The Thing I Said I Would Never Do: Co-sleeping

I’ve mentioned before on here how I was trying to avoid co-sleeping—sharing a bed with the baby. I know that humans have done it for centuries and that many cultures around the world still do. My parents and my in-laws did it too. I even read about how to do it safely. But it really … Continue reading “The Thing I Said I Would Never Do: Co-sleeping”

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Co-sleeping Journey Sleep Regression Night Weaning

Traveling Baby Series: Camping in Yosemite

After learning from our test-run camp trip to Point Reyes, we were much better prepared for a big camping trip. When we decided to move to Oregon, we knew we needed one last great family memory in California. And we knew it had to be Yosemite. It was calling us, begging our souls to come. … Continue reading “Traveling Baby Series: Camping in Yosemite”

Vegan Parenting

I am a vegan.  I am a parent. Does that make me a vegan parent? It sure does! Hence the name of this blog. Jack does not exclusively eat a vegan diet. This was a compromise between my husband and I (see here). But since I am his primary caregiver, he eats a lot of … Continue reading “Vegan Parenting”

Traveling Baby Part 3: Traveling Without Baby

The last part of my Traveling Baby Series is traveling without your baby. That’s right, I dared to leave my baby for a few days! It was nerve racking at first and I worried about losing my breastmilk supply, but it all worked out pretty well in the end. I wanted to do something nice … Continue reading “Traveling Baby Part 3: Traveling Without Baby”

Cluster Feeding and Comfort Nursing: What New Moms Need To Know About Breastfeeding

The minute I found out I was pregnant, I knew that I wanted to breastfeed. It’s “free”, helps you lose weight, and provides the best nutrition. Plus it’s great bonding time with your baby. Why wouldn’t I do it? It seemed like a no brainer! I took two breastfeeding classes, and some of the other … Continue reading “Cluster Feeding and Comfort Nursing: What New Moms Need To Know About Breastfeeding”