how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
29
what are your childrens' ages?
1 y/o
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
1
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
The overall joy and child like giddiness I experienced.
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), full dose (3+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
two months
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
teas, Gummies and tincture
how often did you dose?
protocol -- following a set regimen
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
microdosing institute - every other day
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 never microdose before pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I didn’t microdose during pregnancy
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
N/A
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Because I am diagnosed with ADHD and couldn’t take adderall while breastfeeding
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?
For me it helped durning play time and being touched out as I breastfed on demand and didn’t use bottles.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Play time was more of a joy, lots of laughs and creative moments. Tummy time was fun for the both of us. I also has less anxiety about being outside with my daughter by myself.
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?
None