I've tried to shave a few times, but not being able to see what I'm doing is a little scary. And every time I catch sight of myself in a mirror, I'm reminded of the need to do some 'trimming'.
What do you all do? I'm thinking I might have to go for a wax, but I heard you're extra sensitive to the pain when pregnant - is that true?
pineapple / 12793 posts
I too am afraid of a preggo wax. I asked DH for help tidying it up down there. Not too proud of those moments, but I feel much better.
persimmon / 1491 posts
no advice...Title just made me chuckle...thank you i needed that...
cantaloupe / 6630 posts
@oliviaoblivia: I considered that too, but at this point I think I need professional help : ) @MrsCastro: Ha ha, you're welcome!
cantaloupe / 6751 posts
I got waxed at 7 months and it wasn't that painful (not any more painful than normal)... I felt SO much better after the waxing 
kiwi / 551 posts
It might be painful if you haven't had it done in a while, but I actually thought it wasn't that bad (way less painful than the one I got today). I would try to get at least one done before the one before you give birth. In my case, my nurse was very appreciative that I had just gotten waxed because she was going to have to shave me for my c-section (unplanned).
kiwi / 678 posts
Hahaha, I was talking about this to one of my friends, and she told me a story of how she shaved when she was pregnant with her son, and she thought she got it all, but when she looked in the mirror, she had missed a whole strip that was covered by her belly. She said it looked like her belly had a mustache! I laughed so hard.
GOLD / wonderful grape / 20289 posts
I just let it go. I got to the point where I just didn't care, and I'm way too scared of waxing.
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
I shaved up until the day I delivered!! No way I was gonna have a bush when 10 people would be seeing my hoo-ha!
However, I didn't shave post-partum for months because I was too scared!
GOLD / papaya / 10206 posts
I just gave up.... sad but true. I was sort of worried about being self concious during labour, but turns out I didn't care one bit about it when I was delivering that baby!
GOLD / eggplant / 11517 posts
Blind shaving....and I'm expecting a horrifying incident any minute, but so far no issues.
pomegranate / 3643 posts
I go au naturel for the most part anyway. Skin is too sensitive, I think - I get all itchy and bumpy even when I just straighten up.
I would have to say, are you gonna want to shave/deal with stubble after the birth? To me that's making a bad situation worse! Maybe better to let it grow out now?
clementine / 961 posts
I was blind shaving for a long time but DH had to shave for me this last time. Blind shaving was getting really risky. I plan to shave 2-3 more times before delivery (4w2d left to go!).
pineapple / 12053 posts
i get waxed regularly and i haven't really noticed any increased pain during, but a little after. nothing that's too bad though!
cherry / 188 posts
I shaved blindly! Ahh! It was definitely a challenge and funny when I looked in the mirror and saw patches I missed, but i just dont feel clean unless I shave.
pear / 1639 posts
I blindly shaved! When I was pregnant with DS I tried to wax myself because shaving was getting so hard. Well, lets just say, I made myself bleed and ended up getting my legs stuck together, with just as much hair as I started with! So, blind shaving with both babies for me!
grapefruit / 4291 posts
The one advantage of having reeally bad eyesight - I can't see what I'm doing anyway so I've been blind shaving for a while now!
papaya / 10570 posts
How about a hair removal cream like Immac? You could stand in front of a mirror and lather it on as best you can - it doesn't matter if it gets everywhere - then shower it off afterwards?
kiwi / 542 posts
I have always waxed so it hardly hurts now. What I would say is that if you have always shaved the hair down there will be very coarse and if waxed will hurt like hell.
I hope you find a solution!
GOLD / wonderful olive / 19030 posts
Blind shaving here, I had one painful incident in the beginning but have been fine ever since. Oh and I lately I have only do it when I know the doctor will be checking me, I have been very lazy in the lady grooming department (that includes legs!) haha
nectarine / 2039 posts
@travelgirl1: I ladyscaped blind, but it wasn't a big change for me, as I usually don't have my glasses/contacts on in the shower any day, so I had years of practice.
honeydew / 7504 posts
I was just thinking of posting this exact same question! I'm pretty much doing it blind now, and it makes me so nervous every time! I'm seriously considering letting it go - I'm not shaving as much as I usually do, so as it starts to grow back, it's itchy as hell! I sit in my office and scratch away. So awful!
GOLD / papaya / 10166 posts
I just did it by feel. After shaving down there for so many years, It wasn't as bad as I thought. Although, once I did have the baby, I realized I had missed some sections entirely - lol!
cantaloupe / 6630 posts
Wow, all you blind shavers are very brave!!! I kind of have been letting it go - but I feel unattractive enough with the swollen ankles, sausage fingers and heartburn. The forest has got to go! Lol.
To all you waxers, do you ever get get red bumps/ingrown hairs? I used to do when I waxed, and this time I won't even be able to see them to treat them. Any tips there?
GOLD / eggplant / 11517 posts
@travelgirl1: Ha yeah keeping things fully landscaped helps me feel a little better about the swollen ankles/cellulite/double chin action going on.
cantaloupe / 6630 posts
@highwire: I hear you lady! My husband tried to tell me yesterday that I looked pretty. All I could do was laugh!
GOLD / pear / 1845 posts
I also shaved blind. A bit scary, but no injuries! My SIL had to stop getting waxed in the third trimester, too painful.
kiwi / 711 posts
I have always sugared and am continuing to do so up until now. I have noticed it is a little more sensitive than usual but I intend to keep going as long as I can.
cherry / 122 posts
I blind shave as well. I do it weekly/ every other week. As I am getting closer to my due date I am going to try to do weekly. I have been pretty good at it. I thought dh would have to help, but so far so good. I feel so much cleaner.
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