Monday, April 5, 2010
Stupid Thrush
I am really tired of thrush!!! Will's tongue has gone from one lession to an entire breakout. I'm feeling worse and I'm not sure what to do about it. I now have family planning Medicaid, which won't cover a checkup on the infection, so I'll have to p-o-p and we can't afford that. William's 'scripts do not seem to be working and the acidophilus isn't helping me any. Does this get worse before it gets better?
Friday, April 2, 2010
Old news, but interesting comments
So how many new Victoria's Secret sold nursing bras at one point? I had no clue, unfortunately between then and now there probably wouldn't even be a chance for me to purchase one. I only found this information on page. This information was posted back in December 2007.
I had told you that I had received a comment from a battle buddy of mine. A friend I served with when we were in Germany had left a comment after I posted the above video. Here is what she had to say:
And I said I would do some research and find out more about this shop and their politics on breastfeeding. This is from ABC News about the incident:
I have to wonder...why do people feel the need to be so rude? Especially when it comes to the health of our babies. I get it, Victoria's Secret sells items that create the female form in a sexual manner; but as you saw the beginning of this post, Victoria's Secret did sell nursing bras at one time. So how do the workers at this store get away with doing such a horrible thing? Especially when one of their most famous models happens to be a nursing mother as well. Here are few sites that talk about Heidi Klum and her breastfeeding:
So what does Victoria's Secret say about this? In the Summer of 2006, there were nationwide protests due to two mothers in separate incidents from Massachusetts and Wisconsin told to go to the bathroom to feed their babies. The company responded by stating they have a policy allowing women to nurse their babies in their stores. A Victoria's Secret spokesperson apologized for the incidents that occurred and said the employees had behaved inappropriately.
Though time has passed since then, the laws have become even more beneficial for breastfeeding women. If it weren't for the perverts that could be lurking around any corner when I'm in public, I would pull the girls out and happily feed without the use of a cover.
It's amazing how women in other countries, mostly third-world, can pull out their breasts and feed their babies in public without a problem. The people in these countries do not view the female form as strictly sexual, but as a beautiful form that gives birth to the future and can nourish that future with the best possible food they can receive.
What are your thoughts?
Unfortunately, our nursing bra collection has been discontinued but we do still have several styles and sizes available. These items can not be ordered on our website as they are no longer featured. To order the bras, please call customer service at 1-800-475-1935 and we will be happy to assist you. The item numbers can be found below:
Piped Full Coverage Nursing Bra: 223-080
Lace Trim Nursing Bra: 223-057
All Over Lace Nursing Bra: 223-074
Nursing Plunge Bra: 223-065
Leopard Nursing Bra: 223-076
Lace Trim Nursing Cami : 223-059
If we can help you further, please reply to this e-mail or call anytime.
I had told you that I had received a comment from a battle buddy of mine. A friend I served with when we were in Germany had left a comment after I posted the above video. Here is what she had to say:
"Victoria Secret ran off a woman while she sat on the bench outside their store and breast fed her baby in North Charleston SC a couple years ago. They told her their products are not for breast feeding mothers and further more their products were not made for mothers at all!! She sued them and won a substantial amount of money, I don't shop their anymore."
And I said I would do some research and find out more about this shop and their politics on breastfeeding. This is from ABC News about the incident:
By ADRIENNE MAND LEWIN'Lactivists' and Lawmakers Push to Allow Public Nursing
Dec. 20, 2005
It was one of those moments new moms dread. While Lori Rueger was shopping with her infant daughter, the baby "pitched a fit" -- she needed to be fed.
"When I started heading back to the car, I saw there was a Victoria's Secret," Rueger said. "Being a past customer of Victoria's Secret, I knew they had really nice dressing rooms. [I thought:] 'I'll see if they let me use it and buy something for their trouble and be on my way.'"
Instead, she said, she was told that breast-feeding in the store was against company policy and was advised to go to a nearby bathroom, which she told the employee she would not do. "I just kind of looked at her and said, 'I wouldn't eat in there. Would you?'"
I have to wonder...why do people feel the need to be so rude? Especially when it comes to the health of our babies. I get it, Victoria's Secret sells items that create the female form in a sexual manner; but as you saw the beginning of this post, Victoria's Secret did sell nursing bras at one time. So how do the workers at this store get away with doing such a horrible thing? Especially when one of their most famous models happens to be a nursing mother as well. Here are few sites that talk about Heidi Klum and her breastfeeding:
Mom Heidi Klum is in fine formThough some of the reasons she states why she breastfeeds isn't what we would all expect, but it's enough that the store should back her one hundred percent. Especially since Victoria's Secret is a big advocate for breast cancer awareness and research has stated breastfeeding can reduce the chances of getting breast cancer.
Heidi's Secret
Heidi Klum becomes mom
So what does Victoria's Secret say about this? In the Summer of 2006, there were nationwide protests due to two mothers in separate incidents from Massachusetts and Wisconsin told to go to the bathroom to feed their babies. The company responded by stating they have a policy allowing women to nurse their babies in their stores. A Victoria's Secret spokesperson apologized for the incidents that occurred and said the employees had behaved inappropriately.
Though time has passed since then, the laws have become even more beneficial for breastfeeding women. If it weren't for the perverts that could be lurking around any corner when I'm in public, I would pull the girls out and happily feed without the use of a cover.
It's amazing how women in other countries, mostly third-world, can pull out their breasts and feed their babies in public without a problem. The people in these countries do not view the female form as strictly sexual, but as a beautiful form that gives birth to the future and can nourish that future with the best possible food they can receive.
What are your thoughts?
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