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Monday, November 01, 2010 at 3:31 PM
Breastfeeding in public
Since Toby was born, I've met so many wonderful moms who are nervous about breastfeeding in public--they worry that people will give them weird looks or say something negative, or they just feel uncomfortable baring a boob.
I totally understand that, and when I was pregnant, I thought I might be shy, too. But once Toby was born, I actually found myself feeling surprisingly passionate about breastfeeding in public. After all, I figured, I'm feeding a child, and what's more important than that?
I was also really encouraged by my friend Leigh and her blog (she writes a lot about breastfeeding). When Toby was one week old, I breastfed him in public for the first time, and I actually texted Leigh to thank her for inspiring me. She wrote back, "You fierce, fearless mama! You go right ahead." I loved that. :)
When I was pregnant, I had also read a few stories about restaurant owners or random passersby saying negative things to nursing women now and again, so I came up with a phrase that I'd have at the ready, just in case. Want to hear it? :) I planned to say, "It's my legal right to breastfeed my baby anywhere in public or private; if you have a problem with it, you can look away." Haha, sounds dramatic, but I felt good knowing that I'd have a reply, if the situation ever arose! Luckily, strangers have actually been great. You know, 99% of the time, people don't even notice that you're breastfeeding (it's so subtle!); and when they do realize it, people have even walked by and said, "Aw, that's so sweet," or "Isn't that beautiful?" which was a nice surprise.
Overall, I'd love to encourage women to feel proud to nurse their sweet babies in public. As you can see from the photos, it's really modest (the baby's head covers up almost everything; and I'm also wearing a Boob nursing shirt). At this point, I've ended up breastfeeding Toby all over the city, and it has been a wonderful, fun, cozy, intimate, freeing experience. Now I barely think twice about it! I just bust out the boob!
Anyway, I want to give a huge thumbs up to all you mamas out there, no matter what you choose to do! If you don't want to breastfeed in public, by all means, don't; but if you do want to or are thinking about it, please feel encouraged to go for it. And know that I'll be here in the blogosphere, rooting you on. xoxoxo
317 comments:
On a completely practical standpoint, I'd rather have a mother feed her baby than have to listen to a hungry babe. I was on a plane recently (in the middle seat, no less) and the mother with an infant on her lap next to me asked if it was alright for her to breastfeed there. Of course! She was awesome and had one of those little aprons to be discrete. It kept her little girl quiet and happy for a 2.5 hour flight. As a non-mother, it was a) nice to be asked; b) nice to see someone else handle it so gracefully; and c) nice to be next to a happy and content baby on a completely full flight! I can't imagine having to manage a bottle regimen while traveling. Mothers are truly remarkable in their fortitude and planning.
go go go, Joanna!How great! It is sweet and beautiful and I love pictures of breastfeeding moms and seeing them out and about. Baby and mama always look so happy.
I'm glad you posted about this. It might inspire others to feel as comfortable or, if they aren't breastfeeding, to be welcoming and inclusive of nursing moms.Loved reading this post! I am nursing my infant and do so in public all the time (I have to or my older child would be at home all the time) and I love your phrase to say if someone says something negative to you! I've tired to think up one before but couldn't come up with anything as good as yours. :)
ReplyDeleteYES! It is astonishing to me that some people find it "offensive" or "indecent" - after all, breastfeeding is what boobs are really for! I choose to breastfeed my twins because it was sooo much freer and easier than always having to have to carry bottles, formula, thermoses, all the equipment required. As an American living in Germany, I can vouch that the attitude here is similar to the French, breastfeeding in public is no big deal. Although, breastfeeding two at once always created a bit of a spectacle! Gorgeous pictures, enjoy the intimate time with your beautiful boy!
ReplyDelete- kkatmpls3:58 PM
Beautiful post! I wish all breastfeeding moms would feel ok about public nursing...it is really so discreet and helps people see how normal it is! And so convenient!
Although I'm still nursing my 2-year old and that does get us some looks on the odd occasion when I still do it in public (skinned knee, etc). I desperately needed this! I was too shy to bf in public with my first baby (Leo) who's now almost a year old (which of course has severely limited me!) and still breastfeeding. Thanks, Joanna! I'm going to be braver with the next! And I'm more than ready (just need one of those handy dandy boob T's!)! xoxo
ReplyDeletehaha I love that you had your reply ready for use!! People can be so rude. I will never understand why others feel the need to comment negatively regarding what someone else is doing! Of all the things I've seen people doing in public, I'd have to say feeding a baby is the LEAST offensive!
ReplyDelete- katie4:09 PM
thank you for posting this! i am a week from my due date and am curious how i'll feel about breastfeeding in public. here in florida they've made it the law to be able to breastfeed in public and i even have a card that i can show people if they give me a hard time.
and the more women who breastfeed in public, the more it will become socially acceptable. When I was in grade school in Manila, my homeroom/math teacher would breast feed in front of us while she lectured. Nobody cared about it, whispered, gossiped about it. It was a normal thing. She was discreet of course. Sometimes she'd place a piece of cloth over, sometimes not. There was nothing malicious about it--just a normal, everyday motherly thing to do. And I've seen this done often enough by others. There's nothing sexual at all. It totally boggles me how people can see this as an uncomfortable or even dirty thing.
ReplyDeleteA terrific post, and I hope all nervous-to-breastfeed-in-public mamas read it and are inspired to give it a chance. I am by no means a hard-core "lactivist," but I did find myself feeling very good about nursing my children in public: you get happier kids, which any restaurant patron, for example, should appreciate! The more Moms breastfeed in public, the more it will be accepted, and the more comfortable everyone will feel. So, just do it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing...I think that breastfeeding is so underrated these days and it should not. My daughter is 2.5 now and I still breastfeed her today (not when we're out anymore, since she doesn't do it so often anymore). I loved breastfeeding her in public too, but was always a bit worried because Mass (where we live) did not have any breastfeeding laws (that changed a couple of years ago) but it was never an impediment for me. You go girl!
ReplyDeleteThank you, thank you, thank you for posting this!
My son is now 4 weeks old and I was feeling strange about breast feeding in public. I have a few lunch dates with girlfriends this week and I was stressing about feeding Finn and what people would think. I have been feeling anti-social and cabin fever big time... so this is increasing my anxiety about feeding him in public. Your post and images have calmed these stresses and inspired me to nurse anywhere I need to. Thank you again!
Toby is growing so quickly! I have enjoyed watching him grow and your wonderful motherhood stories. Thank you for sharing so generously.
Best, Heather
http://littlebundleofgraymatter.blogspot.com/- Anonymous4:26 PM
i'm going to be honest: breastfeeding a baby in public makes me rrrreally uncomfortable. i think there are a couple reasons for this. 1) i'm not a mother and 2) i'm not a mother! maybe it's because i saw some breastfeeding moments that were a little uncalled for (like a woman in the 1st row of a show i was in) but i understand that it's a beautiful thing with Mom to connect with her baby that way. i also think it's great that women have that right and are comfortable enough to do it. i am by no means a prude, maybe it's because that connection is so personal that i wouldn't want to do it in public.
ReplyDelete I read recently that Kim Kardashian had tweeted about a lady at the table next to her breastfeeding her baby and how she thought it was gross. I remember thinking this from the same girl that made a sex tape and posed for playboy? How could she possibly think breastfeeding was gross. That seems so backwards! I think it should be such a natural and beautiful thing.
The Cheeky CafeGreat post Joanna!
We breast-feeding mammas have to stand together! I am still breastfeeding my second son. I used to have a phrase ready on the off chance someone would ask me to go to the restroom to breastfeed (there are sometimes those little nooks in public washrooms with a chair):
"I'm sorry but I'm not moving, if you don't like it why don't you take your lunch to the bathroom and eat there?"
I have never had to use my phrase yet! ;-)it reminds me of the seinfeld episode when the guy elaine is dating whips "it" out in front of her on a date (he whipped "it" out?!), but then he gets offended when he sees a mother breastfeeding in a hospital later. anyway, it's hilarious. i don't see the big deal. you're right - you're feeding your child for crying out loud! some people act as though they've seen someone peeing in public. sheesh. more power to you!
ReplyDelete- Anonymous4:44 PM
I think the coolest thing in France is that nobody judges you whether you decide to nurse in public or not or most importantly whether you decide to nurse at all or not. I like that people let you be the judge of what's best for your baby (and yourself). There's no pressure for new moms to go one way or another. If you can breastfeed that's amazing, if you can't or decide not to, that's fine too. As they say over there 'mieux vaut une bouteille donnee avec amour qu'un sein avec reticence' (better to give a bottle with love than a breast with fear). I personally struggled with breastfeeding and knowing this helped me a lot.
ReplyDelete Thanks so for this post! I appreciate your take and eloquent response. I breastfed in public, but used trusty Hooter Hider. I have an active toddler who was a very active and alert infant - no "curtain" would have been too distracting for him :-) But if I have another child, I will definitely think back to this post and series of beautiful images.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. I'm always so jealous of people who look so effortless when they do it...namely people with smaller boobs than me! Although i part fed my babes up to 10 months ish when they lost interest, i can absolutely say that having big boobs is no fun when breastfeeding. I literally had to hold up my boob with one hand and hold the baby with the other. Although i did feed in public occasionally i can definitely vouch that i did not look as beautiful as you! If i had free hands when feeding i would definitely have done it all over the place and my reply would probably have been far less polite! xx
ReplyDeleteI love this post and will have to budget in one of those boob shirts. I have bf both of my boys in public, on planes and in restaurants. ( I am nursing my 3 month old as I type this) I was nervous at first, but with the help of a great nursing cover, I just did it.
Though you are quite brave with no cover. My boys were/are very active while nursing and I not sure if I could contain everything :)
Love,love this!I have really mixed feelings about this. I think if you can breast feed, do it! And it shouldn't matter where you do it. It's also great that there are "public figures" like you, Jo, who are paving the way for social acceptance; however...
I had two difficult pregnancies and had A LOT of trouble breastfeeding. I breastfed and pumped (a lot!) for as long as I could, but ultimately, both of my children were formula-fed. I think there is a stigma there, too. It's like if you formula-feed, you are a failure, and you don't care about your baby. I wish someone would take a stand for those moms, too. It's really hard to read posts like this and see all the supportive comments and not feel really, really awful, like it's being rubbed in my face or I'm being "one-up'ed" a bit. But, I guess if I don't like it, I should just stop reading, right?Thanks for posting this. I encountered some drama while nursing on an airplane once...The story's on my blog:
Thankfully, after two kids and plenty of public nursing, this was my only bad experience...and I was glad I had a response at the ready!Good for you! My son is 16 so I nursed in public with no crazy stares or unwanted looks, I didn't even use a blanket to cover up...
Nursing is beautiful and natural! I stare more at people who give bottles and make no eye contact with their children while feeding them honestly.
I will say, however, I did stare the other day at the woman who entered my store and nursed her 3 yr old... GET A SIPPY CUP WOMAN! lolDeanna - I think only you can make yourself feel awful. You shouldn't listen to people who judge you for stopping because you just found it too difficult to continue. If you can, great, if you can't hey you gave it a go, it didn't work out, you moved on and were probably a better mum for it. Chin up. No baby is better off breastfeeding with a mother in despair. xx You should read away. Don't let praise for brestfeeding be any reflection on your choices. They were yours for a reason.
ReplyDelete- Anonymous5:05 PM
You do have the right to do this...
However, as someone who was taught quite strictly by her mother how to be a lady, I'd say that this doesn't fit the bill. There are some things that should remain private - and since most babies tend to somewhat of a schedule, I feel that it can be quite appropriate to plan for that. Motherhood (parenthood, in general) requires a shifting of priorities, from yourselves to another life... and I do not think it is asking too much for your to act accordingly. While there may be things you WANT to do, you can plan differently. I think this is so beautiful! What a little REVOLUTION..or should I say EVOLUTION of the modern world...of peace and love!I always feel this way sunbathing topless on the beach or naked, so good for you!!!! I think it is the truth! Thanks for sharing, this is inspiring!
peace and love from Espana
LucyAaaah! This post is great!
I'm a mother of two little sons. I have breastfed both, and really liked it. In Sweden it's ok to feed in public {at least at most places}. Travelling around the world has always made me feel a bit stressed though. Especially to the US or UK ... so you showing those lovely pics of you & Toby in NY and also writing about it makes me H.A.P.P.Y!!
Yay!Joanna - Have you ever seen the little cards you can print out and keep in your bag to hand out to other breast feeding moms?
They essentially say thank you for setting a good example for future generations and breastfeeding is something to be proud of.
I keep meaning to print some off myself as I just passed a nursing mom in the airport last week and wished I had one to give her.
Go girl!I love this post! I think that the lack of maternity leave and some people's attitudes toward breastfeeding make it very difficult for American women who choose to breastfeed. But people tend to fear the unknown, soooo as you and others normalize breastfeeding it's gonna get a lot better. (from a mama who's still breastfeeding her two-year old, and if you think that's strange, the Canadian Pediatric Association now recommends it).
ReplyDeleteThank you for this post! I rarely comment on blogs, but felt compelled to today, and will now head right over and link my friends to your blog!
I am also very grateful to the support system I had when I decided to breastfeed, and feel a strong desire to advocate for breastfeeding moms as a way to pay it forward. Our kids deserve to have food whenever and wherever they need it!I am 28 years old, and so far, I have been unable to get pregnant... Your post made my heart swell and break at the same time. To all the beautiful mamas out there, you go right ahead and do it, for it is the most significant you will ever feel, and your babies will forever be grateful for it!!! Greetings from Venezuela.
ReplyDeleteJoanna, you are glowing in the photos. It is so beautiful to see a woman breastfeed.
I thought I'd be too shy to nurse in public as well but in the end it came really naturally and a lot of the times, people just thought he was asleep in my arms it was so discreet. Breastfeeding my baby was the most incredible feeling in the world. Have you planned to breastfeed Toby until a certain age? xxI am still breastfeeding my son, and loving it. We are past the feeding in public as it is only twice a day now, and whenever he feels the need to wake me up during the night.
I too was a little nervous with my first feeding in public with my first. I would get the wrap and try to drape it across us to hide. One day I found it too hard as she was fussing about and I removed the wrap and I learnt how to be discreet for those around me that may have been uncomfortable, and for my own modesty.
there does come a time when they are so interested in what is going on around them. on and off the boob, on and off, and more on and off! you will get really good at being quick to put it away!
beautiful photos xThank you. Breast feeding is the most natural thing in the world! I think it's sad that we've skewed the human body (namely breasts and their function) to the point where people could possibly consider it 'gross' or 'inappropriate' to breast feed in public. I'm angry that I would ever have to feel self-conscious or explain/defend myself about breast feeding, but your post gives me hope that I'll have the courage to deal with it when the time comes. :)
ReplyDeletejust last night, i was eating dinner with a group of friends and my baby got hungry. i asked what to do. should i feed at the table, bathroom, or car? i was told to go to the car. my sister ended up keeping me company while i breastfed in the car. i broke down to her telling her i dont know how much longer i can breastfeed because it seems more like a punishment. earlier in the day i had to breastfeed in a public bathroom. i feel so alone in this. when my friend's baby gets hungry, she easily mixes up a bottle of formula and feeds at the table. i'm just tired of being banished from the room every time my baby is hungry. so really, thank you ever so sincerely for posting this.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful, Joanna. I'm also really happy to see that you're still nursing Toby. I have to return to work 5 weeks after my baby comes in April, and I hope I'm not disturbing the nursing pattern to much. I guess I will just have to spend thirty minutes between clients in the bathroom pumping :)
I hope I have the courage to openly breastfeed. I live in a very conservative state, and I rarely see women breastfeeding in public. If ever. But the cover-ups sell really well around here! I should have gone into that business and taken out stock.
Keep up the good work, Mama.- Penelope6:22 PM
Interesting post, Joanna! While I agree that breast feeding is wonderful, healthy, and completely natural, I'm a little taken aback by the responses on this blog and on your facebook from mothers who are still breast feeding their toddlers. Isn't that pushing the envelope a little?
Also, what do you think about those smocks? At the restaurant I worked at, I would get lots of complaints from several people about mothers who would breast feed in the middle of the dining room. Of course, I never asked any mothers to stop...but it makes me think it would just be easier and more comfortable for everyone if mothers would just quickly tie a smock around their necks. Thoughts? Good for you!! As a fellow new parent, we've also had to make the executive decision on whether or not to breastfeed in public (my wife, obviously). I think most younger parents are more hip to breastfeeding in public than previous ones. But as a voluntary compromise, my wife decided to buy what was essentially a $40 apron, lol. But this ended up being entirely unnecessary/cumbersome anyway. Like you said, it's just a boob, lol.
ReplyDeletedeanna, oh, i hope you don't feel bad! i would never ever want to make a mom feel bad for formula-feeding her baby -- i'm sure that was the best decision in your situation! absolutely!!! whatever moms want to do is fine and wonderful. i just want people to feel that they have a choice to do whatever they think is best and not feel restricted :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for this post...I was always nervous about breastfeeding in public, but at the same time it didn't stop me. I like your plan, and wish I had thought of it, just having a phrase ready to be used probably would've made me more comfortable. I will definitely remember this for my next!
ReplyDeletepenelope, thanks for your comment! i personally think that hooter hiders and smocks are fine for moms who want to wear them, but i wouldn't want to wear one. i know Toby would hate it because he likes to look around (and also up at me) while feeding; and i also wouldn't want to have one more thing to have to carry around. i just think that breastfeeding with a nursing shirt is soooooo subtle and modest that you really can't see anything. i truly think it would make it MORE obvious if i wore a smock -- like a big sign saying "hey, everyone! i'm breastfeeding over here!" :)
ReplyDeleteanonymous, i hear you about shifting priorities when you have a baby, and working your life around them -- absolutely!!! i stay home the first half of the day to make sure Toby has two good naps. but babies thrive in fresh air and i wouldn't want to keep him home, or only go a few blocks from my house, for his first year of life, just so that i can run home to feed him. if we're on a lovely walk, or at the playground, and he's hungry, i wouldn't want to deny him, or go back indoors for seemingly no reason other than to breastfeed indoors, you know what i mean?
ReplyDeleteLovely post and important issue to discuss.
Funny, I nursed in public feeling fine BUT if I was visiting relatives, I felt self conscious. Something about having my brother-in-laws watching me felt off-put. So I would go to a spare room or use a nursing cover (hate those sometimes).
Also, I think it depends on how well your baby nurses. Baby number 1 required a nipple shield, which was very messy and required the breast being exposed a lot as I would put it on, put it on again if the baby knocked it off, etc. Baby number 2 nursed great so it was much easier to nurse in public. Much more discreet.
Go mamas!gosia, i AGREE! who wants to go into a bathroom for half an hour and sit on a toilet seat?! oh my goodness, the waiter should have encouraged her to feed her baby at the table and enjoy her meal!
and, jaime, you POOR thing! i wish i could beam myself through the internet and give you a hug!!i always breastfeed in public, but i made sure to cover my breast. why? well, even though it is natural, and healthy... some men, and some women might not think of it that way. they see a breast, and they think sexually. i didn't want to give anyone a chance to sexualize* what i was doing.
also, i think it's natural to be shy... we should listen to ourselves and our comfort level. breasts should be private and revered, even if they are being used to benefit an infant.
boobies are boobies are boobies.I find it so difficult to understand how anyone can view the sight of a woman nursing her child as anything but divine! I still remember seeing a mother nursing her child on a park bench overlooking the ocean and it looked like the most serene moment. Beautiful. You look very stylish in your outfits, breastfeeding tops and all!
ReplyDeleteHere here for breastfeeding the babes. Funny story though, I once was on a date and looked down at the crosswalk below the coffee shop we were sitting in and saw this woman and....flesh. I said, "Is that woman.." and my date finished, "Yes, yes she is." Woman was breastfeeding while crossing the street! Totally out there! Definitely made that date memorable! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for this wonderful post! I breastfeed both my children in public...over 20 years ago. Sometimes I feel it's a little sad that we don't seem to have progressed much in those 20 years...maybe even moving backwards at times. But hats off to young moms like yourself who are braving public opinion...to do what is only natural...feeding your babies!
ReplyDelete- Anonymous7:43 PM
Lovely post!
I feel that a lot of people who don't support breastfeeding in public might not understand the following:
The American Association of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for the first year of a child's life and for much of that year a child will need to eat every 2-2.5 hours. This is timed from the BEGINNING of of each feed which gives a mom 1.5-2 hours of time between feeds. If women can't comfortably breastfeed in public then they are basically discouraged from leaving the house for a year. If our society/medical establishment is going to encourage mom's to breastfeed then we need to become more accepting of breastfeeding in public. Breastfeeding is hard enough without having to worry about what people think of you.
Thanks Joanna! I went to Paris with my then-4.5 month old and breastfed her the whole time--but I must correct you that it's not exactly "cool" in France. I saw exactly ONE other woman breastfeeding the entire time I was there and while French women do breastfeed they generally only do it for a short period of time (a few months). And another thing, there are basically NO changing tables anywhere in Paris. We had to use park benches and at desperate moments, the ground. NYC is far more babycare friendly than Paris.
ReplyDeleteThis is such an encouraging post! Thank you so much! I have been so nervous feeding my little on in public. I usually pump and bring bottles if I knew I would be out and one day I ran out of bottles and I nearly had a panic attack! My sister reassured me that it was okay and kept me covered, but I was SO nervous and embarrassed on what others would think, but you know what? You're so right! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute to the most wonderful thing in the world! I nursed both my babies for 14 months, and I still miss it. To the "anonymous" poster who suggested you schedule outings around baby's feeding schedule, that's all well and good until the baby decides he or she is hungry at an unscheduled time. I always tried to do that myself, and it works OK when you have just one child, but when you add an older child to the mix, you are just going to be out and about more, and feed the baby wherever the baby needs to be fed. I have nursed both my children in all manner of public places very discreetly and happily, and never had a negative comment thrown my way.
ReplyDeletei learned very quickly with my first baby, almost 8 years ago, that my boobs were not private anymore. in the hospital, i had all sorts of doctors, nurses, and lactation consultants poking and prodding to make sure my son was latching on correctly or that i was supporting him correctly. when my family all came to visit, they had their heads right down near his face and by my boob because they were infatuated with the natural beauty that breastfeeding is. i thought i'd be nervous about breastfeeding in public, but it came naturally to me. and, three children later, i'd have it no other way. i had similar experiences to you; people hardly noticed or they made a sweet comment.
thank you for writing this post. it is a topic i am passionate about too!Bravo Joanna! Your post is very inspirational and the photos are sweet of you & your babe. It made me think back to those tender moments when I breast feed my child. I'm a pretty modest girl but at the time I felt empowered by my body's ability to nourish my child. I tended to use a blanket in public when nursing, more for preventing staring disapproving looks than for my own privacy.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. Having breastfed two babies (just about everywhere) I can tell you I've had only one completely negative comment directed at me, which almost precipitated a fight between my husband and a teenager (oops). Mostly, people are great. I even tried out breastfeeding in public when living in the Deep South and if anyone had a problem with it, they were too polite to say so! I appreciate your taking a stance; your sphere of influence might encourage some tentative mamas to breastfeed in public. (PS why does Blogger not recognize the word "breastfeed" or any of its other forms?!?!)
ReplyDeleteGreat post! So wonderful.
I, too, was apprehensive about breastfeeding in public. Sometimes I think it's more strange to nurse in front of friends and family, in some odd way.
I read somewhere that you should say, "Why don't you go eat in the restroom?" if someone ever suggested you feed your baby in the bathroom.
I just wish it was seen as the normal act that it is! Hopefully your post will help people realize that.First of all, may I say that I absolutely adore you, Joanna, so you must know that I love your blog and this comes from a total place of love love love!
Second of all, may I say I applaud your modesty, and your consideration that not everyone feels the same way about breastfeeding. After all, isn't that what manners are all about? Consideration for the feelings of others around us?
Having said that, I am uncomfortable with women breastfeeding in public. I am ALL ABOUT breastfeeding if that's what's best for your baby. But in the same way a mother needs to plan ahead for naps, diapers, etc. when it comes to taking her baby to a public place, it's my feeling that a mother should plan ahead when it comes to feeding her child.
My suspicion would be a good majority of people are not comfortable with it, especially when there is breast exposed. I've been in situations where a mother felt free to make me and others uncomfortable by breastfeeding at a social gathering, dinner, or even work.
While it is certainly a right to do so, that doesn't mean it's considerate. I technically have the RIGHT to do a great many things. Talk loudly in a movie, wipe a runy nose at the dinner table, arrive an hour late to a party, flip someone off while in traffic. But there are standards of social behavior, and the reasons behind those are to make others comfortable.
I'm proud that in America, we still have a hold out on many of those old-fashioned manners that, in my mind, are just about consideration of others.Good on you! In Australia we now have a law that means it is discrimination if a restaurant owner asks you to leave for breastfeeding your baby. I think it is a fantastic step in the right direction, but also that people need to change their attitudes if they do think that it is offensive.
There is nothing offensive or inconsiderate about it, and it is funny that they would not be offended by someone feeding their baby from a bottle in public, and there are breasts everywhere in magazines, on TV and movies, on billboards. People need to loosen up a little!
I have to say again how much I love your blog and am enjoying watching your beautiful baby grow up! Toby is the cutest!The pictures were lovely! Awesome that you are breastfeeding without shame or guilt out and about!! I work for a clinic where we promote breastfeeding and we give these business cards out to our mommies that say "Its the Law" -
if you want a neat quick read on more breastfeeding info: http://www.breastmilkcounts.com/
Good luck to you and Toby!!- Anonymous11:21 PM
I've been known to breastfeed baby while pushing older child in a stroller through the mall or down the street. Oh, and while pushing same older child in the swing at the park. No one ever said anything. That was 9 years ago. Then again I live in Canada. I think we are more liberal about breastfeeding here.
ReplyDelete So beautiful! I was very concerned about breastfeeding my daughter in public at first, but after doing it once or twice, it was so natural for me. I've had a few stares and remarks, but like yourself, feeding my child is much higher priorty than over someone's ignorance.
You're amazing for choosing to give your child the best source of nutrients!- Brittany12:09 AM
Joanna, Please do us all a favor and promote health for the rest of Toby's life. So many mother's go crazy for breast-feeding (sometimes judging Mother's who don't) and then feed their kids McDonald's as soon as they can chew.
Breastfeeding is a wonderful thing but a life of health for our children is so much more important.
(Not breast-fed but raised by parents who made incredibly healthy choices:) I personally am no where near this point in my life - yet I applaud you.
Having travelled a bit, it's always surprising to me to hear negative stories about public breast-feeding! Even in a conservative country like Egypt there are no such concerns.
Currently, I work in very cultural setting with refugees from Burma & I feel so lucky to be in a workplace that doesn't think twice about public breast-feeding. In fact, one day as I was typing away at my desk - I looked up to breast-feeding mother at my desk! I just smiled at the new mother... even though we couldn't communicate via language - I hope she knows I think she and her baby are beautiful.
As a strong voice in the world of blogging and women's interest - thank you for putting this beautiful part of life into such an empowering, special, and honest way. You're bringing boobs out from their cover everywhere!"Anonymous" who left the nasty comment above, this is Joanna's blog and therefore she can write what she pleases! If you don't like it, then don't read it. Simple as that.
Joanna, I think your photos are lovely and you were very discreet, which I don't think is problem for most people.
I am not a mother, and I am not offended when a mother breastfeeds. On the other hand, I do not judge when a mother bottle feeds. You have to do what is best for you and your child.
The only time I ever had a problem with breastfeeding was when I went to a professional conference hosted at my university, and the student volunteer registering attendees was breastfeeding at the registration table.This post inspired me. I am on child #2 and having trouble breastfeeding in public. It's not that I'm shy, it's more my child. He fusses when he's covered. I use a nursing cover. Also I feel I have no clothing that really works in public. I want to cover my still too big tummy and be discreet. It just hasn't worked out very well. He's only 7 weeks so I'm still working on it, but have been bringing bottles with me for feedings.
ReplyDeleteyour an enormous encouragement. I've gone public only a few times - and my worste experience, at the PEDIATRICIAN! Can you believe it? ... an older man, a father I guess with his older child gave the most un-accepting stares.
I love your line! I think I may have to steal that one in case I ever need it...or at least to have on hand to bring a little more confidence when feeding in public.
:) Keep posting the new mama advice! I love it :)Hi Jo !
Just wanted to let you know that where I come from (Sri Lanka) we are used to a lot of acts of breast feeding infants in public. You would see it in Public Transport, cafe's, restaurants etc.. and not looked upon in a pervertish manner by the rest of the public. Over here, Motherhood is treated as sacred and people would respect the fact of Breast feeding and provide all necessary facilities to a mother who wishes to do so immaterial of location.
Hope it would be that great world over :) !
My blog is http://roshographs.blogspot.com/ Please do visit and leave me come comments if you find free time...
Wish your family a great future...you are a fierce, fearless mama! I'm not sure how I'll feel when the day comes... I think I'd be a bit shy, maybe I'd use a wrap, but I think it IS beautiful to breastfeed your baby, in private and in public! I'll admit, if I see a woman breastfeeding, I probably do a double take, but not in a negative way! I can't imagine someone being so rude to say something negative to a mom doing the most natural thing in the world. like you said, just look away! you go, joanna! :)
ReplyDelete- Anonymous2:38 AM
first of all props to you + all the women out there who breastfeed in public! it's a natural thing after all, and there should be no shame in it all! that said, i think it's a little more accepting in a bigger city like nyc (or s.f. where i'm from). i'm currently living in a smaller community where i don't think it would be shunned, but a lot of people would be uncomfortable at least (go figure, in a rural community, huh?). anyway,i think it's fabulous that you are embracing this:)


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adizero 5-Star Cleats
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Move chains and win games with the men's adizero 5-Star shoes by adidas. One of the lightest football shoes ever to set foot on the gridiron, they have an ultra-light SPRINTSKIN™ upper with a reinforced toe, internal support bands, and a SPRINTFRAME build that walks the line between light and stable.
- SPRINTSKIN™ is a revolutionary single-layer synthetic upper for incredible support and reduced weight
- Reinforced toe box for added foot protection
- Internal TPU support bands for increased stability and support
- Molded PU sockliner for long-lasting comfort
- SPRINTFRAME construction balances light weight and stability
- TRAXION™ outsole for maximum grip in all directions
- Imported
Gets your foot closer to the ground, providing exceptional forefoot proportion and stability.
Single layer upper material to achieve a truly lightweight soccer cleat for an intense ball feeling.
Rated 4.7 out of 5Â by 108
Rated 3 out of 5Â by Ultimate Frisbee player Cleats for Ultimate
I play ultimate frisbee and got these cleats because they were light and had a toe stud, both key features in ultimate. When I got them and tried them on they felt kinda cheap (not sturdy and made with lots of plastic) and had absolutely no padding. The rim of the cleat where your ankle is dug into my foot a bit when making quick cuts and the orientation of the studs on the bottom did not feel as sturdy as other cleats I've tried on. I can't make any recommendations for buying these cleats for football, but for ultimate, I don't think they are the best cleat, there are definitely better boots out there.
January 24, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by eric_berry Light Makes Fast
I was shocked when I first held the cleat in my hand; itâs lighter than anything Iâve ever felt. I knew when I joined adidas Iâd have the best equipment and cleats, but the adizero 5 STAR blew me away. If youâre a speed guy, you have to have this cleat. It doesnât make any sense to get anything else, light makes fast.
April 22, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Prince_Amukamara Prince Amukamara on the adizero 5 Star
"Iâm lucky enough to have worn adidas during my career at Nebraska, so I know what the three stripes are all about. Speed. But, when they showed me the adizero 5 STAR and I held it in my hands, I felt like I had to sit down!! I canât believe how light it is. And it looks sick! Thereâs nothing, literally NOTHING, that compares to the adizero 5 STAR right now. Itâs game over."
March 30, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by runningback amazing cleats
i recently purchased these cleats for some indoor tryouts for a provincial team. I must say these are the lightest cleats i have ever felt, they fit snugly, and are great for cutting. The only problem i had with the cleats was a little discomfort around my big toe's but nothing that would slow you down.
The width of the shoe is very narrow, but narrow is how i beleive all cleats should be as it allows absaloutly no room for your feet to slide around within the cleat. I beleive that this allows the athlete to cut faster and harder then a cleat with a loose fit would allow. overall great cleats, i will defintly be buying these again for my next season. Unless adidas releases something even lighter by then.
February 4, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Castro Great Cleat
I had read a lot about the weight of these shoes but when I actually held them in my hand it is pretty ridiculous. They are a little narrow but I always have an insole in all my cleats so I don't even notice the width. I was a little skeptical about the traction due to the soccer cleat-style, but they feel great and have great grip on turf. The only thing I would say is that you either need to wear thick socks that cover your heels or get your heels taped because these cleats can wear on them. Overall, it is a great cleat and adidas has consistently made great products.
September 10, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 AMAZING
nuff said.....
March 28, 2011
Rated 4 out of 5Â by triguy Good purchase, small problem
These cleats are super light. I bought them to play Ultimate, and they perform great! They are exactly what I would expect from a performance shoe: light, stable, sole is rigid in the right directions for cutting but flexible to allow good running form. The spike pattern is nice, definitely does not feel like standing on pegs and gives very good traction.
My only issue with these is that the top inner part of the shoe (where the top hole for the laces is) digs into my ankle while making cuts and sometimes just running. Like, right into the bone protrusion. This caused me to blister pretty badly. I had to cut away the material in this area to avoid this problem. I searched online to see if anyone else has had this problem, but didn't find anything, so it is probably not a widespread problem.
Overall these are great, except for having to cut away shoe material for my personal situation. I would recommend these to any football or ultimate player, as they are extremely light and great for making cuts.
April 5, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by ItsAusten Speedster
Without a doubt the lightest ever made. Even if ur not a fast person these xleats will feel like socks and make you lighter on your feet. One thing tho TAPE YOUR ANKLES! They fit nice but offers no ankle support. The traction is amazing. I'm a WR for golden west college in Huntington beach check me out #10
April 13, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by bigwilliegt GREATNESS IS ADI-ZERO
These are amazing cleats the lightest thing i ever put on feel like I'm running track all over again. I get the best traction out of adidas product but these cleats surpass anything I've ever tried on I'm a 4.3 40yd guy and this surely can help me out especially at the CB position. support is great. anyone who doesn't get support out of these u have weak ankles period.
May 1, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Jack Y Best Cleats I've Bought, But...
Lightweight, Stable, Great Traction. The only thing that takes away from this cleat is the fit, it's narrow and very stiff. Other than that definitely buy these cleats!
July 22, 2011
Rated 4.7 out of 5Â by 108
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Glaxrocker Best Cleat i have ever owned
i play D1 highschool lacrosse, i play attack, and these cleats suite my playing style, The traction is great for changing directions and stoping and starting and they offer enough protection.
These cleats are amazing. It is like wearing socks with spikes, you will forget that they are on your feet. While wearing them you have amazing traction and will look fast standing still.
I got my first pair about a year ago, i was immediately satisfied with the quality and weight of the shoes. My second pair just came in and they are just as great.
I owned the nike alpha speed D 3/4, nike zoom vapor carbon fly td, and under armor nitro 3. None of these cleats come close to the performance of the five star.
I love these cleats and if you want to have every advantage, buy these cleats.
June 10, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by davone_bess like nothing else
I wore the adizero Scorch last year for the simple fact that it was the lightest cleat in football and I loved it. When I heard adidas was coming out with something almost 2 oz lighter, I had to get my hands on it. The adizero 5 STAR is like nothing Iâve ever seen or felt before. Last year I felt like I had an advantage on the guy across from me when I saw guys wearing heavier cleats, this year, itâs no contest. Iâm an adizero guy, for sure.
April 22, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by FM Da Boss Very Good Cleats.
I really didn't know what to expect when I got these. I didn't know if they would take away from my game or enhance it. They did the latter. I love this cleat. It is very light and gives me the support I need on routes, cuts, and jumps. I've actually started to play better once I wore these because most cleats are kind of heavy and you can't jump like you usually would. These are light so they don't do that. I love this cleat. I swear, Adidas makes the best sports light shoes I've ever had. I wear their brand for both basketball and football.
January 27, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5Â by mal_mania Light as Advertised
Great thing it light as advertised the bad thing it doesnt provide you the material when jumping for heel and ankle support but with ankle braces these shoes are great so i got a pair of shock doctors and i was good to go. If you got ankles and then these shoes are really perfect but I still would recommend everyone to wear ankle braces. The shoe is very narrow so I had to get a half size bigger. So if you got a wide foot you may need a bigger size. Everything else is great.
March 12, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by t_dawg amazing cleat.. so far i think no one has came close to making a better cleat i've had UA and Nike neither can compair to this cleat i can make cuts better, it has improved my 40 it is LIGHT! it is a must need for any skill position like RB,DB,WR.
July 1, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by theman Great
These are great. They are so very light. I would recommend to to get socks that cover your ankles cause it might rub a little at first.
May 16, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by collegefootballfan great
these are some great cleats they look good and perform better. i do think adidas should let us customize these with our names, number, and school colors that would make this even better.
June 12, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 best
i got these cleats before preseason started i was scepticle about ankle support and things like that. i didnt really like them at first but after a couple weeks of breaking them in i loved them
my feet work is better and my speed is faster
best cleats on the market
October 2, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by chichimex Excellent choice
I bought this shoes for my high school football player son thinking that they were just another marketing gimmick. Reluctantly I bought them and I later asked his feedback, in addition to seeing him play. He loves them because they fit and feel good, he feels lighter and and assumes he runs faster, of which I can only see from the sidelines, but overall, they perform as whay they are intended too. He loves them.
September 16, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by SpeedyCaspy Rawest Cleats Ever
They are not lying when they say Light Makes Fast. These cleats literally turned me (a kinda fast white kid) into the quickest and fasted receiver on the field. It made me the "secret weapon" on the team and i killed teams on the field.
February 24, 2012
Rated 4.7 out of 5Â by 108
Rated 5 out of 5Â by stingray envy
i bought these spectacular cleats for my 15 year old boy for his first varsity football year. i am a former football player and i am so envious of him. these are by far the best cleats i have ever seen!!!
May 16, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by davidm best
These are the premiere cleats, they are the lightest and they have great padding for its weight. They allow you too run faster, more agile, and with more confidence. These are a greaat buy for their price.
August 18, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Rhymer Cleats of all Cleats
When I first put these cleats on to break them in, it was as if I didn't have any cleats on. They helped made my cuts and change of direction better. The only problem is just the shoe strings. Also, the shoes seem as if it doesn't have any support, but they are very stable and durable. Overall, I reccomend these cleats for highly skilled football players.
February 7, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Walton Extremely light.
My son is very happy with his shoes.
July 16, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by CJ_Spiller LIGHT!!!
LIGHT!!! Thereâs no way you can pick this cleat up and not feel the difference. Itâs ridiculous how light it is, you wonât find anything close. I played our last game in the adizero 5 STAR last year and loved it. This is exactly why Iâm adidas guy, weâre all about speed at the three stripes.
April 22, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by WR_Killa Explosive Cleats!!
At first, I thought these cleats wouldn't match anything the Vapors would. I WAS COMPLETELY WRONG. This cleat fits around my foot perfectly and the comfort is INCREDIBLE! I feel so much faster with these on, I play corner and these have honestly made my feet quick as well. Excellent on turf and on real grass, even when it's all muddy I'm still flying in to make tackles. Im sticking to this cleat for the rest of my football career, and the price is awesome as well.
March 18, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by all sport pro WOW :0
When i got these out of the box i couldn't believe what I was holding, it didn't even feel like a shoe it was so light. In the game it was my best tool as a running back.
January 26, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by chance great shoe
My son age 13 playes school football and soccer and needed a cleat for each sport. We purchased this shoe because it was light and VERYsimular to his soccer shoe that he loves. Never had any problems and no foot pain as he has gotten from other shoes and brands. GREAT SHOE....BUY IT!!!
Such a great shoe that my other son 14 had to purchase this shoe for the high school team at school. It is the ONLY shoe they can wear. Great price for the quality!!
September 10, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by SGP WR BEST CLEATS EVER
i would highly recomend this cleat its the lightest cleat ive ever worn and i felt like i could run a 4.4 the second i put them on and they fit so great on my foot. The traction you get is unbelievable just another amazing product from adidas.
May 10, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by kurtmsk Incredible Cleats!
Absolutely Incredible. PERIOD. The lightness is phenomenal, but the traction and ability to cut with these cleats is superb!
June 18, 2011
Rated 4.7 out of 5Â by 108
Rated 5 out of 5Â by WideReceiver Great... For a while.
Light, good traction, amazing football cleats, no support at all. Not a shoe to use for more than half a year.
April 24, 2011
Rated 4 out of 5Â by QBeast Best cleat
I bought these cleats for 7-on-7 hoping they would serve their purpose. What I got was a excellent cleat. Even though I had to go a size up. The cleat base worried me a little having only 11 cleats, but this ended up being the best cleat I have ever used. It works on turf or grass. The only complaint I have is they are tight on the toes, and they rub blisters on your heal if you wear them for too long. Otherwise I have never cut better.
June 15, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by deserthawk swift
I am a former D-1 College athlete and I have never had kicks this light on my feet. Being still able to run, the fasest I ever put down in cleats on sports grass was 4.6 in the 40 I have actually taken it down to a 4.5. This was 7 out of 10 trys. These are really something else.
July 18, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Reece's mom Great football cleats
My son tried these for the first time and the feel as well as fit with the light weight made an immediate difference for him in his overall foot speed. He also felt they were very comfortable.
September 11, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by hazey Barefoot
it's like nothing is on your feet and i feel much flowing when it comes to cutting...great for especially WR & DB
June 8, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by xJohn overall great cleat
nice spike pattern and extremely light. requires break in time though.
January 20, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by KingAlt I Love Them lol
When the box arrived I thought that they had sent me the wrong thing because it was so light.. Once i actually took the cleats out I could not believe how light they were.. then I put them on and felt how comfortable they were. I ran a few routes in them just to break them in... then once I got back home i held them side by side with my soccer cleats and THEY WERE LIGHTER!!!
Def a great buy..
September 26, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by OMGOAKSTER kw
April 8, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 amazing
The cleats are amazing, they fit great, are incredibly light, and hold up no matter what. once they're broken in, they feel amazing. feels like nothing is on my feet.
August 19, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5Â by falcon kicker super light cleat
Ok i bought these cleats in july and i could feel the difference. Me being a kicker its all about a cleat with great traction for planting and being light for leg speed. These were perfect. The first week i got a little blister on the top of my toe. Towards the end of the season my sole plate snapped in half. Not the best quality but a awesome buy
January 4, 2013
Rated 4.7 out of 5Â by 108
Rated 5 out of 5Â by uncle dan's Fast smooth transaction. Prompt shipping!!!
Son is very happy with his shoes. Very light weight and can run very fast in them. Thank you Adidas!!!
September 20, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 this is light!!
i dont even feel this when i wear it on my feet only down side to me is i dont like open ankles
February 4, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 Great Cleats - Run a little Small
I got these cleats for my birthday and I love them. Theyre super light and feel great on my feet. The only problem I have with them is they run a little small and when I wear them with my football socks theyre too tight so I would recommend getting a half size bigger than your normal shoe size. Other than that these are a pair of awesome cleats. GET THEM.
January 13, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by mcminvol football cleats
My son hasn't practiced in these yet but has shown them off to all hiis friends. Great product and shipped fast!
May 1, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Grogan Best shoe ever for my high school grandson.
My grandson loves these shoes. He says they are so light, he runs without feeling he is being "heavy legged". They are definitely the greatest shoe he has ever run in; and he has played football since he was in the second grade---now in high school. We will definitely buy these shoes for next year!!!!!!!
September 11, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 Excellent
These cleats blew my mind. I had the vapors last year and these left them in the dust. The cutting is phenominal. Its easy to accelerate and slow down quick. They get traction in all the environments I played in. The cutting ability was most impressive. I played all summer and a whole season wearing them everyday and had no issue with them wearing out. I was skeptical about buying them because of no support and I thought they would hurt my feet. I was wrong. Couldnt have asked for more. Best cleat on the market.
February 7, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5Â by spyderman Needs some cushion for heel
These shoes caused blisters on both heels the first time I practiced in them. I then asked a teammate who had the same shoes and he said he had the same issue and needs to have his ankles taped because of this every practice/game. Put some cushion on the heel adidas and you'll have a good shoe.
October 7, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by chuckacious Durable and Super Light
Super fast cleats with tons of durability. These feel like a tank compared to the F50 soccer cleat. Weight isnt too far off either. Sometimes I wear these when I have to play soccer. They are that light. Gives me the grip and speed I need when I have to gain that speed to make a play.
January 3, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5Â by BigZeezy Not bad
Got these as game cleats. Normally i use my cleats from last year for this years practice. Won't do that with these because they lack the cushioning. Great for game nights when you have time to recover the next few days, but definately would not recommend for extended hours of use.
December 24, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by L.Nak Super Light
These shoes are amazing i've let some of my teammates borrow them and all they say is how light they are and that they want a pair. ADIDAS well done again
October 9, 2011
Rated 4.7 out of 5Â by 108
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Football Star Amazing
It's like running bare foot. So light.
June 28, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Sticky Fingers Touchdown Monster
This cleat is amazing. I've had the nike carbons and some other cleats but none compare to the adizeros. I was the only kid on my high school team with these cleats and trust me... they helped me set a school record in receiving touchdowns.
February 21, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by MikeTheMan Amazing
These cleats are incredible so far. I will have to see how they hold up during the season but I'm very impressed up to this point. One thing is if your not wearing high socks after a while they can start digging into your ankles but still an amazing product
May 30, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Swifty Best Cleat Ever!
I've always worn Nike cleats until i found this one. When i first picked it up i was blown away by how light it was! I play Tailback & they're Perfect for making quick cuts. Very flexible & Good support. Definitely the best Cleat i've ever purchased.
June 9, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by BlkWidowRN Light Foot
I bought these for my son who is a college football quarterback. He said these are the lightest shoes that he has ever worn! Comfortable as well. Fits true to size. Received them sooner than expected.
Highly recommended.
July 28, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Dominick Adizero 5-Star Cleats
I wanted a pair of Adizero 5-Star Cleats, for my birthday. We ordered a pair, @addidas.com. They are the best cleats, I ever had. They look and feel great. My friends said "Oh, snap! Those are fresh" I really think they will help my performance. Lovin them.
July 4, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5Â by Whats Good Good Shoes
These shoes are great! I thought since they were so light they wouldn't hold up great on cuts but they are fine and pretty comfortable. One thing though its only been 2 weeks and I have a heel blister it could just be because its really hot but just in case I would wear padded socks if your going to be running a lot at practice.
June 29, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5Â by sports review light,fast,TD
these cleats are soooooo light every time i put them on for a game it fells like nothing is on my feet i play QB and some wr and i love these cleats great grip light you fell fast and theu foot cool
November 20, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Johnny Vegas Lightest cleats I have ever used!
These cleats are light, stable and grippy. I wasn't sure about the cleat pattern then I took them on the field and I was able to cut and move effortlessly. What surprised me most though was how stable the cleat is. Its so light but my feet never felt they were sliding around in the boot. I cut backwards forward and laterally with no issues. I highly recommend these cleats.
April 24, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Lytes One of the Best Cleats available!!!
When i first got the cleat the first thing I noticed was how light and how good the traction was on the adi-Zero 5 stars. With this Cleat I am getting in and out of my cuts way easier.The only con would like to point out is that the material was a little thin,so if you get cleated, it is going to hurt. Other that I would highly recomend any, receivers running backs, cornerbacks, and even quarterbacks to purchase this amazingly light cleat.
June 14, 2012
Rated 4.7 out of 5Â by 108
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Hutch Great cleats
I bought these for my son for Christmas. We left the day after for an All American game so he wore them right away. They are very light and required no real break in time. He loves them.
January 5, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Adidasisboss CRAZY LIGHTT!!
These cleats are a must have! They boost my speed with their incredibly light fixture and help me plant my foot on cuts. You must get these cleats if you are a RB, DB, WR, or QB. Thank you Adidas for making a amazing yet affordable shoe!
June 17, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Bossmann Lightest football cleats on earth
These shoes are great, very light and great for making sharp cuts, so light they cut down 40yd dash time. They make me feel so fast like nothing even on my feet.
January 6, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by port great cleats
this cleat is great very light but the adidas site does not have all black cleats that sthinks but overal great cleats
November 30, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by kel-kel best cleat to buy
very light 6.9 ounces comfortable fits good and slim
April 29, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by FLiiPeRz Best Purchase Ever
They Are AMAZING!!!!!
April 13, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by joyes best cleats in the world
August 13, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by ChrisDar Excellent lightweight cleat
January 4, 2013
Rated 4.7 out of 5Â by 108
Rated 5 out of 5Â by beebs Pretty Good Cleats
The only bad thing about these cleats is the heel flap on the back. I highly recommend only wearing mid/high top socks when you use these cleats or else your heel will be hurting.
April 14, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by foothill jr mustang BEST CLEAT IN THE WQORLD
this cleat is excellent amazing i am so lucky 2 have my hands on it i may buy another pair just 4 fun no just kidding [no im not] anyway this will make the slowest person on the team faster then u so watch out hahahah just kidding [no im not]
April 20, 2011
Rated 4 out of 5Â by B-Nasty great purchase
by my experience in the adizero 5 star cleat it is a great cleat for making fast moves and cuts and i would recommend it to any DB's or WR's. Very light weight and great traction also. These cleats are also very durable and is worth the purchase. My old ones from last year still work like new.
June 25, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5Â by FootBallerJB Good
Pinches at the ankles and shoe laces come untied if not double-knotted.
January 7, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by ProAthletetrainer Best Cleats Ever!
These cleats are amazing!! They are so light weight you barely notice your wearing them till you make a cut ont he field and leave the other player behind. I train NFL players and have all our guys at camp wearing them now. I recommend getting a half size larger for better fit especially if your going to wear 2 socks or thick socks
May 1, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by John F Good cleat
Good light cleat, however you sacrifice padding and comfort. Know this when buying this.
October 10, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by jgarb lightwieght shoe
this is a very lightweight shoe and has good traction. They look cool and feel good. Great for turf fields.
February 2, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by baby rew definetely a five star cleat
I have major foot problems and was told this cleat would hurt to break in. i never practiceed in them and slipped them on before my game and they felt great. did my warm up sprints and they were good to go! they were almost scary how light they are! literaly like running in socks with amazing traction. no pain whatsoever. I love these cleats and think everyone should buy them
August 27, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by crimsonorange The Name describes itself 5 STAR!!
these cleats are ultimately light. they offer a stable frame yet a lightweight construction. really comfortable. studs hold up well and grab any kind of turf well.
January 1, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5Â by Soccer crazy Meh
overly expensive, and dirt clings to the cleat. relatively comfortable otherwise.
October 13, 2011


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NORDEN, Calif. and#8212; The Donner Summit pass is a wellspring of historic events, from ancient peoples and petroglyphs, emigrants crossing the Sierra Nevada, to the transcontinental railroad spanning the country.
In recent history, Donner Summit has become a recreational destination for hiking, biking, climbing, fishing and skiing.
Donner Summit Historical Society held the Summit Pioneer Awards Aug. 11 at the DSHS Museum, a four-year tradition honoring interesting and outstanding personalities who helped shape the area.
A jovial crowd enjoyed barbecued hot dogs, macaroni salad and refreshments, with honoree Babette Haueisen sharing additional cold beverages stashed in her Subaru.
Norm Saylor, a Donner Summit resident of 52 years and Donner Summit Historical Society board member, emceed the event, noting many of the old folks have passed on, but those who remain on the Summit are having fun.
Introducing the first and#8220;pioneerand#8221; to be honored, Saylor said, and#8220;God, if it's skiing, this lady has been involved, she's been tremendous for the ski game and#8230; looking back, the Poulsens, McKinneys and Babette were real pushers and shovers.and#8221;
Good friend and skier Starr Hurley was a fellow torch bearer with Babette in the 1960 Olympics at Squaw Valley. and#8220;Miss B can still carry a mean stick,and#8221; said Hurley.
Miss B herself, upon accepting the award, remembered days at Sugar Bowl when they would get and#8220;wonderfully stuckand#8221; in the snow, when grooming meant side stepping on your skis up the hill, and teaching lessons to and#8220;gazillions of kids.and#8221;
Pat Northrop, longtime skier and instructor, remembered Babette with those ski kids trailing behind her, calling down from the chairlift and#8220;quack, quack, quack,and#8221; with Babette shouting back, and#8220;Now you kids stop that.and#8221;
Jim Mahon, a railroad salt, was also honored as being able to do what the young bucks can't. and#8220;He is a fire and brimstone operator,and#8221; said Saylor. Nicknamed The Bear, he was once quoted as saying and#8220;I don't care what the Big Boys in San Francisco say,and#8221; and is one of the few who can run the old rotary snowplow.
Saylor thought back to the days when there was a and#8220;different type of fun,and#8221; that involved skis, snow and outdoor play. and#8220;I am proud to have been there,and#8221; he said.
The Donner Summit Historical Society Museum
The Donner Summit Historical Society Museum, located in Soda Springs, features the history of Donner Summit. There is information about American Indians, who crossed Donner Pass thousands of years ago, leaving behind petroglyphs and grinding rocks. Exhibits focus on and#8220;first eventsand#8221; across Donner Summit, such as the first wagon train to California, the first Transcontinental Railroad, Transcontinental highway, Transcontinental telephone line and Transcontinental air route.
The museum also houses countless historic photos and posters. Visit www.donnersummit historicalsociety.org.


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Heart racing, your pulse beats in your ears. Taking a deep breath, you sigh and let it out again. Scanning over the papers in your hands, you check them just to make sure you've got everything. To your left paces your teammate, reciting out loud important facts about the case. A door opens behind you and your mentor walks in. It's time! You take a couple deep breaths, straighten your suit, and walk confidently into the court room.
My oldest child is becoming very interested in learning how to spell and write words. The other day, she wanted to write her little sister's name which begins with the letter K. Like most children her age, that letter 'K' was a booga bear! I made a mental note that we'd work on forming that letter correctly the next time we practiced handwriting. When that glorious teaching moment occurred (keep reading- it didn't start off too gloriously), I found myself moving very quickly from mommy mode to teacher mode. In reflection, I realized that there were certain things I did that helped keep us from getting derailed. I thought I'd share these ideas and tips with you today.
I sat outside the violin lesson that afternoon while I graded math papers and wondered, "Is this worth it?" I taxied the twins to lessons once a week, encouraged them to practice every morning, and sat through many long recitals and rehearsals ...
Our family found that studying music is about so much more than simply learning songs. It takes a big commitment from the parents and the students!
In one of my online classes, one student said that he thought that the Government needed to "submit itself to the Word of God" as the solution to our problems. I thought that you all might like to see my response. The issue is not what the government must do. The problems with America are based on what Christians have done and have failed to do.


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Mali's historic cultural center, Timbuktu, lacks electricity, water and phone service, because "terrorists" sabotaged the utilities there, a Paris-based spokesman for the ethnic Toureg separatist party MNLA said Thursday.
MNLA spokesman Moussa Ag Assarid said most of the "terrorists" fled Timbuktu for the desert after French planes on Tuesday bombed the militants' headquarters, which was built by former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. However, Assarid warned, some militants remain in the fabled city.
Assarid's choice of the word "terrorists" highlights the ever-shifting alliances as Mali devolves into a wild frontier. MNLA used to be aligned with Ansar Dine, one of the main Islamist groups fighting to take over Mali. But after MNLA ousted the Malian army from Timbuktu last year, Ansar Dine and al Qaeda drove MNLA away.
The head of the United States' African Command, Gen. Carter Ham, spoke at Howard University in Washington on Thursday about the situation. He said his ultimate goal is helping a legitimate Malian government based in the capital of Bamako control the whole country.
"Territorial integrity of Mali is nonnegotiable. No discussion of a separatist state or something like that. But, it also appears that Mali has asked for, and will need, some help to establish government control in the north," Ham said. "Realistically, we would all like to see the elimination of al Qaeda and others from northern Mali. Realistically, probably the best you can get is containment and disruption, so that al Qaeda is no longer able to control territory as they do today."
"This must be in fact and in perception an African-led endeavor that is done at the request of the Malian government, and I think that is well under way now," Ham added.
But recent allegations against Malian troops have some human rights observers questioning whether the Malian army has right on its side, or just might.
Malian soldiers have carried out a number of summary executions as they seek to drive back Islamist militants who have been advancing from the north, a human rights group claimed Thursday.
Mali's military offensive against the militants has gathered pace in the past two weeks, with backing from France and other international allies.
Refugees tell harrowing stories of life under the Islamist militants who hold northern Mali in an iron grip.


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Información sobre riesgo, prevención, detección, síntomas, diagnosis, tratamiento y apoyo para el cáncer.
Información sobre el tratamiento del cáncer incluyendo quirúrgica, quimioterapia, radioterapia, estudios clínicos, terapia con protón, medicina complementaria avanzadas.
OncoLink se complace en ofrecer una amplia lista de lista completa de los agentes quimioterapéuticos más comúnmente usados??. Esta guía de referencia incluye información sobre la forma en que cada fármaco se administra, cómo funcionan, y los pacientes los efectos secundarios comunes pueden experimentar.
Maneras que los pacientes de cáncer y las personas que le cuidan puedan enfrentar el cáncer, los efectos secundarios, nutrición, cuestiones en general sobre el apoyo para el cáncer, duelo/decisiones sobre el termino de vida, y experiencias compartidas por sobrevivientes.
Julia Draznin Maltzman, MD
The Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania
Ultima Vez Modificado: 7 de junio del 2004
OncoLink has the unique pleasure and honor to present our readers with insight into an eagerly awaited trial that will cause much stir at the 2004 meeting of American Society of Clinical Oncology in New Orleans this week. Data will be presented that has lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to grant approval for the combination of gemcitabine hydrochloride (Gemzar, Ely Lilly) and paclitaxel (Taxol, Bristol-Myers Squibb) for the first line treatment of anthracycline refractory metastatic breast cancer. This is an enormous coup in the breast oncology world where up to now there has not been a standard of care first line therapy for metastatic breast cancer. The treatment choice was often left up to the individual practitioner and was often motivated by patient performance status, other co-morbid conditions, prior adjuvant therapy, and patient motivating for therapy. This phase III trial has established a new standard of care that would be difficult to dispute if the presented data is as touted.
OncoLink secured an exclusive interview with Dr. Paolo Paoletti, Vice President of Clinical Research, Oncology, at Eli Lilly and company. The primary data will be presented on Saturday June 5th, 2004 from at 3:00pm in Hall H, by Dr. Kathy Albain from Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood IL. (Abstract number 510). In his supervisory role, Dr. Paoletti oversaw coordinated efforts from this multi-center, multi-national, randomized, clinical trial.
The trial consisted of 529 patients with metastatic breast cancer after failure of prior anthracycline containing adjuvant chemotherapy, (unless anthracyclines were clinically contraindicated). The study compared gemcitabine and paclitaxel combination given every three weeks to paclitaxel alone administered on the same schedule. The primary end points of the study were overall survival and time to documented progressive disease. The response rate seen with the combination therapy was around 40% as opposed to single agent paclitaxel of 22%. Time to documented disease progression with the combination therapy was 5.2 months as opposed to 2.9 months for paclitaxel alone. The survival data and toxicity profile will be disclosed only at ASCO and prevented Dr. Paoletti from discussing it in detail with OncoLink at this time. The most common grade 3 and 4 toxicities were said to be hematologic: neutropenia, anemia, and thrombocytopenia, elevated liver enzymes, as well as fatigue, and neuropathy. None of these adverse reactions are surprising to any practicing oncologist who has experience administering these chemotherapeutics. It are these data that convinced the FDA to approve this regimen for the first line treatment of metastatic breast cancer following anthracycline adjuvant treatment.
Below is an exclusive interview with Dr. Paoletti who provided us with an understanding to the rationale of the trial and the future of this regimen.
OncoLink: Thank you, Dr. Paoletti for your time and insight and congratulations on gaining approval for something for which there was no standard of care. First I must ask you, there has been much debate about the use of sequential single agents versus combination therapy for metastatic breast cancer. The idea being that in the setting of metastatic disease you are treating for the goal of symptom palliation and life prolongation, so subjecting a woman to toxic chemotherapy is unjustified. Many oncologists feel that if the gain were cure then difficult treatment is well worth it, but when cure is not an option, we cannot impose such toxicities on our patients. What is your feeling about this?
Dr. Paoletti: This is a good question and there is much debate on how to best treat metastatic breast cancer. Europeans tend to favor the multi-drug therapy approach and the Americans prefer single agent. Of course, Joyce O'Shaughnessy's trial that compared capcitabine (Xeloda) and docetaxel (Taxotere) to docetaxel alone showed a significant survival advantage to the combination arm. A two to three months survival advantage may be very important to the individual patient and for breast cancer patients taken as a whole, certainly represents a tremendous improvement. This, in my view, sends an important message that two drugs maybe better than one. Dr. O'Shaughnessy's trial did prove to be very toxic and the trick is to find a combination therapy that is effective and prolongs survival while is tolerable and safe.
The European philosophy is that there is a tendency to achieve a higher response rate, a longer disease free survival, and a longer period of time with no symptoms with more aggressive therapy. Bonadonna's studies would support this thinking. In Europe they often give a combination of gemcitabine, epirubicin, and paclitaxel. With this regimen, by the way, the response rates are in the 90 percent range. We think that this achieves a better palliation as well.
You will see at this years ASCO meeting, that this is an important message to take away on the treatment of metastatic breast cancer. We need to change the modality of treatment by all practitioners to combination therapy.
OncoLink: There is such panoply of chemotherapeutics available for metastatic breast cancer, all of whom have respectable response rates. What was the rationale for picking these two particular agents?
Dr. Paoletti: We have reason to believe that gemcitabine, due to its mechanism of action is a nice drug to work in combination with any effective drug. There are good phase II data to support its use with either paclitaxel or docetaxel. We believe that this is an effective and safe combination.
OncoLink: Why did you chose paclitaxel and not docetaxel as the Tax 311 trial would imply that the latter has more activity in terms of response rate.
Dr. Paoletti: Very good question. You must remember we must begin these trials many years before the data are known. This trial was started before docetaxel was the leading drug so to speak. Gemcitabine is the right drug to be combined with any taxane. We also have encouraging phase II data on gemcitabine and docetaxel.
OncoLink: Who are the best candidates for this treatment? Or are there patients who would not be appropriate for this regimen?
Dr. Paoletti: Most of the patients will benefit from this combination. At the end of the game, the final judgment is by the physician treating the patient. We must remember that combination therapy is more toxic than single agent. The approval that we received was not gained on a selective patient population, rather on all patients who failed anthracyclines as adjuvant therapy.
OncoLink: What about women who received paclitaxel as adjuvant therapy? Now more and more women are receiving this.
Dr. Paoletti: You bring up a good point. It is best to try in women who have had a longer disease free interval, In other words, those who are furthest away from the time of receiving paclitaxel as adjuvant treatment.
OncoLink: Have you seen anyone become resistant to these agents where use of these two drugs in the future is precluded? Or is this more of a theoretical risk?
Dr. Paoletti: I have not seen it personally, but I was not directly responsible for the patients. Nothing like this was reported.
OncoLink: Since hematologic toxicity was the most common grade 3/4 toxicity, were growth factors used in the study?
Dr. Paoletti: No, growth factors were not part of the protocol.
OncoLink: Do you think it would have changed outcome had they been used.
Dr. Paoletti: No, but again, please wait for full details at the upcoming ASCO meeting.
OncoLink: Have you any data or insight on the use of proteomics and genomics to identify patients who would most benefit from this regimen?
Dr. Paoletti: This is certainly the future and we are heavily engaged with this question. Analysis of gene profiling is still ongoing and Lilly is engaged 100% in doing clinical trials and development of tailored therapy. This will be part of the new generation of oncology.
OncoLink: Finally, gaining approval is a huge stepping-stone, but do you see this combination being used by American oncologists?
Dr. Paoletti: It is our duty to make all practicing oncologists understand that this is a very important contribution to the treatment of metastatic breast cancer. Two drug regiments have a higher response rate than single agents. Even the NSABP will use this regimen in one of its upcoming trials. Certainly the NSABP would not pick this treatment if it were too toxic or ineffective. The final jury is still out.
OncoLink would like to thank Dr. Paolo Paoletti for his time and insight.
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