Posting photos of nursing babies online

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Posting photos of nursing babies online
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Wed, 09-05-2007 - 10:52am

On another board, a poster has a long siggy that includes a slideshow of nursing babies from her playgroup. Another poster took offense at it and there has been quite the debate over the appropriateness of the siggy. I posted a message inviting people here to discuss that issue, and I hope that one of the posters from that particular playgroup comes here, at least so we can see what the siggy looks like. I'm having a hard time forming coherent thoughts today, LOL! So don't worry if I don't come back to debate the issue with you, I'm trying to get out of the office so I can go home & sleep.


As "Linda Richmond" (aka Mike Myers) from SNL would say, "talk amongst yourselves."

Mary


Mom to Kevin 11/04/2003


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Registered: 09-05-2007
Wed, 09-05-2007 - 11:06pm
No, I have totally remained calm. I didn't accuse you of using vulgar language, I said that you position is practically the equivalent of .... (and honestly, I didn't want to use that word and sat here for 5 minutes trying to think of a clean alternative and I couldn't... I mean, I said I don't give a hoot for pete's sake!) And then I said "attitudes like the one you just posted." That is most DEFINITELY not a personal attack. I also didn't say I was ashamed of myself, only that ultra pro breastfeeders make me ashamed to be associated with them. Every time I try to make a clear, calm point you tell me I have issues or that I'm personally attacking you or that I'm mean, which I do not and am not.
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Wed, 09-05-2007 - 11:06pm

Is the siggie picture about the boob or the baby? A scrotum doesn't really do much...

Debbie

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Registered: 11-06-2003
Wed, 09-05-2007 - 11:08pm

Your words: <<<>>>

My words: <<>>Wow, how did you translate "I will take care of the immediate needs of my child even if anonymous person A disapproves" to mean that Jennifer goes though life with her middle finger prominently displayed?>><<

Where I come from, flipping someone the bird is the same as "f you." Is this just a Midwestern thing? Whether it comes from the lips or as a gesture, it pretty much means the same thing. And as I said above, it's an awful big leap to think that a woman who puts her young child's needs and desires above the discomfort of a presumably mature stranger is at all analogous to going through life with an "f everyone" attitude. I would call it being a good mom.

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Oh good! Then maybe you can explain *why* this siggy is disrespectful? I look at it and see beautiful babies engaged in a beautiful bonding experience with the most important person in the world to them. It reminds me of my own nursing days and celebrates this unique relationship. I don't feel disrespected at all.

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Registered: 07-12-2006
Wed, 09-05-2007 - 11:09pm

Babies need to eat and formula feeds them. No fuss no muss and no problems.


Breastfeeding is about SOOOOO much more than that...


And it is fuss and muss.

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Registered: 09-05-2007
Wed, 09-05-2007 - 11:10pm
Again, I don't aim to tell anyone to do anything. I said that I don't agree with your position, and I think it's rude, which is why I don't care to associate myself with it, but I never said you can't or shouldn't believe it. Go for it. But I'm still going to hold the opinion that it's rude. Oh... and again again again again for the 90th time, I'm NOT TALKING ABOUT NIP.
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Registered: 11-06-2003
Wed, 09-05-2007 - 11:10pm
Thanks! I was always under the impression that that particular gesture was sort of the national sign of displeasure.
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Registered: 07-12-2006
Wed, 09-05-2007 - 11:10pm

Then again, I am still in shock that people put pictures of their children on here. Eeeek


Well, you do have a point about that!!

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Registered: 07-12-2006
Wed, 09-05-2007 - 11:11pm
Just thought I might add... this siggy was talked about the day it showed up on that other board, so I guess it depends on where ya go. :)



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Wed, 09-05-2007 - 11:13pm
OH, SNAP!
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Registered: 07-12-2006
Wed, 09-05-2007 - 11:13pm

No, it originated on the SAH/WOH debate board. They closed it because apparently we can only talk about boobs here.


Thanx for bringing me up to speed!


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