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Post by nevaehsmom327 on Feb 29, 2012 13:54:14 GMT -6
Well, that's my whole thing too. If your family is so "catholic" then they should understand the reason women have boobs in the first place. Formula wasn't around 2,000 years ago!
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Post by angel22 on Feb 29, 2012 21:38:20 GMT -6
I'd just feed my baby and if she wants to say something about it TOO bad for HER!
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Post by sarastwins on Feb 29, 2012 23:43:16 GMT -6
Well if they are that Catholic they should be all well aware of the natural family planning method- which supports breastfeeding. And if they are such good Catholics they will forgive you if you offend any of them!
and BTW tell her to get her own damb flower girl dresses! maybe you want to keep the ones you have for setimental reasons.
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Post by nevaehsmom327 on Mar 1, 2012 7:37:22 GMT -6
hahaha....we did tell her to get her own. we seriously only paid $35 for ours at like, JCPenney and they were super cute. and you're right, if they're catholics, they should understand, and if not, then they'll forgive  |
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Post by elizac on Mar 1, 2012 7:56:15 GMT -6
If I were you, I would not be confrontational. I would talk to her if possible and find out what the real issue is. She might not want a baby in her wedding... maybe. I don't get the sense that she is against BF.
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Post by nevaehsmom327 on Mar 1, 2012 9:20:15 GMT -6
I really don't think it's her, at least from what I understand. It's her family. Apparently her parents don't approve or someone on her side doesn't. She's just being a b!tch about it. I just got done talking to my mom and she said that her and my uncle were over the other night and she was adamant that I go into the bathroom. So...my decision is leaning more towards not even going. Which is really too bad, I'd love to see my uncle get married.
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Post by fungirls on Mar 1, 2012 10:14:51 GMT -6
Maybe you should send them a Congratulations card from you with a pic of your whole family while you're breast feeding! Sad that she will let that get in the way of their day. I can't believe they don't have bigger and better things to worry about then that.
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Post by megs25 on Mar 1, 2012 11:05:07 GMT -6
Sharon's responses: Perfect!
But if the message came across just as intended, I'd politely pass on the whole deal. Being on a boat with a crowd, your kids, plus a newborn does NOT sound ideal!
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Post by nevaehsmom327 on Mar 1, 2012 11:49:54 GMT -6
No...not ideal. but again...it's not really about me, it's about supporting my family in a big part of their life. so while i don't want the whole breastfeeding thing to get in the way...it really does bother me.
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Post by bunsy on Mar 1, 2012 15:10:35 GMT -6
Being the boat isn't leaving the dock, you could bring a foldable outdoor chair and have DH find you a quiet, shady spot to breastfeed if/when necessary. As long as you can leave whenever you are tired or have enough, it could be fun. Consider that if the baby is a week old you are ONLY a week post-partum as well.
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Post by charliesmom05 on Mar 1, 2012 17:59:49 GMT -6
with baby being that young, I could just use that as my excuse, if I were to give one, but I wouldn't need an excuse. I would call my uncle and explain to him how I feel, wish him well, send your love and hope his new wife int as big a bitch in the future as she is being now.
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Post by ReneeW on Mar 1, 2012 22:48:32 GMT -6
Wow. Seriously, what is this bridezilla's DEAL?? And in this day and age, with all of the awareness of the health benefits of breastfeeding and it being so normal/mainstream it's shocking to hear of people who live in the Stone Age (OK, so there was only breast feeding in the Stone Age, so maybe stuck in the 1950s??). Grrr. Depending on how far away from your home the wedding will be held, I would be leaning toward trying to time it out so you feed baby shortly before the ceremony, go only to the ceremony and then leave. That way you're there, you're supporting you uncle, but you don't have to deal with any of that ignorant BS. Like they said, if you're less than a week out from giving birth you may be feeling exhausted, still recovering physically from labor, etc. anyway.
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Post by nevaehsmom327 on Mar 2, 2012 8:30:03 GMT -6
ya'll are right. I forget the fact that I'LL only be a week post-partum too. Not even. As I stated at the beginning, it's still a ways out and I may not be able to even go cuz I'll be in the hospital, but just wanted some advice from you ladies...and you're all so right. IF..big IF...I can even make it, it will probably just be for the ceremony.
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Post by bumblebee23 on Mar 5, 2012 11:07:11 GMT -6
Personally I would tell her how offended I was that not only could she not bring this to you herself but how it makes you feel. Maybe explain to her how you breastfeed (as to not offend anyone) and help her understand. Then I would simply say if that is not ok with you I will not be attending.
Good luck!
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Post by bschneid on May 6, 2012 16:35:16 GMT -6
Legally, in MN you can feed without a cover anywhere you can bring your child. So, I say just do what you have to.
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