tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22668996.post4536466833186237808..comments2024-03-28T08:18:24.545+03:00Comments on Hypnotic Verses: An interesting talk with my MIL and SILUm Naiefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079700156633283396noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22668996.post-55937068566303620392007-01-12T10:21:00.000+03:002007-01-12T10:21:00.000+03:00I agree with Jane.
Breastfeeding is the best thin...I agree with Jane.<br /><br />Breastfeeding is the best thing - do it for as long as Baby wants. Kids who were breastfed have stronger immune systems and are much healthier even into adulthood. I mean, after about a few months, Baby will probably slow down on the breastfeeding and that's when you supplement with formula and soon Baby is weaned and then it's pretty much on to baby food by then.<br /><br />As for having your hubby around and living in your own home, of course! And there should be no big deal about breastfeeding in front of him, it's not like he hasn't seen them before and he's not 15 either. You are doing as a mother what God intended.<br /><br />I don't agree with the sugar water and cannot possibly see how sugar is good. What the baby needs is the first feed of colostum, not sugar.Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04014351759393921274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22668996.post-62493711752198852482007-01-10T07:22:00.000+03:002007-01-10T07:22:00.000+03:00alrightie girlie, it's too late in the evening for...alrightie girlie, it's too late in the evening for me to comment at lenght, but once my mom will return back to Holland tomorrow, I'll have plenty of time to tell you about my experiences and how to ward of backwards beliefs that obviously your MILS and SILS still practice..eeekh!!<br />good thing you have a brain in your head, anyhoo..<br />talk to you later! (and by the looks of it, Jane here already has given her positive experiences also..<br />man oh man..old wives tales don't die do they??<br />IngridIngridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543677729320023767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22668996.post-47272819890353773842007-01-09T20:33:00.000+03:002007-01-09T20:33:00.000+03:00moody, well, you hit the nail on the head, i think...<b>moody</b>, well, you hit the nail on the head, i think. i didn't want to say it, but that's EXACTLY why i think it's such a taboo thing in my MILs eyes. she didn't come out and say that, but w/ all the things they've said about the birthing process and such that deals w/ that same thing, well... i think that is what it's all about. and i agree, it's very natural and i would hope that my husband won't see it and then have it on his mind all the time and such... he's never said such or even hinted to something like that. the topic makes me think of that jim carey movie "liar, liar" when his character gets in the elevator w/ that woman and says something or makes noises towards that woman and her big boobs.Um Naiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03079700156633283396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22668996.post-55169231241779426802007-01-09T16:54:00.000+03:002007-01-09T16:54:00.000+03:00I've never heard about the sugar water bit. That'...I've never heard about the sugar water bit. That's weird. I guess different cultures have different methods.<br /><br />I have to admit I tend to wonder about women who openly breast-feed their babies in very public places, but give me a break! I mean, it's a totally natural and innocent thing that most people deal with at least once in their lives! Let's be a little grown up here, shall we? Besides, I'm sure your husband has probably already seen them (or is that the real problem...not letting him see them being put to different use?).<br /><br />Sorry...that was probably a bit crass, but I still don't see what the big deal is.The Moody Minstrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16342935635794595909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22668996.post-89771633425181963752007-01-09T14:28:00.000+03:002007-01-09T14:28:00.000+03:00Sounds to me like you've got the right idea on it ...Sounds to me like you've got the right idea on it all. Sugar water? Hmm, not sure on that one, sounds a bit wrong to me but what the hell do I know?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22668996.post-58123316705716670732007-01-09T10:00:00.000+03:002007-01-09T10:00:00.000+03:00jane, you make me laugh... yeah, that's a good que...<b>jane</b>, you make me laugh... yeah, that's a good question about not feeding in front of my husband until the child is weaned. i SOOOO agree! and i wonder if they think about that. my SIL told me once that she never allowed her husband to see her pregnant stomach. i can't imagine it. when she fed the baby, it was always at her mother's house in a separate room. i, like you, believe it's a natural thing and something that's important for the baby. i'm looking forward to it and hope it goes well and i have no complications or anything. i've seen women breastfeeding in public, always covered, and never had a problem w/ it. here, it would be totally taboo, i think. i can't imagine what ppl would say... i don't think i've ever seen anyone feeding in a ladies' bathroom either, come to think of it. i'm sure there are women who feel differently and are educated on the matter, thank goodness.<br /><br /><b>wendy</b>, now, that's a truly ridiculous story about the baby not being registered in parliament. can't hardly get over that but it doesn't surprise me in the least. i could not imagine a woman doing that here, but i applaud the woman in australia who did it. and i agree... i think breast milk is best and i also agree that they're not meant to be gazed at.... but, boy, doesn't it happen! i'm wondering if the reason why my MIL thinks it's not good to show the man this is because his views will change about you or something, which i find to be sorta strange, but i'm sure it happens w/ some men - especially here. i'd be interested to hear an arab woman's views on this and why it's thought of so negatively. i think it probably revolves around sexual things, but i'm not sure. i know the 40 days thing does... so it wouldn't surprise me about breastfeeding as well. not sure though.Um Naiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03079700156633283396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22668996.post-8917661570561231682007-01-09T03:54:00.000+03:002007-01-09T03:54:00.000+03:00Wow, you are in a pickle over such natural things!...Wow, you are in a pickle over such natural things! Too much advice from too many people it seems.<br />Okay, breast-milk is best - that's my advice, and the experience of bonding between mum and baby is so lovely. The guy can come and go too. Breasts are meant for milk, not for gazing - it's absolutely natural! Even feeding in public - but nicely done. Lots of Fijian women feed their kid anytime, anywhere.<br />An Australian woman politician fed her hungry baby in Parliament here one day and they were put out - because the kid wasn't registered to 'sit' in Parliament!<br />Take it easy anyway.<br />W.Peceli and Wendy's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165668047817341837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22668996.post-77636255249942701442007-01-08T22:28:00.000+03:002007-01-08T22:28:00.000+03:00I'd avoid giving the baby anything but breast milk...I'd avoid giving the baby anything but breast milk, especially in the first few days. It truly is the best thing for the baby's body. His or her system will clean out just fine on its own and if it doesn't, I doubt sugar water would make any difference. Your instincts are right. One thing I noticed when I had my first child is that all of the sudden everyone and their brother felt entitled to give me unsolicited advice. The best thing I did was ignore it. <br /><br />As far as breastfeeding in front of your husband how are you supposed to avoid that? Stop living together until the child is weaned? Ridiculous. My personal experience was very positive and Jd was very supportive. <br /><br />Breastfeeding is a natural process. I breastfed both of my children and at times did so in public. I was discreet--I covered up with a blanket and no flesh was ever visible but still some people made rude comments. I made the decision that doing the best I could for my child was far more important than what anyone else thought or said. It's not like I was putting on a peepshow for god's sake. I was nurturing my child and if someone didn't want to see it all they had to do was look away. It's not my problem if they chose to stare. People are far too uptight about it.<br /><br />In the end, whatever decision you make will be the right thing for you.Just Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803719872778410747noreply@blogger.com