Savi is quickly approaching the 6 month mark! So many milestones babies make in their 1st year, everyday is an adventure and everyday is so fun. I love being her mom, it is the greatest reward I have ever had. Her laugh lights up our world, and as long as she is happy, we are happy.
I wanted to share with you all my new love~doTERRA Essential Oils :) They are quickly changing my life and I am learning so much about healing and wellness. I have always been someone that is quick to pop 5-6 Advil's when I have a headache or it is that "time of the month." I have never had a problem taking medicine that is prescribed to me. Yet, when it came to my daughter, I started questioning things.
Savi has had a rough go every time she has gotten shots. It has taken a strong toll on her and us. When Savi was given her 4 month shots things were horrible. Her sleeping was off, she developed a cold, she was fussy...I wanted my happy-sleep all night-healthy baby back! After a week, I didn't know what else to do but reluctantly with the push of others, I took her to the doctor. We saw the nurse practitioner. She examined Savi and let me know that I just have a healthy baby, who is fussy! I was so mad, I wasted my time and money to take my daughter to the doctor for them to tell me, there is nothing we can do!
I want to soothe Savi naturally and safely. I hated the thought of "drugging" her with Tylenol every time I didn't know what to do, or letting her suffer, or cry it out. I had heard about essential oils and using lavender to help soothe and calm, but that was about all I knew. My neighbor hosted a class on doTERRA Essential Oils, and I attended open minded that this could be something to help me as a mom. Much to my surprise, it was much more than that. I found out that these oils were going to benefit my entire family and I was going to give this a try.
I began withe the FPK (Family Physicians Kit). This contains 10 basic doTERRA Essential Oils that will assist in basic family health and wellness. Between ordering the doTERRA Essential Oils and actually receiving them in the mail, Savi's allergies were out of control. It was spring time, early May and she was sneezing, coughing, and rubbing her eyes every time we walked outside. I hated seeing her so miserable. She loves walks and now just walking outside was putting her in pain. I did not want to take her to the doctor for me to hear, "She just needs to wait out the allergy season" or start pumping my little 4 month old with allergy meds.
So, as recommended, I used the oils to help relieve my daughters allergy symptoms. Since Savi is an infant, I had to also purchase FCO (Fractionated Coconut Oil) to use to dilute the oils for her. doTERRA Essential Oils are pure and come straight from plants, which makes them very strong. A little bit goes a long way and for infants and small children you need to dilute with a carrier oil, such as FCO. Anyway, I bought some roller bottles from www.aromatools.com and made Savi a lil allergy mixture.
doTERRA Allergy Relief and Prevention
Using a 10mL Roll-On Vial
- 15 Drops of Lemon
- 15 Drops of Peppermint
- 15 Drops of Lavender
- Top off with a carrier oil (I used FCO)
AMAZING! Savi's allergies were gone! I was beyond impressed and I still find it hard to believe. We love to go on family walks and I will roll the allergy blend on Savi's feet before our walk and not one sneeze or cough the entire hour long walk, even after the grass was freshly cut! After this experience I was instantly intrigued as to what else these oils could help me with!
So far, the oils have helped myself and my little family with allergies, sleep, headaches, body aches, insect protection and energy levels! I haven't even had them a month, I have so much to learn. I am so excited to see what else I can help my family and others with using essential oils. My journey with doTERRA Essential Oils has only begun. My husband is calling me a hippie and I have many family members that think I am crazy (I am embracing both of these haha!), but my baby is happy and healthy and no longer suffering from allergies! So I am one happy momma! My husband is even sneaking some oils here and there...slowing becoming a believer.
If you may be interested in trying out any oils, just let me know. I can order them for you, let you sample some or bring you along on the essential oil journey with me. Trust me, you will love them!
Visit my website to check them out! http://mydoterra.com/stacybauer
This is Savi and I on Mother's Day. We went on a hike through the woods at Powder Valley Nature Center. I put the trusty allergy blend on the bottom of Savi's feet and we had not one sneeze or cough!
Much love,
~Stacy
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