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Do you think I can ask for a sweep today because....

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Summerfruit · 10/05/2007 07:28

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PregnantGrrrl · 10/05/2007 08:22

worth a try if you're full term...have you had one before? I had one with DS...felt like she was trying to feel my tonsils by going in the wrong end! Worked though- my waters broke that night, i had DS by the morning!

whomovedmychocolate · 10/05/2007 08:24

Well at least the toothache will take the edge off the labour pains

Seriously, there is no harm in asking. If your body isn't ready it won't work anyway.

ggglimpopo · 10/05/2007 08:24

Go for it summerfruit.

Bonne chance!

whomovedmychocolate · 10/05/2007 08:24

Good luck btw!

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Summerfruit · 10/05/2007 08:28

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Summerfruit · 10/05/2007 08:30

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Hopeitwontbebig · 10/05/2007 09:42

Oooh exciting stuff!!! Wish you the best of luck Summerfruit x

flightattendant · 10/05/2007 09:43

Good luck! xxx
Why won't they extract the teeth anyway? Anaesthetic is usually safe and I'm sure the blood loss wouldn't be dreadful...
Only asking as I have tooth issues atm as well, I really hope you get it all sorted and over with as soon as poss!

lulumama · 10/05/2007 09:44

sounds like you are on the way if you have had a show, a sweep might just kickstart things.,good luck xxx

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Summerfruit · 10/05/2007 10:23

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Hopeitwontbebig · 10/05/2007 11:38

Oh Summerfruit, I can sympathise, tooth pain can be the WORST can't it. I'm sorry to hear the midwife won't do a sweep. Hope you get things started the natural way... enjoy

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Summerfruit · 10/05/2007 11:41

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EmilyandLola · 10/05/2007 12:53

give your self a DIY sweep - got me going, DP found it very funny to watch.. good luck x

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Summerfruit · 10/05/2007 13:06

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ggglimpopo · 10/05/2007 13:08

A whole pineapple, lovingly peeled and cut into chunks with some strawberries and a dash of orange juice. Eat alone in front of tv directly from large bowl from small spoon. Worked for me!

Princesspowersparkle · 10/05/2007 13:10

Go and drive really fast over speed bumps- bump your LO out!
Apart from that the age old pineapple, curry, monkey business etc. Good luck hon- hope your baby comes soon!
XX

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Summerfruit · 10/05/2007 13:12

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Summerfruit · 10/05/2007 13:14

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whomovedmychocolate · 10/05/2007 13:51

Summerfruit - you can try clove oil on a bit of cotton wool, it really does numb the area (for the toothache I mean, I suggest LARGE QUANTITIES OF ALCOHOL for the labour!)

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Summerfruit · 10/05/2007 13:54

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Princesspowersparkle · 10/05/2007 13:55

Now gargle with something salty....
Naughty people- I meant salt water! XX

LilRedWG · 10/05/2007 13:57

Sex, sex and more sex. bit like your DH giving you a sweep according to my MW!

LilRedWG · 10/05/2007 13:57

And I'm guessing he doesn't need to be "covered by law".

megandsoph · 10/05/2007 14:03

I don't see why not

Just wondering why you can't have an extraction? I have had two during this PG

whomovedmychocolate · 10/05/2007 14:06

Urgggh on the popped abcess but I bet you feel better for it!