havok579257 Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 [quote name='rizz_loves_jesus' post='1596171' date='Jul 9 2008, 01:41 PM']How so? A lot of people here have said that breastfeeding women should go to the back of church. No one said they were tempted by breastfeeding mothers, so I certainly didn't mean to act condescending towards them. If I came off as self-righteous, I apologize, but I stick to what I said.[/quote] i agree with what you originally said. if someone has such a problem with seeing a mom breastfeeding then they should go to the back of the church. what is so wrong about saying that. i mean its the same thing as people saying mothers who breast feed should go to the back of the church. why should someone be forced to move if you have the problem. if you have the problem, then you should move. simple as that.
StColette Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 [quote name='Archaeology cat' post='1596180' date='Jul 9 2008, 01:55 PM']I think that sounds like a very good way of handling it.[/quote] I love the paintings of Our Lady feeding the Christ child. It portrays motherhood so beautifully.
Archaeology cat Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 [quote name='StColette' post='1596231' date='Jul 9 2008, 07:46 PM'] I love the paintings of Our Lady feeding the Christ child. It portrays motherhood so beautifully.[/quote] I know!
rizz_loves_jesus Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 [quote name='havok579257' post='1596219' date='Jul 9 2008, 02:41 PM']i agree with what you originally said. if someone has such a problem with seeing a mom breastfeeding then they should go to the back of the church. what is so wrong about saying that. i mean its the same thing as people saying mothers who breast feed should go to the back of the church. why should someone be forced to move if you have the problem. if you have the problem, then you should move. simple as that.[/quote] That is EXACTLY my point. And they don't even have to go to the back, they could just move rows. Instead of throwing a hissy fit and demanding that the mother move, why not just humble up and do it themselves?
Didymus Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 I don't care what anyone says... I will be breastfeeding my children wherever I want.
homeschoolmom Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 Because it's so much easier for the mom with a hungry baby, probably some other kids, a diaper bag and purse to move quietly.
Lisieux Flower Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 [quote name='Didymus' post='1596388' date='Jul 9 2008, 04:39 PM']I don't care what anyone says... I will be breastfeeding my children wherever I want.[/quote] I support you with that.
IrishSalesian Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 (edited) I do not intend to go through reading 6 pages of arguing. My opinion of the matter is this: Breastfeeding is one of the most natural expierences a mother and child can expierence. There is nothing wrong with it. If people have a problem with breastfeeding at Mass, then pay attention to the Mass and not to the mother feeding her infant child. I mean, the mother is giving the infant the milk that sustains the child, and allows the child to live. Just as the priest is giving us the bread of life, that is Jesus. So we are being nourished at Mass, so shouldn't the infant child? Edited July 9, 2008 by IrishSalesian
Jaime Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 [quote name='Didymus' post='1596388' date='Jul 9 2008, 05:39 PM']I don't care what anyone says... I will be breastfeeding my children wherever I want.[/quote] [quote name='Lisieux Flower' post='1596408' date='Jul 9 2008, 06:13 PM'] I support you with that.[/quote] you guys are weird
Winchester Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 [quote name='MissyP89' post='1595702' date='Jul 8 2008, 11:47 PM']Note: I'm not a parent, and won't be for a good five years. So my responses might be biased.[/quote]Well, that's quite a gestation period.
MissyP89 Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 [quote name='Winchester' post='1596488' date='Jul 9 2008, 07:39 PM']Well, that's quite a gestation period.[/quote] Funny! You probably inferred this, but I mean I won't be in a position to marry maturely and responsibly for five years or so yet.
StColette Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 [quote name='homeschoolmom' post='1596389' date='Jul 9 2008, 05:39 PM']Because it's so much easier for the mom with a hungry baby, probably some other kids, a diaper bag and purse to move quietly. [/quote] ROFLLLLLLLLLLLLL I just got a great mental picture of a mom actually trying to do all that lol
homeschoolmom Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 [quote name='StColette' post='1596574' date='Jul 9 2008, 10:06 PM']ROFLLLLLLLLLLLLL I just got a great mental picture of a mom actually trying to do all that lol[/quote] Wait a few years.
picchick Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 [quote name='Didymus' post='1596388' date='Jul 9 2008, 05:39 PM']I don't care what anyone says... I will be breastfeeding my children wherever I want.[/quote] that is really....weird.
friendofJPII Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 (edited) At a Church near me there is a wood carved statue of bare-breasted Madonna holding the baby Jesus. I think it is tastefully done. I know pictures Mary feeding Jesus were common in the early Church. Edited July 10, 2008 by friendofJPII
Archaeology cat Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 Just to add something, but another way to breastfeed in public is to have baby in a sling or wrap. With many of those, there's extra material so you can cover up somewhat without completely covering up baby. I have a Kari-Me wrap, and if I had Kieran in a laying down position, there would be material beside his head, but not on top of him. Enough to cover me, though. [quote name='friendofJPII' post='1596929' date='Jul 10 2008, 05:07 PM']At a Church near me there is a wood carved statue of bare-breasted Madonna holding the baby Jesus. I think it is tastefully done. I know pictures Mary feeding Jesus were common in the early Church.[/quote] I bet that's a very cool statue.
foundsheep Posted July 12, 2008 Posted July 12, 2008 There is a lot of me me me in this thread. Do some forget they are at mass, should you not be intent on celebrating mass and not staring down the pew at some lady feeding her kid. Priorities are priorities even if includes your concentration.But go on and make sure your doing everthing to make youself comfortable and not the world. P.s. Dont most women usually use some sort of feeding blanket or "cover", i know my wife did.
Archaeology cat Posted July 12, 2008 Posted July 12, 2008 [quote name='foundsheep' post='1598627' date='Jul 12 2008, 06:28 PM']P.s. Don't most women usually use some sort of feeding blanket or "cover", i know my wife did.[/quote] Most do. I don't usually anymore (my son would just pull it off anyway, thus exposing me), but still keep everything private. I also have a nursing top, so it's really easy when I wear that.
Selah Posted July 12, 2008 Posted July 12, 2008 I personally have nothing against it, though I, personally, would probably leave the sanctuary for a brief moment and feed the baby in the restroom, the kitchen, etc...
homeschoolmom Posted July 12, 2008 Posted July 12, 2008 [quote name='Selah' post='1598794' date='Jul 12 2008, 04:46 PM']I personally have nothing against it, though I, personally, would probably leave the sanctuary for a brief moment and feed the baby in the restroom, the kitchen, etc...[/quote] But see... most kitchens don't have any seating... and the restroom only has one.
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