I am totally on the side of the breastfeeding mom here—she's got the law on her side, for one, but it's a big public place filled with families and kids who presumably saw a little breastfeeding action when they were newbies. As you say, if seeing someone doing that makes you uncomfortable, you can avert your eyes.

What do you mean that cigars are never targeted? You can't smoke cigars anywhere you can't smoke cigarettes. It's a smoking ban, not a no smoking cigarette ban.

Well, it's funny that due dates can vary so wildly (by 5 weeks!?) because there are basically 2-3 days you can conceive each cycle. So I'm not how this whole thing (the study) is working.

It might also have something to do with the fact that more women are having babies later in their lives—these women are designated AMA (advanced maternal age, which starts at 35). Going past the due date can be extra dangerous for older moms, so they generally won't let AMAs go more than one week past their due dates.

What is the BFD? Still birth rates rise after 42 weeks. An induction is worth avoiding that possibility, no?

That is horrible, I am so sorry for your loss.

Yes, I'd like the context for that statement as well (though I have the feeling it's more along the lines of the latter). I should have this in my mailbox momentarily—I'll check out the interview to see if I can get further insight.

Or...this has been her real hair for a while and she finally took a shot of herself without the wig on.

This is true. But surely a dynamic woman like Barbie cannot be constrained to one shade of pink? In all seriousness, I bet that on packaging they exclusively use the official Pantone, but allow themselves a spectrum of pinks in wardrobing (since there is an element of trend and fashion to the outfits, such as they…

I would agree, but I would also say that it's possible the Pantone they own shows up a little differently across their product line depending on fabric & paper types/substrate, not to mention production variability. (For example, Tiffany blue, also an exclusive Pantone, is slightly different when produced on a…

If I were going to space, I would definitely want some kind of bright color as an accent on my suit. For safety reasons: Pink metallic seems like the perfect color to stand out against a moonscape—increasing your chances of being seen in the pitch black sky and saved should you become untethered from your spaceship,…

Listen, I didn't mean to personally insult you. As I prefaced my statements, everyone needs to plan in a way that's right for them. And that's what you are doing. (Best of luck on yours, BTW. Have a wonderful time!)

Oh gosh—I almost missed a wedding in Atlanta a couple of years ago because of traffic. It was insane.

My friend who got married on a Friday night had her wedding delayed because the priest who was supposed to officiate got stuck in traffic! I think we waited an hour before they could get someone else to come in and do the ceremony. Crazy.

Well, obviously, everyone is going to plan their wedding in the way that works for them.

That is very strange, but I'm glad you asked and have a concrete answer. Have fun at the wedding!

I breastfed on the subway, in the park, in restaurants and even on an American Airlines flight (!) without issue. I did use a muslin swaddle to cover the babe, though. Personally, just not into hanging out my boob, and my little guy didn't seem to mind the sheer coverage.

I agree with you—I thought the AA apology letter was fine. Just pointing out that while AA acknowledged it sounded like she was being discreet, they also stated that they felt it was reasonable to ask someone to cover up (I think they meant this in a general sense). I think the woman found that opinion offensive—her…

Well, I'm all for assuming positive intent. Sending her a short email with a casual tone inquiring about the invite is perfectly normal. She will likely be mortified that the invite didn't get to you yet or is really late getting them in the mail. Worst case scenario, she will need to own up to and apologize for…

Yes, she was fine. Note that I said: "If you're sitting next to a person who looks freaked out by the breastfeeding, maybe cut him/her a break and cover up." The original woman was not in that situation, everyone seemed fine with it—except the pearl-clutching and presumptuous flight attendant.