how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
1
how old were you when you gave birth?
26
what are your childrens' ages?
9 months
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
No
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
I think the first time I dosed was the most surprising. I did not know it before I dosed, but mushrooms are truly medicine. Mushrooms to me are like a parent. Loving when it needs to, but also give a hard time and a lesson when it needs to.
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
one month
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g, .2g, .25g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
whole
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
None. I dosed for a few days untill I didn't feel the need anymore
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
To support me in times I felt stuck, or when I had a feeling it called me
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I didn't
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I didn't dose while I was pregnant, but because of my experiences before I was pregnant I felt that I was more connected with myself and natural pregnancy than I would be otherwise. More able to let go.
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
After three months I was dealing with depressed feelings, I felt that I needed to reconnect with myself
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Yes
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
I noticed that I became more loving towards myself, feeling that what I did was enough and that everything was okay. It helpt me ground as a new mother. It truly helpt me deal with the depressed feelings I had at the time. I noticed that my baby was more at ease and slept better.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Not while I already ingested the mushroom, or after. The most challenging was that before I did it, I was really anxious and scared that I was doing the wrong thing and that my baby would suffer from it
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
More connection with my (inner) child, more connection based on a true heart-feeling. I am also more relaxed and grounded as a mother and I am more loving towards myself.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Nothing directly anything to do with parenting. More so the reaction of people around me. I am very particular in who I tell.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
I don't really know