My Wordless Wednesday post is below.
Today is the day of the Great Virtual Breast Fest sponsored by The League of Maternal Justice. A virtual nurse-in is being held at 10 a.m. (your local time) today.
It’s so frustrating to me that here we are in the year 2007 and we are having to fight for something as basic as a baby’s right to eat because of people like Bill Maher who equates breastfeeding to masturbation and Facebook who bans breastfeeding photos because they are “obscene,” and restaurants like Applebee’s who insist that breastfeeding women cover up as if they are doing something shameful.
It is my sincerest hope that by the time my children are grown, Ava will not have to deal with opposition for breastfeeding her children in public. That is why I participate in these things. In hopes of bringing about a change for future generations.
Here’s a video of us participating in the breast fest:
And here’s a link to others who participated in the nurse-in. :)
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Isil says:
Hey Amy,
I recognised your kids on the video of League of Maternal Justice ;)Cool!
October 10th, 2007 at 10:39 am
susiej says:
Great JOB!!
October 10th, 2007 at 11:11 am
Emily says:
Ahhh, my eyes! That’s obscene!
Oh wait, no it’s not.
Good for you, Amy!
October 10th, 2007 at 12:22 pm
Jenn says:
What a wonderful video – great job! Your kids are just sooo cute!
October 10th, 2007 at 12:58 pm
amanda says:
Beautiful!
October 10th, 2007 at 1:38 pm
Tiffany@naturemoms.com says:
Aw..that is beautiful. Makes me heartsick for my nursing days… :(
October 10th, 2007 at 6:42 pm
casual friday everyday says:
Amy, that is such a beautiful video.
October 10th, 2007 at 9:45 pm
Heather says:
What a great video! I love how Ava decided to play “videographer” towards the end, and how Julian crosses his feet when he was nursing. :-)
October 10th, 2007 at 10:26 pm
Half Pint Pixie says:
great video, good on you!
October 11th, 2007 at 1:05 am
Bluegoddess says:
You Rock!! I only wish my son was still small enough to be breastfed, so I could put up a video as well.
October 13th, 2007 at 2:06 pm
Leigh says:
Amy, I LOVED this video. Not only did it get your passionate point across, but I for one adored getting to “see” you and hear your voice. And your sweet kids.
I hope you add more videos soon! :)
xoxo
October 15th, 2007 at 1:06 am