Did he object to the sight of any of the other mammals feeding their young? Seriously, though.... I'm sorry. It stinks. Maybe you should bring it up again when you are both calm and not in the situation.
Husband got embarrassed when I NIP at the zoo today
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I feel somewhat dejected and mad at the same time. My 9 1/2 month old son was thirsty today at the zoo. It was hot and he needed something to drink. So I sat down on a bench and started to nurse him.
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: Well, he is in distraction mode, so he kept pulling off and of course my nipple was exposed because he won't let me cover him up. I could care less, but my dh said, "I guess he doesn't want it." and then kept telling me to give up. I knew my ds needed liquids but my dh comments hurt and I didn't feel supported emotionally.
So I put the milkies away.
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Then I asked him what the problem was and he said he didn't want to offend anyone. I'M OFFENDED! I'm freakin' offended that he didn't support me and our son needing something to drink.
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I said, " we need to be pioneers so people will be exposed to breastfeeding and then it will be socially acceptable." He just laughed it off.
WTH! Breastfeeding is natural and good! Not shameful and offensive. I don't get it and I feel nasty about the whole thing.
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Thanks for listening.
So I put the milkies away.
Then I asked him what the problem was and he said he didn't want to offend anyone. I'M OFFENDED! I'm freakin' offended that he didn't support me and our son needing something to drink.
I said, " we need to be pioneers so people will be exposed to breastfeeding and then it will be socially acceptable." He just laughed it off.
WTH! Breastfeeding is natural and good! Not shameful and offensive. I don't get it and I feel nasty about the whole thing.
Thanks for listening.
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Next time your husband is haveing a cool drink in public on a hot day, throw a blanket over his head
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Bleh. If you're willing to be sensitive to his feelings on this one, you're a better woman than I am!
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Seriously, though, where are the men worrying about "offending" their wives, or the general public, for that matter? Do you think we just care too much? :LOL Good luck!
Seriously, though, where are the men worrying about "offending" their wives, or the general public, for that matter? Do you think we just care too much? :LOL Good luck!
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Here you go. This is what you tell him. Exactly this. That *you* were offended. Frankly, you and the baby are the only ones he needs to worry about.
Originally Posted by *~Danielle~* Then I asked him what the problem was and he said he didn't want to offend anyone. I'M OFFENDED! I'm freakin' offended that he didn't support me and our son needing something to drink.
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i'm sorry to hear about your experience.
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i would be livid and deeply hurt, too.
you stand your ground. your son deserves to be nourished and hydrated. sometimes they just don't take it right away. does your dh always sit down and drink the entire glass of something, or does he sip, chat, look around??!??!?!?!
i would be livid and deeply hurt, too.
you stand your ground. your son deserves to be nourished and hydrated. sometimes they just don't take it right away. does your dh always sit down and drink the entire glass of something, or does he sip, chat, look around??!??!?!?!
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