I was sick of leaving the room to go nurse every few hours so I am feeding in the living room. I hope no one is uncomfortable, but I don't feel like being alone with the baby away from everyone!
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in my house yes! I just use a cover - NBD to me! Our rocking chair is in the living room anyway.
We don't have people over though, just my sister/mom who I BF in front of all the time anyway.
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I always just use a nursing cover...or whatever receiving blanket I have near me at the moment.
The only annoying thing is: before guests come over, I have to change into something I can nurse in without showing my belly and everything (like a tank with a button down cardigan on top).
Because, when it's just me and DH, I pretty much let it all hang out when i'm nursing. I'm sure my guests would appreciate that a whole bunch;) -
I did a few times but I was always more comfortable nursing in my bed in a side lying position. I never minded going into my room.
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Yes! Especially around the holidays I didn't want to miss out
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I want to be part of the fun - when we're visiting family or have company, it's my only chance for adult interaction - Im not going to miss that hiding in another room to nurse. I just use a cover or order everyone to not look until we get situated.
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In my home yeah with a cover though. In other people's homes with a cover if I know they are ok with it. If there is too much going on though I excuse myself so LO will eat better.
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I breastfeed in front of people at my house. I don't use a cover (he just pulls it off). I just do what needs to be done and try to not draw attention to myself.
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No but mostly because i havent figured out how to bf sitting up. I can only do it lying down
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Yeah, and I'll try to use a shawl or something, depending on who I'm with (with mom or MIL I won't bother, for example). The only time I won't is if I'm trying to nurse him into a nap and he's just being way stimulated, or it's bedtime. Then I'll excuse myself.
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Yes! I hate being sequestered away while all my family and friends are around. If he's amenable, I nurse and cover myself.
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Depends who it is. I nurse (with a cover) in front of my immediate family including my dad and bil. Wouldn't nurse in front of my fil though.
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I haven't yet, but will have to if she carries on with her bottle rejection.
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No. It's less of a modesty issue than comfort for DS. He doesn't nurse well when there are a lot of distractions and noise - I can't nurse him in front of the TV. I also like to make sure I can hear him swallow, which is hard to do when there is noise around.
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At first I went into another room because I was still figuring out nursing. Now that I'm more comfortable nursing I just use a cover if I have guests over. Most of the time if its all females I don't use a cover.
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Yes with family but not in front of non family. The hardest part for me is keeping things discreet while I burp her mid feeding.
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I breastfeed anywhere, and I don't use a cover. I would in someone else's home who I knew was uncomfortable with it, but that's it. I'd never cover in my own home.
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Yes, I wouldn't leave the room in my own house to feed my child! I do cover up though, but that is for myself.
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No, I never felt comfortable with covers, plus LO hated them and I don't like to feel exposed.
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Um, yes. It's my house, and if they're uncomfortable with me feeding my child, they can leave the room.
I do let people know before I start, but I'm pretty discreet anyway, even when I'm home alone so I don't worry about flashing too much
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Depends on who it is! I have left and done it with and without a cover.
We have a Xmas party today but I pumped a bottle to bring so I wouldn't have to leave, and so I could have a glass of wine
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Depends who it is. Ill nurse if its DH, my mom or aunt, or a couple close friends. Otherwise I go to the nursery where the glider is - I prefer the quiet alone time.
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I need to figure this out bc DH's dad comes tomorrow for Xmas. Part of me wants to be like this is natural and it's my house but I'm not there yet! He's also the conservative type so I guess I'll be doing all her feelings upstairs.
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@highwire: I got so sick of being banished to our bedroom or the nursery when family was here...The ILs come in a couple of weeks and I have gotten so comfortable w/BFing, I think I might just wear my Hooter Hider thingy and not be a prisoner trapped in 1 or 2 rooms of my own home!
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Yup I usually leave the room to get him latched on, and then use an A&A blanket to cover myself with and go back in with the company. I don't want to be hidden away! Not to mention, you really can't see anything with a cover over us.
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If I'm at home then I mostly just nurse him if I need to. I've used a cover (A and A blanket) a few times, but that was only because my dad and brothers were over. If it is my mom, MIL, female friends, etc. then I won't bother with a cover. One time a male friend came over while I was already nursing (no cover) and he just stayed in the part of the living room that was to my back until I was done. You couldn't really see anything with him already on, but I know he was just trying to be respectful. I wasn't too concerned because he's a doctor, has delivered babies, etc.
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Yes, but it depends on who's around. I nurse openly (no cover) around my family and my female friends. When my in laws are over, I always leave the room and I don't mind; it gives me a welcomed break from them.
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In the very early days I was more comfortable by myself, but that was mostly because we weren't good at it yet and my PP hormones were CA-RAY-ZEE so I would often cry trying to get her to latch (man I DON'T miss those days). Once we got the hang of things I hated missing out on all the action so I would plunk myself down on the couch and feed her wherever we were. If it was female family only I wouldn't cover, but if there were male family members I would use a cover. Now that she is 9 months she will NOT tolerate a cover for the most part, and she is way to distracted to nurse in a busy place so we have to find somehwere quite otherwise she pops off every time there is a sound and I spray milk over everything.
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When LO was a new newborn I didn't, but once he was a little older- closer to 2 month I did. He didn't tolerate a cover ever really, so it was a matter of just being as discrete as I could. Hoping this next time around this facet is a little easier.
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yep, it's my house & I prefer to do it without a cover, but have used one in front of my FIL because of his comfort level with the whole thing (uh, not very high, in case you were wondering).
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There is so much I've had to let go of in terms of modesty with this while breastfeeding thing! I'm nursing in my own home however I can be comfortable and social. Nursed at a restaurant today (covered). Just trying to figure out how to fit this into my life. What a change!
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@highwire: That's great!! It is so much easier to go out and not worry about milk/formula/bottles for baby. Boobs are with you wherever you go!
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@highwire: Congrats. Love this commercial
I hope we can all find our comfort zone. But having a baby, I think we all lose some modesty.@emahlee: I agree, I don't mind breastfeeding in front of anyone, but it makes a great excuse when I need a break!
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@brownie: ha!
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oh, my goodness. I nursed LittleBebe on the couch today and FIL LITERALLY covered his eyes when he walked from the kitchen back to his chair (on the other side of me). DH looked at me with hands up "WTF, really?!" look on his face. I just rolled my eyes. Such a funny little man.
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I always have a cover on no matter what, but it also depends on who. If it's DH's guy friends I prefer to go upstairs and nurse in the comfort of the nursery bc I don't feel comfortable... with women I just let them know I need to nurse, but I still like to use a cover.
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Most of the times I do and just use a nursing cover unless there are a bunch of men in the room. But if my in-laws are visiting for a week then I'll just go to another room. I'm sure it makes them feel uncomfortable. Plus, my LO likes to pull the cover and play with it so it's not always covered!
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