N.I.P. so F.U.
I've created a Flickr group that might be of interest. It's all about NIP and for pics of babies/kids NIP. And it's outraged, because it's bullshit that nursing mothers get shit for NIP. I have friends who will give formula in public even though they breastfeed and have a fine supply.
If you support N.I.P. and are outraged, here's the group. Join!*
N.I.P. so F.U.
*no pervs allowed, tell me who you are when you ask to join and give me a link to take a look at. You wouldn't believe the people out there.
posted by Sacha @ 12:07 PM
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I joined, but I don't have any NIP pics!
Do people seriously get harassed where you live for NIP? I have never had anyone say anything to me or even give me a "look" (though maybe people do, I'm not paying attention most of the time). I mean, maybe I'm making assumptions but it seems like Seattle would be a pretty good place to be able to NIP without a lot of shit.
Do you seriously have friends that will give a bottle of formula rather than NIP? I'm sure others will disagree/flame me for this, but I'm sorry - that is lame. There is NO WAY I would EVER give my kid a bottle of formula just because of what people might say/think. I mean come on - mothering is hard work and yes, people say and do disapproving, rude things. I'm not negating that people's comments and actions can cause a lot of pain, upsetedness, etc. but I can't imagine someone letting that get to them enough that they would rather give a bottle of formula than NIP. Actually, I do know people who have done this but no one who is educated enough or has enough self-esteem to stand up for themselves. Maybe being queer has just made me deal with disapproval enough, I don't know.
I personally have been asked to stop NIP and I have been glared at for NIP. Yes, in Seattle.
And I do have a friend who will give formula in public rather than nurse. I have my own opinion but people make their choices and that is one of hers.
One thing I can think is that if you have an abuse background you may feel uncomfortable NIP. Otherwise, I don't know why beyond feeling that something 100% natural is inappropriate. And THAT is a cultural issue.
p.s. it's never too late to take a pic of you NIP. I personally plan to take one with me giving the finger to the camera. He he.
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