I've just...

[bluebear]

sat in Marks and Spencers' cafe, completely oblivious to the fact that my 'discrete' feeding session had ended...dd had unlatched and was looking around grinning whilst my nipple was on full view to the public.

Moral: Don't feed whilst reading New Scientist, drinking a latte, and tucking into biscuits... you can only take multi-tasking so far.

Etiquette question: When you become aware that the bloke at the next table has been staring at your exposed nipple for some time and is now looking at your face, clearly unable to follow the conversation his friends are having, do you?

1. Flash the other boob saying ' Look they match!'.
2. Make eye contact and laugh.
3. Avoid eye contact and sneak off as soon as possible.

LOL Bluebear
P.s - i'd have flashed the other one.

4. Turn bright red and place magazine over face.

Definitly 2), BB!

I once fell asleep, after an overnight drive, in a deserted car park while feeding ds2. I woke up to find it had filled up with lorry drivers who were getting a marvellous eyeful!

Ohhhh how funny!

What about option 4........Ask if he needs extra milk in you coffee and aim it his way! He's run a mile and be soooooooooooo much more embarrassed than you.

4. Flush bright red and hope the floor opens up

Poor you! Still, at least you're laughing That does sound a pretty impressive multi-tasking list though, I'm very jealous!

Moral: hold New Scientist in a more strategic position next time!

Actually this was not as embarrassing as the time my dbrother-in-law came home (he rents a room from us), walked into the living room and started to chat to me then we both realised that I had forgotten to put an entire boob away after feeding dd (blissfully sleeping off her dinner lying across my lap)... Cue for embarrassed coughs, dBIL disappearing like a rocket, and my suggestion to dh that it would only be fair if he asked for a flash from dBIL's wife to even up the balance.

I did 3), tempted to do 1) though... didn't want to scare him too much, seemed like a nice bloke.

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made my day bluebear - thanks! I can just visualise it - how hilarious!

I once answered the door to the postman with them both out (difficult feed still ongoing and had completely absentmindely forgotten that I was still trying on and off when the post arrived) - he was very nice about it. Averted eyes, cleared throat and didn't mention it again.

LOL Bluebear!

I did this kind of thing a few times and was always v. embarrassed. But now my mate who's an Israeli and has loads of 'chutzpah' feeds by first of all lifting her top right up so her entire breast is on show, then sitting bolt upright with the baby on the nipple, chatting away to me as though nothing is going on. People all around are looking askew but she just doesn't notice. I must confess, I admire her!!

I tend to feed dd2 sitting in the sofa by our front room, thinking 'how lovely, what a charming sight for all passers-by' and then realise I have in fact hoiked my jumper up round my neck

Bluebear, that has really cheered me up this morning. Glad you're laughing about it - I'd have been tempted by 1) as well.
MI, the burbs must be full of mothers in front windows showing more than they ought. I thought I had our sightlines just right until dh came back with ds from swimming and said crossly that anyone walking down the front path could see everything. No wonder we've been besieged by scouts "looking for jumble".

It's not just me then? ds3 seems to feed so often, I've forgotten the feeling of having a top on!!! Have answered door, gone out to fetch things from the car- and am well past caring if anyone has a problem.

Think kids might be worried though- ds keeps saying 'mummy, you're not going to feed me with your breasties are you??'.

No son, not the way you bite!

Thanks for a giggle

It is funny how quickly you no longer care isn't it?
5 months ago I was panicking about how I could bf but still go out in public. Now I don't give a damn where I'm doing it. Although my brother turns on his heels if he realises I'm feeding ds. I mean who cares you can't see anything! Right?
Perhaps I'm a little too care free about it all.

I think people just have to accept it- my poor dad is ever so embarassed by bf, but when my sister and her son get out of scbu soon, ALL 3 of his daughters will be b/f. I think he might have to learn to live with it, if he wants to see his family!

Giggle at BB - I like Emma's suggestion - offer him some milk in his coffee!

Yep, I'm for the milk option too! Or if you've a strong let down reflex that covers a distance, just squirt

I'm sure I've given some teenage boys their first ever flash of nipple while feeding in public. What a responsibility!

How fantastic that their first ever "live" nipple was being used to feed a child.

Milestone - I fed at work yesterday! Went in to sort out some things about dates/holiday etc before I go back and whipped em out in the office.

If you had told me six months ago I would do this I would have said you were barking

squirmy - first baby: visited work and fed alone in office.
second baby: visited work; fed in Coffee room whilst chatting my head off to everyone...I cannot be embarrassed anymore

funny - i remember those moments. i breastfed for 8 months and near the end i got really relaxed with it but almost too relaxed when i realised after a 10 minut conversation with my 18 year old brother (who was desperately trying to focus on my face)that thw two flaps to my nursing bra wher open... poor boy! think he thought i had beceoma naturist!!!!!!!!!!
another time in the summer i was sitting by the river breastfeeding minding my own business when a wasp/bee? began buzzing mas around me and baby, i jumped shooing it away and saw a group of smiling teenage boys walking towards me... standing there with baby shrieking and mother with one boobie hanging out dripping milk everywhere............. shame!!!!!!!.... i dad laugh after i stopped cringing

sorry for my rushed spelling.