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Breastmilk rings are a thing??

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fruityb · 22/01/2019 08:20

I’m on mush (I have no idea why as it’s full of huns) and someone recently posted about having their breastmilk made into jewellery.

Is this a bit weird or is it me? And a little indulgent as in “I’m very clever because I breastfed”? I just shuddered at the thought.

Are these popular? Completely passed me by when my son was a baby! I did breastfeed for a time but at no point did I think it’d be nice to preserve this in ring form!

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Bezalelle · 22/01/2019 08:25

Each to her own, but I think they're grim. And weirdly overly sentimental.

Villanellesproudmum · 22/01/2019 08:25

Yeah that’s just weird.

2019Dancerz · 22/01/2019 08:27

So don’t buy one? There’s all sorts in the world, it’s not hurting anyone.

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Stinkytoe · 22/01/2019 08:27

I think they’re a bit icky, you wouldn’t preserve any other bodily fluid like that.

Breast milk is great for feeding babies, less so for jewellery

HJWT · 22/01/2019 08:28

What the hell.......
😂

BertieBotts · 22/01/2019 08:29

I don't think it'd obvious what it is. Thhey just use a drop to colour some resin IIRC. So it's a personal thing rather than a show off thing.

GobblersKnob · 22/01/2019 08:30

Nowt wrong with that. If you like the idea do it, if you're not keen don't. Takes all sorts.

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fruityb · 22/01/2019 08:45

Yes I know each to their own and all that - I don’t understand why comments like that always appear. I won’t buy one - I was asking if these were a thing as I’ve never heard of it!

Overly sentimental is the description I was looking for! Just found it a bit weird if I’m honest.

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GinLimeandLemonade · 22/01/2019 08:50

I think they're pretty. I'm planning on getting something when I eventually stop breastfeeding, probably a necklace pendant rather than a ring.

Breastmilk rings are a thing??
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fruityb · 22/01/2019 09:02

The ones I’ve seen are really pretty. But it has the same effect on me as stuff with hair in it lol

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LivLemler · 22/01/2019 09:06

I wouldn't have thought it was for me as I'm the least sentimental person going. But I have contemplated getting a bead made. I wouldn't wear it as I'd be too embarrassed if someone remarked on it to explain what it was (although some are really lovely and just look like pearls really). But breastfeeding has been such a big part of my first year with DD, highs and lows, and I never expected myself to keep going this long. So I may get a little memento to shove in my jewelry box.

SleepingIsOverrated · 22/01/2019 09:10

My SIL has one. It's glittery.Wink

She's American, and I think they're a fairly common thing among her friendship group.

planespotting · 22/01/2019 09:19

Is this a bit weird or is it me? And a little indulgent as in “I’m very clever because I breastfed”? I just shuddered at the thought.

Not quite, I have one and people don't know or need to know what it is. My best friend wears a ring with her brother's ashes

Maybe we can let people do what they wish.

And what does breastfeeding has to do with being clever? Many people make them with hair or whatever when they formula fed.

God, another feeding debate? I breasted and I am proud of the journey, I am proud of delivering my baby too, in whatever manner that happened. You can be proud of something without an agenda

Women turning everything into a competition. Who wear it bets? Are you a Megan or a Kate? Breast or bottle? Stop it already, men are doing it for us anyway

Stinkytoe · 22/01/2019 09:20

People get so precious, view parenting as a “journey” and want everyone to think they’re special.

You wouldn’t get someone making a formula bead 🤣

jessstan2 · 22/01/2019 09:21

Very weird indeed, a fad which I hope will not last. (Maybe not quite as bad as having your deceased spouse made into jewellery.)

planespotting · 22/01/2019 09:21

@Stinkytoe many pf my friends have rings with hair and they formula fed. People cam wear whatever the f^^[ they want

LivLemler · 22/01/2019 09:54

People have kept locks of hair in lockets forever.

Sparklingbrook · 22/01/2019 09:58

Oh dear. I can imagine the childtren sorting out the deceased parent's house and wondering what to do with the ring with bodily fluid in it. Grin

Maybe people could have some sperm from the conception made into a brooch or something?

I should have got a ring with some Aptamil formula in it-that stuff rescued me and saved my sanity.

YesitsJacqueline · 22/01/2019 10:00

I thought this was going to be a teething ring haha frozen breast milk in a ring shape now that would be a better idea !

LivLemler · 22/01/2019 10:00

Oh sparkling I'm so jealous. My DD won't take a bottle no matter what we try. I've given aptamil so much money, and yet sanity remains long forgotten.

BakerBear · 22/01/2019 10:02

I do find some women who breastfeed like to make people aware of it.

For example when my cousin was feeding her baby in her car once and someone wanted her move she told them she was breastfeeding.

I dont understand why she would say shes breastfeeding rather than im feeding my baby. You would say to someone well im formula feeding, you would just say im feeding my baby.

BakerBear · 22/01/2019 10:03

Wouldnt*

Sparklingbrook · 22/01/2019 10:03

Oh Liv I'm sorry. It was a long time ago now but a thoroughly miserable time.
I remember trying all the different flow teats initially.

PhilomenaButterfly · 22/01/2019 10:04

There's nothing clever about producing breastmilk. Most women who've given birth manage it. Should I have 4, one for each bf child, a tiny one for DD2 as she couldn't manage it and a huge one for DS2 who gave up at 23 months? 😂

Mumberjack · 22/01/2019 10:10

I quite like the idea and had briefly thought of doing it, but it was likely the cost that made me think twice. I spent enough on crap that I justified by saying that I was saving money on buying formula.

There is something self indulgent about it though and similarly to the ‘mother’ or ‘mama’ jumper furore, it is emotive and can be a trigger for some. I’d hate to feel like something I was wearing would making someone else feel like shit.