The things that have caught my eye and my mind online this past week:A fabulous piece on Nightline about actress Salma Hayek's humanitarian work with Unicef in Sierra Leone. Do click on the link and watch it (unfortunately the site does not allow embedding, or you would see the video right here on Marvelous Kiddo!). About two-thirds of the way through the story you will see an incredible sequence where Salma Hayek sits down to breastfeed a malnourished baby. As it is explained in the piece, breastfeeding is frowned upon culturally in Sierra Leone because men believe that breastfeeding women should not have sexual intercourse. Salma takes the opportunity to set a positive example for the mothers that they can and should breastfeed. When I first saw this piece and I was so touched by Salma’s actions. It’s so impressive that this world-famous, glamorous woman would have the generosity of spirit and the strength of her breastfeeding convictions to make a point in this way. She is a fabulous role model not only for the mothers of Sierra Leone who need to understand that breastfeeding is the best thing for their babies, but also for mothers right here in the US who need to see positive modeling of breastfeeding as well. I was a fan of Salma’s before, but now I have a true respect for this woman. And Kudos to Nightline for airing the segment! (Thanks Mom, for alerting me to this story. XOXO).
While we're on the subject of breasts, how amazing (and awsomely funny) is this Jonathan Adler vase? I actually saw it in one of his stores once and it had been converted into a lamp. I have to admit that I kinda want one...
OK, one more for the boobies: The awesome blog, Unnecesrean, recently posted a wonderful roundup of "Old School Breastfeeding Televised: PBS Style" showing several clips from Mr. Rogers and Sesame Street that sweetly and unabashedly teach kids about breastfeeding! Ah, the 1970's!
In other news...
An Iowa woman gives birth to a 12 pound, 9 ounce girl in a hospital without an epidural. Big cheers to the Doctors who let that happen!
Here's a beautiful story in pictures and words showing an almost too-good-to be true hospital birth, presided over by the so-called "Dr. Wonderful." Check it out and be impressed that this physician exists!
OK, and not related to birth or babies:
Did you know that you can turn your blog into a book?!? This service looks sooooo cool.
This dress from the 1930's makes me swoon. Love the whimsical novelty print!
Artist Sharon Core makes incredible photographs that perfectly replicate famous Wayne Thiebaud paintings. Both the original works and the "tribute" photos make me very, very hungry.
Thanks for reading this weekend! XOXO, L.
My goodness, you're about 14 shades of gorgeous in that photo. And Kiddo is just adorable as always.
ReplyDeleteSalma Hayek is a powerhouse and I wish we could see her in more.
Thanks for sharing these lovely stories with us.
ReplyDeleteYou and the marvelous kiddo are marvelous.
Not sure if you're into tags and whatnot, but I tagged you because I think you're fabulous.
On Salma Hayek...you're very welcome. She's a very impressive young mother. Kudos to her!
ReplyDeleteThe photograph of you and the kiddo is awesome! I wouldn't mind having one of those (hint, hint).
Wow, that was loads of info. in one blog entry! This is seriously where I go for a certain niche of news updates.
ReplyDeleteThe piece on Salma Hayek was amazing!! There are too few stories now of women breastfeeding babies in need. We've lost that in so few generations. Just in our grandparent's time it was still fairly common.
ReplyDeletelovely photo!!!! and yes, i heard about that salma news, soo amazing of her.
ReplyDeleteYou are so gorgeous, I can't stand it!
ReplyDeleteLOVE all things related to breastfeeding.
My four year old takes her baby dolls to show-and-tell at school and informs that her classmates that she feeds the babies *from her breasts* when they're hungry.
ReplyDeleteThis is even cuter and funnier considering my girl was adopted and is an only child at this point. What can I say? She's a smart cookie, a Salma Hayek in the making. ; )
Thank you SO much for the Salma Hayek story....beautiful and inspiring. Also, those Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers clips were so cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning photo. Helps that Mommy and kiddo are stunning to look at :)
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Wonder if Facebook would ban Fred Rogers? Isn't that clip amazing? And I am now a huge Salma fan. How very very cool is she.
ReplyDeleteI love that precious new picture of you & the Kiddo. You both are too beautiful for words!! And thank you & your mom for the Salma Hayek segment; her down to earth boldness is unique & inspiring!
ReplyDeleteGod, that is a fantastic picture of you and the kiddo. Did you take hat yourself?
ReplyDeleteGreat links as always, thanks for sharing. :~)
You're all being so sweet about that picture! I'm blushing :) I actually took it myself with my cell phone the other day. It was the first one I snapped, and I just thought it captured that sweet moment so well. xoxo.
ReplyDeleteyou are GORGEOUS!!!!
ReplyDeletethanks for the tip on turning your blog into a book! how very cool. thanks for the beauty L!!! xo
wow, that story of a natural birth in the hospital was truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow. Just wow. I watched the link and bawled. Salma Hayek breastfeeding was so incredibly powerful and touching. And all those sweet little kiddies - my heart melted.
ReplyDeleteyou are gorgeous :)
ReplyDeletegod i love mister rogers.
ReplyDeletealso, i know i'm just echoing everyone else on here, but i can't not say it: what a beautiful mama/baby shot! you two are stunning...
I just watched that Nightline segment and got tears in my eyes. The whole story was incredible, but it was particularly touching to see Salma breastfeed that little baby boy. What a gift to him and what a role model she is!
ReplyDeleteAnd kudos to Pampers and Unicef for the work they are doing! I wonder what we can do to help the "cause"...
P.S. That photo of you and your son is gorgeous. You're such a natural beauty.
That book idea is so cool - it would be perfect for my pregnancy blog so that I can look back without having to plug in the laptop. Thanks for all the wanderings. And that is a great pic, you two are beautiful!
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Steph (vegas)