picchick Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Archaeology cat' post='1637396' date='Aug 25 2008, 03:56 AM']There used to be signs on the buses here that said "breastfeeding in public is not a crime!" Kinda made me laugh. But I'd totally put one of those buttons on my bag or something. [/quote] I am such a nerd...I was trying to come up with a design....I have a pretty cool idea Edited August 25, 2008 by picchick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeology cat Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 [quote name='picchick' post='1637481' date='Aug 25 2008, 04:06 PM']I am such a nerd...I was trying to come up with a design....I have a pretty cool idea[/quote] I would seriously put one on my bag! So let me see the idea if you do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeology cat Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 (edited) Edited August 25, 2008 by Archaeology cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cow of Shame Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 This thread's still going? If a baby's gotta eat, let 'im eat. I'd rather the little worm unobtrusively norf his dinner than decide to have a screaming fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChildForever Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 [quote name='Archaeology cat' post='1637433' date='Aug 25 2008, 08:23 AM']If I'm out in public, I just make sure I'm wearing a shirt that I can easily nurse Kieran in without revealing everything.[/quote] Probably a button-up would be the best, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StColette Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 [quote name='HisChildForever' post='1668526' date='Oct 2 2008, 04:45 PM']Probably a button-up would be the best, right?[/quote] Certain maternity shirts have a special double layer for breastfeeding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChildForever Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 [quote name='StColette' post='1668537' date='Oct 2 2008, 05:03 PM']Certain maternity shirts have a special double layer for breastfeeding.[/quote] Getting ready, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StColette Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 [quote name='HisChildForever' post='1668538' date='Oct 2 2008, 05:06 PM']Getting ready, eh? [/quote] lol no comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggyie Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) This thread reminds me of when my little brother was baptized in St. Patrick's Cathedral. After the washing away of original sin and incorporation into the Body of Christ my brother was pretty tired and hungry. My mom asked the priest if he knew where she could go to take care of him and Father directed her to a little niche where she could have some privacy. And that is the story of how my brother got baptized and breastfed at St. Pat's. Edited October 2, 2008 by Maggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeology cat Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 [quote name='HisChildForever' post='1668526' date='Oct 2 2008, 09:45 PM']Probably a button-up would be the best, right?[/quote] Not really. Well, it depends. If I have Kieran in his carrier, a button-down shirt is best, or a nursing shirt, like what StColette was saying. If he isn't in his carrier, I either wear a nursing shirt, a loose shirt that hangs over him a bit, or can wear a camisole under a shirt. If I'm wearing a button-down shirt, I prefer to wear a camisole underneath in case Kieran pulls at the shirt. If it's cold enough where I have my wrap with me, I often have that around my shoulders, but not always over Kieran, so that he doesn't get too hot (which would lead him to pull off and pull the wrap off, leaving me exposed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galloglasses' Alt Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Culturally speaking it really has to do with how aware others are that you're doing it. Don't kill me for this but I'd feel extremely uncomfortable if I knew a woman nearby me at Mass was breastfeeding her child, nothing morally wrong with it I suppose but it definately not sit right with me however you argue it. Morally speaking? I don't think its that bad, however, it definately should not be done at certain sections of the Mass such as the Consecration. Best way to avoid it I think is make sure the child is fed before going to Mass, that way everybody's happy, (provided the child doesn't become hungry again in the middle of Mass) Actually with me its definately a cultural thing, excuse my Culchie-ness, but I would be majorally uncomfortable with breastfeeding at any public place really, like on a bus or something, still wouldn't sit right with me even though at those occasions there is nothing morally wrong at all other then possible over exposure of the breast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeology cat Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 [quote name='Galloglasses' Alt' post='1716798' date='Dec 3 2008, 12:21 AM']Culturally speaking it really has to do with how aware others are that you're doing it. Don't kill me for this but I'd feel extremely uncomfortable if I knew a woman nearby me at Mass was breastfeeding her child, nothing morally wrong with it I suppose but it definately not sit right with me however you argue it. Morally speaking? I don't think its that bad, however, it definately should not be done at certain sections of the Mass such as the Consecration. Best way to avoid it I think is make sure the child is fed before going to Mass, that way everybody's happy, (provided the child doesn't become hungry again in the middle of Mass)[/quote] As has been said before, some children refuse to eat unless they are hungry (my son being one of these). So doesn't matter if I offer to feed him before Mass, if he isn't hungry, he won't do it. With really little ones, it isn't always possible to avoid feeding during certain times. Have I fed my son during the Consecration? Yes. Not very often, because he usually likes to watch the Consecration, but it has happened. It was either that or have a screaming child. It is very rare that others around me realise that he's eating & not just sleeping. [quote name='Galloglasses' Alt' post='1716798' date='Dec 3 2008, 12:21 AM']Actually with me its definately a cultural thing, excuse my Culchie-ness, but I would be majorally uncomfortable with breastfeeding at any public place really, like on a bus or something, still wouldn't sit right with me even though at those occasions there is nothing morally wrong at all other then possible over exposure of the breast.[/quote] You might not like me, then. I've fed Kieran on the bus, on the train, in a knitting shop, at a restaurant, in church, on the plane, in the airport, etc. And on none of those occasions did I expose myself. It can be done modestly, even without having a blanket handy. I'd much rather feed my child when he's hungry, wherever we may be, than have him get overly hungry & start screaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkerlina Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Breastfeeding is perfectly natural and part of the beauty of bringing new life into the world, therefore I think it's totally acceptable. -Katie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeology cat Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 [quote name='Tinkerlina' post='1717844' date='Dec 3 2008, 11:23 PM']Breastfeeding is perfectly natural and part of the beauty of bringing new life into the world, therefore I think it's totally acceptable. -Katie[/quote] Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galloglasses' Alt Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I am not argueing against it, but regardless of it I still don't see it as appropriate to feed a child at certain sections of the Mass, (the Consecration being especially the case, I just don't see it as appropriate, but its not sinful), other then that I see absolutely nothing wrong with it. I just don't see it acceptable from a cultural perspective, and I'd understand if thats hard to understand, Irish culture is still backlwards by most other people's standards, especially in the countryside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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