http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/ Discussion about being a stoner parent and raising kids or about kids in general. en Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:09:53 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/ http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/kids-parenting/21789-pregnancy-pot.html Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:24:37 GMT I don't normally tell anyone because of the social view on pot even if you aren't expecting.

When I was pregnant with my 5 month old, I did a lot of research online and in books/magazines reading on the effects of marijuana and the unborn fetus. The only negative I came across was on personal or religious sites which were anti-pot anyways. The worst in any medical study I found was where a pregnant mouse miscarried after being injected with the THC concentrate that would be the equivalent to us smoking 10 pounds at one time. A few studies said that there are some actual links between marijuana and low birth weight. By this they mean the difference of around 2-4 ounces, not drastic.

Another study was being conducted and carried out by OB's in CA where patients who have chronic morning sickness were suggested or prescribed marijuana. The findings showed that the women were able to control their appetite and stay hydrated.

So, I smoked. My whole 9 months, honestly, after my morning sickness backed off, I stopped needing it every day, so I started smoking every few days, or sometimes only about once a week.

It made a tremendous difference. My morning sickness was kept under control. My anxiety was a little less. I was diagnosed with an incompetent cervix with my first who was born at 20 weeks and of course didn't make it. So with my 2nd, I had to have a surgical cerclage placed (purse string suture to prevent early dilation). I stayed constantly worried that the cerclage would fail, I was in the hospital every week it seemed like, I was at the doctor every week as well. just knew it wouldn't end well. I can honestly say as torturous as that ordeal seemed, weed helped me keep control and let me relax.

Now, I am expecting again. My morning sickness is a million times worse than it was with my others, I have been prescribed Phenergan to help keep it under control but even it can't live up to god old fashioned marijuana. Perhaps if I had noticed something wrong with my son, I would not be doing this again. Except my son is 5 and a half months old and already vocalizes coherent words, he is such an excellent problem solver and was early in milestones such as turning over, sitting up. His weight is excellent and he's above average height wise. So I see no possible harm doe. ]]> Kids and Parenting zombiegirl http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/kids-parenting/21789-pregnancy-pot.html http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/kids-parenting/21207-my-mom-needs-smoke-fatty.html Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:18:55 GMT this thread has nothing to do with pot, and is just a little rant about my life here....if you want to bail on the thread i suggest you do it now.... this thread has nothing to do with pot, and is just a little rant about my life here....if you want to bail on the thread i suggest you do it now.
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k so if you're sticking around thanks. heres a glimpse into the life i'm currently leading.
im back living at home after moving out right after high school and being away for 6 years, to say that this is tough would be an understatement.

my mom is a stage 5 clinger, she doesn't have a single friend outside the family...though i've encouraged her she has just doesn't do it, and turns down any person who attempts to befriend her by finding some ridiculous reason she doesn't want to see them anymore.
my mother is the epitome of "misery loves company." she never smiles or is happy about anything, the only time shes into telling a story is if its about some jerk she works with or some nutty driver that almost plowed into her on the highway.....whenever i talk to her about anything she ignores me, blatantly. no response from her, no eye contact, just talks over me about another subject or ignores me all together and stares at the tv/into space.

so why, you may ask, is she a stage 5 clinger? well its because she looks to me for everything. i find myself taking the parenting role while she the childs role...and its been this way since iwas 10 or so. she assumes that i will do everything and go everywhere with her, when i lived at home as a kid this was always the case....not by my choice but because she would flip her lid if i didn't obey, going with her when she wanted to shop, visit relatives, go somewhere on a fridya night etc. you name it, she expected me to go.....

.....well here i am at 24 years old and she is still treating me the same. (here comes the reason for this rant, the events of tonight)
mum calls from work to tell me shes going to visit her bro and sis-in-law tonight, she assumes i'm coming with her. i tell her i don't want to go to visit our relatives as i've already made some plans for tonight.
she replies "well then forget it, i'm not going there"
me: "why not?"
ma: "because i hate driving there by myself and coming home myself, its ridiculous. i'll just stay home"
-she always does this, says shes going somewhere, doesn't ask me but assumes i'm going, then when i tell her i'm not going she cancels the plans and then acts all put out and guilt trips me....my aunt and uncle only live 20 minutes away and when i was away at college she'd go off on her own all the time, i hate how she never wants to be away from me. its suffocating.
so then she gets up and calls my aunt and tells her i don't want to go out to eat or visit them so would it be cool if she(my mother) went to visit (my aunt)......making me out to be the bad guy.

mum then tells me she IS going to visit my relatives, which i'm happy for, its good for her to go places without me......but, she says it in a offhanded way, grabs her jacket and doesn't say another word. throws her work shit into her room from the kitchen, grabs her purse, slams the door and races outta here.....
she throws tantrums like this when she doesn't get her way and i just can't take it anymore. its hurts me and totally enrages me when she pulls this passive aggressive crap- i feel like incredible hulk status and that i'm just going to lose it one day.
from here she'll go talk shit about me to my family, and make me look like a bad person.....she can't understand why i want to lead my own life, or be my own person. she doesn't value me as an adult but expects me to tag along with her eveywhere she goes and when i don't she refuses to talk to me for days and gets all huffy round teh house, slamming drawers, ignoring me, muttering to herself about how "she does everything for everyone and nobody has any consideration for her"'

well there it is, i could go on about her forever, tho i guess thats what therapy is for. ha. anywho.sorry for the monster post... if you read all that, i'm fkin proud of you and i'd love to hear your thoughts, if you skimmed it and ended up on this last paragraph. eh, no worries;) have a great friday stonies ]]> Kids and Parenting MeanGreenRollingMachine http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/kids-parenting/21207-my-mom-needs-smoke-fatty.html http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/kids-parenting/21105-hope-not-touchy-subject.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:31:17 GMT Hey folks - here's a corner where I would appreciate feedback to assist in a letter I am writing. Possibly a published article in the future.

In my "adventures" shall I call them - of becoming a medical marijuana patient here in Montana and using a medication of my choice I have learned there is a LOT of speculation re:medical marijuana and legal issues.

I can see many of you now going "Well Duh....."

Bear with me - for the subject I touch on is a patient and their children. A caregiver and their children. HOW do you "deal" with your children and the issue of medical marijuana?

The BIGGEST question for me I intend to get answered is - where does the state stand on the issue with the Department of Public Health and Human Services Child Protective Services division?

I am composing my letter this week - and determining my approach in delivery - anonymous - go in person with a list and tape recorder - or any degree of approach I see fit after I finish letter and do some research. I don't wish to re-invent the wheel here.

BUT - I DO want what is best for patients and their families. So far - nobody gives any answers - just wants to know if it is a problem in the future. Not good enough - I need an answer in this area.

I am not posting this to generate a huge fight re: right/wrong. PLEASE do not beat anybody up for being candid. When I write - I want to be able to speak from more than simply MY perspective - I want pros/cons, trials/tribulations.

Thanks in advance for helping me out folks. I will let you know what happens with the letter and story - if it becomes a story. ]]> Kids and Parenting StonedinMontana http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/kids-parenting/21105-hope-not-touchy-subject.html