I dumped a girl for refusing to BF

[EDog]

Hi Moms!

I just want to tell you how much I apprecaite all of you! Some men take BF very seriously too. I just dumped a woman that I liked a lot because no matter what I said, she was not going to breastfeed. I applaud your devotion to your kids and I respect you all!

Best,

Eric

[velcromom]

It's nice to hear a man support bf. How did you arrive at such a strong pro-bf stance? I'm curious since most men don't naturally come by the info that would bring them to that POV. And perhaps it would be informative for those of us that have men in our lives who aren't as informed!

[EDog]

Well, I had a horrible childhood that was filled with neglect and abuse. I had always had a strong respect for women that are able to be feminine and strong. I was introduced to AP from a former DW of mine and I admired her conviction and intelligence in the matter. I think it is quite important to find a mate that shares your views on things like this, since it will help define the rest of your relationship. I am no longer with my DW or adopted (figuratively) DD, but I do honer and respect their influence on my life and outlook. It's hard to find a woman that is a good partner and balance of strength and feminity. I apprecaited that quality and I loved my DW/DD dearly.

I just wanted to post this to tell you that men who really care about you will honor and apprecaite your interest in AP and BF are out there.

Eric

[JenniferC]

Congratulations on your pro-breastfeeding stance! We (my mother and female siblings) encourage our little brother (now 8) to screen for breastfeeding willingness in a potential mate.

[rmzbm]

What's funny is DH & I never discussed this, ever. (I don't recommend that, BTW ) Well, when I got pregnant the 1st time he so nonchalantly one day says "Oh, and you ARE going to nurse my baby!!" Well, DUH!! Good thing we agreed, hu?? LOL!!!!!

[Firemom]

I never discussed it with my dh either. When I got pregnant I said I was going to breastfed and my dh said "my mom breastfed all of us (6 kids for one year).

I found out from mil that she even found LLL when they first started out! How cool is that!

My mom never brestfed us four kids

[MamaChel]

i never discussed it with my DH, he just assumed that I would BF because that's what they are for. Honestly, he never thought of formula as an option.

[mighty-mama]

How nice. My brother stated his "wife is going to bf". Although his statement seems a little aggressive, but he is very passionate about it.

My dh has also turned into a bf snob. so kudos for you, intelligent men!!

[beansavi]

Yeah, not breastfeeding signifies some pretty major lifestyle differences and I can see how important this issue is. Hopefully this wasn't your kid she was about to have, though... sorry, I know that's a private issue, however .