This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 23rd day of March, 1937, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [480], Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [480].
2. As we find, conditions are developing rather normally. The activities of the body (and the body dependent upon the body) indicate there is nominal, normal development.
3. There only needs be then those precautions as respecting the activities, keeping rather to those suggestions that have been indicated for bodily functions.
4. Be careful that there are no accidents or overtaxations, yet the exercise, the walking - but use gradually now the supports (the abdominal).
5. Thus we should find little disturbance, and the normal conditions.
6. Ready for questions.
7. (Q) Is the child developing properly and is it in good position?
   (A) Very good. It changes. This is after the periods, of course, when there are particular movements.
   Hence there should be no undue excitement, yet plenty of that which is of the nature of not anxiety but joyousness; good company; that which is, of course, not overexciting yet that brings about expectancy. These as we find are the better for making the proper movements and positions.
   Well that within the next month or six weeks there be those examinations as for positions, by physician in charge of the period of deliverance. This should be near to the middle of the month - and the periods of expectancy are near to correct.
8. (Q) Approximately how far developed as to weeks is it?
   (A) As has just been given, it's approximately near to correct as figured.
9. (Q) My mouth has seemed quite dry - what can be done for same?
   (A) Rinse same with a little elm water occasionally; this is helpful; or a little sweet gum (this better fresh). Any of these as a rinse for the mouth, you see, and then if any of it is swallowed it is all the better for the general condition of the body.
   Watch or be mindful of the kidneys. Hence either of these rinses is well for the general system. The proportions would be about a pinch of the elm to a glass of water. Or if the Balsam is used, this - of course - should be cut, unless fresh is used and then it is prepared much as the elm water.
10. (Q) Dr. O'Connor [I. L. O'Connor, D.O.] [3/22/37 Wire: "We told him about you. He is interested. Sent him TIR (preface - See under 1800-26 Reports)."] wishes to know what type of anaesthetic would be best in this case?
    (A) This will depend upon activities now in the next two months, you see. In this particular type, however, it would be better that the rectal anaesthesia be used; as this - with the character of the general or specific osteopathic movements - will make it easier for the body. [GD's note: Baby was born dead on 7/06/37, around 7 A.M., after 14 hrs. hard labor. Apparently too much rectal anaesthetic was used and too soon. See subsequent Ck. Physicals - 480-37, etc.]
11. (Q) Any particular make of support for this body?
    (A) This had best be fitted or adapted by an obstetric nurse.
12. (Q) Any warning as to specific accidents?
    (A) No; the general, as has been intimated. Slipping or falling in going up steps is the most dangerous.
13. (Q) Any other advice for the body at this time?
    (A) Keep that constructive attitude of gladness and hopefulness. This will have much to do with not only the temperament for self but for the body dependent upon the activities and care of the body in the present.
14. We are through with this reading.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 480-33 on 2/17/37 and subsequent Reports.
2. 3/16/37 She submitted questions, saying: "This according to our figures is the beginning of the seventh month [GD's note: Baby was born 7/06/37.] and time for another ck. up. The wks. have rolled along so quickly I can hardly realize that the time is drawing near when I will have a baby of my own... I have been feeling very well considering the fact that I have another human being directly dependent on me."

REPORTS

1. 4/10/37 "Dr. O'Connor has my rdgs. - he read the first [480-28] and last ones [480-34] taken since the pregnancy began. He gobbled them up and seems very much interested. He asked me a question I could not answer very well - 'How does the Catholic Church feel about the Work?' He must be quite a religious person. I answered him by saying that this is not partial to any religion but stimulates one to spiritual thought. I'm sending him the booklet that was enclosed in the group of papers Mother [601] got. [See Thomas Sugrue's booklet preface to THERE IS A RIVER, published 6/36, under 1800-26, Par. R12.]
   "He finds everything quite satisfactory, altho' he thinks I'm gaining too much weight (19 lbs. so far). So I'll have to talk it over with 'Jim' and let the Doctor know what WE decide about diet. Mighty hard!
   "In my rdg. a warning was given about watching the kidneys. I'm sorry a question was not made of that - could it be possible to answer that one question some morning soon?"
2. 4/13/37 Mrs. [189]'s ltr.: "Mr. [619] and Mrs. [601] just came in and they were telling me how nicely [480] is getting along and how she would do nothing without the rdgs."
3. 4/16/37 GD's note to Mrs. [601]: "Heaps of love to you all. We will write again soon, and get in the question for [480] as soon as possible - about the kidneys. Tell [480] to tell Dr. O'Connor that Thomas Sugrue is a Catholic, and that a member of our Board of Trustees is a Catholic, [Chester Robinson] and we have a very friendly Catholic Priest across the street from us. [Father Philip P. Brennan] They're not THE Church, of course, but represent it - and are better Catholics (as Tom often says) because of their association with this Work. I believe it is true in everyone's religion."
4. 4/17/37 Mrs. [601]'s ltr.: "We had the pleasure of meeting your friend Thomas Sugrue while in N.Y. He came to the hotel last Sat. p.m. and arranged meeting him during the late afternoon, so that [619] and Mr. [1358] could meet him. He is indeed a fine person and received much from him to help me to have a deeper conception of the rdgs. and feel that he has a fine conception of the job he has undertaken. Best of luck to him."
5. 4/22/37 Mrs. [480]'s ltr.: "I have been feeling quite well and the support has helped a great deal. I have a dull achy pain across the kidney area now (it occurred about 5-6 days after the rdg. was taken) and I am waiting for the ck. on that question."
6. 4/24/37 Wire: "Urinalysis shows negative report. Why should same exist if kidneys are functioning properly? Please put question regarding heartburn - what can be done for same?"
7. 4/24/37 See 480-35.

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