[urthmama]

I have been getting much braver about NIP- today while shopping at Ann Taylor with a friend and my 10 month old DD, I NIP'ed while we were browsing. My friend (who did not BF her daughter) said to me, "don't you want to go cover up?" "we could go find a bathroom"- and I said, "oh, no, it's just easier to stay right here"! Gooooo me!!!

 

[homewithtwinsmama]

Yay for you. What's with the friend? Bathroom?? That slays me every time I hear it. As if...

 

[urthmama]

I think it's just her wanting to grant me some "privacy"- I think after seeing me today with DD, she wishes she would have nursed. I felt good for standing up for myself and DD.

 

[Waterfallraleigh]

Good for you. I'm getting more confident about NIP too. We went out to eat last night and Emily didn't get my memo that she was supposed to sleep the whole time so I had to nurse her at the table. Restaurants scare me the most but I made it through.

 

[nikihodges]

good job mommas! the only way to get folks used to bf is by doing it in public with no apologies (sp)

 

[zensven42]

I find it best to carry around a small feather pillow which makes it very easy to NIP while the baby is very cozy. It is squishy and fits in a bag easily. It makes restaurant nursing MUCH easier, especially if the chairs have no armrests. Just a tip.

Kristin

 

[velcromom]

Good for you! I fondly remember nursing while browsing stores... although we were more likely to be at Home Depot than Ann Taylor, lol.

 

[hanno]

Good for you!
Mine is 9 weeks and it is really hard sometimes. I WANT to be all comfortable and non-apologetic but it's hard to ignore the stares. I have nursed in Target and the grocery store and restaurants and there is always someone. It's easier when I'm with my husband so I have him to talk to. I find myself wanting to accomodate to others' issues rather than tending to my baby as I should. I am also an A cup so it's really hard for me to lift my shirt to feed him so I have to pull the boob out the top. Leakage is also an issue and my right breast literally sprays and the baby pops off choking. I'd hate to think that there are some people who think that I am 'flaunting' myself. I AM very proud and amazed at my body's ability to feed my baby, the world just gets to me.