re: Boob addict *warning Boob pic*

Quoting Mr's&Family*:" I really hope I can go 15 months strong with this babe! I'm just so scared to BF in public or around DH's family (since we're around them a lot)."

In public was actually easiest for me besides being at home. They're just strangers and they don't pay attention   When I was at the in laws I just went into MIL's bedroom to nurse because it was always so loud there with 5+ kids running around. Is there a bedroom you can nurse in?

<blockquote><b>Quoting Javi's Mami*[Bazinga!]:</b>" In public was actually easiest for me besides being at home. They're just strangers and they don't pay ... [snip!] ... MIL's bedroom to nurse because it was always so loud there with 5+ kids running around. Is there a bedroom you can nurse in?"</blockquote>



Yeah there's a spare room I can nurse in. I'm just scared about when we all go out for dinner or when we're out and stuff (mall wise, zoo, etc). His mom seems weirded out by me wanting to nurse. Same with a lot of his family. I keep getting asked how everyone is going to keep him overnight too. I don't really want him on a bottle, since I am a SAHM....there's no point in a bottle, really.
I really don't want to cover up. I mean, I'd hate to eat with a paper bag over my head, ya know?

This may sound weird, but in public did you just lift your shirt and put him on? DD was a premi and never latched on. I had to pump for her, until I got severe mastitis I had to stop. So I'm super clueless with breastfeeding.

Quoting Mr's&Family*:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Javi's Mami*[Bazinga!]:</b>" In public was actually easiest ... [snip!] ... never latched on. I had to pump for her, until I got severe mastitis I had to stop. So I'm super clueless with breastfeeding."

Sorry it took so long to respond.
We didn't go out much but when we did I used a blanket as a cover. Like we went to the mall once and I just sat on a bench by the kid play area and nursed with a blanket. As he got older, he would take the blanket off so I stopped using it. I wore a tank top under a t shirt and just pull the t shirt up and the tank top down over my boob and there was barely any boob showing, it wasn't noticeable unless people stared, and I don't recall anyone ever staring at me because I would be looking at my baby the whole time  
In the beginning like when DS was small, I always wanted to go out to the car to nurse because I was uncomfortable but it got a lot better when I was used to it more. I even nursed while eating in Applebee's one day and I don't think anyone noticed what I was doing, didn't use a blanket or anything lol.

Oh, and I don't know about the whole bottle thing, I've never let DS stay overnight anywhere without me yet, and I don't plan to for a long time. He did use a bottle when I was working part time but that didn't last long.

Congratulations, i would give just about anything to be in your shoes, I made it to four months out of my 2yr minimum goal and i will not be swayed by anyone this time around
E xx

<blockquote><b>Quoting Mr's&Family*:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Javi's Mami*[Bazinga!]:</b>" In public was actually easiest ... [snip!] ... never latched on. I had to pump for her, until I got severe mastitis I had to stop. So I'm super clueless with breastfeeding."</blockquote>

I wore Camis under my shirt and pulled my shirt up and cami down. Then u just expose enough for them to latch onto. I never got one weird look or comment. I bf everywhere in front of anyone and I doubt anyone ever noticed.

Are you really gonna let your infant stay the night away? I am too protective. She'd be on solids and not Bfing often before I'd let my baby go anywhere overnight. I wanna say she was at least 2.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Javi's Mami*[Bazinga!]:</b>" Sorry it took so long to respond. We didn't go out much but when we did I used a blanket as a cover. ... [snip!] ... me yet, and I don't plan to for a long time. He did use a bottle when I was working part time but that didn't last long."</blockquote>




Never even thought of the tank top and shirt thing. Good idea! I'll be doing that.
I do Gove you props for going so long with it! I hope I can too.

<blockquote><b>Quoting lolajessup:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Mr's&Family*:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Javi's ... [snip!] ... She'd be on solids and not Bfing often before I'd let my baby go anywhere overnight. I wanna say she was at least 2."</blockquote>




Not right away. DD, started staying over night at my MILs house when she was maybe 4/5 months old. Up until about 5 months ago, DH, DD and myself lived with my parents so she saw them all the time.
But with this baby, I'm already getting asked by his family when they're going to keep him. It's going to be different with him because I will be breastfeeding. DD was a premi, didn't latch and I pumped until I had to stop from mastitis. So she was switched to formula and on the bottle. So that's why I let her stay over MILs.
DH thinks I'm trying to keep DS from him family because I told him how it's going to be probably impossible for him to stay over night for a while. I really don't want him on a bottle. I'm hoping he will latch like DD (and won't be a premi with sucking problems).
His family doesn't get why I want to BF....they're all idiots  

<blockquote><b>Quoting Mr's&Family*:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting lolajessup:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Mr's&Family*:</b>" ... [snip!] ... latch like DD (and won't be a premi with sucking problems). His family doesn't get why I want to BF....they're all idiots  "</blockquote>


Sorry mama   LO can go for a few hours so you and hubs can go out for alone time maybe. After a few months. The I could just do one pumped bottle while you're gone. But really what's the point of LO staying overnight?

<blockquote><b>Quoting lolajessup:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Mr's&Family*:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting lolajessup:</b>" ... [snip!] ... a few months. The I could just do one pumped bottle while you're gone. But really what's the point of LO staying overnight?"</blockquote>



I don't really see the point & I've been trying to explain that to DH. My parents understand about the whole breast feeding staying over for the night thing. Plus, my mom is wheel chair bound, so it would be hard for her with an almost 2 year old and a little baby (she can't bend over in her chair and lift more then 5-8 pounds). I see my parents all the time so they have no need to keep the baby or DD unless there is a huge emergency.
I guess MIL and DHs family just want "time" with him. I'm not entirely sure. Like they give me 'breaks' with DD but she's older and that's totally different then a new baby.
After a few months I'll do a date night or something.