tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post8361319627230986989..comments2024-03-05T20:00:47.681-06:00Comments on Blogging 'Bout Boys: Can Boys Nurse Babies?Jennifer Finkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10568576650343979230noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-4616508275184164762009-11-10T22:49:53.851-06:002009-11-10T22:49:53.851-06:00Amen, Sarah, about the "girly men."
Jil...Amen, Sarah, about the "girly men."<br /><br />Jill #2, I think you're right on about this attitude reflecting a general discomfort with nursing. So many people still have a problem with nursing in public, nursing any baby older than a newborn and nursing in general that perhaps this attitude shouldn't surprise me. <br /><br />But nursing is 100% natural; that's what breasts were intended to do. And I'll keep nursing, writing, education and talking until that's accepted.Jennifer Finkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10568576650343979230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-89285352373131503952009-11-10T14:33:42.942-06:002009-11-10T14:33:42.942-06:00I think some people just have a fear of nursing, i...I think some people just have a fear of nursing, in general. My sister-in-laws both expressed discomfort with my nursing of my children as young toddlers. I can totally imagine them coming up with those kinds of comments. I am always so encouraged to hear from other parents who don't stress about what is gender appropriate for their child! Children ARE people and they take in SO much - as they grow and process these things they let go of what doesn't work for them. If we allow them to!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482229174941932934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-30699049217865011362009-11-07T21:53:35.524-06:002009-11-07T21:53:35.524-06:00Wow, that's sad. Max nurses "Mynava"...Wow, that's sad. Max nurses "Mynava" (or My Ava, as the case may be) all the time. And holds my pumps for me. Ok that's a little weird, but still. :)Jill Gawrychhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762752144588468050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-15090989093144833282009-11-07T21:42:58.313-06:002009-11-07T21:42:58.313-06:00Um, yeah, I don't see the problem at all here....Um, yeah, I don't see the problem at all here. My youngest, a boy, pretended to nurse his sisters' dolls when he was younger (say, 2 or 3). He's seen his aunts do it and he knows that's how many babies get their food. So what if he doesn't have the "right equipment?" Chill out, people!<br /><br />To me, it just shows a nurturing, kind, sweet personality. My other son would never even think to do this. <br /><br />Now if he were still doing it when he was 10 or 15 or 20, that could be a problem...<br /><br />The person who said that the mother needs to guide the kid so he doesn't grow up like "an animal in captivity" makes me mad. Like the child will be unable to cope in the "real world!" Kids learn really fast what's socially acceptable once they spend any length of time with peers. They also learn who has the "right equipment" for what. ;)<br /><br />Also, the "girly man" comment -- I'd just like to say that we need many more "girly men" around! I love men who understand and relate to women and I hope my boys grow up to be compassionate, nurturing, sympathetic, affectionate individuals. If that makes them "girly," then so be it.Sarah E. Ludwighttp://parentingbytrialanderror.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-38705293295342848622009-11-07T06:26:39.228-06:002009-11-07T06:26:39.228-06:00My thoughts are with you on those who were offende...My thoughts are with you on those who were offended. When I had my second son, he had difficulty with nursing and gaining weight. I ended up having to pump in order to know how much he was getting--although even with a bottle he lost about 25% out the side of his mouth. My 3 year old boy saw me pump all the time and I had an extra set of 'cups with tubes', so he would get those and also pump. I have pictures of it and it is priceless. A few months went by and one day he asked me why he didn't have any milk. A comment which I also treasure. I think the fact that her boys were trying to nurse babies and take care of them will actually better prepare them for the world today when so many moms have to work. What a great thing to have a dad that is nurturing and hopefully sees the needs of their children.Busy Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497705523738038535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-83004371634113695642009-11-07T04:06:46.716-06:002009-11-07T04:06:46.716-06:00My boys have both pretended to nurse babies - espe...My boys have both pretended to nurse babies - especially the younger one. They know they can't really, but they are pretending - aren't we supposed to encourage pretend play? I've got no problem with it at all!<br />SarahFranbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16515726155478542154noreply@blogger.com