Re: Am I being a fuddy duddy?

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/6/03 10:50:16 AM Pacific Standard Time,

newmexsjc63@... writes:

> At the first meeting was a woman who came with her

> baby. I have no problem with the baby. I do have a problem with her

> popping out a breast during the meeting! It is a 30 minute meeting

> and the baby was not fussing. Am I wrong for feeling this way?

You are completely entitled to your feelings, but I have to say that you do

sound like a fuddy duddy! LOL If her breastfeeding her baby bothers you,

don't look! Sit in the front where you can't see her feeding her baby. I would

think a quietly nursing baby is better than a fussy baby.

I have nursed my baby in public many times. I figure that if people even

notice and have a problem with it that they should not look.

Stay for the meetings. Sit in the front. Don't use this as an excuse.

Melodee

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[Guest guest]

Breastfeeding is a perfectly natural and necessary thing. If it makes you

that uncomfortable, I'd suggest another meeting or simply don't look.

Liz < former breast feeder

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From: newmexsjc63

Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 1:30 PM

To: Serious-Weight-Watchers

Subject: Am I being a fuddy duddy?

I joined WW about 3 weeks ago and am following the plan to the

letter. The only problem is that I am not staying for my meeting. I

go and weigh in. At the first meeting was a woman who came with her

baby. I have no problem with the baby. I do have a problem with her

popping out a breast during the meeting! It is a 30 minute meeting

and the baby was not fussing. Am I wrong for feeling this way? My

schedule is tight and there aren't any other centers close by. I feel

cheated by not staying for the meetings. Am I wrong to feel this way?

[Guest guest]

Liz said:

> Breastfeeding is a perfectly natural and necessary thing. If it makes

> you that uncomfortable, I'd suggest another meeting or simply don't

> look.

>

> Liz < former breast feeder

On the other hand, is it possible to cover the baby with a light blanket

while it is breastfeeding? I'm not trying to be confrontational, I'm

simply curious, since I've seen some women who don't and some who do.

Sláinte,

S. Crawford

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" It is only with the heart that we see rightly; what is essential is

invisible to the eye. " --Antoine de Saint Exupéry

[Guest guest]

Breastfeeding is perfectly natural and in an ideal world no one would

think twice about it.

Unfortunately public nudity does bother and offend some people and their

feelings against it are just as valid as ours.

If the woman is being as discrete as possible with her nursing and it's

still making you uncomfortable then I would try and sit in front of her

or sit somewhere where you won't be able to see her.

Kris

(Also a former breast feeder but never in public... because I wasn't

comfortable with that. It doesn't bother me to see other women doing

it...it actually brings back happy memories...but I was never

comfortable with strangers seeing my boobs ;o)

-----Original Message-----

Breastfeeding is a perfectly natural and necessary thing. If it makes

you

that uncomfortable, I'd suggest another meeting or simply don't look.

Liz < former breast feeder

[Guest guest]

I am a nursing mom and if I brought my 2 month old, I would almost

definitely end up having to feed him during the meeting. Even if he

wasn't fussing, I'm sure the mom could tell that he was still hungry

ans nipped the situation in the bud before the baby started crying.

Some moms use blankets to cover the baby. Others just do it very

openly. I personally just use my shirt to cover any visible

breast. The truth is that whatever breastfeeding moms do in public,

people still disapprove so WE have to not worry about other people's

opinions. I was under the impression that WW had certain times when

kids were welcome, but maybe this member can't make that time. I

would see the issue as noisy kids at the meeting, but since this

baby seems quiet and calm, don't feel stressed! Just ignore her and

listen to the meeting. Maybe sit in front of her so she's out of

your sight line.

Cheyenne

[Guest guest]

I always covered mine, but it never offended me when someone didn't.

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From: Crawford

Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 1:48 PM

To: Serious-Weight-Watchers

Subject: RE: Am I being a fuddy duddy?

Liz said:

> Breastfeeding is a perfectly natural and necessary thing. If it makes

> you that uncomfortable, I'd suggest another meeting or simply don't

> look.

>

> Liz < former breast feeder

On the other hand, is it possible to cover the baby with a light blanket

while it is breastfeeding? I'm not trying to be confrontational, I'm

simply curious, since I've seen some women who don't and some who do.

Sláinte,

S. Crawford

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" It is only with the heart that we see rightly; what is essential is

invisible to the eye. " --Antoine de Saint Exupéry

[Guest guest]

I'll have to admit, this would make me uncomfortable, as well. I know

it is completely natural and a good thing to do, but I can't help but

cringe everytime I'm in a very public place and I see a mother's bare

breast. I guess that is the price we pay for living in our society

(versus say, European countries, where bare breasts are not

considered taboo). I have a friend that is currently breastfeeding,

and she laughs at me about it.

If I was you, I would go to the meeting anyway, though. You're paying

for it and you feel like you need it. I would just purposefully sit

where I wouldn't see the actual act and try to ignore it, focusing on

the leader and the WW info instead.

April

[Guest guest]

Hmmm....baby or otherwise, I wouldn't be comfortable having my nipple

sucked in public. LOL! Maybe you just have to be there.

---

Debra

Down 17.4 pounds

[Guest guest]

The only thing is....the more you try not to look, the more you find yourself

looking...... lol

Your WW meetings are very important. You should go and attend. I guess I'd sit

in front of her as well, on the same side, so it's not easy to turn around to

look. It obviously is bothering you a lot, and this is the perfect time to

talk to your leader. Perhaps it bothers others as well, and maybe your leader

could ask her to cover herself.

Fuddy duddy or not, you are entitled to your feelings. It makes me

uncomfortable to see women breast feeding in public as well. (Not when they

cover themselves, then it's hard to notice.) I even breast fed my son, go

figure.

What I'm wondering....is this your true feelings? I mean, does it really bother

you THAT much...or is it some sort of " I don't want to attend meetings " excuse

popping up.

ly, there are a lot of people that bother me at my meetings. lol Mostly,

the ones that sit there and boast about how much they ate, how off program they

were, etc., the whiners, the " I can't do this " people, etc. That bothers me *a

lot.* But I have decided that Weight Watchers is for me, this is my

experience, and to totally ignore them. If I cannot find someone to visit with

(which is often, it's a clickish group) I take a book and get self-absorbed in

that so others don't distract me. No excuses for me! And I only have 1 meeting

a week in my town to choose from as well.

Listmom Lyn

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[Guest guest]

> At the first meeting was a woman who came with her

> baby. I have no problem with the baby. I do have a problem with her

> popping out a breast during the meeting! It is a 30 minute meeting

> and the baby was not fussing. Am I wrong for feeling this way?

OK.

Most of the people here are telling you to look away and that maybe

this isnt such a big deal.

I just have to say that I TOTALLY agree with you. Whatever you are

feeling at that point in time is most certainly valid. I dont think

its wrong to feel ANY way... (even if I really dont agree with you).

But the thought of looking at a woman breastfeeding a child makes me

sick to my stomach.

I think its great that this woman is at the meetings so quickly after

having a child, but I am wondering if she is just thinking about

herself? I mean...What if her baby WAS fussy? Is it fair to subject

the other people who came to the meeting WITHOUT their children to

that? I have to say that is one of my biggest pet peeves...When your

children are out of control, dont ignore them. Leave the room with

them...

With that said. I have to agree with you...I wouldnt have wanted a

woman breastfeeding her child in my WW meeting either.

-Aimee

Someone who cant stand children!

> The only thing is....the more you try not to look, the more you

find yourself looking...... lol

>

> Your WW meetings are very important. You should go and attend. I

guess I'd sit in front of her as well, on the same side, so it's not

easy to turn around to look. It obviously is bothering you a lot,

and this is the perfect time to talk to your leader. Perhaps it

bothers others as well, and maybe your leader could ask her to cover

herself.

>

> Fuddy duddy or not, you are entitled to your feelings. It makes me

uncomfortable to see women breast feeding in public as well. (Not

when they cover themselves, then it's hard to notice.) I even breast

fed my son, go figure.

>

> What I'm wondering....is this your true feelings? I mean, does it

really bother you THAT much...or is it some sort of " I don't want to

attend meetings " excuse popping up.

>

> ly, there are a lot of people that bother me at my meetings.

lol Mostly, the ones that sit there and boast about how much they

ate, how off program they were, etc., the whiners, the " I can't do

this " people, etc. That bothers me *a lot.* But I have decided

that Weight Watchers is for me, this is my experience, and to totally

ignore them. If I cannot find someone to visit with (which is often,

it's a clickish group) I take a book and get self-absorbed in that so

others don't distract me. No excuses for me! And I only have 1

meeting a week in my town to choose from as well.

>

> Listmom Lyn

> -----

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I highly recommend not asking the WW leader to ask her to cover up.

Although this might be what you want, she is fully entitled to nurse

in public and if WW did ask her to cover up, she could definitely

seek recourse against WW. I wouldn't go there! Just my 2 cents.

Sit in front of her and just say to yourself, " I'm here to lose

weight. " and " At least that baby isn't crying. " lol

> Perhaps it bothers others as well, and maybe your leader could

ask her to cover herself.

Cheyenne

[Guest guest]

> I joined WW about 3 weeks ago and am following the plan to the

> letter. The only problem is that I am not staying for my meeting.

I

> go and weigh in. At the first meeting was a woman who came with

her

> baby. I have no problem with the baby. I do have a problem with

her

> popping out a breast during the meeting! It is a 30 minute meeting

> and the baby was not fussing. Am I wrong for feeling this way? My

> schedule is tight and there aren't any other centers close by. I

feel

> cheated by not staying for the meetings. Am I wrong to feel this

way?

One thing my ww leader said to us a while back about (not staying

for the meetings) was that it was like throwing a $10 bill at your

scale each week with no benefit. I do agree that the " baby thing "

was a little weird, but don't let that stop your progresss.

Terri in Wisconsin

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/6/2003 1:49:55 PM Eastern Standard Time,

newmexsjc63@... writes:

> I joined WW about 3 weeks ago and am following the plan to the

> letter. The only problem is that I am not staying for my meeting. I

> go and weigh in. At the first meeting was a woman who came with her

> baby. I have no problem with the baby. I do have a problem with her

> popping out a breast during the meeting! It is a 30 minute meeting

> and the baby was not fussing. Am I wrong for feeling this way? My

> schedule is tight and there aren't any other centers close by. I feel

> cheated by not staying for the meetings. Am I wrong to feel this way?

>

>

i am a new mom as of july 1st and started back to ww the day i came home from

the hospital....i do breastfeed. with my first child i was very

uncomfortable feeding her in public that i would offend someone or other crazy

thing, with

the second child i was less uncomfortable but still didn't feel completely

comfortable feeding in public unless i was completely covered up with what felt

like blankets lol.....this being my third child, i am completely fine with

breastfeeding in public but will ask someone if they are sitting next to me if

they mind if i do that while they are there.....i don't want to gross anyone

out. i certainly don't expose myself and am very discreet. i agree there are

certain extents to which things like this seem acceptable....like my gift to my

kids when they turn one is instant weaning if they haven't done so already...i

think i'd be grossed out if i saw some 3 year old lift up their moms shirt

and start sucking, but for heavens sake, a baby? this is the only way some

babies eat for months and if the mom is able to sit for 30 minutes and relax,

why

not feed her baby? she may have decided to feed it b/c after the meeting she

would have to drive to get home and the baby wouldn't be able to wait that long

to eat....just a thought.

or she was going someplace else and wouldn't be able to take the time to feed

it...who knows? give the breast feeding moms some slack though, we don't do

it to gross people out or offend people.

heidi

169.9/138/130

[Guest guest]

> I joined WW about 3 weeks ago and am following the plan to the

> letter. The only problem is that I am not staying for my meeting.

I

> go and weigh in. At the first meeting was a woman who came with

her

> baby. I have no problem with the baby. I do have a problem with

her

> popping out a breast during the meeting! It is a 30 minute meeting

> and the baby was not fussing. Am I wrong for feeling this way? My

> schedule is tight and there aren't any other centers close by. I

feel

> cheated by not staying for the meetings. Am I wrong to feel this

way?

I think breast feeding is a wonderful thing; however, I cannot see

that it would be necessary during a 1/2 meeting. I have seen a lot

of ladies bring their babies, but never saw anyone even feeding a

bottle, much less breast feeding.

On another issue - CELL PHONES. Oh, my God, don't let anyone be

without one for one minute. a few weeks ago, someone's cell phone

rang 4 times during the half hour meeting. I was totally put off.

If they are that important , maybe they shouldn't be at the meeting.

JMHO

Terri in Wisconsin

[Guest guest]

hum, on the whole breast feeding issue, if you aren't staying for the

meetings then how do you know she's breast feeding during every single one

of them? Maybe she's feeding the baby b4 the meeting starts , to keep the

child calm, and frankly, they little nippers usually fall asleep after a

good feeding..

depending on the age of the child, they go through stages where then need

more food than others, growth spurts. if it's during one of those times,

she may not have a choice ... and even if it's not, just don't look.

Kat, who once spend nearly 3 weeks with the kid attached at the breast, or

at least it felt like it!

Kat BM aka MommaKat

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website: http://www.beadfix.com

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/6/03 7:56:52 PM Pacific Standard Time,

mamaterri22@... writes:

> I think breast feeding is a wonderful thing; however, I cannot see

> that it would be necessary during a 1/2 meeting. I have seen a lot

> of ladies bring their babies, but never saw anyone even feeding a

> bottle, much less breast feeding.

>

I've breastfed my baby at a WW meeting. More than once, as a matter of fact.

If you arrive 30 minutes early to weigh in (which is sometimes necessary at

my large meeting), then have 30 more minutes for the meeting and it's close to

baby's bedtime, you do what you have to do! Better for me to discreetly

feed my baby in the back row than for her to be screaming her head off!

Fortunately for me, now I can leave my baby at home since she's over a year

old and can handle an hour away from me.

Melodee

[Guest guest]

The thought of a woman breastfeeding makes you sick to your stomach?

Wow....perhaps you have other issues.....there's a reason women have

breasts, and men aren't it.

Liz

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From: contentandhappy

Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 5:32 PM

To: Serious-Weight-Watchers

Subject: Re: Am I being a fuddy duddy?

> At the first meeting was a woman who came with her

> baby. I have no problem with the baby. I do have a problem with her

> popping out a breast during the meeting! It is a 30 minute meeting

> and the baby was not fussing. Am I wrong for feeling this way?

OK.

Most of the people here are telling you to look away and that maybe

this isnt such a big deal.

I just have to say that I TOTALLY agree with you. Whatever you are

feeling at that point in time is most certainly valid. I dont think

its wrong to feel ANY way... (even if I really dont agree with you).

But the thought of looking at a woman breastfeeding a child makes me

sick to my stomach.

I think its great that this woman is at the meetings so quickly after

having a child, but I am wondering if she is just thinking about

herself? I mean...What if her baby WAS fussy? Is it fair to subject

the other people who came to the meeting WITHOUT their children to

that? I have to say that is one of my biggest pet peeves...When your

children are out of control, dont ignore them. Leave the room with

them...

With that said. I have to agree with you...I wouldnt have wanted a

woman breastfeeding her child in my WW meeting either.

-Aimee

Someone who cant stand children!

> The only thing is....the more you try not to look, the more you

find yourself looking...... lol

>

> Your WW meetings are very important. You should go and attend. I

guess I'd sit in front of her as well, on the same side, so it's not

easy to turn around to look. It obviously is bothering you a lot,

and this is the perfect time to talk to your leader. Perhaps it

bothers others as well, and maybe your leader could ask her to cover

herself.

>

> Fuddy duddy or not, you are entitled to your feelings. It makes me

uncomfortable to see women breast feeding in public as well. (Not

when they cover themselves, then it's hard to notice.) I even breast

fed my son, go figure.

>

> What I'm wondering....is this your true feelings? I mean, does it

really bother you THAT much...or is it some sort of " I don't want to

attend meetings " excuse popping up.

>

> ly, there are a lot of people that bother me at my meetings.

lol Mostly, the ones that sit there and boast about how much they

ate, how off program they were, etc., the whiners, the " I can't do

this " people, etc. That bothers me *a lot.* But I have decided

that Weight Watchers is for me, this is my experience, and to totally

ignore them. If I cannot find someone to visit with (which is often,

it's a clickish group) I take a book and get self-absorbed in that so

others don't distract me. No excuses for me! And I only have 1

meeting a week in my town to choose from as well.

>

> Listmom Lyn

> -----

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Breastfeeding a child makes you sick to your stomach? How do you think

babies get fed? It's not all formulas and bottles 100% of the time.

There was actually a time when those weren't even an option.

I understand everyone is entitled to their opinion, but that just blows

me away that someone would feel like that.

Also, if her baby was fussy, she would probably take him/her outside.

Most of the parents that come to my meetings do. As long as the baby is

not making excessive sucking noises, I don't see how it could be

distracting. =)

175/150.4/130

-----Original Message-----

From: contentandhappy

But the thought of looking at a woman breastfeeding a child makes me

sick to my stomach.

I mean...What if her baby WAS fussy? Is it fair to subject

the other people who came to the meeting WITHOUT their children to

that? I have to say that is one of my biggest pet peeves...When your

children are out of control, dont ignore them. Leave the room with

them...

With that said. I have to agree with you...I wouldnt have wanted a

woman breastfeeding her child in my WW meeting either.

-Aimee

Someone who cant stand children!

[Guest guest]

Terri wrote:

>

>

>

>>I joined WW about 3 weeks ago and am following the plan to the

>>letter. The only problem is that I am not staying for my meeting.

>>

>>

>I

>

>

>>go and weigh in. At the first meeting was a woman who came with

>>

>>

>her

>

>

>>baby. I have no problem with the baby. I do have a problem with

>>

>>

>her

>

>

>>popping out a breast during the meeting! It is a 30 minute meeting

>>and the baby was not fussing. Am I wrong for feeling this way? My

>>schedule is tight and there aren't any other centers close by. I

>>

>>

>feel

>

>

>>cheated by not staying for the meetings. Am I wrong to feel this

>>

>>

>way?

>

>I think breast feeding is a wonderful thing; however, I cannot see

>that it would be necessary during a 1/2 meeting. I have seen a lot

>of ladies bring their babies, but never saw anyone even feeding a

>bottle, much less breast feeding.

>

>On another issue - CELL PHONES. Oh, my God, don't let anyone be

>without one for one minute. a few weeks ago, someone's cell phone

>rang 4 times during the half hour meeting. I was totally put off.

>If they are that important , maybe they shouldn't be at the meeting.

>

At least put it on VIBRATE mode!!!!

>

>JMHO

>

>Terri in Wisconsin

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

IMO, simply don't look at her. I'm sure she was being discreet and not flashing

for the whole world to see. If she's sitting where you can see her, simply

move, it's that simple. Don't let her and the natural process of life, keep you

from your meetings.

It's attitudes like these that get the stupid laws we have in California to the

legislature and passed. A number of years ago, a woman was breast feeding her

baby in a Tower Records store. Doing it discreetly and not flashing the world.

A Tower Records employee said she couldn't do that in the store and asked her to

leave. Some other customers were " complaining " . So of course, the media jumped

on it, lawyers got involved and the next thing we know, there's now a law giving

women the right to do what is natural. That shouldn't have even come up. If

that had been me, I would be leaving that store in handcuffs, because I would

make a scene.

newmexsjc63 wrote:

I joined WW about 3 weeks ago and am following the plan to the letter. The only

problem is that I am not staying for my meeting. I go and weigh in. At the first

meeting was a woman who came with her baby. I have no problem with the baby. I

do have a problem with her

popping out a breast during the meeting! It is a 30 minute meeting and the baby

was not fussing. Am I wrong for feeling this way? My schedule is tight and there

aren't any other centers close by. I feel cheated by not staying for the

meetings. Am I wrong to feel this way?

[Guest guest]

I've never heard that. I know some centers have special " Mom " classes, but

never heard anything about only being able to bring kids at certain times.

Parents have always brought their young kids to the meetings I've gone. My

leader often gave them goodies (like the 2 points bars) and stickers.

cheyennemorfit wrote:

I was under the impression that WW had certain times when kids were welcome, but

maybe this member can't make that time.

Gymmie in Cali °Ü°

The difference between fit and fat is " I "

WW Baby-No Mo' Flab born 10/13/2K3 Wt. 6.5 lbs

Ya Ya Name--Marchioness Whispering Thunder

Bond Girl Name--Sasha Sparks

Matrix Name--Solana

[Guest guest]

You would think the lady woudl want to nurse the baby before she weighed in

I did not nurse my daughter but I know I would feed her prior to going out so I

would not have to deal with trying to get bottles out and all that when she got

fussy. Seeing someone nurse their child is uncomfortable for me and I think I

personally would find another meeting if she did it every week.

~~~~

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Re: Am I being a fuddy duddy?

> I joined WW about 3 weeks ago and am following the plan to the

> letter. The only problem is that I am not staying for my meeting.

I

> go and weigh in. At the first meeting was a woman who came with

her

> baby. I have no problem with the baby. I do have a problem with

her

> popping out a breast during the meeting! It is a 30 minute meeting

> and the baby was not fussing. Am I wrong for feeling this way? My

> schedule is tight and there aren't any other centers close by. I

feel

> cheated by not staying for the meetings. Am I wrong to feel this

way?

One thing my ww leader said to us a while back about (not staying

for the meetings) was that it was like throwing a $10 bill at your

scale each week with no benefit. I do agree that the " baby thing "

was a little weird, but don't let that stop your progresss.

Terri in Wisconsin

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/7/2003 10:28:36 AM Central Standard Time,

Serious-Weight-Watchers writes:

I joined WW about 3 weeks ago and am following the plan to the letter. The

only problem is that I am not staying for my meeting. I go and weigh in. At the

first meeting was a woman who came with her baby. I have no problem with the

baby. I do have a problem with her popping out a breast during the meeting! It

is a 30 minute meeting and the baby was not fussing. Am I wrong for feeling

this way? My

schedule is tight and there aren't any other centers close by. I feel cheated

by not staying for the meetings. Am I wrong to feel this way?>>

I nursed 2 babies - one while on WW and I always nursed right before my weigh

in Not sure if that helped or not, but it was like a good luck charm LOL

Are you being a fuddy duddy? I don't know - maybe - maybe not. Personally, I

tried to avoid public nursing as much as possible, but there were times when it

was unavoidable. I'm not sure if you have children, but if you do or if you've

been around babies a lot, I'm sure you know that most babies are on some sort

of schedule when it comes to feeding. Now, it may not be down to the minute -

but it sure seems like my kids were wailing for food at the same time every

day. Perhaps it was getting close to feeding time so this woman was trying to

avoid the baby getting fussy DURING the meeting. Perhaps you should stick

around at another meeting - maybe this was an isolated incident. Maybe she was

running late that particular morning/afternoon and didn't get a chance to nurse

the baby beforehand.

Nursing in public is not illegal and there is nothing that can be done about

it if the woman is being discreet. Of course, there will be times when the

breast may be slightly exposed (latch on and changing sides), but for the most

part all you are seeing is skin and not even as much as you'd see in half of the

clothing that people wear these days! Though it may make others feel

uncomfortable, there really is nothing that can be done about it. Like others

have

mentioned, if this is a regular thing for this mom, perhaps you can sit in the

front or in the back and concentrate on something other than what this woman is

doing.

~ Pam ~

234.6/191.2/148

43.4 pounds gone

[Guest guest]

I recd. this from my gf this morning & thought it couldn't have come at a

more perfect time. While this can be a touchy subject, I hope you enjoy it

as much as I did.

Students in an advanced biology class were taking a mid term. The last

question, worth 70 points or none at all was: Name seven advantages of

mothers milk. The student in question had also partied the night before, and

was hard put to think of 7 advantages. He wrote:

> 1. It is a perfect formula for the child.

> 2. It provides immunity against several diseases.

> 3. It is always available as needed

> 4. It is always at the right temperature

> 5. It is inexpensive.

> 6. It bonds the child to the mother, and vice versa.

And then, the student was stuck. Finally, just before the bell indicating

the end of the test was rung, he wrote:

> 7. It comes in such cute containers.

He was the only student to ace (100%) on the exam

[Guest guest]

Since I am still nursing my 18 month old I feel slightly qualified to

answer this one Usually babies will exhibit signs that they are

hungry (also known as early indicators). These include turning in

towards mom, rooting, sucking their hands or bottom lip. Honestly I

think the mom was trying to be considerate to everyone in the meeting

and take care of her childs needs before she began screaming and

interrupting the meeting.

I have nursed in public (though not lately because DS is down to nursing

only twice a day at this point). Honestly I don't think about everyone

around me nor do I think about what they may or may not be feeling about

seeing a child nurse. Honestly I don't care. I am not saying this to be

mean or in your face about it. I nurse because it is in my child's best

interests to nurse. I nurse in public because that is where I am when my

child needs to nurse. My child was exclusively breast fed until 6

months. During that time he received no water, no formula, no

juice...nothing but breastmilk and 98% of the time it was " from the

tap " . I don't consider myself militant but I have read the research and

determined that for me and for my child formula is not an option. Also

not an option is having my child go hungry (because trust me that would

have disrupted the meeting far more than nursing).

Personally I don't understand the whole problem with breast but I guess

that is because mine have ceased to be any more " sexual " then my elbow

or big toe. Trust me once you have been using the equipment for its

" utilitarian " purpose for so long it just isn't that big a deal.

I have nursed in front of my 94 year old grandfather and 90 year old

grandmother. It never even occured to me that they might be offended or

upset by it and they never mentioned it and think the world of my son so

if they were offended I guess they adjusted. If they can learn to accept

nursing matter of factly then I guess there is hope for the rest of the

planet:)

Steph

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From: contentandhappy

Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 5:32 PM

To: Serious-Weight-Watchers

Subject: Re: Am I being a fuddy duddy?

> At the first meeting was a woman who came with her

> baby. I have no problem with the baby. I do have a problem with her

> popping out a breast during the meeting! It is a 30 minute meeting

> and the baby was not fussing. Am I wrong for feeling this way?