Frogster Chronicles

  💡 The Magic of Shared Resources As a start, I’d like to say—I’m a huge fan of the sharing economy in many cases. Sharing resources helps us consume less and build stronger communities , since trust and care are at the heart of this system. Of course, not every form of “sharing” sits right with me. For instance: Selling breast milk to gym bros? 🚫 Stem cell treatments for eternal youth? 😬 Using pregnant women’s pee for weight loss? No thank you. But sharing a hormone to help create life ? Now that sounds magical. 👶 Meet Moeders voor Moeders When I heard about Moeders voor Moeders , I was eager to join. (Also: clever name, top-tier marketing.) Their concept? Brilliant in its simplicity: Collect urine from pregnant women, extract a hormone, and use it to help other women conceive. 🔬 The Famous Hormone You Don’t Know This hormone is well-known—yet many don’t know it by name. Some fear it: that second dash on a pregnancy test when the timing isn’t right. Others dr...

How to Thrive (Not Just Survive) Pregnancy isn’t just about growing a tiny human — it’s about discovering your instincts, your power, and maybe even your sass. Yes, there will be nausea, aches, and mood swings. But it’s also a chance to revel in your body’s magic and let joy have a seat at the table. Let’s move past “just getting through it” and embrace the wild, sacred, sometimes hilarious ride. Here’s how to not just survive, but enjoy the heck out of pregnancy — with a few time-tested (and delightfully quirky) tricks. 🥒 Morning Sickness? Pass the Pickles, Comrade. Ah, nausea — the uninvited party guest of the first trimester. But here's a trick from the old Russian playbook: pickles. Sour, salty, grounding — they can soothe the stomach and give your taste buds something to focus on besides the swirling. Pro tip: Stash a little jar in your bag. Or try lemon water, ginger tea, or a frozen citrus slice if pickles aren’t your go-to. You’re on a quest — find what works and...