About the MOTM

Age:
23
Location:
Washington State
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
full dose (3+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
1
how old were you when you gave birth?
20
what are your childrens' ages?
3
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?
How soft and raw and real I felt afterwards

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, .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?
No protocol followed
did you have any support with dosing?
friends/ relatives/ community member guidance, only my own research, found online resources, MamaDeLaMyco
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
I was experimenting with them. I was aware of how they were opening me up.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I accidentally ingested them during pregnancy. I found out I was pregnant at 5 weeks, and had a big trip at 2 weeks, but I knew something was wrong. It made me aware of the obvious symptoms I was unable to catch
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Not used in pregnancy throughout it

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I ingested them to help with my mental health. I also knew my tolerance for anything was very low so I didn’t have to take much. I was struggling a lot and wasn’t in a supportive relationship at ALL. I needed to help myself and wanted to know how to reach inside to do those things.
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 was more appreciative of the eternity it felt to do this mission as a breastfeeding mom. Breastfeeding is tough, and it helped me ease into the feeling and know that I chose it because it was best for me and my baby. My child has always been very observant and conscious of her surroundings
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No challenges. Breastfeeding while microdosing made it more comfortable and an enjoyable experience , and an experience that was meant to be enjoyed.

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Softness, more gentleness and listening.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Sometimes nausea from the quick come up of the mushrooms. The anxiety in the peak could cause panic
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Observance and attention to detail that is not obsessive or worrying, but just pure curiosity and joy

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
That the journey is their own. And to never be afraid of their intuition especially in motherhood. It is very strong and it is always right.
would you recommend this path to other people?
I would but not everyone believes in the magic of mushrooms. I wish everyone healing and that they find this path on their own.
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About the MOTM

Age:
23
Location:
Washington State
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
full dose (3+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed
full dose (3+ grams)
still dosing
.1g, .15g, .2g, .25g
whole
intuitively -- as needed
No protocol followed
friends/ relatives/ community member guidance, only my own research, found online resources, MamaDeLaMyco
before i became pregnant

The Story

how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
1
how old were you when you gave birth?
20
what are your childrens' ages?
3
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?
How soft and raw and real I felt afterwards

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, .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?
No protocol followed
did you have any support with dosing?
friends/ relatives/ community member guidance, only my own research, found online resources, MamaDeLaMyco
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
I was experimenting with them. I was aware of how they were opening me up.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I accidentally ingested them during pregnancy. I found out I was pregnant at 5 weeks, and had a big trip at 2 weeks, but I knew something was wrong. It made me aware of the obvious symptoms I was unable to catch
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Not used in pregnancy throughout it

Postpartum & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I ingested them to help with my mental health. I also knew my tolerance for anything was very low so I didn’t have to take much. I was struggling a lot and wasn’t in a supportive relationship at ALL. I needed to help myself and wanted to know how to reach inside to do those things.
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 was more appreciative of the eternity it felt to do this mission as a breastfeeding mom. Breastfeeding is tough, and it helped me ease into the feeling and know that I chose it because it was best for me and my baby. My child has always been very observant and conscious of her surroundings
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No challenges. Breastfeeding while microdosing made it more comfortable and an enjoyable experience , and an experience that was meant to be enjoyed.

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Softness, more gentleness and listening.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Sometimes nausea from the quick come up of the mushrooms. The anxiety in the peak could cause panic
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Observance and attention to detail that is not obsessive or worrying, but just pure curiosity and joy

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
That the journey is their own. And to never be afraid of their intuition especially in motherhood. It is very strong and it is always right.
would you recommend this path to other people?
I would but not everyone believes in the magic of mushrooms. I wish everyone healing and that they find this path on their own.
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