Mama Memories: Breastfeeding in Public

Before I was pregnant I knew I wanted to breastfeed my baby but wanting to breastfeed and actually breastfeeding are two different things. I was very blessed to have a very easy experience. With Bryson being a larger baby (8.14lbs) he had no trouble latching on and understanding the process. In the first few weeks I could not understand how some women made it look so easy breastfeeding in public. When I was first learning I wanted everything off, nothing in the way because it was hard enough just learning how to get a rhythm down with my baby then jugging the nursing bra, tank top, shirt, blanket, boppy pillow, ect. Side note, whoever came up with the boppy pillow, You are my hero! So, at that point breastfeeding in public was out of the question. If I couldn't get this clothing chaos looking good at home what the heck would I look like in public? The answer, A first time Mom. :)
I also new I wanted to pump so I could have some freedom and feed him on the go. I am not against breastfeeding in public at all, I just know my little guy has always been a choker, social eater and I personally am not comfortable with my chest hanging out while my baby says hello to strangers walking by. Talk about a great way to make new friends! Ha!
After traveling and doing daily out of the home actives where breastfeeding in public became more frequent I realized I liked the time with my Son alone. I would dismiss myself and find a quite private area to nurse him in. Those 10-15min alone with him helped me realize I needed the quiet time just as much as he did. Also having that bonding time with him that he will never have with anyone else. I am his Mom and what I have learned is I need him just as much as he needs me.

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