Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Nursing in Public: Zoo Edition

I took my kiddos to the zoo today and we were by the "Sea Lion Cove" just in time to see a keeper talk about how they care for the sea lions and some tricks they are able to do.
We sat down and got my oldest all settled and then I began to nurse G.
This older man sitting on a different set of bleachers started to stare
even pointed and whispered to whom I assume was his wife and began shaking his head 
For a split second I thought I should cover and as fast as I thought to, I thought not to 
I shouldnt have to cover something as natural as feeding my baby 
and the fact that it seems so taboo to nurse with out a cover is ridiculous 

I think women should be able to wear what they wish but if we were to compare, I was covered much more than some of the ladies I saw while walking throughout the exhibits. 


Im sorry Im so scatter brained, just thinking of the incident makes my blood boil. 
I didnt say a word to the man, and I dont even know what I would say
I simply smiled, and continued to watch the show, to which he left in the middle of and kept looking back as he walked. 
I didnt ruin the show for you, your ignorance did. 
 
Im sorry G, for the split second that I thought to cover your lovely face for the sheer fact that someone else is offended by beauty.