Mom I Am

I grew up being read Dr. Seuss books by my father before going to bed.  The sing-song rhythms and nonsensical words still make me smile and relax when I read them now to my children.  Dr. Seuss’s birthday was this past Friday, March 2^nd and I have to say I get a little nostalgic about his books around this time of year.  He certainly ranks as one of my favorite children’s author’s.   I know you’re thinking “What on earth could Dr. Seuss possibly have to do with breastfeeding?”  Well, probably not much but some women certainly used his style to give some support and humor by writing the following poem and I thought I’d share it with you to celebrate his birthday.  I have a feeling as you read through it you will be able to relate much of it to your breastfeeding journey! 

Join us for our monthly meeting this Thursday, March 8 at 6:30 at Elegant Mommy.

WarmLLLy, Sarah Alberts

Mom I Am

Written by the posters on the Mom's Online Breastfeeding Board

Little ones can squirm and pout,

make a fuss and scream and shout.

When hunger hits without a doubt,

Sit right down and whip it out.

I would nurse her if she cried,

I could nurse her far and wide,

Here and there or anywhere,

Up or down or on a chair.

I could nurse a teddy bear,

For this fine milk is very rare!!!

Would you nurse him on a train?

Would you nurse him on a plane?

Would you nurse him in a car?

Would you nurse him in a bar?

Yes, on a train, yes on a plane.

Yes, in a car, yes in a bar.

I would nurse him here or there.

I would nurse him anywhere!

I would nurse him in a booth,

On the stairs or near the roof.

Anywhere my boy cries out,

I pop the nummies in his mouth.

I can serve it by the ounce,

I can serve it while I bounce.

In a bottle or in a jar,

I can serve from near or far.

Would you, could you nurse in church? 

Would you on a shaky perch?

Would you, could you, in the stands?

Could you nurse him with no hands?

I would, I could nurse in church,

Even on a shaky perch.

In the stands, with no hands,

I'll nurse my baby on demand.

Would you nurse him at the store?

Would you nurse him on the floor?

Would you nurse him on a ship?

Careful not to show your nip!

Would you nurse him while on skis?

Would you nurse her on your knees?

Would you nurse him in a tree?

Mommy milk is SO GOOD, you see.

Would you nurse him by the stream?

You could nurse him while you dream.

Can you nurse and clean the house?

Can you nurse and chase a mouse?

Can you nurse and cook a meal?

Mommy's milk is the real deal!

Would you nurse him while you sleep? 

How about while you sweep?

Could you nurse him in a sling?

Would you, could you, while you sing?

How about upon a swing?

Mother's milk is just the thing!

Would you nurse her at the park?

Would you nurse him in the dark?

Would you nurse him with a Boppy?

And when your boobs are feeling floppy? 

I would nurse him in the park,

I would nurse her in the dark.

I'd nurse with or without a Boppy.

Floppy boobs will never stop me.

Can you nurse with your seatbelt on? 

Can you nurse from dusk till dawn?

Though she may pinch me, bite me, pull, 

I will nurse her 'till she's full!

Can you nurse and make some soup?

Can you nurse and feed the group?

It makes her healthy strong and smart, 

Mommy's milk is the best start!

Would you nurse him at the game?

Would you nurse her in the rain?

In front of those who dare complain?

I would nurse him at the game.

I would nurse her in the rain.

As for those who protest lactation,

I have a perfect explanation.

Mommy milk is tailor made

It's perfect food, you need no aid.

Some may scoff and some may wriggle, 

Avert their eyes or even giggle.

To those who can be cruel and rude,

Remind them breast's the perfect food! 

I would never scoff or giggle,

Roll my eyes or even wiggle!

I would not be so crass or crude,

I KNOW that milk's the perfect food!

We make the right amount we need,

The perfect temp for every feed.

There's no compare to milk from breast--- 

The perfect food, above the rest.

Those nursing smiles are oh so sweet, 

Mommy milk is such a treat.

Human milk just can't be beat.

I will nurse, in any case,

On the street or in your face.

I will not let my baby cry,

I'll meet her needs, I'll always try.

It's not about what's good for you,

It's best for babies, through and through. 

I will nurse her in my home,

I will nurse her when I roam.

Leave me be lads, leave me be ma'am.

I will nurse her, mom I am.