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In the Company of Pregnant Ladies (No1 Babies Detective Agency pt6)

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nomoremagnolia · 26/03/2008 19:19

Thought it was time we had a new home, seeing as we've almost outgrown the old one. So in honour to Scorpio, Sybil, BB and toomuch (hope I didn't forget anyone ) here we are - in the company of pregnant (and cheerful) ladies

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hobnobs · 16/04/2008 13:28

I do have an as yet unopened packet of porridge I bought for when my parents came to stay but didn't use in the end (my dad is a life-long porridge fan but my mum always used to moan about the mess it made!) Think I will go for the microwave option as I am lazy . Thanks for tips about adding bits to make it more interesting.

mistlethrush · 16/04/2008 13:56

?packet of porridge??? I have a packet of porridge oats, but they usually get tipped into a cereal container to make it less messy...

Dh likes his porridge on 5mins on half power. I do ds's 1.5mins on full power, and I do mine for 2mins on full power (when I'm having it). Don't do porridge every morning though as you don't get some of the goodness from things. Good way to start the morning though.

hobnobs · 16/04/2008 14:15

Sorry - I meant porridge oats! You can tell I'm uninitiated in the joys of porridge eating!

scorpio1 · 16/04/2008 15:12

i had a MW appt today at 10-45am, Millies HB was very high, so i had to go to other clinic for CTG monitoring for about 45 mins. then i had a sweep, her heart was ok. Sweep was fine. She said cervix not favourable yet, but is soft, sweep v easy to do.

Induce a week today.

mistlethrush · 16/04/2008 16:32

Scorpio is there any chance you could find a good accupuncturist just to try everything to avoid being induced? Is it ceratin that helps cervix to become 'favourable'? If so, if I remember correctly from NCT classes, plenty of 'stimulation' would help - get dh on the case!

I ended up on drip last time as didn't dilate, so know what the problems can be if you end up being induced - hope it doesn't get that far though.

mistlethrush · 16/04/2008 16:32

I would imagine that Millie's hb was high becuase you were understandably anxious. Glad she's Ok though

mistlethrush · 16/04/2008 16:33

(Why can't I wait until I've said everything before pressing 'post'! )

toomuchtimeonline · 16/04/2008 16:59

Oh Scorpio ((hugs)) - glad everything is ok but hope Millie makes an appearance soon!

scorpio1 · 16/04/2008 17:01

i don't know why it was high, CTG showed alot of BH so maybe that was it, also my BP was raised, lots of factors really. I'm ok-ish now htough, feel today.

Ready · 16/04/2008 17:52

Hope you are ok Scorpio?

I love porridge... but I don't have a microwave (we gave ours away as it was just a waste of electricity having it sitting there telling the time and nothing else) so I have to do it the old fashioned way... have to say, it's scrummier that way. But I would say that, wouldn't I!

have emailed Zooper

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nomoremagnolia · 16/04/2008 21:45

(((Scorpio)))

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mistlethrush · 16/04/2008 21:50

Scorpio she will be here soon! Spoil yourself as much as you can in the meantime.

gillydaffodil · 17/04/2008 08:09

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scorpiohasstillnothadbaby · 17/04/2008 09:31

i have a child free day today again so am going to pop into town, but then take it easy. Have decided DH can take from Monday off if no baby yet.

mistlethrush · 17/04/2008 09:43

Have a good day Scorpio. Perhaps, if you can get somewhere where it would be really inconvenient it Millie decided to start coming she might decide that the time is right! Happy shopping, but don't do too much.

PiggyPenguin · 17/04/2008 10:00

Scorpio, the waiting is driving us all mad, I can't imagine how bad it is for you! I am sure she will come before the induction date, especially as your cervix is already soft. Have you tried eating something that is reasonably hot and ahem, 'clears you out' to not put too fine a point on it. I had a scrummy jambala the night dd was born, I spent about 30 minutes on the toilet after and she was born a few hours after that, I sure it had an impact!

toomuchtimeonline · 17/04/2008 10:01

Enjoy the shopping Scorpio (and love the name change by the way )

Whispers.. Ready.. let us know how you get on

Everyone else - big wave!

scorpiohasstillnothadbaby · 17/04/2008 10:06

Will maybe have Indian tomorrow night. We are getting sky on Saturday so that will pass the time, lol!

gillydaffodil · 17/04/2008 11:13

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scorpiohasstillnothadbaby · 18/04/2008 09:39

oh yeah, still here!!

gillydaffodil · 18/04/2008 09:47

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scorpiohasstillnothadbaby · 18/04/2008 09:48

think i will tonight

What are the hottest ones called? i do have a stomach made of cast-iron though.

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nomoremagnolia · 18/04/2008 10:13

vindaloo that'll scare her out!!

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PiggyPenguin · 18/04/2008 11:50

Oh god no, not bumpy roads. I remember dh doing this to me when I was pg with dc2 and having that head bounce up and down in your pelvis is agony! In the end I think I threatened him with actual violence if he didn't find a better road.

Have you got a birthing ball? Bouncing on one of those will be less painful but may have the same effect - and they get the baby in the right position to birth. Girls, they are just so much more stubborn!