>Hi Lactnetters.  On parent-l, someone started a thread about her
unsupportive sister-in-law, who thinks breastfeeding is disgusting, and
accused her of being a "lactating lunatic."  Several of us thought that was
a great title to claim, and it generated several stories, including this one
from Lori Thompson, who gave me permission to post it to LactNet.  Thought
it might be appreciated here.  I'm off to Austin for the day!



>>"Lactating lunatic and proud of it!"
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>This reminded me of something that happened to me when I was most likely 6-8
>weeks post-partum and hormonal as hell.  I ran to the store without children
>(what a concept huh?)  I was standing at the Kiwi fruit in utter disbelief
>cause they were 30 for $1.00!!!  So I was remarking to this youngish man
>about what a good deal this was as I filled my bag before they came to
>change the sign.
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>Well this guy started bumping into me all over the store, he kept trying to
>make conversation with me in each asle that I saw him in.  This kind of
>attention annoys me to know end, cause as I said, I was extremely hormonal
>and nervous to be away from Clara for too long.  Well finally he came right
>out and mentioned something about tortelinni and some "vino"
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>That was the last straw, I was done being polite. I literally yelled at him
>"Look buddy, I'm married, have two kids and I"M LACTATING! SO BEAT IT"
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>I have never spoken out loud to another human being that way in my life...I
>think I'd qualify for the title "Lactating Lunatic"
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>Lori
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Kathy Dettwyler
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