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there's an app for that! PSA

LynsiBHMLynsiBHM
in March 2011 Moms

I had heard about a smartphone application for timing contractions, so I figured I'd check it out.  I downloaded 2 and tested them the other day and hope to use them in labor. It's so easy!  you just push "start" at the start of your contrax, then "end" when it's over.  It notes the start, times the duration, frequency and breaks and keeps a running log. You can also add in when your water broke, and any other notes you want. There's even a feature to email the record if you want.  (I just downloaded the 2 free ones in the droid market- htere are tons of them out there.)

I don't know if i'll be using it, or maybe i'll make hubby do it for me?  but it seems easier than trying to time and keep track in my head!

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  • cedgar778cedgar778 member
    Thanks for reminding me - I have been meaning to download one of these! :)
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  • babyblues314babyblues314
    I used this application when my contractions started.  It really helped to keep track of them.  Now I use a breast feeding application that keeps track of which breast and how long.  It's great!
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  • rosegarden9305rosegarden9305 member
    DH got one for when I was in labor but didn't end up using it because everything was going so fast. However, I can imagine that if things are progressing more slowly it will be really useful!
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  • CMBallCMBall
    It's awesome! i downloaded mine and DH laughed and shook his head. little does he know how handy that will be when it comes time!
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  • bre87bre87

    my bf downloaded one for his iphone and we used it during my contractions! it really helped because i would just go START and STOP and it kept the duration and frequency of them. then we could run around the house and finish throwing stuff in the bag between contractions. i didn't have to worry about looking at a clock when i was in the shower or whatever. i could just focus on breathing through the contraction.

    the blackberry users get hosed :( 

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  • FASHIONISHAFASHIONISHA
    Actually Blackberry does have a few contraction timers. I put the app on my phone several weeks ago. The one I have is called "Contraction Coach"Wink
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  • MsPurple24MsPurple24 member
    My DH downloaded one called "Full Term" and we used it when we started timing.  It was really nice to have, especially since mine were super close together (3 minutes apart from the very beginning).


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