Vent.. - Ugh..

paradisemommy wrote: i just had to work this weekend (fri/sat/sun) and they were 12 hour shifts and i didn't want to decrease my milk supply any since i'm still breastfeeding taven so i was pumping. i must have had a dozen people look at me with this disgusted and surprised look (the building i work in is pretty big and so i had to walk pretty far to get from the room i used to pump to the kitchen so i could wash out the pump when i was finished). they all asked "oh are you STILL breastfeeding? HOW OLD IS YOUR SON?"..i just wanted to them all.

i only had 1 GUY tell me...good for you...i tell you what, it is so much healthier for him!

k whew..thanks for letting me vent..feel a little better...

MomToJade&Jordan replied: That really bugs me. And those people deserve a few of these It's very easy for someone who has never had a child or nursed a child to frown upon it. Heck I probably would still be nursing Jade if she hadn't given it up on me. You know what is right for Taven and you shouldn't be questioned about it. Shame on those who do.

MomToMany replied: to all the ignorant idiots out there! That just gets to me! It's so sad and disappointing that our society frowns so much on breastfeeding. I could go on forever about this, but I won't.

And a BIG to the guy!!! At least someone knows what's good!!

amynicole21 replied: GRRRRRR! People are so rude I know my friends all talk about me behind my back for continuing to bfeed Sophia, but they all bfed their kids just not as long as I have. SO, if they know how good it is for their kids, why judge me about continuing with mine?

Good for that well-informed guy, too! What a refreshing and pleasant surprise!~

coasterqueen replied: People really make me angry when it comes to BF! First off it isn't their business if you are *STILL* bf! I hate that word, still! LOL. Second, people are so used to the "norm" that they just can think along a different line, that maybe BF is GOOD!

Keep your head up You are doing a great thing! I get these comments all the time at work since I am STILL Bf and w&p for a 17 month old!

jen replied: So sorry you had to go through that . People are so ignorant.

paradisemommy replied: thanks everyone! i know i should just let it roll of my back but it's just so frustrating. there have been a handful of other kids born after taven and seems like if they were breastfed, it was only for the first few months or about 6 tops. one of the other guys said "oh my wife stopped when he started biting - she said NO WAY" and i told him - oh we went through that but it was a quick fix if you know how". i just kept thinking, there's no way that i could have just stopped because of that. i guess that's jmho.

not to mention the fact that maybe they should just mind their own business - it's not like i'm flaunting it or anything..i'm trying to be discreet as i can (as i'm walking to and fro to the kitchen).

anyways - reading your replies makes me feel better especially when i see that i'm not alone!

jen replied: I can only hope and strive to be as strong as you!!! I want the best for Maddy and that is something so special and important to me, that I alone can give to her. And when all of those other coworkers are bussling around worrying about themselves, doing their "own thing" and you are taking care of Taven even at work, so that you can care for him afterwards should shut them up right there! They are selfish and thoughtless, and need to recognize that instead of dishing out comments. Stay strong! You know what is right for your baby.

jcc64 replied: I think people in general feel very threatened when confronted with a parenting decision that is different than one they would make. I am also bf beyond the 1yr mark, and I quickly learned who i could and couldn't share this with. I know it's even bothering my mom, but I gently let her know it's really just between Corey, dh, and myself.
That is the bottom line, after all. Good for you, keep it up!

A&A'smommy replied: awww im sorry those people acted like that!!! They are just ignorant and dont understand it!!!! Im glad you feel better now though!!!! (((HUGS)))

coasterqueen replied:
I'm a stinker, I flaunt BF Kylie past the year mark like CRAZY! I've learned people are going to have an opinion on me whether it's BF or the way I parent, because most often other people are right, right? LOL So I just blurt it out to everyone. Sometimes I do get my feelings hurt though when people make rude comments.

Maddie&EthansMom replied:

My thoughts exactly!! You are such a great mom for thinking of your child so unselfishly while you are at work. You are doing what is best for him and he is thriving. WTG!!

That is so great about the one guy who stood up for you!! Kudos to him!!

kimberley replied: grrr some people are so ignorant! you know you are doing the right thing and what is best for Taven! people really should learn when to shut it.

(((hugs)))) and keep up the good work!

CantWait replied: Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Shame on them I'm really glad that the guy had a positive comment toward you though. you really are doing the best for your baby, WTG