Cosleeping (whether bedsharing or roomsharing) could never be best if all participants do not feel comfortable with the practice, and this is always the best time to stop. If anyone involved does not wish to cosleep, then cosleeping should never be forced. Dr. James McKenna, Sleeping with Your Baby
There is no right or wrong place for [...]
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Nighttime Parenting
Posted in all things baby, parenting on September 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
One-Year Checkup
Posted in all things baby, crunchy, tagged breastfeeding on September 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today Calvin has his one-year visit with the pediatrician. I asked them to check his iron levels, as I was curious if they would be in normal range. Despite never having iron-fortified formula or food and despite never having taken vitamins, he was in a normal range.
Is Iron Supplementation Necessary? For the breastfed baby, the [...]
The Vaccine Book
Posted in all things baby, crunchy, health, parenting on September 13, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Calvin is now a year old and we are due for an appointment with the pediatrician. The question of vaccines always comes up at each visit. In preparation, I sat down to research the available vaccines and decide if there were any that I wanted to give to my son. Most parents vaccinate according to [...]
Happy Birthday, Calvin
Posted in all things baby, childbirth, crunchy, midwifery, motherhood, parenting, women's health on September 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Baby boy, this year has gone by so quickly. I have loved so much and I have learned so much. You turned my world upside down. I love you – you’ll never know how much.
My baby is one today. In honor of his birthday, I decided that I should finally write down his birth story.
I [...]
Parenting Library
Posted in all things baby, books, childbirth, crunchy, motherhood, parenting, women's health on August 29, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I’ve been thinking of putting together a book list for awhile. I’m finally getting around to it after reading through the great list on phdinparenting. Some of the books listed there are favorites, others I’ve been meaning to read, and then there are a few brand-new ones that I’ll have to add to my list.
As [...]
Breastfeeding Myths
Posted in all things baby, motherhood, tagged breastfeeding on August 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As if those first few weeks of breastfeeding weren’t challenging enough, you may soon find that you are overwhelmed by conflicting information. Seven common breastfeeding myths:
You have to eat a special diet. The truth is that you could live on junk food and your baby would still get the nutrients that he needs. (Whether you [...]
Eating my words
Posted in all things baby, motherhood on July 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I recently read through my old blog posts, and with some chagrin I noticed this gem from my book review of Perfect Madness: Motherhood in the Age of Anxiety:
But I will not sacrifice myself or my marriage for my child’s temporal needs. When the child is older, will he give a damn that he ate [...]
Cloth Diapering for the Lazy Parent
Posted in all things baby, crunchy on June 17, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Cloth diapering is surprisingly easy. Invest in cloth diapers and you’ll save money as well as space at the landfill. Cast aside your preconceptions: even the laziest parent can cloth diaper. You’re going to be changing diapers no matter what. All that cloth diapering will require of you is a little extra laundry.
