Story

from the MOTM

About the MOTM

Age:
36
Location:
Detroit
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
Protocol:
protocol - a set regime

The Story

how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
5
how old were you when you gave birth?
30
what are your childrens' ages?
3 and 6
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
3 miscarriages. I was following doctors orders exactly during these pregnancies
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How easy it was

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year, still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g, .2g, .25g, .3g, .5g, 1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, pastes, teas, whole, powdered, Gummies
how often did you dose?
protocol -- following a set regimen
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
PRN
did you have any support with dosing?
friends/ relatives/ community member guidance, only my own research, found online resources
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
To help with my depression and anxiety
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
To help with my depression and anxiety
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Lighter, happier mood, more patience

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To help with my depression anxiety and weight loss
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?
My child is a genius now! So thoughtful and determined
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
She latched immediately

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
More patience
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Other people’s opinions
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
More curious, kinder and gentler souls

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Do what’s best for you and your family!!
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes, this was the greatest gift I’ve ever found

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About the MOTM

Age:
36
Location:
Detroit
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
Protocol:
protocol - a set regime
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
throughout the year, still dosing
.1g, .15g, .2g, .25g, .3g, .5g, 1g
capsules, pastes, teas, whole, powdered, Gummies
protocol -- following a set regimen
PRN
friends/ relatives/ community member guidance, only my own research, found online resources
before i became pregnant

The Story

how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
5
how old were you when you gave birth?
30
what are your childrens' ages?
3 and 6
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
3 miscarriages. I was following doctors orders exactly during these pregnancies
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How easy it was

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year, still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g, .2g, .25g, .3g, .5g, 1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, pastes, teas, whole, powdered, Gummies
how often did you dose?
protocol -- following a set regimen
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
PRN
did you have any support with dosing?
friends/ relatives/ community member guidance, only my own research, found online resources
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
To help with my depression and anxiety
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
To help with my depression and anxiety
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Lighter, happier mood, more patience

Postpartum & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To help with my depression anxiety and weight loss
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?
My child is a genius now! So thoughtful and determined
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
She latched immediately

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
More patience
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Other people’s opinions
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
More curious, kinder and gentler souls

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Do what’s best for you and your family!!
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes, this was the greatest gift I’ve ever found
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