because right now my breasts are as functional and as necessary as my arms :-)Mama Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08554633560302397335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024351871781886029.post-31479419143287348462011-04-13T21:40:26.876-04:002011-04-13T21:40:26.876-04:00I had to desensitize my SIL in a similar manner. S...I had to desensitize my SIL in a similar manner. She was devastated she saw my breast while I was feeding my (now) oldest daughter. I'm happy to report that two babies later she couldn't care less if she sees a flash of my breast while I"m nursing. She even breastfed her son for a time!Erica @ ChildOrganicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01216771657180412345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024351871781886029.post-31439281760847994662011-04-13T20:34:55.653-04:002011-04-13T20:34:55.653-04:00Love "Family Babies"!Love "Family Babies"!I Thought I Knew Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07455472180040349212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024351871781886029.post-3872071472725613322011-04-13T16:48:58.679-04:002011-04-13T16:48:58.679-04:00I think it's awesome that J learned so much fr...I think it's awesome that J learned so much from you and your boys! Sounds like you've touched a lot of family members and helped them to see that breastfeeding is normal!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15252738278205248669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024351871781886029.post-3388068522537331622011-04-13T14:21:53.577-04:002011-04-13T14:21:53.577-04:00Wow. What an amazing post. As someone who didn'...Wow. What an amazing post. As someone who didn't have a family history of breastfeeding, I really resonate with your musings on what it's like to nurse around your family. I love that J was/is fascinated by nursing and drew pictures of it. I had an interesting conversation with my four-year-old niece when she saw me nursing (she had never seen it before). When she asked, "Why is he biting you?"I explained to her that some mamas feed their babies with their bodies. She said, "Oh, like Spirit's mama?" (the animated horse in the movie). It's great to hear your story. Thanks for sharing.Caela @ Heiny Helpershttp://heinyhelpers.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024351871781886029.post-3421811829605271842011-04-12T21:20:39.734-04:002011-04-12T21:20:39.734-04:00Great post for CarNatPar! This just leaves me brea...Great post for CarNatPar! This just leaves me breathless how nurturing you are of your boys and your family. I love that your nephew was freaked out and then fascinated by it. I wonder what impact it will have as a parent. Breastfeeding twins is amazing (breastfeeding 3, but they're all different ages. So, the intensity of the need isn't there) and it is so great how natural you and your family are with it now.Zoie @ TouchstoneZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08688056216105729821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024351871781886029.post-10269648318897423572011-04-12T20:10:54.082-04:002011-04-12T20:10:54.082-04:00So cute that they're "The Family Babies&q...So cute that they're "The Family Babies" (just to reiterate..)! I really enjoyed your post. I think the best way to "normalize" what should already be quite normal is to be an example to other people! Keep up the great work! : )ana z.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07590330165967632897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024351871781886029.post-28674040914602527372011-04-12T12:31:29.676-04:002011-04-12T12:31:29.676-04:00@Melissa, thanks. J took pictures of the boys to ...@Melissa, thanks. J took pictures of the boys to her teacher, who asked, "Whose babies are those?" Her rely was, "Ours. They're the family babies." So that's what we call them now!<br /><br />@Dionna, I'm so glad to hear your sister nurses, too! I saw your post about cross nursing, and asked my sister what she thought about that. She doesn't get it, but I bet she will when she is a mother! Also, my in-laws are not quiet as on board since we don't see them as much, but they're learning...<br /><br />@Jazzy Mama, is your mom familiar with the terms and labels we use such as "natural parenting", "gentle discipline", etc? My mom just smiles when she hears me use them and says, "There wasn't a name for it when you were a baby. I just did what felt right." I appreciate that sentiment, but I'm also glad there are words to define it because those words help us find our community! Thanks for stopping by :-)Mama Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08554633560302397335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024351871781886029.post-39620807869054171232011-04-12T11:46:54.944-04:002011-04-12T11:46:54.944-04:00Yes, let's normalize breastfeeding, family by ...Yes, let's normalize breastfeeding, family by family, generation by generation.<br /><br />I was breastfed until I was past my 3rd birthday, and I am completely certain that the way my mother nurtured me and met my needs is what has given me the courage and compassion to mother my own 4 little ones in a gentle, natural manner.<br /><br />Cheers to breastfeeders! And double that for a mommy who nurses twins!!Jazzy Mamahttp://www.angelbabyjazzymama.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024351871781886029.post-77337383122642159322011-04-12T09:42:10.225-04:002011-04-12T09:42:10.225-04:00"Feeding by example" - love it!! I have ..."Feeding by example" - love it!! I have definitely been that person in my own family (although I'm still not sure whether my inlaws are particularly comfortable with bf'ing, although we're just not around them as much). I've been so pleased to see my younger sister nursing her little one (into toddlerhood!), and she was also weirded out by me doing it with Kieran first.Dionna @ Code Name: Mamahttp://codenamemama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024351871781886029.post-57530181462953028642011-04-12T08:27:01.030-04:002011-04-12T08:27:01.030-04:00The concept of the family babies is just too preci...The concept of the family babies is just too precious! This is an all around beautiful story of advocacy, and I love the title, too. "Feeding by example" is so important!melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16698231692999838673noreply@blogger.com