The Best Compliment!
December 14, 2008 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under advantages of breastfeeding, breastfeeding, mothering
Woman admiring my baby: “She looks so healthy!”
Me: “Thank you!”
Woman: “Are you nursing her?”
Me: “Yes.”
Woman (nodding knowingly and approvingly): “She looks so healthy!”
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Interactions like those refuel my tank. Sometimes it gets discouraging to hear stories of women harassed for breastfeeding in public, and to hear criticism of women who promote breastfeeding, and to see such low rates of breastfeeding initiation and continuation. What a pleasant surprise to be complimented and acknowledged for breastfeeding!
She certainly is the picture of perfect health! So adorable.
Talk about picture perfect! Darling baby….those soft, pink cheeks and absolutely perfect coloring of a healthy,happy baby. Love her smile.
She does indeed, she’s absolutely gorgeous! And it is always so good when you get support like that!
I was at a funeral for one of my husband’s distant relatives. I went to the back (otherwise my mother in law would freak) to nurse our daughter who was about 8 months old at the time. A woman purposely walked back there and told me that my daughter had a wonderful monther who was making sure that she had everything that she needed to be healthy. That woman has no idea the kind of confindence boost that gave me! God bless her.
Oh goodness! Such a beautiful picture of a baby who is the picture of health and happiness!