how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
22
what are your childrens' ages?
3 yrs (M) and still pregnant 36 wks (F)
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?
Nothing. I knew in my heart what I was doing.
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
full dose (3+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
whole, Chocolate bars, milkshakes, smoothies
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
N/A (intuitive ingesting)
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?
I believe in natural medicines. But I abused weed too much and wanted an alternative to SSRI’s.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
First baby I smoked weed, he is very smart and ahead of all milestones. I decided to microdose shrooms instead of smoke weed for my second child because of the legal threat I might face. Shrooms do not show up on 12panel drug tests.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
More in tune with my body and connection to baby, helped depression and energy levels
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
After my first child I had postpartum and was trying to recover and stay clean of other drugs + alcohol usage. I felt drawn to the mushrooms.
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
N/A
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
N/A
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I see me and my children as equals.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
N/A
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
N/A yet
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
We are great mothers and strong women, in touch with our roots. Do not let them disconnect us or our children.
would you recommend this path to other people?
If your heart is truly in it then yes. If not, no. It is not for everyone.