tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post5244070176194813220..comments2024-03-28T03:20:20.956-04:00Comments on peaceful parenting: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Nurse-In After Mother Harassed for Breastfeeding 5-Week-OldUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-9091053562718745662013-07-26T16:48:39.209-04:002013-07-26T16:48:39.209-04:00I cannot tell you how relieved I feel about findin...I cannot tell you how relieved I feel about finding this!! I am a 25 year old mom of a 15 month old boy. I used a cover in public, but STILL for glaring looks wherever I went. Fortunately I'm not very faint of heart, and decided one day enough was enough. luckily, no one ever had the guts to confront me. I had an acquaintance day something to me about how I should go into the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-65751885005735970092013-07-25T16:50:54.648-04:002013-07-25T16:50:54.648-04:00The nurse in was a success. We had ball park 75 pe...The nurse in was a success. We had ball park 75 people attend. Some nursing mothers, some there for only support. One lady proclaimed she nursed all 12 of her children 50+ years prior. Some women traveled 5 hours to attend to support me and mothers rights. I appreciate every kind word, and I hope that next time you see a nursing mother you thank her!Bonnie McCallhttp://www.facebook.com/bonnie.mccall.3noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-15444821968880859042011-04-14T03:34:49.934-04:002011-04-14T03:34:49.934-04:00Wow. Humans are the stupidest mammals on the plan...Wow. Humans are the stupidest mammals on the planet. Only they would turn something that has ensured human survival into something dirty and shameful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-40072583179563823612011-03-18T10:41:49.761-04:002011-03-18T10:41:49.761-04:00How did the nurse-in go? I didn't see a follow...How did the nurse-in go? I didn't see a follow up, so I was just curious if things remained peaceful.Aurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11900095904704264142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-60071316284097465712011-02-14T16:39:39.614-05:002011-02-14T16:39:39.614-05:00That is absolutely ridiculous.
Bonnie, that is a b...That is absolutely ridiculous.<br />Bonnie, that is a beautiful picture. I apologize on behalf of all of those ignorant people who have caused you so much grief. I can't even begin to imagine how you must feel. It is absolutely terrifying that people can be so hateful and ignorant about something so appropriate and natural. I am absolutely disgusted by the reactions of those people. Kaylanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-63688724486762181172010-05-13T17:12:48.134-04:002010-05-13T17:12:48.134-04:00and another mom feels the bite of injustice. I ha...and another mom feels the bite of injustice. I had the same thing happen to me at a six flags before MA got a breastfeeding law. It was humiliating. No mom should have to feel ashamed of feeding their child. It's rediculous.Luciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02054155616388946762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-8598344873219817892010-05-13T16:47:57.156-04:002010-05-13T16:47:57.156-04:00Krystle - it is LEGAL to nurse in public anywhere,...Krystle - it is LEGAL to nurse in public anywhere, anyplace. However, there are also 44 states that have specific state laws protecting women's right to breastfeed in any public or private location, and Indiana is one of them. <br /><br />Specifically, here is Indiana's policy: <br /><br />Ind. Code ยง 16-35-6 allows a woman to breastfeed her child anywhere the law allows her to be. (HB JKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10350957701921488680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-85052902143305294962010-05-13T15:26:59.893-04:002010-05-13T15:26:59.893-04:00i unfortunately live in a state where it is illleg...i unfortunately live in a state where it is illlegal to breastfeed in public, or even in your own vehicle, thank you INDIANA. But i have breastfed my children in public restrooms(on the sly), you cannot choose when your children become hungry, and isn't it called neglet when we don't feed them? kudos to all of you public breastfeeders!! keep up what your doing and hopefully all states Krystlenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-19551522545867506472010-05-13T14:44:36.087-04:002010-05-13T14:44:36.087-04:00Oh, this is so sad how complete strangers have ret...Oh, this is so sad how complete strangers have retaliated against her for nothing! :( If something like this happened to me, I would be afraid to take it to the press, because so many average Americans just don't understand, and so they react with shock, anger, etc. So how do we make people understand? I think very specific, tactful words have to be used to explain it. Biology, that this Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029296444906951529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-36346334946416431672010-05-13T13:40:23.624-04:002010-05-13T13:40:23.624-04:00Sending support! I had the same sort of incident ...Sending support! I had the same sort of incident happen to me at a grocery store here with my third child. The floor manager actually threatened to have me arrested for indecent exposure, and refused to believe I had it under good authority that breastfeeding is specifically exempted from that statute here. <br /><br />People can be so ignorant, but worse than that are the poor children who Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05382236503583673002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-82962327240658476912010-05-13T13:38:13.075-04:002010-05-13T13:38:13.075-04:00I read this comment somewhere and it gave me a goo...I read this comment somewhere and it gave me a good chuckle. Now I use it as a comment on a lot of stuff like this...<br /><br />"If you think breastfeeding is sexual, raise your hand. Now all those who raised their hands - go report yourself to the authorities for being a pervert."<br /><br />Really people, grow up.The Three Little Bearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05293720770115453987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-55339686128412304172010-05-13T13:28:54.097-04:002010-05-13T13:28:54.097-04:00Unfortunately this doesn't really surprize me....Unfortunately this doesn't really surprize me.... I've seen it so many times before, and organized several nurse-in's myself. it breaks my heart and enrages the mother in me... but no, it's not surprizing.Danielle Arnold-McKennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00606657569365450105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-38642999925115160432010-05-13T13:17:57.138-04:002010-05-13T13:17:57.138-04:00This makes me so sad! I live in Cedar Rapids and h...This makes me so sad! I live in Cedar Rapids and have breastfed all over the city, in many restaurants in the area, but never at Lindale Mall. I am sorry that I didn't see this in time to attend the nurse-in. I would be interested to hear how it went.Marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-15624466493165080272010-05-09T19:23:35.822-04:002010-05-09T19:23:35.822-04:00OMG thats absoloutley disgusting how anyone could ...OMG thats absoloutley disgusting how anyone could treat another person like that just sickens me if i had passports and the money me and my kiddies would be taking a holiday to Iowa to join the nurse.<br />i wonder what people would make of me breastfeeding my 2 yo ;-)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14022877484287910319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-85427046200733993992010-05-09T03:53:51.191-04:002010-05-09T03:53:51.191-04:00I would be there in a heartbeat if I lived closer!...I would be there in a heartbeat if I lived closer! Happy Mothers Day Bonnie!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-8296847156623085212010-05-08T22:56:18.212-04:002010-05-08T22:56:18.212-04:00I am deeply saddened that this continues to be an ...I am deeply saddened that this continues to be an issue, especially in this day and age! We allow teens (and pre-teens!) to strut around with their breasts barely covered, and hesitate to enforce dress codes in the schools and work place for fear of harassment charges, or of violating their rights. Yet the issue of feeding babies in the best, most normal way possible is still considered nattherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18208343556347913204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-18821779403626470842010-05-08T21:45:03.894-04:002010-05-08T21:45:03.894-04:00I'm a very proud, breastfeeding mom of baby nu...I'm a very proud, breastfeeding mom of baby number 2. I will nurse him whenever and wherever...if he needs to nurse, then he does. However, I don't feel like other people should have to look at my breasts in order for this to happen. I understand *breast*feeding is what breasts are for, but other body parts are for functions just as natural and shouldn't be exposed for all the world Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-27784476489983261482010-05-08T14:50:32.631-04:002010-05-08T14:50:32.631-04:00This sort of ignorance makes me so angry. I wish I...This sort of ignorance makes me so angry. I wish I could be at the nurse in, I'm sending all my support & best wishes.Naiasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-89787636625215381912010-05-08T12:32:06.719-04:002010-05-08T12:32:06.719-04:00I breastfed my daughter until she was 2 1/2 and no...I breastfed my daughter until she was 2 1/2 and now continue to proudly breastfeed my one year old son. It is unimaginable to me that people feel so negatively about women, breasts and breastfeeding. Whenever I see a breastfeeding Mom I nod my approval and understanding. You go Mama's. Boobs rock!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06077612089973713686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-86953089664374747422010-05-08T10:07:48.569-04:002010-05-08T10:07:48.569-04:00I think it was especially upsetting because the ba...I think it was especially upsetting because the baby was so young. Every nursing mother knows that new babies need to be fed constantly, and breastfeeding is one of the only ways to make a baby this age happy and content, (they cannot play or intereact with other children, for example.) It's also a very vulnerable time for a new mother. There are all kinds of hormones running through a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-26676242853416979122010-05-08T09:20:58.710-04:002010-05-08T09:20:58.710-04:00Bonnie, I just wish to give you lots of support al...Bonnie, I just wish to give you lots of support all the way from Norway! I am utterly and completely shocked at the treatment you have received. I cannot believe it. In my country we breastfeed EVERYWHERE, it is the most normal thing in the world. I so wish I could go to the nurse-in, but the flight from Norway is too expensive ;) This is not good for the reputation of your country, I just can&#Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-12191604332389290102010-05-07T20:07:42.699-04:002010-05-07T20:07:42.699-04:00If I lived in that area, I would most certainly at...If I lived in that area, I would most certainly attend with my nursing baby and preschooler.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647464014543827875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-12244453073496609052010-05-07T18:23:32.751-04:002010-05-07T18:23:32.751-04:00Sometimes unfortunate incidents must happen to mak...Sometimes unfortunate incidents must happen to make a change! I WISH I could go! I would nurse my TWO YEAR OLD daughter there! Well, She has my support all the way from New York!!!Valencia B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04282309186815540377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-85394435461461040392010-05-07T17:41:27.692-04:002010-05-07T17:41:27.692-04:00Well done Bonnie for standing up for what's ri...Well done Bonnie for standing up for what's right and for putting your baby first. You are courageous! And I fear it will take many more women like you until the message that is heard is the right one.Steph Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-21942614148980185672010-05-07T17:14:57.935-04:002010-05-07T17:14:57.935-04:00I'll be there!I'll be there!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11903428524066550435noreply@blogger.com