tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221984976832050207.post5230329190635952022..comments2024-02-21T01:07:11.489-05:00Comments on Anthro Doula: Tina Fey and the Teat Nazi'sEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02738440647498422230noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221984976832050207.post-21722299490998416292014-01-13T12:27:45.313-05:002014-01-13T12:27:45.313-05:00Did a spit take when I heard that section of the a...Did a spit take when I heard that section of the audiobook. I'm one of those adoptive moms, so I didn't have to 'make the difficult decision to formula feed'. However, I'm not immune to the TN hegemony. Every time I order my organic formula I see that phrase: 'make the difficult decision to formula feed'. Geez, marketing department, way to make me feel like I should Sister Cyclothymiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573140934245125052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221984976832050207.post-8032464449027669372012-08-14T22:19:56.061-04:002012-08-14T22:19:56.061-04:00My apologies for grammatical/spelling errors in my...My apologies for grammatical/spelling errors in my previous post. :-/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221984976832050207.post-56433214659700551332012-08-13T23:03:59.174-04:002012-08-13T23:03:59.174-04:00I think what Tina took issue to is women using som...I think what Tina took issue to is women using something that is suppose to be beautiful and a natural process as a means to belittle other women who are not or cannot do it, in that very underhanded that all women are capable of doing. Just from how she writes prior to bringing up "Teat Nazi's" (Yeah, I am not pussy-footing around here, people. TN? Seriously?) you have to realize Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221984976832050207.post-56568562652125448352012-07-04T15:49:55.518-04:002012-07-04T15:49:55.518-04:00I think Tina Fey did do an excellent job explainin...I think Tina Fey did do an excellent job explaining the guilt she felt with her failed attempt at breastfeeding. It sounded as though she wasn't able to reach her own personal goal. I think the guilt she felt was then turned into anger towards those who advocated for the topic or who discussed their success openly. This is unfortunate. Like the blogger described, advocates and supporters of Katie B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221984976832050207.post-42905783090084871042012-04-20T09:48:53.283-04:002012-04-20T09:48:53.283-04:00Thank you, most recent Anonymous commenter. I thin...Thank you, most recent Anonymous commenter. I think you say it well when you say that parenting isn't a competition, and that's probably what she is getting at. <br /><br />I still think its unfortunate that she uses the term "teat Nazi"Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02738440647498422230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221984976832050207.post-80791915587052353792012-04-20T01:07:40.815-04:002012-04-20T01:07:40.815-04:00I know women Tina Fey would classify as "Teat...I know women Tina Fey would classify as "Teat Nazis," and think she really hits the nail on the head when she says that not all women who breast feed experience this desire to judge others and talk constantly about their breast feeding experiences; it's a phenomenon that occurs when "highly ambitious women experience deprivation from outside modes of achievement." <br /><Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221984976832050207.post-36429659642260543102012-02-20T18:56:44.916-05:002012-02-20T18:56:44.916-05:00Wow. Enough you say? This is the angriest most ins...Wow. Enough you say? This is the angriest most insecure post here. Perhaps you may want to find a professional to talk to about this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221984976832050207.post-33508461292593081102011-10-08T12:32:14.832-04:002011-10-08T12:32:14.832-04:00I think Tina is absolutely correct. She does not ...I think Tina is absolutely correct. She does not advocate for formula over breast milk, as you say in your post. She knows that breast milk is healthier and better and that it CAN be a wonderful bonding experience with your child. However, she was not able to breast feed and should not be made to feel guilty about this. She labels some people as TNs not because they enjoy breastfeeding or stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03250835981919676937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221984976832050207.post-41578229728686362672011-10-04T04:11:51.442-04:002011-10-04T04:11:51.442-04:00I think Tina Fey was dead on.
And I must say, I&...I think Tina Fey was dead on. <br /><br />And I must say, I'm pretty embarrassed for this Doula who posted this, as her of all people should be aware of both sides to the story. It's sad that she is not experienced enough to realize many people feel the way Tina Fey is feeling when it comes to terrible TN's who talk like they know everything.<br /><br />Moms who breastfeed often make Candicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221984976832050207.post-3648753183539440452011-09-21T01:19:30.792-04:002011-09-21T01:19:30.792-04:00Breastfeeding is what is inconvenient, time consum...Breastfeeding is what is inconvenient, time consuming and socially judged. This is why many women do not continue to breastfed, many of which get misinformation about the need to supplement from yes doctors and other health care providers. Supplementing is directly linked to poor milk supply. How have we survived as a species with such ramped milk supply issues? It is a huge effort to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221984976832050207.post-54513710364153563522011-08-03T16:15:11.328-04:002011-08-03T16:15:11.328-04:00Siananigan and Annonymous got it just right.
Tina...Siananigan and Annonymous got it just right.<br /><br />Tina Fey was not making fun of a "self righteous insensitive judgmental opinionated small minded idiot of a breastfeeding woman."<br /><br />Ms. Fey, just like you, were shredding women who were happy and proud of themselves and including that in conversation. <br /><br />When you feel bad about something, consider that it's michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221984976832050207.post-1678581110909780752011-07-25T16:35:05.494-04:002011-07-25T16:35:05.494-04:00Siananigan and Annonymous, you have completely mis...Siananigan and Annonymous, you have completely missed the point on...well, everything! <br /><br />Siananigan, let's start with you. A teat nazi is NOT a breastfeeding woman. It is a self righteous insensitive judgemental opiniontated small minded idiot of a breastfeeding woman. Read that a few times until it sinks in. <br /><br />As for the last annonymous, read my first paragraph. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221984976832050207.post-23328167374203092652011-07-16T21:15:13.754-04:002011-07-16T21:15:13.754-04:00I'm constantly suprised at the anger directed ...I'm constantly suprised at the anger directed towards people who choose to BF. I was never great at maths but I don't feel that my inability in this area or the choice I made not to pursue the subject is the problem of those that have succeeded. I don't need to make up names for them or assume they are smug and looking down upon me. <br /><br />On another note, I haven't found Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221984976832050207.post-2918818739389982762011-07-16T20:40:36.103-04:002011-07-16T20:40:36.103-04:00It's all very well to say lighten up until you...It's all very well to say lighten up until you are the one being compared to a nazi for simply talking about something which you enjoy and is central to your motherhood experience.Nettle Farseerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15893781186173567419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221984976832050207.post-3441561919588023672011-07-15T13:23:21.757-04:002011-07-15T13:23:21.757-04:00Wow, you really need to lighten up. I laughed my ...Wow, you really need to lighten up. I laughed my head off during that particular chapter! Tina Fey managed to make light of a pretty sore subject for me. <br /><br />I can't breastfeed due to medication. And the Teat Nazis (yes I will call them that - they brought the title on themselves) STILL tried to judge me. These are the women who feel sorry for those of us who bottle feed our kidsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221984976832050207.post-69282754463542248712011-06-20T00:08:52.502-04:002011-06-20T00:08:52.502-04:00The problem is not breastfeeding or not breastfeed...The problem is not breastfeeding or not breastfeeding: it is judging each other and feeling judged by each other. Whether it is breast vs. bottle or natural birth vs. medication or vaginal birth vs. C-Section or work-for-pay vs. stay-at-home-with-kids-for-no-pay... it's the JUDGMENT that hurts us all.<br /><br />I love breastfeeding! It was hard for me, painfully difficult, for 6-8 weeks withCynthia Gabrielhttp://www.naturalhospitalbirth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221984976832050207.post-47843721878714120652011-06-12T02:04:24.463-04:002011-06-12T02:04:24.463-04:00I think Tina is hitting it on the head. I am one o...I think Tina is hitting it on the head. I am one of those people that she's making fun of! I totally think it's funny and see it in myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221984976832050207.post-72609939503088277132011-06-01T19:12:20.775-04:002011-06-01T19:12:20.775-04:00While I see your point, Tina's feelings about ...While I see your point, Tina's feelings about the TN, are echoed from my heart as well. I felt like I "failed" all three of.my children because I had little to no supply. You name it, I tried it....lactation consultants, fenugreek, oatmeal, reglan, pumping.....to no avail. Only to have the TN make me feel worse....very sensitive subject all around.Mybellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13452877806201607400noreply@blogger.com