Hi everyone,

I have not posted for a while, not feeling very well as my bp was getting a bit too high which was causing headaches and tiredness, it is a bit better now but was pretty scary as even bedrest wasnt helping.

But on a good note i had my 29th wk growth and doppler u/s and hospital appt last week. My scan showed that baby is growing well and weight of baby at 29w3d is 3pound 2ounces and dopplers where also fine, baby was also head down but not engaged yet, it was grt to see my baby and such a relief to hear she has grown so well! my urine also showed no protein so im still on my bp medication and aspirin for now if my bp stays more than 140/100 then she said we will need additional medication but for now everything is looking good.

My consultant still thinks i will need to be induced sometime between 5/10th feb, my EDD is 19th which im fine with but she thinks i will need an epidural, which im not so happy about as i want to try if i can do without, but i still have time to sort that out with her.

Otherthan that im fine, im just so glad to hear things are going well.

Have u guys sorted out baby stuff yet? me and my mum and hubby went and done most of the clothes shopping and all the big bits like cot etc will be delivered to me middle/end jan, lucky i did order it otherwise i would not have received it on time. I was a little sceptic about buying before birth but it makes sense to choose products out there and give yourself a chance to look and research rather than letting ur hubby run around once the baby is born!

I have one question i have read in many posts out how milk with ghee helps in delivery and we should start about 36wks, but as im most probably going to be induced at 37/38wks should i start it earlier? if u guys have any ideas pls let me know.

Anyways hope to hear from you all very soon, take care and good luck.

B(30w1d)

archie replied. Dear B,
I was indeed hoping to know what's going on at your end. I am relieved after reading all that BP although fluctuate more or less situation is favourable:)

Baby has grown good and turned head down what a relief. You won't worry for this part.

Do not start milk-ghee before 36 weeks. It's suggested to improve effacement and in turn smooth dilation. Since baby is matured at 36th week completion I usually suggest to take this from that point. One can take earlier but what is one ends up in labor, although this is very unlikely, I usually want to be on safe side.

For an EDD 19th feb delivery on 5th or 10th or between these days is very fine. Since BP fluctuations are expected your OB is suggesting this and epidural. Do not hold against Epidural and leave that to circumstance. Tell your OB you will inform when epidural is needed, till then you want to go thorugh labor pain and feel like a complete mother. I am certain your OB will understand and won't put you on Epidural until you demand.

Archie