Yep. You know what I'm talking about.
The overly nosy but somehow "well-meaning" questions from friends, family, or even strangers.
I've gotten quite a few of them in the last few weeks and here is how I replied (or would reply if my jaw wasn't on the floor!)
1. "When are you going to wean her?"
- "When she is ready."
I just don't understand why people are so worried about how long MY daughter will be nursing. One individual even told me it was weird that she was still nursing at 10 months.
2. "Doesn't she have teeth by now?" ( insert look of sheer horror)
- "Yes, she actually has 8 teeth now. And my nipples are fine. Thanks."
She has bitten me a couple times. It hurt. But I survived and so did our nursing relationship. I guess I was just too stubborn to let some pain get in the way of my goals and my daughter's health!
3. "Don't you want your body back?"
- "I'm fine thanks!"
This one actually shocked me. I've never felt like my body wasn't my own. I've never felt the tiniest bit of resentment towards L for nursing. I love my time with her and nursing is just part of that.
I'm sure I could keep going. Some of the questions made me laugh out loud because I just didn't understand how someone could think that it was appropriate to ask me about my BOOBS!! Other questions are just getting old. Maybe one day I will come up with a great one-liner.
What are some ridiculous questions you've been asked about your nursing relationship?
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