[Camellia]

I so hope that no one ever says I am making them uncomfortable by nursing my child. I am afraid I would just lose it. I'm not sure if I would tell them off or cry. I feel *so* strongly about breastfeeding and if some rude and uninformed stranger were to attempt to violate my child's right to eat where ever we may be I'm not sure what I would do.

I really want to get a bunch of those business sized cards that spell out my state's law. I have 1, but maybe I could contact DHS and get a handful just in case.

Anyone have a ready made speech or one-liner that they can use in this situation? Has anyone already personally had this experience and manage to stay composed?

 

[rupiezum]

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[Camellia]

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Originally Posted by rupiezum As for business cards, have you seen these? http://www.mommyguide.com/modules.ph...rticle&sid=147 Oops, you caught me nursing! cards

Those are awesome! I'm going to have to get some printed off and keep them on me just in case. My town is fairly crunchy, but I still want to be prepared

 

[Peppamint]

On another thread someone mentioned the "Do you want a blanket to use over your head?" line.

I'd probably use that one.

I've never been confronted, although someone is my church is uncomfortable with my nursing during church. The pastor's wife just mentioned it to my mom in passing, they didn't ask me to stop. I did write a lactivist letter and included a ton of statistics. :LOL

A few times people have offered the use of changing rooms etc, but I just smile and say "we're fine".

 

[Selissa]

anytime anyone ever criticiizes me aobut anything that is arbitrary or they are strangers...or i am in now ay going to change my actions because of them (clear as mud right?) I just smile really big and say in my most congenial voice "well Iguess it's good that i wan't put on this earth to please you then huh?"

i have never ahd anyone know hat to say to that other than..ummm well...I guess so

lmao

 

[soccerchic21]

The first thing that I always say is that I am protected by law. For some reason that shuts people up. Not all of the health stuff that should matter more.

I can't believe what a previous poster said about that old woman! Good responses though.

 

[townmouse]

Here's some that I use when I really don't care what they'll think of me...

For acquaintances/family/church members: "I'm not taking advice today."

For strangers, or especially rude acquaintances/family/church members: "I really don't have time to educate you about breastfeeding. If you'll do a little research, get caught up on the facts, maybe I'll consider respecting your opinion." or, "The ill will of a stranger does not affect my life or my decisions."

Deadpan tone, expressionless face. You may not end up with friends, but if they're 'uncomfortable' they won't bother telling you again.

 

[Sustainer]

How about "there's enough for everyone -- just wait your turn!"

 

[Katie's Momma]

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Originally Posted by sbf How about "there's enough for everyone -- just wait your turn!"

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[Peppamint]

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Originally Posted by sbf How about "there's enough for everyone -- just wait your turn!"

I do think some people I know would faint if I said that.

: Breasts are for sex, don'tcha know?

 

[soccerchic21]

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Originally Posted by sbf How about "there's enough for everyone -- just wait your turn!"

too funny!

 

[bec]

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Originally Posted by sbf How about "there's enough for everyone -- just wait your turn!"

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Fabulous!

Bec

 

[Lucky Charm]

Alice, you naughty girl...:LOL

 

[Missinnyc]

"It's a good thing we don't make health decisions based on other's people's discomfort, isn't it?" Said very laughingly.