how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
3
how old were you when you gave birth?
33
what are your childrens' ages?
1 and 3
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
Yes, I've had one miscarriage, my first pregnancy. it was in a very early stage. At that time I was close to a burn-out, so stresslevel was very high.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
Everything and nothing. I didn't have so much expectations, so I haven't been so surprised, just very grateful.
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
two months
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.5g, 1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
whole
how often did you dose?
protocol -- following a set regimen
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
2 days on / 2 days off
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
I have microdosed a few weeks 'before' my second pregnancy, not knowing that I was pregnant. As soon as I found out I stopped.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I didn't
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
honestly, I felt much more grounded and tired, but don't know if this was the pregnancy itself ;) as being pregnant for me has always been very grounding and relaxed.
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I have ADHD and I struggle with attention, also when I'm with my kids and specially when there is a lot going on. Including lack of sleep etc.
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?
nvt.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
nvt.
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Being more present with my kids. Being able to see the world from their perspective ;).
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
nvt.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
not sure. But I think being more relaxed myself makes them more relaxed too.