What makes you popular is not the boat. It's not the locations. It's not the adventures. It's YOU. The two of you come across very natural in front of the camera. That is an incredibly rare quality. It seems as if we know you two, even though we really don't. I think you could do anything you want. If it's what you need, go home for a while. Visit your families and friends, we will keep watching. Good luck, calm seas and congrats on the baby!
@@o.frickoff12 They are generally in tropical regions, most people are half naked. They are both attractive young people, to the point they could probably both model if they wanted to. Would you prefer they not use themselves in the thumbnails? And if so what would you prefer they use instead?
I was born on a yacht in 1996 and spent the first few years of my life growing up at sea with my parents and brothers. It was an unreal upbringing and have some fond memories of my first home. Loved it so much that I want to buy my own yacht and do it all again myself one day! Yeew love your channel.
Martin Baňas: Why, oh, why, oh, why, oh, why, oh, why, was that F-bomb necessary? We're talking about a mother-to-be here. Show a tiny bit of respect, please. Please. It's a family show.
Sir I have talked about other comment about boy living same kind of life. I did not mean their family i know its a family show. And of course i apologize for my language, didnt mean to interrupt your enjoyment of this great video
We had a baby and my wife and I were and rock climbers. I mean like climbing every day, going on month long climbing trips. We went through the same thing you guys are going through now. We also had most people saying that we'd stop climbing, stop traveling because it would be too hard and it's too risky. Our approach was that we were determined to bring the baby into our life, not change the life we had. I didn't want to tell our kid 10 years later that we used to do all this great adventuring, but then you were born and so we stopped. It was the best decision we made. We climbed till we fell in love with sailing and now we all sail together. He has that same sense of adventure and he's a part of the team that me and wife started.
I was Pregnant on our boat, and had my baby in NZ. I totally feel for you. I went through the same situation. I raised my baby on the boat throughout the Pacific Islands. It was amazing!! The islanders were so friendly, helpful and gave us an occasional break. When we were in the Solomon Islands a group of nuns used to watch my daughter for the day when we wanted to tour. They begged me to watch her. I breast fed her for 18 months as were were doing a lot of offshore sailing and I guess I worried about if there would be a problem, I could still feed her. I can say having a land break does you good after so many years sailing. I can see both of you could use some family time. But raising a baby on the boat is really easy. My recommendations are to take the boat to the states, haul her out, and fly home for the baby’s birth. Then head back refreshed and sail on. I raised my daughter, home schooled her to high school age with occasional breaks ashore, or at least living on the boat somewhere for hurricane season and longer if needed. My daughter is now in her 30’s and her memories of all the experiences through the Pacific is with her always. She did graduate in the International Baccalaureate Program, so her education was not compromised by her world travels. Please contact me with any questions. I live in Port St Lucie Fl. In Ft Pierce is a great haulout yard you can store your boat.
NapFloridian thank you for your comment. When babies of American citizens are born overseas, they get a state department birth certificate through the US Embassy in what ever country you are in. So my daughter is an American citizen and now is 40 years old and living in Florida.
@@marilyncook658 Just the comment that sums up what so many others were dating back then! I’m watching this ep on 07Jan22, two children later! And they’re doing marvellously! 🐑🐑🇳🇿🇳🇿NZ
As a newer dad myself, here is my advice...Do what you feel is right for your family. Don't worry about what we say or think. Don't worry about needing to please subscribers. Kids are crazy, and the moment they are born you change as a person. It's something i never expected, or can even describe. You start your day as one type of guy, and end the day as a completely different guy. Trying to plan now is virtually impossible, so keep your options open, do what makes your family happy, alive, and well. If you decide to take time off, I personally, will understand. If you decide to keep travelling, that's cool too. Again, just to emphasize, don't worry about us, or other peoples opinions. You two are good people, and staying that way is all you need to do to succeed.
Agree! Keep your options open but what I'm hearing Elayne say...is she's done. Just my viewing opinion. Communicate amongst yourselves and don't hold back as to how each of you would like to see the near future unfold...communication is best.
Riley, I think you already know the answer to your question, in your heart! If you think about it, everyone looses a bit of themselves when having a baby, things get more difficult, but as a strong couple like you are, you just figure it out, no matter what the situation. That is parent hood, figuring shit out! There is no guide book, no DIY video, and it’s a unique experience for everyone! Just take comfort in knowing you will always do what’s best for your family and the rest will work itself out! Don’t let anyone tell you what to do or not do, just be!
I am a mother of 2. We took our children everywhere we went. Its a little more planning and alot more gear but sharing all the experiences of it with the little ones is so cool. You guys will figure it out. Maybe grab 2 crew/nannys/drinking/diving/video to join on any longer passages. Love the videos thanks for sharing. BTW it all comes natural.
I love your videos, I'm always rooting for you guys. I have two kids, let's talk trimesters and expectations. The first one is all about the sickness. They call it morning sickness but for my wife it lasted all day and night. Also, it lasted four months which was less than awesome. Riley is doing great to step up and assume more of the responsibilities, that's the way this goes. The second trimester is AWESOME! Alayna will be feeling better but the thing I remember most is the "nesting" instinct. My wife was always cleaning and tending to every last thing. She wasn't sick, she had energy, and she was in a good mood. That didn't really stop in the third trimester but with that baby in her belly she was pretty much disabled/handicapped. She can't lift anything heavy, she can't bend over, her balance sucked, she can't tie her own shoes, etc. I was awesome during this phase in terms of stepping up and being understanding. I had no idea how big that would pay off. Her parents loved me for that for the next 15 years, it was crazy. My wife never forgot either. Being caring and helpful in this trimester is the way to go. I had no idea how much credit I was building up. Hormonal women can be a bit more prone to being emotional but you guys life on a boat together. I'm sure you've already figured out to identify arguing points as "bait" that you need to let slide. You'll use that skillset here and there during the pregnancy, no big deal. Postpartum depression can be real too, support her through that. Alayna, understand it and that it's temporary. That helped my wife deal with it. That should cover it for a few months. Love you guys, keep winning at life. :)
I have five, now mostly grown. This guy above sums it up pretty well. Hang in there until the forth month or so and E. will feel much better I’m betting.
Another beautiful video :) if I had a bit of advice to offer you at this time it would be to just go at your own pace. Having a child is a massive life changer and then, before you know it, they're all grown up! You've gotta try to enjoy that little bit of time when they're little, and you guys have the possibility to enjoy that time virtually anywhere you choose. Don't give up sailing if that's where your heart is, it will make things harder; but also, don't travel at a breakneck pace to please fans if you're not feeling up to it. If you choose to stay with the baby on the boat you'll find ways to adapt. You'll know what the right moves are when it comes to it. Until then, keep on keeping on and safe sailing! And, enjoy the quiet times now! Seriously wish I had done that pre-child :)
Slow down, take it easy. But don't stop. Your young 'uns will thank you for it. Your awesome lifestyle, if you keep getting it right is the thing of dreams, memories and awesome futures for your kids. Keep it up guys!
And also “darling sweet Elayna is right and darling sweet Riley as well! The way you offered to make her a spot of chamomile and the smile it induced. You’re a true gent mate. Good on you. P&L WAYB UM
Fulltime travel family here. Starting our 5th year. Best decision ever for our family bonding, social skills, education and learning about the world and its people. We are traveling on land, but plenty of families have kids and sail. You guys can do this!!! Follow your ❤️
Insightful question (request for advice). I, for one, can see several advantages to re-integrating into society for a while ... not just because of the baby. You're both feeling awfully isolated. And some of your remarks reveal the danger of that. Getting back into a cooperative/collective circumstance -- swinging the ol' pendulum back -- for a while could be just the ticket to restore perspective & objectivity. AND that recharging/maturation could facilitate an eventual swing back into sailing with a whole new, fresh outlook. I think you'd both like & value it.
Guys I have a three month old - my first. I'm also a youtuber (although much smaller, much less dedicated and much more stationary.) My input is that people like to scream loudest about the negatives, and I've found being a parent is far less difficult, far more simple, far less intense, far less life changing than people like to harp on about. Certainly these first three months have been pretty bloody easy - if I were offering a suggestion it would be to play things by ear, roll with it and see how your feelings develop. Definitely I can see preggo-pants might like to stay a little closer to shore for the majority of the next 6-9 months (including after bubs is born) but there are people in far less secure situations with far fewer resources living a very happy life and bringing up wonderful children. You're going to be fine, you're going to have enough time, you're going to have everything you need - just see how you feel about it and crack on. Also don't listen to the horror stories, they're not a fair representation of what it means to become a parent.
This is great advice! The good news is that for the first kid you can continue to live your life in pretty much the same fashion. Things really go to crap when you have the second :). Cheers
Exactly what Vince said. I'm at 18 months of fatherhood, recently (signed papers last week) divorced and basically a single-parent. Nothing has been taken from my life, I just have more added to it. I'm never alone when I'm with my daughter, even before she started speaking and my wanderlust has done nothing but grow. If anything, I'd encourage you guys to cover even more ground. Not necessarily faster but, the chance you have to raise your little one to appreciate and experience everything this world has to offer is truly a miracle. If I could legally do so, I'd buy a boat tomorrow and raise my girl on the seas and shores of the world. As it stands, I'm settling for building a house by hand, which I have time to do even with a full-time job and raising a kid. As you two know, you have as much time as you are ever going to, the only thing that changes is how you choose to spend it. Never stop.
Ryan Ives and VinceSamios ~ Mother of 3, and we raised them completely on our boat. We did homeschooling when it wasn’t “stylish” and life/geography lessons couldn’t have been better. Was it challenging? Heck ya! Parenting is challenging whether on a boat or on land. My husband and I bickered liked champs, at times, but kept it away from the kids. We wrote strong feelings down in a journal so nothing escalated into yelling or hurtful words. We share and laugh about them now, when our children become frustrated in their relationships and their own children. One of our children was special needs so open sea living wasn’t possible, during that time. We took that time to teach the other two about ports in our country and occasionally swapped out with friends that had a RV so we could do some extended land excursions. Anything is possible and the only limitations we face are the ones we aren’t willing to work around.... except legal issues, Ryan Ives. Elayna and Riley ~ You will be the “exact” parents your baby needs. There is no such thing as a perfect parent, I will attest to that. Best of luck to everyone chasing their dreams and planning for adventures. ❤️ P.S. If SLV ever makes it to the colder North Atlantic, we would welcome you to one of our moorings in Annapolis, Maryland.
For egoistic reasons: never stop sailing and producing beautiful vids, they never fail to cheer me up after a hard day at work. But seriously, do what you think is best for you! Sail to Norway, get a small cabin on a small Island for a few months and explore the hundreds of small islands whenever you feel like it while having a home at land for a certain time for example :) all the best to you from Germany!
Take a solid break and get your fill of family and friends to the point where you both miss sailing, then go for another 4yrs... if you vlog your life without the boat it's ok!
Agree. Balance is key. Chocolate is great. But if you eat nothing but chocolate for two years, even hardtack starts sounding pretty good. And with a baby (especially numero uno), a bit more stability is certainly in order (slower pace, some longer trips back to the motherland, etc...)
We'd almost have to watch their "at home" vlogs. Can't stop watching the movie just as the good stuff starts to happen. I'd like to see how calm the collected they are at the terrible 2s! Actually, for me it was at 3. My son had me tied sometimes. Then it started again at 13.
I’m a mother of 3 boys. And y’all need to keep doing what you want to do. Kids are resilient and will adapt to whatever environment you live in. You 2 keep doing what makes you happy and that little banshee will be happy.
The best advice I can give you. Is none. Let me State the obvious you're young you are strong you are adventurous and the most important you are thinkers. You guys will figure it out like you have so many times before you got to go with what works for you guys. Love watching your adventures. And there will come a time when I will say the three of you have a safe voyage bye for now.
Enjoying your reports ...You guys make me so happy...it’s probably the baby talk that does it....I like to hug you .. but well that will be a 7000 mile hug. Slow down just before the baby is there but do not stop.. “ never buy a couch except if is does float ” Floats
I know nothing about nothing - but a comment about fatherhood and adventuring... You two have the most unique and amazing opportunity to teach your young little football of a human all about the virtues of independence, self reliance and exploration. I have two sons, one almost 4 years old and one just north of 1 year old. There are so many absurd things in the "normal" life that kids are expected to lead that i find myself continuing to be drawn to people who have escaped the typical path and have struck out on their own. Given any alternative - I'd much rather raise my two boys out in the world than tethered to a small corner of the world with only a few weeks/months a year to explore. The version of the world that a world traveling child will see is far superior to the version they get by going to the best elementary, middle, and high schools - regardless of geography.
If you haven't heard of him you should check out Jaimie Mantzel...the mad engineer living in Panama with his wife/girlfriend/mother of his three kids on an island. That guy is a legend.
Best advice I can give is to make sure you have support, beyond just the two of you. My wife and I had twins and were living in Florida and my family is from Australia and hers in Michigan. We couldn’t have made it if it wasn’t for my mum flying over for the first 3 months to help out. Just having family around to help out so we could get extra sleep was awesome. I can’t say what you should do, but having family support was way more valuable than we thought. Before the boys were born we had grand ideas of how we could do feeding schedules around work schedule etc and that all went out the window once the boys arrived.
Chris . Yep no doubt. but I wonder would everyone still watch if they did something different? I would! . It's Elayna and Riley that we watch.. Increasingly THEY are the focus of the videos. . Not so much the sailing. . And Im fine with that.. I think they could acheive the same interest doing anything...
I understand how you feel with the need for community. I like your beautiful explanation and experiences. Very cool to take us along. It is a lonely place, the sea, but is a quiet reminder to how truely connected we all are, really. You both are doing a fantastic job protecting each other and keeping each other healthy. It shines in this video. 💕
So my biggest misconception about having children was that babies are hard. Babies are easy, and it's steeply more difficult after that. Thankfully babies/kids are adaptable and whatever is normal for you is normal for them. I don't think it'll slow you down or change your current way of life too drastically up front, but it will more and more as they grow. I'd say stay the course and roll with the punches! Little kids, little problems; big kids, big problems.
I'm a mother of 3 teenagers, 17, 15 and almost 13 and I absolutely agree w/ Dustin. Babies go where you go. WHen school age arrives, then your life becomes theirs. Travelling with a new born & finding the necessary medical care could be tricky the first 8 months - 1yr. Stick close maybe to home, USA or just a developed country. School years are super busy but incredibly amazing.
Niharika Parashar hm not sure how I personally feel about home schooling obviously it’s their life their choice and everyone has different views and opinions I personally had mental health issues while home schooling so I had a bad experience I think that if they want they could raise their baby on the boat until he’s a toddler but school age gets harder and he’s going to want to meet friends etc I also don’t think that a teenager would be wanting to live on a boat I don’t know it’s very hard I personally think that they should just live by the beach if they’re able and they can still enjoy sailing of course it wouldn’t have to be immediately like I said previously until the child is of school age he has to get use to different environments outside of the boat
Smile, Laugh, Enjoy the time you have on earth. Do not waste time with worry it will "Happen the way it happens". No matter how much a couple plans. It's always nice to have your mates help out when that day comes. It's all good.
Having a baby has to be a lot like setting out on a passage. You dont know what the conditions are going to be like on the journey to come. You know it's not all going to be perfect and you know you'll have to adjust to and deal with the problems that come up. But, you are in for many new awesome rewarding and amazing experiences. The bad times seem like they last forever in the moment but just end up a blur in retrospect, while the good times fly bye in the moment but leave you with priceless memories.
You guys are awesome... there is no wrong when you have care for those you love..there is no guarantee and you guys reinforce that... trust your team... cheers C Reay...
The key word I heard today was "community". You guys are very gregarious and are constantly reaching out to others. Find a way to maintain community with your mates/family and continue to keep your extended Patreon family happy as well. I'm sure you've researched other sailing couples who have raised a child on board. They have mapped all of this out for you. Thanks for asking for advice. That makes us feel more a part of things.
Hi Both, the only thing i would say, advice-wise is take a break. Get Vaga' into a marina or on the hard and go and have a break, back home. It's mid September, Christmas will be here in no time, spend the "winter" with your loved ones back on the land and rest. Sailing is a full time job, videography is a full time job, house work is a full time job, especially in a small space. You're probably over-doing it - even if you think you're not. I had a bit of a breakdown last year with the stress of my job, my mom was deteriorating (newly diagnosed with MS), traveling 200 miles every other weekend to see my partner and then coming home to an empty house every night and trying to force myself to cook or clean or anything was becoming too much. And i kept telling myself i was fine. For months. I'm just mentioning that as looking back i was clearly over-doing it but couldn't see it at the time. So take a break before the universe makes you have one x
From an advice perspective. If it were me. I'd stop somewhere. Let Elina rest, let you rest. Make some permanent friends. Have a laugh, relax and wait for the baby! That's what i'd do!
Agree completely. Having done this six times (once with twins) I would find a place to hunker down/enjoy the life change for 6 months or so. You'll know when the time is right to weigh anchor and get on with getting on!
Awww I’m sorry Elayna, I couldn’t even imagine my first trimester on a boat 🤢 hats off to you hun. And Riles, 5 star boyfriend rating for the camomile tea you absolute sweetheart
Find your people, nothing like sharing this part of your life. It's always good memories for the family and friends. I'd slow down a bit. You get proper rest. It's just temporally.💜💜
Hey mate congratulations. We on barefoot sailed from new Zealand to Fiji and then across the southern pacific to OZ then two years on the reef with bub. Harness , some netting and a good eye. You'll will be sweet. I don't regret any of the time onboard with mum and baby. good times
My suggestions.....Either A)Get a mate onboard who is experienced and can share the sailing duties, and doesn't mind the vlogging life..they stay a year or more...maybe someone who vlogs for a living and needs a ratings boost:) . Also B) maybe think about stopping in a marina in a good size country town that has medical facilities, rent a beach cottage for 6 months ( last trimester - first 3 months of bub's life)...i think you guys are at the stage where people are watching not just for the sailing and the scenery..we watch because we like you pair, and have no life haha....we'll stick around is what i mean..thinking StaMaartens, St Kitts/nevis, Caymans..places where Aussie passport will get you a VOA and a 3-6 mnth stay. or C.) Put the boat in storeage in the States, ( gonna be a big cyclone season again), take maternity leave from living the dream, go back to Oz, have the bub, keep vlogging and show people life in Australia....be good to see you suffer in suburbia..just like the rest of us..vlogging from Woolies and Coles lol
Just spent the day sailing and I’ve just gotten my four kids to bed and I had the rocking boat feeling real bad so I decided to watch a video before bed. My advice? Don’t worry about making forever decisions. Life is fluid. I was never going to cosleep but dang if that’s the only way my babies would sleep, I was going to nurse forever but I averaged about a year and a half with each little for one reason or another. Our lives change, our feelings change, etc. do what works for today and don’t worry about tomorrow. But if y’all do decide to stay on land for a bit you can always live coastal like we do and enjoy the best of both!
I really enjoyed that, didn't want it to end. Best of luck with your pregnancy. You followed your hearts this far and look at what it's gotten you. I think you guys have found what works for you, keep it up.
Get help. Experienced couple or at least single crew members able to help for month, two or six. Don't burn out. You have access to lots of good people to assist who would love to do so.
I can’t agree more, Lee. That will solve so many needs and maybe some female companionship for Elayna to talk to. From where it’s hot and rainy. Houston, Texas 😅
I wholeheartedly agree with Lee (above) and Steve (below.) IMHO, the single most important qualification (apart of course from sailing skill) is compatibility. I also believe it would be best if you only have to do this once. Say, a six or nine month "term of engagement." Maybe someone you already know.
In the end you have to follow your hearts. I don’t think your run is going to last forever, as awesome as it has been, but you have a lot of subscribers that will want to follow you and Elayna and watch your child grow up no matter what your content is. Follow your hearts.
Hi Elana and Riley, (we met at the London boat show I was the last guy.) We used to travel all the time in our camper (our land yacht) First with one then two kiddies. Carry on as normal, babies are not that much of a drain babies sleep a lot! they cant move much for the first year. RELAX it will not be that much of a strain. Livelovelife Brian x
The biggest thing I was told some 37 years ago when we started to have children is have them when your young grow up with them and don't change your life stile coz of them Ie make noise when thay sleep etc You guys have a magic chance to impart life on the sea with your children... Children don't come with instructions thay are all different enjoy the ride...
You both are so encouraging to me. You are helping us live our dream. My husband and I are trying to live in a remote area in the north woods of Northern Wisconsin. Different setting but same thing at a different level. One thing we have learned is nature is a force. Living in the woods is a lot like the ocean believe it or not. Long cold snowy winters in the middle of no where is a true test for city slickers.
From a dads perspective, kids will adapt to anything, so no worries there... as for being a partner supporting your pregnant lady, every day is gonna be different, just got to roll with it and be sympathetic to her needs, my main advice being that as its Elayna's first, is to have medical facilities nearby, in case of any complications... will give her piece of mind too, oh and lots of foot rubs ;)
I'm definitely with what David and John say below. My wife worked until 9 months with me and I had to force her to stop, she was taking up so much space . Your first child is something indescribable, Riley when you look in his/her eyes for the first time you will never be the same again. Don't listen to anyone else , do what you feel is right for you. My boys are now 26 & 23 but I remember both births like it was yesterday. Do not miss, the crushed hand is worth it ! :)
Maybe you could think about booking a set amount of time in OZ to have la vagababy, bond and share time with him, friends and family. Say 3-6 months. By then you might find you’re ready for time to yourselves again and the 3 of you can sail away again having had a fix of family, friends and life on land. You can always change plans, go with your gut feelings.
I'm sure lots of people say this but why don't you head back to Australia. Still live on the boat with the baby, but you're much closer to friends and family. I don't doubt the sailing around Auz is pretty incredible, we'd love to see it!
You guys are great and I feel you are going to be the coolest parents. My only advice I could give you is continue to follow your dreams and be true to yourselves and each other. Life is not going to easy it is not meant to be but if you teach your children to not fear life and to follow your dreams you will be giving them the best life lesson anyone will every teach them
I think you just advertised your pirate movie collection lol. As for advice. I have a 5 and a 7 year old and I really can not imagine trying to bring them up in the small confines of a boat. I also remember having unrealistic expectaions right up to the point the baby was born. Nothing prepares you for that experience, no advice, or other peoples experiences. Personally (if it was me out there) I would head for home, and live both on land and at sea for a while. At least until I would know the size of the challenge I would face. You cannot underestimate the value of having family at hand. Obligated helpers. Even if they can give you the minimal relief periods say 2% time off, it makes ALL the difference.
As a lifetime boater, literally in utero on a boat, and experiencing the joys and experiences that my parents gave me any my brother, I say keep doing what you're doing. We did not live a life at sea but we were on a boat every chance we got and all vacations were spent traveling Lake Michigan as a family. We literally lived on the boat in the summer and I now do this with my family on our boat. Looking back, it shaped my life in ways that no one could ever understand. The work ethic - my brother and I were expected to keep the boat (Endeavor 37) spotless and teak bright. The feeling accomplishment - we did 12-hour night crossings and gazed at the stars and the sunrise. Cooperation - small boat for 4 people to basically live on. Adventure - every port was a new experience. A true sense of family - we were the closest family of anyone I know and my brother and I are best friends. No one can take that away from me and your child(ren) will appreciate this even more the way you are doing it. I would love to have the guts to take my 14-year old son away at sea and have his science class be a dive on a reef in the Bahamas. I love your story and continue to tell every boater that I know to watch your life in awe. I truly hope that you make it to the Great Lakes one day or that I get the opportunity to meet you in an anchorage in the Bahamas (or wherever). Do it for those of us who just didn't for whatever reasons we have/had.
Don't give up what you love. Do what you love and don't worry about what other people say. Your baby will adapt to your style of life and grow up loving both of you. I also think that all of you will bond in a way that is impossible for most families by being together on your boat.
Hi Riley...I don’t have kids, but when my best friend was expecting his first (he now has three) said reading the book “Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads” was the best thing he ever did. I have given the book to many of my friends as they were expecting they’re first too and all say it prepared them for what was coming. And apparently it’s super funny! Good luck to you and Elayna! Love the videos....
If you BOTH have your hearts to continue to sail, then do it with the baby. Babies are more resilient than any adult! Think of the boat kids you have met in your travels and how much more mature and wise they are. If your hearts are on land then land it is. If you continue with the adventure, just slow the pace, bring one or two on for long passages, you can make anything work, invite your mates for a cruise. Make a plan to fly home once or twice a year to stay connected. The options are endless. Follow what is in both of you and it will work
And when the poo of the little (Elayril ;-) ) too hard too handel or too stinky on board, dip his but at 2 knots a little bit out of hull in the ocean ! Done and salty but happy and clean. Believe me .....................done! (I´am kidding you, but i hear your laughing to her in cologne in germany )
Hey Doc - from my home town. When we got the fist child, we had not much education because we had no midwife. So when the baby was there I always strolled along the baby room - which had large windows. So I maid my "industrial spying" at the nurses and learned a lot. Well they hardly cleaned the babies with towels - they just parked their dirty back under the crane and washed it of. Since we had a large crane at home I continued with this habit - worked fine!
If not the baby - I wrote of a German family having one baby in Malaysia and the other in South Africa: They had a strong Bucket with a lid. They put in the dirty nappies, a littel soap and pulled it behind some miles - instead of a washing machine.
As long as Alaina stays healthy & you get through this rough patch. Follow Doctors orders but I think you’ll be fine. In a few weeks/a month or so I’ll bet she’ll be feeling better. Good luck, I’ll be following along. Thank you for your channel. No worries mates.
As a mum to two teenage girls both born abroad my only advice is that babies are one heck of a lot easier than you think. If Elayna feeds on demand and you just go with the flow your baby will adapt to any situation and will only need to feel safe and secure with you to be happy. You guys however....a woman needs female friends when raising a baby and I'm pretty sure you'll need mates too...to off load when you're tired and to compare 'notes' with and to discuss adult stuff (culture, politics, the meaning of life!) with as you'll both feel your brains are frying at times. During the first 3 months sleep is more precious than anything so if Elayna struggles on the boat consider renting a place on land for a a few months. Personally, I'd head home for a bit...girls like to have their mothers close by for a bit; I know I did. Most of all don't be slaves to your channel...as much as I love your series, this time is for you - don't be afraid to step away from the day job and change things up for a bit. Start the channel again (if you want to) a year or so down the line. You might decide to have a 2nd sibling quite quickly...hard work for a short while but then each child has a best buddy on tap, a playmate and fellow student when the time arises...but whatever you do, thank you as always for the great content...a lovely little film beautiful lying shot as always xx
It gets far worse then eventually much much easier! I have 7. The more we had the easier it would get. Luck of the draw though as not all babies are the same. Several of ours would cry endlessly and puke a ton too. Others were a dream; never cried and slept like logs. I hope your days are filled with joy and peace.
Riley, you guys are are going to be fantastic parents! Having the baby with you on the boat is probably the best idea ever! Don't stop because of people's advice, you both already know where your boundaries are. First piece of advice is remember that during and after pregnancy Elaina is going to be hormonal (good and bad hormones) just realize when times are tough that she loves you more than anything but having a living human grow inside of you makes you grumpy, happy, sad, sick and makes you go to the bathroom a lot. Second piece of advice is slow down your daily pace. I still try to keep my pace from before we had our 13 month old boy and it has run me into the ground. It's hard to change that. Third is keep a ton of diapers and wipes on standby. Like a lot. What ever you have imagined about diapers, multiply that by 10. Definitely keep some bigger size diapers. Your little one will go from NB to size 3 in 6 months most likely. Last thing is keep baby Tylenol available. I would suggest about 10 bottles just to be on the safe side. That will be for fevers. Good luck mate and cheers. You will never catch up on the missed sleep. I guarantee it 😁
I think you guys are just beginning to adapt to this new phase. Your relationship is evolving and that's good as you'll come to appreciate more about each other as challenges present themselves and are overcome. Make sure as each of you evolve you do so as a couple and stay close thru the challenges, it makes the relationship stronger.
Advice ??? From me, uhm, ok. Take it as a grain of salt. If your Lady needs a slow down, done. If you both miss your community while adjusting to being parents , visit? Extended ? Maybe have them visit you? Extended stay to help out ? Define your base home area, and do trips from that point and back ? Week or month trips. Most of all, express your love to each other. Not always easy during emotional peaks. Love the glow in her face. Love the Dad listening to advice before making decisions. Sometimes , that other viewpoint clicks. No matter what you do, keep posting. Please
Keep doing what you are doing... Children are resilient and get stronger of character when challenged. The life of sea and world travel will be that character building challenge. Two years from now you will be wondering what all the talk was about... Now to the head-scarf shoulder wrap, I almost fell from my chair. There he was on full video screen, Riley of Arabia, at sea! Just keep on sailing on... you will be fine... Best always, David
You two are on an adventure of a lifetime it doesn't have to be a lifetime long adventure put down some roots raise that child around its family and loved ones and teach it to socialize. socialization I think is a key to a strong personality you both admit you miss your friends and family let that child grow up with his friends and family and then if the cards are in it you guys can always enter onto your adventure later on. This is just my advice from a father of Two and a grandfather of 6
Having been married for 34 years and 7 children, The most important advise I would give would be to..Commit to each other to never give up. With the addition of a child, life will change and you will be challenged each and every day. If you will be focused on the welfare of the other, you will weather the storms and create paradise daily. You two are inspiring.
Keep doing you. Kids are very adaptable and this will be their normal ! As some others have said, maybe exploring closer to Australia for a while would be good, so as easier and cheaper to get home more often. So many great places to see in and around Oz
If you want to take some time off and let me keep the boat warm while you're gone I'll volunteer. I mean nobody wants to but I'd do it for you guys..... hahaha
Great video guys. Hey I retired from the US Army Infantry after 25 years and 2.5 wars. During that time my wife and I raised 6 kids which we feel is a blessing. As for your situation I feel you guys have a great opportunity to give this baby. Traveling and sailing give kids a view of the world that most don’t get to see in life. Most kids are stuck to one place in this world and get to see different cultures or places. You have a beautiful boat that is large enough to support raising a baby. In short enjoy the moment with your very beautiful wife and baby.
Keep your plans fluid. Make decisions as you need to and not before. In one word Rylie... Coddiwomple - To travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination. That way you can Jibe through life wherever it takes you happily. Best of luck to you both.
I think you should keep sailing as long as you enjoy it😊. Once it becomes a burden then ,I think it’s time to stop . You guys will definitely know when it’s time .keep the videos coming .I enjoy them very much !good luck !!can’t wait to see that baby !!!that little bundle of joy!!!
Parenting advice - continue the adventure with the little One! All parents must learn to adapt to a new addition, your setting is just different. Kids are inquisitive, rambunctious, and sometimes difficult. I love to hunt, fish, and fly. I was worried my kids would be too small, disinterested, or wired to technology to share my appreciation for the outdoors. To my admiration they thrive on it! They want to learn everything... monkey see monkey do. You'll have yourself a little jack sparrow in no time at all! Enjoy your family! I love being called Dad.
Riley, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others."This is you! You will do what is best for your family. Good on you mate. Fair Winds.
Sorry you felt down on this little sail there Elayna, the drone footage was superb! Absolute! what did you end up replacing it with? love the interview with the Loose Seal captains, fun fun. cheers Capn
Why not come back and sail around Australia / Samoa / Fiji that way you are only a short flight from friends and family. Plus they could fly and join you and you would get to show off our beautiful country!!!!
Anthony Rosamilia, You are spot on to my thoughts too What makes you popular is not the boat. It's not the locations. It's not the adventures. It's YOU. The two of you come across very natural in front of the camera. That is an incredibly rare quality. It seems as if we know you two, even though we really don't. I think you could do anything you want. I'm a 72 Pensioner love the fact your living Life well done lol hey it's great eh
I've looked into my crystal ball and drawn on my own experiences to bring you the best forecast I can muster. You will not want to be floating around on a boat in a few months time. Another beach, another campfire, another fish will suddenly feel very unfulfilling. You both have the kindest hearts and will want to 'share' your new baby with your families. Family and friends will suddenly be more important to you than ever before. Elayna, at least, has realised this already. As much as I have loved watching your adventures, this is not about TH-cam, snapface, or paymetreon, YOU ARE GOING TO BE MUMMY AND DADDY. The greatest adventure of all. Congratulations. I will always stop short of giving advice. It would however be really nice to have an occasional update whatever you do because you are so loved and respected for just being a great couple. PS: I may alienate a few viewers here, but at least fly to Australia during Elaynas 2nd trimester so you can have yourself an Aussie baby. When they grow up they will be eternally grateful and proud to be Australian. You love YOUR country, don't deny them that.
It's always hard with morning sickness and not being able to pull your load. It's just miserable. At least you guys are in paradise. I would keep on doing what you're doing. You're probably already feeling better and getting passed the nauseous phase. Pregnancy, childbirth and then parenting is a HUGE adjustment the first time around. Its mind blowing, lonely and full of unknown and indecision.
I don't have any kids, so take this with a pinch of salt, but you two are at a huge crossroads in your lives. Those feelings of uncertainty, of missing friends and family, are going to be at an all time high. The comfort that family and security brings is a beacon of light when you’re facing the big unknown, and it’s tempting to run full pelt towards it. I would say now the changes are really happening, you’re going to naturally feel unsettled and like you need to ‘fix’ something. I would slow down and not rush into making any big decisions. Try and enjoy the change of pace and do little things that make you happy. Wish you guys every happiness in this new adventure!
I agree with all of the kind sentiments sent your way. If needed could you dock near Adelaide till the baby arrives and things are more settled? Maybe have a back to the boat date set in stone so there’s no worries about losing the lifestyle. All of my congratulations of course before during and after the birth!
Thank you for sharing.. I'm so new to all of this!! Dan and I have been dating for about a year now. As live aboards in Nova Scotia I've learned a lot this sail season and falling in love with the life style. I've always been torn on the subject of having children of my own. But the idea of raising a child on our boat, to be able to give them a life that not many have or will experience gives me so much pleasure. I've been reading some of the comments below and... time will reveal all. If you two are able to take a break to go home go for it! I think Joshua S maybe onto something. Listen to heart, follow your gut, don't over think it!!! The answers to all your questions and concerns shall reveal themselves when you're able to still your mind. Happy travels lovelies wishing you all the best
You guys will be the best parents ever, you guys will love having a child on the boat as it will bring a new aspect to your lives and bring you closer to eachother
I am sure you will work out any situation you come up against...you are a responsible intelligent couple and you will do what works best for you. Of course, by now, we know Lenny is here and you all are doing such a super job in keeping him happy and safe. The education he will get by being with his parents on a boat seeing the world will be priceless and his perspective of life will be greater than those kids who go strictly to schools K-12. What ever you do will be in each of your best interest...you will do just fine!!!!!
been catching up on the series (found the latest ones then went back to 100 roughly) now i want to get a boat and do the same!! your a good/bad influence, even tho i have never sailed before only been on a catamaran once in INDO
Keep going guys ....it might be tough but it's tough everywhere! At least it'll be tough doing what you love the most and the freedoms that will give you and your little one will be so important for the babies future. Living amongst friends and family is great but variety IS the spice of life. They can still be raised to value family but to also know the value of helping and loving friends and acquaintances which is something you guys have shown me over the three years I have been watching you grow. You are amazing and you WILL be amazing parents. Love to you both. Martin Childs (ex-pat now living in Valencia, Spain)
This is the part where you evolve from what do we want to do, to...what is our mission? How do you live and teach others what you care most about? You are exactly where you want to be. How do you be great being here? Good luck!
I think you guys should go back to Australia to have the baby and sail around there, New Zealand and south east Asia for awhile. Until the baby isn't as fragile. Would give you the comfort of family and friends and you can still explore what those areas have to offer while probably being able to take more friends and family on trips with you considering you would be much closer to home.
Hey guys, love the videos! Riley to answer your question seasickness maybe a combination of morning sickness\Spleen dysfunction. When mothers bodies are busy forming a newborn the spleen is under tremendous strain during this time. If you guys can get a hold of a high quality greens mix which integrates dehydrated juice of wheat grass, barley grass, spirulina and chlorella usually remedies the situation. Cheers
What makes you popular is not the boat. It's not the locations. It's not the adventures. It's YOU. The two of you come across very natural in front of the camera. That is an incredibly rare quality. It seems as if we know you two, even though we really don't. I think you could do anything you want. If it's what you need, go home for a while. Visit your families and friends, we will keep watching. Good luck, calm seas and congrats on the baby!
100% correct anthony rosamilia!
I think the boat and locations has something to do with it
@@mark2073 You missed the point
It also doesn’t help that their thumbnail is usually her half naked.
@@o.frickoff12 They are generally in tropical regions, most people are half naked. They are both attractive young people, to the point they could probably both model if they wanted to. Would you prefer they not use themselves in the thumbnails? And if so what would you prefer they use instead?
I was born on a yacht in 1996 and spent the first few years of my life growing up at sea with my parents and brothers. It was an unreal upbringing and have some fond memories of my first home. Loved it so much that I want to buy my own yacht and do it all again myself one day! Yeew love your channel.
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Having siblings would help
thats just fucking epic
Martin Baňas: Why, oh, why, oh, why, oh, why, oh, why, was that F-bomb necessary? We're talking about a mother-to-be here. Show a tiny bit of respect, please. Please. It's a family show.
Sir I have talked about other comment about boy living same kind of life. I did not mean their family i know its a family show. And of course i apologize for my language, didnt mean to interrupt your enjoyment of this great video
We had a baby and my wife and I were and rock climbers. I mean like climbing every day, going on month long climbing trips. We went through the same thing you guys are going through now. We also had most people saying that we'd stop climbing, stop traveling because it would be too hard and it's too risky.
Our approach was that we were determined to bring the baby into our life, not change the life we had. I didn't want to tell our kid 10 years later that we used to do all this great adventuring, but then you were born and so we stopped.
It was the best decision we made. We climbed till we fell in love with sailing and now we all sail together. He has that same sense of adventure and he's a part of the team that me and wife started.
Sounds like sane advise from someone who's been there and done that.
Well said!! 🙏
Well said!
Awesome
@@SailingLaVagabonde No, no blog for me. The best I can offer the internet is @saltythepug on Instagram! 😀
I'll check out that channel!
I was Pregnant on our boat, and had my baby in NZ. I totally feel for you. I went through the same situation. I raised my baby on the boat throughout the Pacific Islands. It was amazing!! The islanders were so friendly, helpful and gave us an occasional break. When we were in the Solomon Islands a group of nuns used to watch my daughter for the day when we wanted to tour. They begged me to watch her. I breast fed her for 18 months as were were doing a lot of offshore sailing and I guess I worried about if there would be a problem, I could still feed her.
I can say having a land break does you good after so many years sailing. I can see both of you could use some family time. But raising a baby on the boat is really easy. My recommendations are to take the boat to the states, haul her out, and fly home for the baby’s birth. Then head back refreshed and sail on. I raised my daughter, home schooled her to high school age with occasional breaks ashore, or at least living on the boat somewhere for hurricane season and longer if needed. My daughter is now in her 30’s and her memories of all the experiences through the Pacific is with her always. She did graduate in the International Baccalaureate Program, so her education was not compromised by her world travels. Please contact me with any questions. I live in Port St Lucie Fl. In Ft Pierce is a great haulout yard you can store your boat.
Marilyn Cook wow what an incredible story enjoyed reading it.
why not have the baby in the States, that way once the Baby hits 16 they do not need Visas anymore (basically because the baby is a US Citizen).
NapFloridian thank you for your comment. When babies of American citizens are born overseas, they get a state department birth certificate through the US Embassy in what ever country you are in. So my daughter is an American citizen and now is 40 years old and living in Florida.
@@marilyncook658 Just the comment that sums up what so many others were dating back then! I’m watching this ep on 07Jan22, two children later! And they’re doing marvellously! 🐑🐑🇳🇿🇳🇿NZ
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How epic is that drone footage with the ray? What luck. Love you guys like the friends I've never met.
As a newer dad myself, here is my advice...Do what you feel is right for your family. Don't worry about what we say or think. Don't worry about needing to please subscribers. Kids are crazy, and the moment they are born you change as a person. It's something i never expected, or can even describe. You start your day as one type of guy, and end the day as a completely different guy. Trying to plan now is virtually impossible, so keep your options open, do what makes your family happy, alive, and well. If you decide to take time off, I personally, will understand. If you decide to keep travelling, that's cool too. Again, just to emphasize, don't worry about us, or other peoples opinions. You two are good people, and staying that way is all you need to do to succeed.
Agree.
Agree! Keep your options open but what I'm hearing Elayne say...is she's done. Just my viewing opinion. Communicate amongst yourselves and don't hold back as to how each of you would like to see the near future unfold...communication is best.
Agree. Seemed to notice that as well.
@@CD-W0DOS The "Terrible 2's"
John Baumgartner Best advice ever!
That look, when the guy on the radio said the boat was given to you, absolutely priceless.
Watching all of your guys videos has helped me get through a very emotional trying time in my life
Riley, I think you already know the answer to your question, in your heart! If you think about it, everyone looses a bit of themselves when having a baby, things get more difficult, but as a strong couple like you are, you just figure it out, no matter what the situation. That is parent hood, figuring shit out! There is no guide book, no DIY video, and it’s a unique experience for everyone! Just take comfort in knowing you will always do what’s best for your family and the rest will work itself out! Don’t let anyone tell you what to do or not do, just be!
Alain Grignon - Right on! :)
Mannn this comment is the golden nugget.. do what’s in your heart and everything else will fall into place
I am a mother of 2. We took our children everywhere we went. Its a little more planning and alot more gear but sharing all the experiences of it with the little ones is so cool. You guys will figure it out. Maybe grab 2 crew/nannys/drinking/diving/video to join on any longer passages. Love the videos thanks for sharing. BTW it all comes natural.
I love your videos, I'm always rooting for you guys. I have two kids, let's talk trimesters and expectations.
The first one is all about the sickness. They call it morning sickness but for my wife it lasted all day and night. Also, it lasted four months which was less than awesome. Riley is doing great to step up and assume more of the responsibilities, that's the way this goes.
The second trimester is AWESOME! Alayna will be feeling better but the thing I remember most is the "nesting" instinct. My wife was always cleaning and tending to every last thing. She wasn't sick, she had energy, and she was in a good mood.
That didn't really stop in the third trimester but with that baby in her belly she was pretty much disabled/handicapped. She can't lift anything heavy, she can't bend over, her balance sucked, she can't tie her own shoes, etc. I was awesome during this phase in terms of stepping up and being understanding. I had no idea how big that would pay off. Her parents loved me for that for the next 15 years, it was crazy. My wife never forgot either. Being caring and helpful in this trimester is the way to go. I had no idea how much credit I was building up.
Hormonal women can be a bit more prone to being emotional but you guys life on a boat together. I'm sure you've already figured out to identify arguing points as "bait" that you need to let slide. You'll use that skillset here and there during the pregnancy, no big deal. Postpartum depression can be real too, support her through that. Alayna, understand it and that it's temporary. That helped my wife deal with it.
That should cover it for a few months. Love you guys, keep winning at life. :)
Oh my God it's been years since I've seen that name
I have five, now mostly grown. This guy above sums it up pretty well. Hang in there until the forth month or so and E. will feel much better I’m betting.
I love the sailing and the paramotoring, and ham radio. We think alike Woody.
Woody being both a PKA and Sailing La Vagabonde fan its nice to see you giving this advice. Hope all went well with the hurricane passing through!
Good on ya Woody!!
I’d never stop if I had your life.
Your baby will have the most wonderful life.
Maybe hard when Lenny is up and about.
Another beautiful video :) if I had a bit of advice to offer you at this time it would be to just go at your own pace. Having a child is a massive life changer and then, before you know it, they're all grown up! You've gotta try to enjoy that little bit of time when they're little, and you guys have the possibility to enjoy that time virtually anywhere you choose. Don't give up sailing if that's where your heart is, it will make things harder; but also, don't travel at a breakneck pace to please fans if you're not feeling up to it. If you choose to stay with the baby on the boat you'll find ways to adapt. You'll know what the right moves are when it comes to it. Until then, keep on keeping on and safe sailing! And, enjoy the quiet times now! Seriously wish I had done that pre-child :)
Agree with this comment 100%.
I concur. 🙏
I agree with the above 100 %. Slow down and chill. Keep on sailing. 😁
And I thought you had decided to ditch the schedules. Maybe that's not entirely possible ?
Parenthood...isn’t kinda like sailing without any experience...you figure it out along the way? You guys rock!
Slow down, take it easy. But don't stop. Your young 'uns will thank you for it. Your awesome lifestyle, if you keep getting it right is the thing of dreams, memories and awesome futures for your kids. Keep it up guys!
And also “darling sweet Elayna is right and darling sweet Riley as well! The way you offered to make her a spot of chamomile and the smile it induced. You’re a true gent mate. Good on you. P&L WAYB UM
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Fulltime travel family here. Starting our 5th year. Best decision ever for our family bonding, social skills, education and learning about the world and its people. We are traveling on land, but plenty of families have kids and sail. You guys can do this!!! Follow your ❤️
Insightful question (request for advice). I, for one, can see several advantages to re-integrating into society for a while ... not just because of the baby. You're both feeling awfully isolated. And some of your remarks reveal the danger of that. Getting back into a cooperative/collective circumstance -- swinging the ol' pendulum back -- for a while could be just the ticket to restore perspective & objectivity. AND that recharging/maturation could facilitate an eventual swing back into sailing with a whole new, fresh outlook. I think you'd both like & value it.
Gosh you've got a nice voice Elayna. Sounds so professional! Really fits the vibe of your videos.
Guys I have a three month old - my first. I'm also a youtuber (although much smaller, much less dedicated and much more stationary.) My input is that people like to scream loudest about the negatives, and I've found being a parent is far less difficult, far more simple, far less intense, far less life changing than people like to harp on about. Certainly these first three months have been pretty bloody easy - if I were offering a suggestion it would be to play things by ear, roll with it and see how your feelings develop. Definitely I can see preggo-pants might like to stay a little closer to shore for the majority of the next 6-9 months (including after bubs is born) but there are people in far less secure situations with far fewer resources living a very happy life and bringing up wonderful children.
You're going to be fine, you're going to have enough time, you're going to have everything you need - just see how you feel about it and crack on. Also don't listen to the horror stories, they're not a fair representation of what it means to become a parent.
This is great advice! The good news is that for the first kid you can continue to live your life in pretty much the same fashion. Things really go to crap when you have the second :). Cheers
That’s the Dad’s perspective. 🙄
Perhaps but I'm an incredibly involved father and I take as much of the load as my wife does.
Exactly what Vince said. I'm at 18 months of fatherhood, recently (signed papers last week) divorced and basically a single-parent. Nothing has been taken from my life, I just have more added to it. I'm never alone when I'm with my daughter, even before she started speaking and my wanderlust has done nothing but grow. If anything, I'd encourage you guys to cover even more ground. Not necessarily faster but, the chance you have to raise your little one to appreciate and experience everything this world has to offer is truly a miracle. If I could legally do so, I'd buy a boat tomorrow and raise my girl on the seas and shores of the world. As it stands, I'm settling for building a house by hand, which I have time to do even with a full-time job and raising a kid. As you two know, you have as much time as you are ever going to, the only thing that changes is how you choose to spend it.
Never stop.
Ryan Ives and VinceSamios ~
Mother of 3, and we raised them completely on our boat. We did homeschooling when it wasn’t “stylish” and life/geography lessons couldn’t have been better. Was it challenging? Heck ya! Parenting is challenging whether on a boat or on land. My husband and I bickered liked champs, at times, but kept it away from the kids. We wrote strong feelings down in a journal so nothing escalated into yelling or hurtful words. We share and laugh about them now, when our children become frustrated in their relationships and their own children.
One of our children was special needs so open sea living wasn’t possible, during that time. We took that time to teach the other two about ports in our country and occasionally swapped out with friends that had a RV so we could do some extended land excursions.
Anything is possible and the only limitations we face are the ones we aren’t willing to work around.... except legal issues, Ryan Ives.
Elayna and Riley ~ You will be the “exact” parents your baby needs. There is no such thing as a perfect parent, I will attest to that.
Best of luck to everyone chasing their dreams and planning for adventures. ❤️
P.S. If SLV ever makes it to the colder North Atlantic, we would welcome you to one of our moorings in Annapolis, Maryland.
For egoistic reasons: never stop sailing and producing beautiful vids, they never fail to cheer me up after a hard day at work. But seriously, do what you think is best for you! Sail to Norway, get a small cabin on a small Island for a few months and explore the hundreds of small islands whenever you feel like it while having a home at land for a certain time for example :) all the best to you from Germany!
Take a solid break and get your fill of family and friends to the point where you both miss sailing, then go for another 4yrs... if you vlog your life without the boat it's ok!
Got Aerial I agree, and I’d still watch and support if they took a rest from sailing the world.
Agree. Balance is key. Chocolate is great. But if you eat nothing but chocolate for two years, even hardtack starts sounding pretty good. And with a baby (especially numero uno), a bit more stability is certainly in order (slower pace, some longer trips back to the motherland, etc...)
We'd almost have to watch their "at home" vlogs. Can't stop watching the movie just as the good stuff starts to happen. I'd like to see how calm the collected they are at the terrible 2s! Actually, for me it was at 3. My son had me tied sometimes. Then it started again at 13.
I’m a mother of 3 boys. And y’all need to keep doing what you want to do. Kids are resilient and will adapt to whatever environment you live in. You 2 keep doing what makes you happy and that little banshee will be happy.
The best advice I can give you. Is none.
Let me State the obvious you're young you are strong you are adventurous and the most important you are thinkers.
You guys will figure it out like you have so many times before you got to go with what works for you guys. Love watching your adventures. And there will come a time when I will say the three of you have a safe voyage bye for now.
Enjoying your reports ...You guys make me so happy...it’s probably the baby talk that does it....I like to hug you .. but well that will be a 7000 mile hug. Slow down just before the baby is there but do not stop.. “ never buy a couch except if is does float ”
Floats
I know nothing about nothing - but a comment about fatherhood and adventuring...
You two have the most unique and amazing opportunity to teach your young little football of a human all about the virtues of independence, self reliance and exploration. I have two sons, one almost 4 years old and one just north of 1 year old. There are so many absurd things in the "normal" life that kids are expected to lead that i find myself continuing to be drawn to people who have escaped the typical path and have struck out on their own. Given any alternative - I'd much rather raise my two boys out in the world than tethered to a small corner of the world with only a few weeks/months a year to explore. The version of the world that a world traveling child will see is far superior to the version they get by going to the best elementary, middle, and high schools - regardless of geography.
Living reality instead of the (probably rightfully) "managed" version of the world. I fully agree.
If you haven't heard of him you should check out Jaimie Mantzel...the mad engineer living in Panama with his wife/girlfriend/mother of his three kids on an island. That guy is a legend.
Amen Stephen H.! Stephen just eloquently posted my exact thoughts.
Best advice I can give is to make sure you have support, beyond just the two of you. My wife and I had twins and were living in Florida and my family is from Australia and hers in Michigan. We couldn’t have made it if it wasn’t for my mum flying over for the first 3 months to help out. Just having family around to help out so we could get extra sleep was awesome. I can’t say what you should do, but having family support was way more valuable than we thought. Before the boys were born we had grand ideas of how we could do feeding schedules around work schedule etc and that all went out the window once the boys arrived.
I think 455K subscribers including your friends and family watch your life in awe.
I wouldn’t change a thing if I were you👍🙂
Chris . Yep no doubt. but I wonder would everyone still watch if they did something different? I would! . It's Elayna and Riley that we watch.. Increasingly THEY are the focus of the videos. . Not so much the sailing. . And Im fine with that.. I think they could acheive the same interest doing anything...
I understand how you feel with the need for community. I like your beautiful explanation and experiences. Very cool to take us along. It is a lonely place, the sea, but is a quiet reminder to how truely connected we all are, really. You both are doing a fantastic job protecting each other and keeping each other healthy. It shines in this video. 💕
So my biggest misconception about having children was that babies are hard. Babies are easy, and it's steeply more difficult after that. Thankfully babies/kids are adaptable and whatever is normal for you is normal for them. I don't think it'll slow you down or change your current way of life too drastically up front, but it will more and more as they grow. I'd say stay the course and roll with the punches! Little kids, little problems; big kids, big problems.
As I always say: Babies are delivered for beginners - but be aware, they are learning quick and easy. 😊
I'm a mother of 3 teenagers, 17, 15 and almost 13 and I absolutely agree w/ Dustin. Babies go where you go. WHen school age arrives, then your life becomes theirs. Travelling with a new born & finding the necessary medical care could be tricky the first 8 months - 1yr. Stick close maybe to home, USA or just a developed country. School years are super busy but incredibly amazing.
Home schooling is also a great option.
Niharika Parashar hm not sure how I personally feel about home schooling obviously it’s their life their choice and everyone has different views and opinions I personally had mental health issues while home schooling so I had a bad experience I think that if they want they could raise their baby on the boat until he’s a toddler but school age gets harder and he’s going to want to meet friends etc I also don’t think that a teenager would be wanting to live on a boat I don’t know it’s very hard I personally think that they should just live by the beach if they’re able and they can still enjoy sailing of course it wouldn’t have to be immediately like I said previously until the child is of school age he has to get use to different environments outside of the boat
Actually as they grow it gets easier, I don't know where you got that bullshit from.
Smile, Laugh, Enjoy the time you have on earth. Do not waste time with worry it will "Happen the way it happens". No matter how much a couple plans. It's always nice to have your mates help out when that day comes. It's all good.
Having a baby has to be a lot like setting out on a passage. You dont know what the conditions are going to be like on the journey to come. You know it's not all going to be perfect and you know you'll have to adjust to and deal with the problems that come up. But, you are in for many new awesome rewarding and amazing experiences. The bad times seem like they last forever in the moment but just end up a blur in retrospect, while the good times fly bye in the moment but leave you with priceless memories.
You guys are awesome... there is no wrong when you have care for those you love..there is no guarantee and you guys reinforce that... trust your team... cheers C Reay...
The key word I heard today was "community". You guys are very gregarious and are constantly reaching out to others. Find a way to maintain community with your mates/family and continue to keep your extended Patreon family happy as well. I'm sure you've researched other sailing couples who have raised a child on board. They have mapped all of this out for you. Thanks for asking for advice. That makes us feel more a part of things.
Hi Both, the only thing i would say, advice-wise is take a break. Get Vaga' into a marina or on the hard and go and have a break, back home. It's mid September, Christmas will be here in no time, spend the "winter" with your loved ones back on the land and rest. Sailing is a full time job, videography is a full time job, house work is a full time job, especially in a small space. You're probably over-doing it - even if you think you're not. I had a bit of a breakdown last year with the stress of my job, my mom was deteriorating (newly diagnosed with MS), traveling 200 miles every other weekend to see my partner and then coming home to an empty house every night and trying to force myself to cook or clean or anything was becoming too much. And i kept telling myself i was fine. For months. I'm just mentioning that as looking back i was clearly over-doing it but couldn't see it at the time. So take a break before the universe makes you have one x
From an advice perspective. If it were me. I'd stop somewhere. Let Elina rest, let you rest. Make some permanent friends. Have a laugh, relax and wait for the baby! That's what i'd do!
100%
Agree completely. Having done this six times (once with twins) I would find a place to hunker down/enjoy the life change for 6 months or so. You'll know when the time is right to weigh anchor and get on with getting on!
Awww I’m sorry Elayna, I couldn’t even imagine my first trimester on a boat 🤢 hats off to you hun. And Riles, 5 star boyfriend rating for the camomile tea you absolute sweetheart
Find your people, nothing like sharing this part of your life. It's always good memories for the family and friends. I'd slow down a bit. You get proper rest. It's just temporally.💜💜
Hey mate congratulations. We on barefoot sailed from new Zealand to Fiji and then across the southern pacific to OZ then two years on the reef with bub. Harness , some netting and a good eye. You'll will be sweet. I don't regret any of the time onboard with mum and baby. good times
My suggestions.....Either A)Get a mate onboard who is experienced and can share the sailing duties, and doesn't mind the vlogging life..they stay a year or more...maybe someone who vlogs for a living and needs a ratings boost:) . Also B) maybe think about stopping in a marina in a good size country town that has medical facilities, rent a beach cottage for 6 months ( last trimester - first 3 months of bub's life)...i think you guys are at the stage where people are watching not just for the sailing and the scenery..we watch because we like you pair, and have no life haha....we'll stick around is what i mean..thinking StaMaartens, St Kitts/nevis, Caymans..places where Aussie passport will get you a VOA and a 3-6 mnth stay. or C.) Put the boat in storeage in the States, ( gonna be a big cyclone season again), take maternity leave from living the dream, go back to Oz, have the bub, keep vlogging and show people life in Australia....be good to see you suffer in suburbia..just like the rest of us..vlogging from Woolies and Coles lol
Just spent the day sailing and I’ve just gotten my four kids to bed and I had the rocking boat feeling real bad so I decided to watch a video before bed. My advice? Don’t worry about making forever decisions. Life is fluid. I was never going to cosleep but dang if that’s the only way my babies would sleep, I was going to nurse forever but I averaged about a year and a half with each little for one reason or another. Our lives change, our feelings change, etc. do what works for today and don’t worry about tomorrow. But if y’all do decide to stay on land for a bit you can always live coastal like we do and enjoy the best of both!
EVERY time I get a notification of a new SLV video it absolutely makes my day!!! Sending good tummy vibes for poor Alayna. Much love to you both! ❤️
I really enjoyed that, didn't want it to end. Best of luck with your pregnancy. You followed your hearts this far and look at what it's gotten you. I think you guys have found what works for you, keep it up.
Get help. Experienced couple or at least single crew members able to help for month, two or six. Don't burn out. You have access to lots of good people to assist who would love to do so.
I can’t agree more, Lee. That will solve so many needs and maybe some female companionship for Elayna to talk to. From where it’s hot and rainy. Houston, Texas 😅
I wholeheartedly agree with Lee (above) and Steve (below.) IMHO, the single most important qualification (apart of course from sailing skill) is compatibility. I also believe it would be best if you only have to do this once. Say, a six or nine month "term of engagement." Maybe someone you already know.
Life is beautiful. You guys and your newest family member will remain in my little prayers.
I f-ing love the “it’s a squall!!” You the man Riley! Love you guys.
In the end you have to follow your hearts. I don’t think your run is going to last forever, as awesome as it has been, but you have a lot of subscribers that will want to follow you and Elayna and watch your child grow up no matter what your content is. Follow your hearts.
“Thanks for sailing the boat all the way here.” It’s okay, thanks for spending ten minutes to make me lunch.”. Made me laugh!
Hi Elana and Riley, (we met at the London boat show I was the last guy.) We used to travel all the time in our camper (our land yacht) First with one then two kiddies. Carry on as normal, babies are not that much of a drain babies sleep a lot! they cant move much for the first year. RELAX it will not be that much of a strain. Livelovelife Brian x
The biggest thing I was told some 37 years ago when we started to have children is have them when your young grow up with them and don't change your life stile coz of them Ie make noise when thay sleep etc You guys have a magic chance to impart life on the sea with your children... Children don't come with instructions thay are all different enjoy the ride...
You both are so encouraging to me. You are helping us live our dream. My husband and I are trying to live in a remote area in the north woods of Northern Wisconsin. Different setting but same thing at a different level. One thing we have learned is nature is a force. Living in the woods is a lot like the ocean believe it or not. Long cold snowy winters in the middle of no where is a true test for city slickers.
From a dads perspective, kids will adapt to anything, so no worries there... as for being a partner supporting your pregnant lady, every day is gonna be different, just got to roll with it and be sympathetic to her needs, my main advice being that as its Elayna's first, is to have medical facilities nearby, in case of any complications... will give her piece of mind too, oh and lots of foot rubs ;)
I'm definitely with what David and John say below. My wife worked until 9 months with me and I had to force her to stop, she was taking up so much space . Your first child is something indescribable, Riley when you look in his/her eyes for the first time you will never be the same again. Don't listen to anyone else , do what you feel is right for you. My boys are now 26 & 23 but I remember both births like it was yesterday. Do not miss, the crushed hand is worth it ! :)
Maybe you could think about booking a set amount of time in OZ to have la vagababy, bond and share time with him, friends and family. Say 3-6 months. By then you might find you’re ready for time to yourselves again and the 3 of you can sail away again having had a fix of family, friends and life on land. You can always change plans, go with your gut feelings.
I'm sure lots of people say this but why don't you head back to Australia. Still live on the boat with the baby, but you're much closer to friends and family. I don't doubt the sailing around Auz is pretty incredible, we'd love to see it!
Yes love to hear your songs in the video's!!
You guys are great and I feel you are going to be the coolest parents. My only advice I could give you is continue to follow your dreams and be true to yourselves and each other. Life is not going to easy it is not meant to be but if you teach your children to not fear life and to follow your dreams you will be giving them the best life lesson anyone will every teach them
You guys are amazing! My fav family...be safe always!
It's great how naturally honest you are. Good lessons...
I think you just advertised your pirate movie collection lol. As for advice. I have a 5 and a 7 year old and I really can not imagine trying to bring them up in the small confines of a boat. I also remember having unrealistic expectaions right up to the point the baby was born. Nothing prepares you for that experience, no advice, or other peoples experiences. Personally (if it was me out there) I would head for home, and live both on land and at sea for a while. At least until I would know the size of the challenge I would face. You cannot underestimate the value of having family at hand. Obligated helpers. Even if they can give you the minimal relief periods say 2% time off, it makes ALL the difference.
As a lifetime boater, literally in utero on a boat, and experiencing the joys and experiences that my parents gave me any my brother, I say keep doing what you're doing. We did not live a life at sea but we were on a boat every chance we got and all vacations were spent traveling Lake Michigan as a family. We literally lived on the boat in the summer and I now do this with my family on our boat. Looking back, it shaped my life in ways that no one could ever understand. The work ethic - my brother and I were expected to keep the boat (Endeavor 37) spotless and teak bright. The feeling accomplishment - we did 12-hour night crossings and gazed at the stars and the sunrise. Cooperation - small boat for 4 people to basically live on. Adventure - every port was a new experience. A true sense of family - we were the closest family of anyone I know and my brother and I are best friends. No one can take that away from me and your child(ren) will appreciate this even more the way you are doing it. I would love to have the guts to take my 14-year old son away at sea and have his science class be a dive on a reef in the Bahamas. I love your story and continue to tell every boater that I know to watch your life in awe. I truly hope that you make it to the Great Lakes one day or that I get the opportunity to meet you in an anchorage in the Bahamas (or wherever). Do it for those of us who just didn't for whatever reasons we have/had.
Don't give up what you love. Do what you love and don't worry about what other people say. Your baby will adapt to your style of life and grow up loving both of you. I also think that all of you will bond in a way that is impossible for most families by being together on your boat.
Hi Riley...I don’t have kids, but when my best friend was expecting his first (he now has three) said reading the book “Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads” was the best thing he ever did. I have given the book to many of my friends as they were expecting they’re first too and all say it prepared them for what was coming. And apparently it’s super funny! Good luck to you and Elayna! Love the videos....
If you BOTH have your hearts to continue to sail, then do it with the baby. Babies are more resilient than any adult! Think of the boat kids you have met in your travels and how much more mature and wise they are. If your hearts are on land then land it is. If you continue with the adventure, just slow the pace, bring one or two on for long passages, you can make anything work, invite your mates for a cruise. Make a plan to fly home once or twice a year to stay connected. The options are endless. Follow what is in both of you and it will work
And when the poo of the little (Elayril ;-) ) too hard too handel or too stinky on board, dip his but at 2 knots a little bit out of hull in the ocean ! Done and salty but happy and clean. Believe me .....................done!
(I´am kidding you, but i hear your laughing to her in cologne in germany )
Hey Doc - from my home town.
When we got the fist child, we had not much education because we had no midwife. So when the baby was there I always strolled along the baby room - which had large windows. So I maid my "industrial spying" at the nurses and learned a lot.
Well they hardly cleaned the babies with towels - they just parked their dirty back under the crane and washed it of. Since we had a large crane at home I continued with this habit - worked fine!
If not the baby - I wrote of a German family having one baby in Malaysia and the other in South Africa: They had a strong Bucket with a lid. They put in the dirty nappies, a littel soap and pulled it behind some miles - instead of a washing machine.
As long as Alaina stays healthy & you get through this rough patch. Follow Doctors orders but I think you’ll be fine. In a few weeks/a month or so I’ll bet she’ll be feeling better. Good luck, I’ll be following along. Thank you for your channel. No worries mates.
As a mum to two teenage girls both born abroad my only advice is that babies are one heck of a lot easier than you think. If Elayna feeds on demand and you just go with the flow your baby will adapt to any situation and will only need to feel safe and secure with you to be happy. You guys however....a woman needs female friends when raising a baby and I'm pretty sure you'll need mates too...to off load when you're tired and to compare 'notes' with and to discuss adult stuff (culture, politics, the meaning of life!) with as you'll both feel your brains are frying at times. During the first 3 months sleep is more precious than anything so if Elayna struggles on the boat consider renting a place on land for a a few months. Personally, I'd head home for a bit...girls like to have their mothers close by for a bit; I know I did. Most of all don't be slaves to your channel...as much as I love your series, this time is for you - don't be afraid to step away from the day job and change things up for a bit. Start the channel again (if you want to) a year or so down the line. You might decide to have a 2nd sibling quite quickly...hard work for a short while but then each child has a best buddy on tap, a playmate and fellow student when the time arises...but whatever you do, thank you as always for the great content...a lovely little film beautiful lying shot as always xx
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Agreed. Your family and well-being is more important than this channel. Life will work itself out.
It gets far worse then eventually much much easier! I have 7. The more we had the easier it would get.
Luck of the draw though as not all babies are the same. Several of ours would cry endlessly and puke a ton too. Others were a dream; never cried and slept like logs.
I hope your days are filled with joy and peace.
Riley, you guys are are going to be fantastic parents! Having the baby with you on the boat is probably the best idea ever! Don't stop because of people's advice, you both already know where your boundaries are. First piece of advice is remember that during and after pregnancy Elaina is going to be hormonal (good and bad hormones) just realize when times are tough that she loves you more than anything but having a living human grow inside of you makes you grumpy, happy, sad, sick and makes you go to the bathroom a lot. Second piece of advice is slow down your daily pace. I still try to keep my pace from before we had our 13 month old boy and it has run me into the ground. It's hard to change that. Third is keep a ton of diapers and wipes on standby. Like a lot. What ever you have imagined about diapers, multiply that by 10. Definitely keep some bigger size diapers. Your little one will go from NB to size 3 in 6 months most likely. Last thing is keep baby Tylenol available. I would suggest about 10 bottles just to be on the safe side. That will be for fevers. Good luck mate and cheers. You will never catch up on the missed sleep. I guarantee it 😁
I think you guys are just beginning to adapt to this new phase. Your relationship is evolving and that's good as you'll come to appreciate more about each other as challenges present themselves and are overcome. Make sure as each of you evolve you do so as a couple and stay close thru the challenges, it makes the relationship stronger.
Advice ??? From me, uhm, ok. Take it as a grain of salt. If your Lady needs a slow down, done. If you both miss your community while adjusting to being parents , visit? Extended ? Maybe have them visit you? Extended stay to help out ? Define your base home area, and do trips from that point and back ? Week or month trips. Most of all, express your love to each other. Not always easy during emotional peaks. Love the glow in her face. Love the Dad listening to advice before making decisions. Sometimes , that other viewpoint clicks. No matter what you do, keep posting. Please
Keep doing what you are doing... Children are resilient and get stronger of character when challenged. The life of sea and world travel will be that character building challenge. Two years from now you will be wondering what all the talk was about...
Now to the head-scarf shoulder wrap, I almost fell from my chair. There he was on full video screen, Riley of Arabia, at sea!
Just keep on sailing on... you will be fine... Best always, David
You two are on an adventure of a lifetime it doesn't have to be a lifetime long adventure put down some roots raise that child around its family and loved ones and teach it to socialize. socialization I think is a key to a strong personality you both admit you miss your friends and family let that child grow up with his friends and family and then if the cards are in it you guys can always enter onto your adventure later on. This is just my advice from a father of Two and a grandfather of 6
tbird 1957 Excellent comment!! Totally agree.
Having been married for 34 years and 7 children, The most important advise I would give would be to..Commit to each other to never give up. With the addition of a child, life will change and you will be challenged each and every day. If you will be focused on the welfare of the other, you will weather the storms and create paradise daily. You two are inspiring.
Beautiful song by Elayna 🙏
she could be a world famous star! OH LOL SHE ALREADY IS!!!!
Keep doing you. Kids are very adaptable and this will be their normal ! As some others have said, maybe exploring closer to Australia for a while would be good, so as easier and cheaper to get home more often. So many great places to see in and around Oz
If you want to take some time off and let me keep the boat warm while you're gone I'll volunteer. I mean nobody wants to but I'd do it for you guys..... hahaha
Great video guys.
Hey I retired from the US Army Infantry after 25 years and 2.5 wars. During that time my wife and I raised 6 kids which we feel is a blessing. As for your situation I feel you guys have a great opportunity to give this baby. Traveling and sailing give kids a view of the world that most don’t get to see in life. Most kids are stuck to one place in this world and get to see different cultures or places. You have a beautiful boat that is large enough to support raising a baby.
In short enjoy the moment with your very beautiful wife and baby.
Well the good side of sleep deprivation is it’s preparing you for when your sweet babe arrives 😉😊
Keep your plans fluid. Make decisions as you need to and not before. In one word Rylie... Coddiwomple - To travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination. That way you can Jibe through life wherever it takes you happily. Best of luck to you both.
Aww that baby bump... So excited for you two lovely people.
My bit of advice is to take it easy and let Elayna dictate what happens and when. Happy wife - happy life, you know ;-)
I think you should keep sailing as long as you enjoy it😊. Once it becomes a burden then ,I think it’s time to stop . You guys will definitely know when it’s time .keep the videos coming .I enjoy them very much !good luck !!can’t wait to see that baby !!!that little bundle of joy!!!
Parenting advice - continue the adventure with the little One! All parents must learn to adapt to a new addition, your setting is just different. Kids are inquisitive, rambunctious, and sometimes difficult. I love to hunt, fish, and fly. I was worried my kids would be too small, disinterested, or wired to technology to share my appreciation for the outdoors. To my admiration they thrive on it! They want to learn everything... monkey see monkey do. You'll have yourself a little jack sparrow in no time at all! Enjoy your family! I love being called Dad.
Riley, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others."This is you! You will do what is best for your family. Good on you mate. Fair Winds.
Sorry you felt down on this little sail there Elayna, the drone footage was superb! Absolute! what did you end up replacing it with? love the interview with the Loose Seal captains, fun fun. cheers Capn
Great video. Thanks for sharing all of your onboard challenges associated with sailing around the world.
Why not come back and sail around Australia / Samoa / Fiji that way you are only a short flight from friends and family. Plus they could fly and join you and you would get to show off our beautiful country!!!!
Bingo.
i think that is the best idea yet :)
Anthony Rosamilia, You are spot on to my thoughts too
What makes you popular is not the boat. It's not the locations. It's not the adventures. It's YOU. The two of you come across very natural in front of the camera. That is an incredibly rare quality. It seems as if we know you two, even though we really don't. I think you could do anything you want.
I'm a 72 Pensioner love the fact your living Life well done lol hey it's great eh
I've looked into my crystal ball and drawn on my own experiences to bring you the best forecast I can muster.
You will not want to be floating around on a boat in a few months time. Another beach, another campfire, another fish will suddenly feel very unfulfilling. You both have the kindest hearts and will want to 'share' your new baby with your families. Family and friends will suddenly be more important to you than ever before. Elayna, at least, has realised this already.
As much as I have loved watching your adventures, this is not about TH-cam, snapface, or paymetreon, YOU ARE GOING TO BE MUMMY AND DADDY. The greatest adventure of all. Congratulations.
I will always stop short of giving advice. It would however be really nice to have an occasional update whatever you do because you are so loved and respected for just being a great couple.
PS: I may alienate a few viewers here, but at least fly to Australia during Elaynas 2nd trimester so you can have yourself an Aussie baby. When they grow up they will be eternally grateful and proud to be Australian. You love YOUR country, don't deny them that.
It's always hard with morning sickness and not being able to pull your load. It's just miserable. At least you guys are in paradise. I would keep on doing what you're doing. You're probably already feeling better and getting passed the nauseous phase. Pregnancy, childbirth and then parenting is a HUGE adjustment the first time around. Its mind blowing, lonely and full of unknown and indecision.
I don't have any kids, so take this with a pinch of salt, but you two are at a huge crossroads in your lives. Those feelings of uncertainty, of missing friends and family, are going to be at an all time high. The comfort that family and security brings is a beacon of light when you’re facing the big unknown, and it’s tempting to run full pelt towards it.
I would say now the changes are really happening, you’re going to naturally feel unsettled and like you need to ‘fix’ something. I would slow down and not rush into making any big decisions. Try and enjoy the change of pace and do little things that make you happy.
Wish you guys every happiness in this new adventure!
I agree with all of the kind sentiments sent your way. If needed could you dock near Adelaide till the baby arrives and things are more settled? Maybe have a back to the boat date set in stone so there’s no worries about losing the lifestyle. All of my congratulations of course before during and after the birth!
Thank you for sharing.. I'm so new to all of this!! Dan and I have been dating for about a year now. As live aboards in Nova Scotia I've learned a lot this sail season and falling in love with the life style. I've always been torn on the subject of having children of my own. But the idea of raising a child on our boat, to be able to give them a life that not many have or will experience gives me so much pleasure.
I've been reading some of the comments below and... time will reveal all. If you two are able to take a break to go home go for it! I think Joshua S maybe onto something.
Listen to heart, follow your gut, don't over think it!!! The answers to all your questions and concerns shall reveal themselves when you're able to still your mind.
Happy travels lovelies wishing you all the best
You guys will be the best parents ever, you guys will love having a child on the boat as it will bring a new aspect to your lives and bring you closer to eachother
100% slow down but no way stop. You're going to give your little one experiences that are priceless
I am sure you will work out any situation you come up against...you are a responsible intelligent couple and you will do what works best for you. Of course, by now, we know Lenny is here and you all are doing such a super job in keeping him happy and safe. The education he will get by being with his parents on a boat seeing the world will be priceless and his perspective of life will be greater than those kids who go strictly to schools K-12. What ever you do will be in each of your best interest...you will do just fine!!!!!
been catching up on the series (found the latest ones then went back to 100 roughly) now i want to get a boat and do the same!! your a good/bad influence, even tho i have never sailed before only been on a catamaran once in INDO
Keep going guys ....it might be tough but it's tough everywhere! At least it'll be tough doing what you love the most and the freedoms that will give you and your little one will be so important for the babies future. Living amongst friends and family is great but variety IS the spice of life. They can still be raised to value family but to also know the value of helping and loving friends and acquaintances which is something you guys have shown me over the three years I have been watching you grow. You are amazing and you WILL be amazing parents. Love to you both. Martin Childs (ex-pat now living in Valencia, Spain)
It's obvious you two love each other. Continue. Of course I've met Lenny.
This is the part where you evolve from what do we want to do, to...what is our mission? How do you live and teach others what you care most about? You are exactly where you want to be. How do you be great being here? Good luck!
I think you guys should go back to Australia to have the baby and sail around there, New Zealand and south east Asia for awhile. Until the baby isn't as fragile. Would give you the comfort of family and friends and you can still explore what those areas have to offer while probably being able to take more friends and family on trips with you considering you would be much closer to home.
Long sail home from the USA...
For me babies are not fragile - as long as they have mum and dad.
Babies are not fragile. Both of mine survived my care!
Hey guys, love the videos! Riley to answer your question seasickness maybe a combination of morning sickness\Spleen dysfunction. When mothers bodies are busy forming a newborn the spleen is under tremendous strain during this time. If you guys can get a hold of a high quality greens mix which integrates dehydrated juice of wheat grass, barley grass, spirulina and chlorella usually remedies the situation. Cheers