Oh, the Places We'll Breastfeed!

My good friend Rebecca posted a wonderful series of blog entries while she was breastfeeding her youngest child.  I think of her mantra, "Oh, the Places We'll Breastfeed!" whenever I nurse August in unusual places.  Rather, when I nurse him in places that would have seemed unusual two months ago.

Some of my recent favorites include:

• The lawn and garden department at Target.  Those patio chairs are a wonderful respite for both a weary mama and a hungry baby.
• The stands at an ice skating competition.  With nothing but parents and children in the stands, this was a surprisingly friendly place to breastfeed, albeit a bit chilly.
• Between racks at a weekend baby-product consignment sale.  Though a friendly environment to nurse, what with all the moms and babies around, the crazy crowds made for some creative maneuvering.
• The lobby of my former office, which happens to be home to several retired nuns.  One very dear old sister said, "Oh, everyone, come see the baby!" from across the room, then amended it to, "Nope!  Wait!  It's lunchtime!" when she got closer.
• Coffee shops.  Oh, so very many coffee shops.