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@kcordell- I love your son's name ! Ready to hop on the band wagon huh? You love crazy dont you?

I smell like Christmas- I have peppermint oil on my stomach and behind my ears, I'm carrying a peppermint gauze pad around, and sucking on a candy cane. lol. Nausea has lessened but I'm so bloated I look pregnant. I cant even suck in.

Oh honey! Peppermint oil is a huge no no while pregnant! It stimulates menstruation and should be avoided during pregnancy. If you eat small amounts like in a mint you are fine but the oil in direct contact with your skin could possibly not end well.

http://www.babycentre.co.uk/x536449/is-it-safe-to-use-essential-oils-while-im-pregnant

Tara I think you should read this. Especially the bottom.

I know peppermint is an emmenagogue used to stimulate blood flow to the uterusand Iinduce menstration. Same with blue or black cohosh, penny royal and a whole list or other herbs. They aren't so bad if you mix then with a carrier oil like coconut oil before you use them on your skin.

You guys forget what I do for a living LOL. Peppermint oil is perfectly safe to use in diluted form while pregnant. That's what I did was dilute it. I added a few drops to a bowl of coconut oil. It's more carrier oil than essential oil. I studied aromatherapy in college. I'm a massage therapist and use peppermint oil in a carrier in my prenatal massage. It helps wonders for swollen ankles.

Good to know you're looking out for me though LOL! Dont worry, I'm not dousing myself in it.

Lammy great idea! I think we could make a word document somehow. I'd love to know as well! Congrats on your daughter I remember TTC with you!!

Tara Yes!!! haha. I have a 4yr old and my 7 month old. As precious as they are together I want my next baby to be closer in age.

Athena - I'm doing OK. Transitioning into post-court life & being a stay-at-home mom is challenging. I miss you, too. I giggle over cb's pics in the gallery all the time. I'm sorry you aren't feeling well. Your doc might let you have phenergan again if you're vomiting badly. Your co-pay may be cheaper than combining the other 2. Feel better soon & message me any time.

Tara the website I posted said you shouldn't use any essential oils if you have suffered miscarriages. That's what I wanted you to see.

Oh, and I'm on cd10 waiting to O & having a rough couple weeks with dh, so probably no BD in time for O.