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[alt_poppy]

Severus, I've heard from Nymphadora that she is having contractions. Obviously it is too soon for that child to come. She says you are brewing for her and that they are researching diagnostic procedures. Take it you are at GP? Use a vivi varification spell first. It will confirm one life or two. If that is negative, you should be brewing an abortifacient.

Let me know what is happening.

Obviously it would be awkward for me to go missing with the Protector due here for supper. But I will come if needed.

Alternatively, and this would involve some risk to all--I do also have one colleague I believe would be trustworthy (I hope) and will ask her help if this becomes an emergency and if all concerned agree it worth the risk of exposure.

Let me know.

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[alt_alice]

I've just been by the Octoboros site. Cecelia is likewise experiencing some discomfort and contractions. Sarah's keeping watch, and they're staying in place for now.

Severus, I'll fetch extra doses of whatever you're brewing, and will help Sarah keep an eye on Cecelia.

I've done the vivi on her, and it checks out. I also went ahead with the simple self-diagnostics for monitoring maternal blood pressure and foetal heart rate -- they indicated normal blood pressure and a slightly elevated foetal heart rate, but not extremely so. She's quite tired from the late hours she's been keeping leading up to the project, but is otherwise in good health.

[alt_severus]

Yes, the child does not appear to be in any significant distress, which reassures me.

I believe the pains are false-labour, albeit a particularly vigourous form. I have administered the standard potions, and we are monitoring carefully.

Alice -- if this continues you may wish to bring Cecelia here; it will lessen the time between stillroom and dosage.

[alt_alice]

It's a bit far by broom, and she's very reticent to side-along. Poppy, would you think it would be safe enough to attempt?

[alt_severus]

If she is reluctant, it is better to allow her to remain comfortable. I will keep close watch on my journal to see if I am needed.

[alt_poppy]

I would avoid Apparating unless there's dire need.

(And, of course, things are growing mad here with children turning up sick with wanting to avoid an evening in His company. I've half a ward full already. Which means it really would have to be an emergency there for me to come. I'm sorry.)

[alt_alice]

Understood. I've got Colin ready to run errands back and forth if need be, and I'm staying with Cecelia and Sarah for the time being.