Comments on: HAPPILY EVA ANSWERS: Kids & Germs

By: Kimberly

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 15:41:58 +0000

I did the delayed schedule too with both of my children. Thank you for being so open and candid. xo

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By: Eva Martino

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 11:24:47 +0000

In reply to Michelle.

I actually studied essential oils (I’m obsessed) and Marlowe’s pediatrician in LA uses them sometimes as well. The thing with babies and essential oils is that they have to be diluted properly (I use coconut oil for this) and also you have to patch test to make sure there isn’t an allergy before you actively use them.
But yes, I still use this remedy on Lowie! Have tried elderberry gummies from Whole Foods also

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By: Michelle

Wed, 29 Jun 2016 02:59:47 +0000

In reply to Eva Martino.

Hi! Where did you find out about this remedy? Do you still use this given that she’s older? I’ve been reading about elderberry drops too. Essential oils scares me ever since I read on someone’s blog that their kid got burned from it!

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By: Yahaira

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 21:06:44 +0000

Love this post!!! I too have clinical/chronic anxiety disorder. Diagnosed in high school, my first experience with anxiety was a bit more dramatic. Sad to say that mine tends to manifest physically (i.e. hair falling out, hives, skin shedding <- the worst one!, etc.) but like you I've learned to tone it down through therapy, home remedies and such. My first pregnancy was very stressful, think I passed some of it to my son, but I managed. And it helped that my delivery was ten times easier than expected! I too worried about my little one. Postpartum was literally the WORSE. Crying out of no where while breastfeeding, yikes! But I sought help and endured and got through it. Even though it totally scared me to have my son crawling around the play area in the mall I tried to be the cool collected mom while I KNEW my son was playing in a pool of germs and microbes that could potentially cause unimaginable diseases/infections/disorders. Well, actually I did imagine the types thereof. And yet I took him every where and allowed him to play with anyone and anything as long as it wasn't dangerous (i.e. sharp objects). After my second pregnancy. I was vindicated. My second child is a preemie. And our Neurologist kept reassuring us not to be afraid to pick her up, touch her, introduce objects from home (except plush toys/animals). Dr. White clearly told us and gave us a copy of a research that shows that if you expose children to every day germs, bacteria and microbes from the day of birth they actually develop better immune systems, get sick less often, live longer lives and even get along better with others! After reading the research paper I was like "yes, I knew being cool and collected wasn't just a thing my mama instincts are working". As my husband puts it "your spiddey sense are working just fine babe" and he winks at me.
I agree with every one else's comments. You're right! And now we have medical proof that we ARE doing the right thing. FINALLY!!! Also, I'm glad to hear I'm not alone with the anxiety thing.

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By: Eva Martino

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 18:15:23 +0000

In reply to Cha.

Hi!
I love DoTerra, I’ve tried all the major oil brands and it’s hands down my fave.
Other blends I love are Citrus Bliss (for diffusing), and Serenity (used topically). I plan on shooting some videos using essential oils for my Youtube channel in the New Year!

xoxo
EAM

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By: Andrea

Tue, 22 Dec 2015 20:35:29 +0000

Hi ladies!
I’ve noticed that taking you child out and having play dates is really great for their immune system. The first few years after my son was born he and I rarely left the house or saw people other than close family.
(I too have had clinical anxiety along with clinical depression since childhood. Those combined with postpartum depression makes for a disaster.)
My son started preschool a few months ago and is now around lots and lots of kids. He’s had many colds this fall. I believe that had he been around more people and gone places as a baby he wouldn’t have gotten sick so many times these last few months. We’re hoping this first school year his immune system will catch up and he won’t get as many colds next year. We vaccinate and he’s a healthy child but classrooms are Petri dishes!
Have a great day everyone!

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By: Cha

Mon, 21 Dec 2015 16:12:01 +0000

Hi Eva!!
I’m pleasantly surprised to read you use doTerra essential oils. Are there any other oils or blends you use on a day-to-day basis?
I’m not a mom, yet (TTC), but I’ve been dipping my toes in the all natural remedies waters and I’m loving it, but sometimes find myself at odds on what to do with my oils!
Thanks!
Lover reading you!

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By: Megan McGrane

Sun, 20 Dec 2015 12:49:19 +0000

Eva Thanks for sharing your honest and real approach to such hot-button issue. The perspective is so appreciated. Warmly, MM

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By: ac

Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:58:07 +0000

Many thanks for this post!
My ‘aha moment’ (like to reference Oprah whenever possible and appropriate ??) is when you said ‘ I keep noticing little indications of how strong my child is and how fiercely she wants to be alive.’ This really hit home home for me. When I take my daughter to our weekly music class, story time at Barnes & Noble and play dates, she becomes an even bigger spitfire than what she already is. Her smile tells me how thrilled she is to be playing in a new environment-outside our home- and with new toys and friends. Seeing her engage with her peers should excite me rather than thinking she is contracting ever germ/disease known to mankind every time she touches the maracas that were just being chewed on by the boy in our music class or chooses to play with the train at Barnes & Noble rather than listening to the story. Once we resume our activities at the start of the new year, I am going to TRY to focus on her excitement of loving and living life to the fullest and also to your point of her already going through so much just to come into this world and how she is already a warrior. Should she get sick, which she has and will again, will only make her stronger and she will be ok. Her smile is infectious and really do want to reciprocate an authentic smile back to her rather than smiling with anxiety.

I also used to go to therapy about my anxiety because I am a catastrophizer when it comes to my health. A headache is a tumor. A knock on our door when I’m home alone has to be a serial killer. There is just no other explanation for why anyone would knock on my door (friendly neighbor, postal courier requiring a signature, etc.) Yes, a lot of my thoughts can turn catastrophic very quickly, but I prefer to think of myself as being (over) prepared for all situations- big or small! Although I know these catastrophies are so rare and very unlikely to happen, I still feel the need to run through the scenarios just in case. I am so thankful for my husband who talks me off the ledge when I am worrying about something. It also doesn’t hurt that he is naturally a very laid back and calming influence.

Maybe I don’t need to take my role as a stay at home mom so literally.

Thanks for the info on the rollerballs. I am going to order the ingredients you linked to.

warm regards.

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By: Melissa

Sat, 19 Dec 2015 14:40:42 +0000

Hi Eva,

Thank you so much for this post! Being a first-time mom who also deals with anxiety when it comes to germs, I found this to be very helpful.
It’s nice to hear that I’m not alone and that even though we may be ‘nervous or afraid’ of the ‘germs’ we constantly come in contact with, we are doing right by our children by allowing them to play and get dirty.
We must try (and I do stress, TRY to remember that a little dirt won’t hurt)
Oh and thank you for the suggestion about oil rollerball…I’m all over that!

Thanks again!

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