Two best friends have recently put an old wives’ tale to the test with surprising results. Jemima Rose Nicholls, 27, a sleep trainer, and Lily Stewart, 27, a nanny, who are both expecting babies due in late November, experimented with a quirky gender prediction method involving red cabbage. The idea was suggested by Jemima’s grandmother, who claimed that mixing urine with boiled red cabbage could forecast the gender of a baby. Intrigued, the duo decided to give it a try for fun. Much to their amazement, the test actually worked.
According to Jemima, when they conducted the test, her urine turned the cabbage water purple, indicating a girl, while Lily’s turned it red, suggesting she’s having a boy. Although the friends had already been informed of their babies’ genders through conventional means, they were shocked by the accuracy of the old wives’ tale. Jemima expressed her disbelief, saying, “We couldn’t believe it. We didn’t expect it to work, but it did!”
Having seen the success of the cabbage test, Jemima and Lily are now intrigued about trying out more traditional wisdom to see if it holds true in their case. Jemima mentioned, “We’re excited to see if these old methods really work.” The friends, based in London, are looking forward to exploring other age-old practices to see if they yield accurate results as well.
The duo’s experience with this ancient gender prediction technique has sparked their interest in further testing the validity of long-standing beliefs. Their journey into the world of old wives’ tales has opened up a new realm of experimentation and curiosity for the expectant mothers. Jemima and Lily’s determination to explore traditional wisdom adds an element of fun and intrigue to their pregnancy journey, showing that sometimes, the most unexpected methods may just surprise you with their effectiveness.