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Breastfeeding In Disney World! |
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Written by Kelly
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Thursday, 17 July 2008 15:52 |
This photograph was taken at the Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom. Every time we go to Disney World, we have dinner at this restaurant. We get to meet Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, and Eeyore. We were having dinner with the whole family. We were almost done. We were just waiting for Eeyore to come to the table. My daughter, Evangeline was getting fussy because she was hungry. I told Brad, my husband, that I would remove myself from the restaurant to feed the baby. He said that was silly. We were in the back, and I was facing away from everyone. Just feed her in there, he told me. I finally gave in. I had gotten really good at concealing myself over the course of the vacation. I used a Slurp n Burp and a Hot Sling so that I am able to walk around while feeding Evie.
Anyway, We were at the Crystal Palace. I was feeding Evie. Eeyore came over to our table for pictures. He saw me with the baby and posed for a photograph with us. It wasn't until AFTER the photograph that he realized what I was doing, and he put his little paws like blinders and walked away.
I have breastfed in every park that I went to. I walked through Downtown Disney the first night and fed the baby. I even got some encouragement from other guests. They told me what I was doing was awesome. I didn't know what else to say but thank you. I breastfed in Epcot on various rides. I even nursed at Typhoon Lagoon while I was sitting at the table waiting for my brother to bring our lunch.
One of the better, more encouraging experiences happened on the last day while we were eating at the Italian restaurant in Epcot. Evie was getting fussy. I worried about whipping out my boob in such a place, but Brad, again, assured me all would be fine. I took Evie to the bathroom to work on getting my gear together. I laid her on the changing table while I got myself together. Another mom came in with her young daughter and waited patiently to use the changing table. She stood behind me and explained to her daughter what I was doing. She told her, "that mommy is going to feed her baby". Once I was situated, I turned and apologized for taking so long. She just smiled at me, saying baby being fed is much more important. It was so amazing to have so many people understand and encourage my actions.
I can honestly say that I did not see one other person nursing in public(NIP). I was amazed that I didn't see anyone. I hardly saw any young babies. I could probably count on my hands the babies Evie's age and younger that I saw.
I have to say that NIP is one of the most empowering experiences I've had. Now that I have conquered Disney World, I really feel that I can NIP anywhere.
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Last Updated on Monday, 21 July 2008 08:44 |