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post #21 of 33
3/28/05 at 3:40pm
I always smile at the mama; and then if I'm still around when the baby is done, I'll say something nice then.
post #22 of 33
3/28/05 at 4:02pm
I printed my own cards on the inkjet business card paper - I have yet to be able to give one out. Yesterday I was on my way to church & saw a mom sitting on the side steps of the catholic church by my house feeding her baby, and I litterally clapped my hands in the car & said "Look! She's nursing her baby!" My husband thought I was nuts. It's pretty sad to me that something that simple made me clap my hands. Oh well.
post #23 of 33
3/30/05 at 2:01pm
The MBC web site has BF "thank you notes" and cards you can print out. I have downloaded these myself but haven't given one out yet. I haven't seen a woman NIP for a very long time.

NIP Thank You Cards

Here's a whole web site that talks about the idea of "nursing notes", it's pretty interesting (she sells them too): Nursing Notes
post #24 of 33
3/30/05 at 2:05pm
I forgot to add that in the past, when I have seen a mom NIP, I smile but it usually turns out to be a huge, goofy looking smile as I get so giddy about the whole darn thing. I also try not to stare because I love seeing a baby being BF, it just makes me feel so darn good!

My problem is trying to change my expression when I see a woman bottlefeeding. I feel my lips purse in distaste and my brows draw together and I look away quickly. It's an automatic reaction and I try hard to keep my face neutral.
post #25 of 33
3/30/05 at 2:07pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by luvtjones
The MBC web site has BF "thank you notes" and cards you can print out. I have downloaded these myself but haven't given one out yet. I haven't seen a woman NIP for a very long time.

NIP Thank You Cards

Here's a whole web site that talks about the idea of "nursing notes", it's pretty interesting (she sells them too): Nursing Notes
I love what they say, but not the image on them. I'd love a non religious image on them.
post #26 of 33
3/30/05 at 2:16pm
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Originally Posted by RubyV
I love what they say, but not the image on them. I'd love a non religious image on them.
Hm, I didn't even notice that...and I'm a liberal secular humanist, bordering on atheist, agnostic UU

To me it was just another picture of a mama providing nourishment to her child (after all, Jesus was breastfed).

If you download them, it allows you to edit, so you can substitute another picture. I just found these to be convenient and I liked what it said.
post #27 of 33
3/30/05 at 6:53pm
I don't see many moms NIP, but when I do I always lift my shirt and wave my breasts at them as a show of support!



:LOL



Just kidding!

But I do smile and make an approving gesture at them.

I've had very good experiences NIP, myself...the weirdest was when my son was only 4 months old and I was driving back from a day trip to Boston...he woke up and started crying so I was forced to stop at a rest area on the Maine Turnpike. I went into Burger King and sat down at a table off to the side...I was SO nervous about NIP and we had a hard time getting latched so it was easiest to put him on the table!

So there I was, trying to act casual while my kid kicks and makes happy grunting and smacking noises when I see an older gentleman heading over to throw away his garbage at a nearby trash can. I see him spy me and I think, "Uh oh, I'm about to get an earful." His creased face broke into a huge smile and he said, "That's the way to do it! All natural! My daughters were all breastfed, and that's the best thing for em!"

I was so surprised and pleased to get a compliment from someone I thought was going to read me the riot act.

I try to show some sort of approval or support of other moms when I can.
post #28 of 33
3/30/05 at 8:11pm
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Originally Posted by NoraB
I usually just smile if I catch her eye.
agreed!
I have had the "smile" while NIP and given it also. It seems to be a universal look . You can always tell when another mother/person is in aproval of NIP just by the look in their eyes.
post #29 of 33
3/30/05 at 8:53pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tummy
agreed!
I have had the "smile" while NIP and given it also. It seems to be a universal look . You can always tell when another mother/person is in aproval of NIP just by the look in their eyes.
so true !!
post #30 of 33
4/1/05 at 2:26am
I told someone at the hospital how wondeful I thought it was that she wasn't afraid to nurse in public...but she looked very uncomfortable that I said that.
On the other hand....I had a group of ladies whispering about me at Friendly's Restaurant saying that this was a public place!!! UGHHH
post #31 of 33
4/1/05 at 2:30am
There is a site called nursingnotes.org it has a thank you for NIP card on it I have a stash in my diaperbag and give them out.

Michelle :
post #32 of 33
4/1/05 at 1:03pm
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(Conversely, when I see a mother giving her baby a bottle of formula, I get really sad.)
how do you know it's formula? you have to get pretty close and really check out the consistency to know whether it's formula or bm.

i give my daughter bottles (of ebm and donated ebm) in public because i have a two inch hole in my breast which leaks breastmilk and nursing is no longer discreet.

and also, you never know, it might be breaking her heart more than yours.
post #33 of 33
4/2/05 at 2:09am
I agree with that you don't always know if it is formula or BM. When I used to give EBM I wanted to wear a sign on my forehead that said "This is BREASTMILK"
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