JWs and breastfeeding past infancy

by rebel8 52 Replies latest watchtower beliefs

  • Scully
    Scully

    love2bworldly writes:

    I don't have a problem with women breastfeeding--but I do think people should do it in private or at least cover up. I'm not being prudish, I just don't care to see people doing it out in public like at the mall or wherever. And unless you live in a grass hut, I don't feel it's appropriate to keep doing it until the child is potty-trained and running around.

    Yes you are being prudish. Your statement reminds me of a time when one of my children was little, and we went on a picnic with people from our book study group. The elder who joined us took it upon himself to point out to the other children in the group how "beautiful" and what "a gift from Jehovah" it was to see baby animals nursing from their mothers. I bet the bastard even counted the time on his service report. In any case... when it came time to have our picnic, my daughter, who was all of 3 months old at the time, needed to be fed too. I discreetly put a shawl over my shoulder so she could nurse. Guess who objected LOUDLY and told me to take my daughter and my breast to the car and feed her in private? Brother Look-At-The-Beautiful-Thing-Jehovah-Made. Guess who got told to take his hypocrisy and shove it where the sun doesn't shine? Guess who told him... without regard for headship, or doilies on the head or anything else??

  • EvilForce
    EvilForce

    Fairchild....

    My post was an attempt at humor and wasn't directed to you or any of the comments you made. There are many people out there that don't want to see this stuff.... My posting was meant to get people to think....not you specifically. I was trying to point out the hypocrisy of it all.

  • fairchild
    fairchild
    when it came time to have our picnic, my daughter, who was all of 3 months old at the time, needed to be fed too. I discreetly put a shawl over my shoulder so she could nurse. Guess who objected LOUDLY and told me to take my daughter and my breast to the car and feed her in private? Brother Look-At-The-Beautiful-Thing-Jehovah-Made.

    Well, this is a different story. Truth is that, when you breast feed a baby, the baby can get hungry anywhere, anytime. When you are being discreet about it and someone still gives you a hard time, then I'd think you'd be more than right to tell them off.

  • fairchild
    fairchild
    Fairchild....

    My post was an attempt at humor and wasn't directed to you or any of the comments you made. There are many people out there that don't want to see this stuff.... My posting was meant to get people to think....not you specifically. I was trying to point out the hypocrisy of it all.

    Sorry evil force, I'm a bit on edge because my cat has been whining for 3 days straight now, and I'm afraid I was taking it out on you. I'm usually pretty calm. No offence taken, it was me being a bitch. I'll buy you an ice cream next time I see you.

  • fairchild
    fairchild

    LMAO, maybe I am just jealous because I was never breast fed.

  • EvilForce
    EvilForce

    Are you having nipple envy?

    LOL

  • fairchild
    fairchild

    Be quiet or you're not getting any ice cream.

  • Dragonlady76
    Dragonlady76
    The elder who joined us took it upon himself to point out to the other children in the group how "beautiful" and what "a gift from Jehovah" it was to see baby animals nursing from their mothers. I bet the bastard even counted the time on his service report. In any case... when it came time to have our picnic, my daughter, who was all of 3 months old at the time, needed to be fed too. I discreetly put a shawl over my shoulder so she could nurse. Guess who objected LOUDLY and told me to take my daughter and my breast to the car and feed her in private? Brother Look-At-The-Beautiful-Thing-Jehovah-Made. Guess who got told to take his hypocrisy and shove it where the sun doesn't shine? Guess who told him... without regard for headship, or doilies on the head or anything else??

    Scully, your my hero!

    DL76

  • evita
    evita

    In my congregation, the need to breastfeed modestly caused many to wean babes by 1 yr. old.
    Sometimes it is very hard to breastfeed in a discreet way. When you are just learning how, when you have a cranky baby or you are trying to nurse and eat at the same time.

    I have 3 children. I breastfed the first one till 22 months. He weaned himself.
    Then I had twins. There is no way to modestly nurse twins! One of my twins nursed until he was 6. I know you all think this is gross. But all three of my children were very attached to our nursing time and they all cried when the last child stopped. They are now 13, 9 and 9. All three boys are healthy, loving, and independent. The one who nursed until 6 does not remember.

    I found that when I was breastfeeding I viewed my breasts as nourishment for my children and I lost much of my modesty. Now I can' t imagine exposing a boob to the world.

    I think this country really has its priorities screwed up. We will watch, listen to and read all sorts of violent, sexual things but a woman breastfeeding pushes all sorts of buttons. IMO it brings up painful feelings of seperation and loss that are hard to deal with.

    The next time you see a woman nursing in public, smile and nod your encouragement. Don't make her hide herself and her little one away for your comfort.

    Evita

  • AlmostAtheist
    AlmostAtheist
    That?s our culture, we Americans are simply not to comfortable with the whole idea. I?m not saying every individual, but it is a very hot topic, so there must be a lot of very mixed feelings about it.

    People need to get over it, breastfeeding lowers infant mortality rates, and protects baby in many ways. Breastfeeding has many benefits to a woman?s body too.

    Society is just weird. (Society in general, not to touch on the specific weirdness of "The Society") If you walk around the beach in your underpants, you're a freak. But do it in swim trunks and you're fine. Lift your shirt and breastfeed in front of 5 mothers at an Avon party and you may be considered a freak, but do the same thing in the "mother's room" and you're fine.

    Personally, I obey the unwritten rules for the most part. It's just easier on me. But the rules are very arbitrary and stupid.

    Dave

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