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  • The Romantic Notion of It

    July 23, 2009

    • The lack of education about breastfeeding hurts society.As I watch Dr. Drew host "16 and Pregnant/After Labor" he commented that breastfeeding is harder than the romantic notion people have of it. The painting (and I don't know which one) of a mother lovingly lookiong at her eating child comes to mind. That's really my only romantic picture of breastfeeding.Breastfeeding, like almost ...
  • The Fear Inside

    July 4, 2009

    • This fourth of July is a busy one with parades, several parties to attend, and a flag dedication.Even though I am confident in my beliefs and outwardly strong, I still have a fear every time I lift my shirt in public to breast feed my daughter. It's not like I've even had a negative experience. My face isn't inviting: people don't see me as approachable to their ideas. Plus, it really is a ...