http://breastfeeding.nurseherenow.comQuick BlogSun, 07 Sep 2008 18:50:41 GMThttp://breastfeeding.nurseherenow.com/2007/02/05/whose-responsibility-is-it.aspx#comment-531759Amy (Ava and Sullivan's mom)This website is empowering on many levels. I can identify with it in a lot of ways. When my first baby was born I felt an obligation to nurse "discreetly" and I have to say that at times it impacted my ability to interact with others. When my son was born I told myself that I would follow my instincts. My instincts said that he needed to be fed on demand and that I need not worry about who I offended. As a result I feel more confident as a mother and I can see the difference in him as an infant---I really think they can sense a mother's level of confidence. My mothering responsibilities come before my people-pleasing responsibilities and if that means that someone might have to see a breast for something other then personal or sexual satisfaction then that's just fine with me. As women we have been taught to seek the approval of others. Breastfeeding my children has been a liberating experience for me. I have realized that the health and well-being of my children is more important to me then who I might make uncomfortable. And at a more primal level, I feel offended when I see women who don't respond to their babies on cue and when they do respond they shove a bottle of cow's milk in their baby's face. As a society I think we need to ask ourselves which images inspire feelings of peace and love and which images fuel commercialism and consumerism.http://breastfeeding.nurseherenow.com/2007/02/05/whose-responsibility-is-it.aspx#comment-531759Thu, 06 Sep 2007 21:02:56 GMThttp://breastfeeding.nurseherenow.com/2007/01/26/welcome--please-read-before-posting.aspx#comment-428708DannielleI just wanted to let you know what a great job you're doing! As a breastfeeding mom and NIP promoter, I salute you for the intelligent, articulate blog you have here. Keep up the good work!!!http://breastfeeding.nurseherenow.com/2007/01/26/welcome--please-read-before-posting.aspx#comment-428708Mon, 09 Jul 2007 23:37:52 GMThttp://breastfeeding.nurseherenow.com/2007/01/26/welcome--please-read-before-posting.aspx#comment-320902ShelbyHi, I want to thank you for all you are doing. I nursed my first 16 & half years ago. It didn't seem like anyone was nursing not in Indiana anyway. Well we went in the restroom a couple of times. I'd sit on the toilet & look how dirty, & think nobody feeds their new baby in the toilet! That was the end of that the next 12 months he ate where I did! 15 months for the 2nd. 20 months for the last. I always talk to moms to be about it. I think it is great that you are doing so much! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!! Shelbyhttp://breastfeeding.nurseherenow.com/2007/01/26/welcome--please-read-before-posting.aspx#comment-320902Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:39:02 GMT