"Mother knows breast." ~ Author Unknown
Because neither of us wanted to cook last night and it was already too late to eat anywhere decent, we found ourselves at Taco Cabana for dinner. Now, I'm a big fan of Taco C, but the people there never cease to amaze / entertain / scare the living crap out of / surprise me. Depends on the day. And last night was no exception.
Inside was freezing so we decided to sit on the small patio. J went inside to wait on the food, while I absentmindly began wiping dried guacamole off the table. Two young ladies -- maybe in their mid twenties -- were sitting at the next table. One had a boy about seven, the other had a baby in a carrier. I tried to drown out the boy's shouting by staring at the passing cars.
I heard one lady say something about feeding the baby. A few moments later I happened to look over, and noticed she was holding the baby against her with one arm and eating queso with the other. It took me a minute to realize that she wasn't holding a bottle for baby. She was breastfeeding. With no blanket. On the patio. While people were eating at tables all around them.
I must have had a sour look on my face when J came outside with the food. Thankfully, he blocked my view. I just couldn't believe it -- breastfeeding in a restaurant?? Sure, we were at a fast-food joint, but still. Have a little respect for those dining around you. Use a bottle, feed in the car, at least don't sit facing the door to the inside where everyone can see you.
Am I wrong to be disgusted?
1 comment:
No, I totally don't think you are wrong.
Breastfeeding is natural, I get that. Some would even call it beautiful. It's a necessary thing.
But.....at a dining establishment...not so much. If she wants to cover up, I'm cool with it. I mean, the kid has to eat. But to just whip it out, right there. Some people don't want to see it, and some people don't want their kids to see it.
Others will disagree with me...probably moms who have themselves breast fed. It's just my humble opinion. :-)
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