bfp#1-10/29/12,EDD: 7/3/13. nothing found @ 1st u/s, natural mc 12/10/12. "Bean"
bfp#2-5/10/13! EDD: 1/18/14. "Peanut" Arrived 1/13/14. Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis
bfp#3- 9/26/14. EDD: 5/7/15. no heartbeat found @ 1st u/s, natural mc 10/23/14. "Little Bug"
**Psalm 139:16**
Re: Essential Oils, who’s using what?
https://m.facebook.com/groups/717267978298069
The admins are certified aromatherapists, and you don’t have to worry about information from MLM companies that potentially can be harmful to you, baby, or even pets.
BFP#1: 11/15/2010 * Missed M/C 12/28 * D&C 12/29/2010
BFP#5 12/26/2017 *SURPRISE* Due 09/02/2018
I don’t use oils as cleaners as research is sketchy on how much, how long, what dilution will kill what bacteria, and w DD’s needs I need to know I’m effectively removing bacteria.
I do however use them in homemade fabric softener, body wash, facial care, topically fpr ailments.
I don’t diffuse also due to DD. Though I occasionally cave with known mild blends and let them evaporate around her. Just no actively sending microscopic oil particles into the air.
I have not used any since finding out about the pregnancy, and have done very little research for pregnancy hence I started this thread.
bfp#1-10/29/12,EDD: 7/3/13. nothing found @ 1st u/s, natural mc 12/10/12. "Bean"
bfp#2-5/10/13! EDD: 1/18/14. "Peanut" Arrived 1/13/14. Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis
bfp#3- 9/26/14. EDD: 5/7/15. no heartbeat found @ 1st u/s, natural mc 10/23/14. "Little Bug"
**Psalm 139:16**
https://www.planttherapy.com/blog/2016/12/27/pregnancy-and-nursing-safety-part-1/
Speaking of diffusing, I was surprised to see that my OB’s office was diffusing. Also it kind of disturbs me that some teachers diffuse in the classrooms. I’m not 100% convinced with EOs but I’ll try them, but I want to be the one who subjects me or my children to them not anyone on the outside. Maybe I should have saved this for UO on Thursday lol
BFP#1: 11/15/2010 * Missed M/C 12/28 * D&C 12/29/2010
BFP#5 12/26/2017 *SURPRISE* Due 09/02/2018
I totaly agree! Especially in classrooms! I don’t believe they are harmless in the least, and so many people treat them that way.
bfp#1-10/29/12,EDD: 7/3/13. nothing found @ 1st u/s, natural mc 12/10/12. "Bean"
bfp#2-5/10/13! EDD: 1/18/14. "Peanut" Arrived 1/13/14. Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis
bfp#3- 9/26/14. EDD: 5/7/15. no heartbeat found @ 1st u/s, natural mc 10/23/14. "Little Bug"
**Psalm 139:16**
I have a holistic DIY cleaning book that has all these "recipes" for cleaning solutions that I use. Mostly lemon, eucalyptus and peppermint oils. I'm careful about diffusing too much eucalyptus since apparently it's bad for cats.
I've given up my clary sage oil. I was using it for AF cramps and other muscle aches.
I won't lie, I would like it if the classroom had an oil diffuser as long as they were using it safely. Some classes could really benefit from some chamomile. I could use some orange scent to stay awake in math. BUT they should get consent from all the parents.
megnwingate SEOR is an EXCELLENT resource. Another Plant Therapy fan here. Great links. Not sure where everyone is in their pregnancies, but EOs as a general rule aren't recommended in the first trimester. (A whiff or two of peppermint is probably okay for MS, but diffusing or topical application is best left until 14 weeks).
...if it weren’t for dd I would be all over diffusing in my house! I want all the smells and energy and boosts!!
edit to add:
oh and @Firemanswife11 I haven’t tried plant therapy but have heard good things! I went with Eden’s Garden. Happy to see variety to the brands here, locally everyone is either Young Living or DoTerra and not too open to discussing other options.
bfp#1-10/29/12,EDD: 7/3/13. nothing found @ 1st u/s, natural mc 12/10/12. "Bean"
bfp#2-5/10/13! EDD: 1/18/14. "Peanut" Arrived 1/13/14. Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis
bfp#3- 9/26/14. EDD: 5/7/15. no heartbeat found @ 1st u/s, natural mc 10/23/14. "Little Bug"
**Psalm 139:16**
BFP#1: 11/15/2010 * Missed M/C 12/28 * D&C 12/29/2010
BFP#5 12/26/2017 *SURPRISE* Due 09/02/2018
EDIT: Found this info guide on specific pregnancy ailments and oils that help! https://helpmomstone.blogspot.com/2014/05/doterra-essential-oils-for-pregnancy.html
Heck, I’m more scared of the teenage funk scent...
bfp#1-10/29/12,EDD: 7/3/13. nothing found @ 1st u/s, natural mc 12/10/12. "Bean"
bfp#2-5/10/13! EDD: 1/18/14. "Peanut" Arrived 1/13/14. Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis
bfp#3- 9/26/14. EDD: 5/7/15. no heartbeat found @ 1st u/s, natural mc 10/23/14. "Little Bug"
**Psalm 139:16**
bfp#1-10/29/12,EDD: 7/3/13. nothing found @ 1st u/s, natural mc 12/10/12. "Bean"
bfp#2-5/10/13! EDD: 1/18/14. "Peanut" Arrived 1/13/14. Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis
bfp#3- 9/26/14. EDD: 5/7/15. no heartbeat found @ 1st u/s, natural mc 10/23/14. "Little Bug"
**Psalm 139:16**
BFP#1: 11/15/2010 * Missed M/C 12/28 * D&C 12/29/2010
BFP#5 12/26/2017 *SURPRISE* Due 09/02/2018
Just a friendly medical professional reminding everyone to make sure you call your doctor before using these products, especially the way this blog recommends!
DS - 02/21/2016
If you are more interested here’s a link:
https://www.planttherapy.com/blog/2014/01/14/can-essential-oils-be-ingested/
BFP#1: 11/15/2010 * Missed M/C 12/28 * D&C 12/29/2010
BFP#5 12/26/2017 *SURPRISE* Due 09/02/2018
Married Aug. 2013
TTC #1 Sep. 2016
***TW***
BFP Jun. 5, 2017; MMC Aug. 2, 2017 at 11w6d
BFP Nov. 20, 2017; ended in CP
All the tests. Everything normal except treated for ureaplasma and DH potentially has high DNAF.
BFP Dec. 25, 2017; EDD Sep. 5, 2018; DD arrived Aug. 26th
My chart: https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/63f71d
BFP#1: 11/15/2010 * Missed M/C 12/28 * D&C 12/29/2010
BFP#5 12/26/2017 *SURPRISE* Due 09/02/2018
I also choose not to ingest, it just doesn’t make sense to me. If one drop of peppermint = 25 cups of peppermint tea. I wouldn’t drink 25 cups of tea w o expecting some sort of repercussions...so I don’t feel one drop in water would bring enough benefit to outweight the possible risk? Does that make sense?
Plus, it seems way more expensive that using extracts in cooking. Just my opinion though. Maybe it should be under UO
bfp#1-10/29/12,EDD: 7/3/13. nothing found @ 1st u/s, natural mc 12/10/12. "Bean"
bfp#2-5/10/13! EDD: 1/18/14. "Peanut" Arrived 1/13/14. Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis
bfp#3- 9/26/14. EDD: 5/7/15. no heartbeat found @ 1st u/s, natural mc 10/23/14. "Little Bug"
**Psalm 139:16**
The ONLY reason anyone should EVER ingest an EO is when specifically directed to do so by a doctor for a specific reason, and certainly not every day.
I got really interested in EOs several years ago (planning to become an aromatherapist) and the amount of bad information out there is scary. There have been people hospitalized and permanently disfigured from misuse.
Do not use essential oils on kids under age 2. Do not use them in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Do not use them around cats, birds or lizards. You can use some around dogs (never tea tree oil); please do research on which ones are safe. Some dogs cannot tolerate them at all.
Less is always more, more is always too much. (Many MLM reps will tell you to use more so you will spend more.)
I found this post by lurking originally, lol, but feel free to tag or PM me with questions. Again, Safe Essential Oil Recipes (SEOR) is a great Facebook resource run by aromatherapists who truly only care about safety.
Im using my OnGuard concentrate in my kitchen cleaner, and a few drops of Lemon for my laundry. The only thing I’ll diffuse right now is Lavender and maybe Frankensense.
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Ill just light a candle when I want some extra freshness.
me: 27 | husband: 35
IR PCOS dx Sept. 2014
married May 2015 --> started NTNP
BFP 6.28.15 - EDD 3.6.16
baby #1 born 2.19.16
TTC #2 in April 2017
BFP 12.30.17 - EDD 9.6.18
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