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Mommy Diner: Open Anytime
Breastfeeding on Demand
By Lisa A. Goldstein
Now that my little princess is at an age where she's easily distracted, though, it's becoming harder to catch up on my magazines. A closed captioned television with the volume off sometimes does the trick.
One of my friends actually chose less convenient tasks when nursing, including talking to me on Instant Messenger while breastfeeding. She'd type "one hand" to alert me that she was typing with just one hand as she nursed. This same friend used to take advantage of this time to feed herself as well, balancing a plate on her daughter's shoulder and side.
Whichever way we choose to amuse ourselves, the very nature of breastfeeding means relinquishing control on several levels. For someone like me who has a Type A personality, this is a good thing. I've lost track of how many occasions I've thought to myself, "I could get used to this," as I re-immerse myself in the fine art of relaxation. And what better way to relax than with my daughter as she fills her body with the sustenance of milk and loving-kindness?
Breastfeeding fosters a bond between us that can't exist with anyone else. When my husband bottle-feeds her, she's very distracted and moves around a lot. He's often at his wits end by the time he's done. Besides, anyone can give her a bottle. I'm the only one who can give her mother's milk.
When I stop nursing, I'll no longer have this type of closeness with my daughter. As I put down the Boppy at the end of the feeding session, I look at my glowing child and smile. My restaurant's open anytime.
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