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Okay, maybe I need to clarify. Gisele Bundchen, the world’s highest-paid supermodel, recently said on the record that there should be a world-wide law forcing all women to breastfeed for the first six months of Baby’s life. ”Some people here (in the U.S.),” said the Brazilian supermodel, “think they don’t have to breastfeed, and I think, ‘Are you going to give chemical food to your child when they are so little?’”
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Ever since I was 14 years old and all the other girls in gym class were able to wear “real” bras to my trainers, I wanted boobs. In high school I got made fun of for being flat (and a redhead and for being so short, but that comes with the territory when you have the trifecta of bully magnets.) Some boys would put tissues in my locker, insinuating that I stuff my bra. Not entirely false, as I saved up all my money to buy a wonder bra.
Bébé au Lait just introduced two new designs for their award winning nursing covers. Moms can now enjoy burp cloths and award-winning nursing covers in Ascot, a modern color palette of pearl, olive and plum, and Parkside, a Paisley-inspired print combining soft greens and pale blues.
The Bébé au Lait nursing covers let mom nurse discreetly and fashionably in public. They were even recently updated to feature an additional cotton terry pocket to help with quick cleanup and to store breast pads or pacifiers. The new styles are available at bebeaulait.com for $35.
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I was in a group of moms who were talking about breastfeeding even though our youngest children are now in Kindergarten. I winced knowing what I would hear. “I breastfed for over a year with all three of my children!” “I just loved breastfeeding.” “Pumping was a breeze.” I waited for the conversation to pass. But it didn’t and was suddenly directed to me. “Um…me?… I didn’t even try. Wasn’t interested in the whole concept…it’s not for everyone. (chuckle)” Awkward silence ensues. Finally, I hear, “Well…to boost the baby’s immune system, didnt’ you want to give it a try ?” “No, I’m selfish.” Awkward laughter. Subject successfully dropped.
In a perfect world and perfect family, breastfeeding is best! I attempted breastfeeding for a short two months with my first son, I made it to just short of 4 months with my second son, when I was pregnant with number 3, I vowed I’d make it to a year breastfeeding. I don’t have problems with formula persay, except that its expensive, and I have good stuff for free to feed him, but I was dead set, I was going to make it to a year. I got past the biting, it hurt, no doubt, but I drudged through it, only to be shortened anyway because I found out I was pregnant with baby number 4 (surprise). Because of how close they were, I was told it was in the best interest of my body and the new baby, to go ahead and wean. Guess I could try with the fourth?
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One night, when I was seven months pregnant, I had a minor explosion. (I like talking about my pregnancy from the safe distance of motherhood; I can finally acknowledge that I rivaled Emily Rose from the “Exorcist” in terms of possessed behavior.) My husband, Chuck, was on the phone with his brother, Mike, who is a father of two. I was lying in bed, pillow under my knees, trying to make my way through the latest parenting magazine. I overheard Chuck tell Mike, “She’s going to try.”
After leaking all over my shirt in the middle of a meeting a few weeks ago, I didn’t think it was possible that it could get worse. Well, yesterday I forgot to bring my pump to work! How could I forget that monstrosity? My pump-in-style is bigger than my child. But I left it sitting on the kitchen floor. So, of course I don’t realize it’s at home until my breasts are bursting with milk. I close my office door and look next to my desk where I usually keep it. When I realize it’s not there I immediately go online for solutions. I rush to the bathroom to try to “hand express” but only a little comes out. After one of my single co-workers catches me with my boob over the sink, she backs out of the bathroom in horror. So then I decide I’ll just run to the closest store and buy another pump. 20 minutes later I return with a cheap single electric pump but it’s working at a snails pace. The receptionist intercoms me to let me know that my boss is looking for me. I’m supposed to be in a meeting. I pump just enough to relieve some of the pressure and close down shop. I will never forget that damn pump again!
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Last night on Showtime’s WEEDS, the main character (Nancy) finds herself in a bind when her breast pump breaks in the bathroom of a restaurant. ?She enlists the help of her brother-in-law (Andy) to suck out some milk and relieve the pressure. ?(The episode is aptly named, Suck and Spit) First of all, let me start by saying that I breast fed two babies for over a year, suffered engorgement many times and ?NEVER considered asking my husband to suck my breasts! ?I especially wouldn’t ask someone I wasn’t romantically involved with. ?And believe me, I’m not a prude. I don’t know anyone else who would stoop to that level. ?
A woman in Grand Forks, North Dakota who was accused of breast-feeding her 6-week-old baby while drunk has pleaded guilty to child neglect. Stacey Anvarini (26 years old), could face up to five years in prison when she’s sentenced on the felony charge in August.
Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at Anvarinia’s home on April 13, 2009 and found an intoxicated Anvarinia breast feeding her baby. Health officials say alcohol consumed by breastfeeding mothers can be absorbed into an infant’s system.
Judge Sonja Clapp says Anvarinia will not have to register as an offender against children. Attorneys say that this is the first case of drunken breast-feeding to be prosecuted in North Dakota.
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When I first began breastfeeding my newborn, I couldn?t imagine how I would fit pumping into my lifestyle when I went back to work.? Then along came the Medela Swing. The portability and efficiency of the Medela Swing make it the perfect pump for an active mom.?The Medela Swing, which is about the size of a portable CD player (and weighs in at only 2 pounds),? fits easily into a handbag or briefcase.? Yet, the Swing also has the Medela 2-Phase Expression technology, which mimics a baby’s natural nursing rhythm, to make pumping comfortable and efficient. The first phase simulates a baby’s initial rapid sucking to stimulate the milk to flow and the second phase simulates the baby’s slower, deeper sucking to express the milk as quickly as possible.? For such a small pump it is surprisingly strong and fast. ?Exactly what every mom wants.
