Hi all,
I figure you all went through this recently and could give some advice on the latest technology. Did any of you use an app on your phone during your labor to time contractions and keep track of them? Did you like the app or dislike it in any way? I am a BTDT mom but we didn't have smartphones when DS was born and we didn't even have an actual timer for the first few hours before my dad stopped by. DH was writing down the times and durations on a sheet of paper. It was incredibly low-tech and sort of a pain in the butt (though we kept the paper for nostalgia purposes!) As cute as the paper was, we decided an app would be better, and now we both have android phones. We also have an iPad so feel free to make apple recommendations, but we are more likely to have a phone on hand and be using that, so I prefer android recommendations.
Thank you so much and I hope your newborns are all doing well! You will sleep again soon, I promise. It really does get a lot better. ;-)
ETA: I'm also interested in breastfeeding apps as well! (e.g. when you start feeding, how long it takes, which side, etc.) Even better if it tracks wet/dirty diapers as well. I remember it was a pain to keep track of all of that in the first few weeks and an app would really help!
Re: a visit from a Sept 2013 mom
Oh and it's free.
Thank you and your LO is very cute! :-)
For feeding, I use total baby. I've used it for both LOs. It's great.
This. I put it on my phone during early labor and DH's when things picked up.
For breastfeeding, I have What to Expect, which is free. It keeps track of which breast, or if you gave a bottle, and how long your LO ate. It also keeps track of wet and poopy diapers, sleeping times, and vaccinations. You can go back and look at each daily log, too.
My little bug, Madeline. Born June 2, 2013.
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Same here
I have the Sprout app which includes a contraction timer.
BFP #2 9/5/2012 -- Born 5/20/2013 -- Welcome, rainbow baby!
BFP #1 1/24/12 -- No HB 2/16/12 -- Misoprostol 3/10/12
I used this as well from my iPhone to track contractions. It had a 5 star rating and I agree. You hit start, then stop and it summarized all of the statistics. Good luck!
Thanks!
Cant help you with contractions as I was induced.
However I use iBabyLog and its a free app and I can connecgt to my SO's phone aswell so he can update too. it keeps track of everything you could think of needing.
For contractions I used one of the my pregnancy apps.
For nursing, sleeping, etc. I use Total Baby. Love it! I used it with DD (she's almost 4) and they have some really nice improvements.