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Shaving????

34 replies

lovelyjubbly12 · 24/05/2020 17:55

How is everyone managing to rid of their unwanted hair????

I am 32 weeks pregnant. I can't really shave anything anymore and it's really getting to me!!!

I've just tried hair removal cream and a mirror and it kinda worked but it made me wonder how everyone else is managing?? I'd get a wax but with the virus that's out of the question 🤣

Might have to recruit my other half in to help!

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Flumo · 24/05/2020 17:56

I just guess and hope for the best 🤣 34+5 weeks.

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ScarfLadysBag · 24/05/2020 17:58

Husband did it!

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ElectricTonight · 24/05/2020 18:01

I really hurt myself shaving when I was huge with my bump it was so embarrassing I've not shaved it all off since Blush

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MooseBreath · 24/05/2020 18:05

I have struggled! It hasn't helped that all hair is growing in twice as fast and triple the thickness... I can't really tell if I've done a decent job and I assume it looks like a hack job.

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userabcname · 24/05/2020 18:07

You're growing a human. Don't worry.

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Birdy1991 · 24/05/2020 18:07

I'm worrying about this... did mine about a week ago and hoping it doesn't grow back too quickly (it will)! My partner has offered to shave it which I may have to take him up on but I am worried he would cut me! I can't see down there any more and just had to guestimate last week, luckily I didn't hurt myself! Are you removing hair for labour as well as I'm not sure what I'm going to do haha

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clo1992 · 24/05/2020 18:08

I literally sit in the bath and hope for the best 😂
I'm 30 weeks. Haven't seen my garden In weeks 🙈

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MostlyAmbridgeandcoffee · 24/05/2020 18:09

I just gave up last time! Then had a mad panic wax the week before due date then they just shave you if you end up with a section anyway! I’m now 24 weeks and already can’t see to shave ... dont care that much though!!

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SpiltMilk100 · 24/05/2020 18:11

DH did mine 😂

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happymummy12345 · 24/05/2020 18:14

I was able to do it myself until I was 38 weeks. Then my husband did it.

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Letsallscreamatthesistene · 24/05/2020 18:19

I managed. It wasnt really an issue. I sat in the bath and did it that way. I used a mirror to shave my hoo-haa.

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ReenieD · 24/05/2020 18:22

Can I recommend Nad’s ingrown solution for anyone new to hair removal cream or shaving. It’s been a godsend to me. Stops pimples and irritation

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HJWT · 24/05/2020 18:27

I used a mirror and put one leg high up only shaved pre birth though 😂

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MsChatterbox · 24/05/2020 18:28

Well if you really want to know...

Kneel in the bath, bring one knee up, shave that side be feeling where hair is, then bring other knee up and do the same 😁

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Elouera · 24/05/2020 18:33

What do you mean with the virus that wax is out of the question? You could order it online from multiple places, or just make your own with sugar, honey and lemon! Otherwise trim with clippers or scissors in a mirror or just leave it natural!

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lovelyjubbly12 · 24/05/2020 18:42

Oooo no I meant going to have a wax done is out of the question. Not sure i trust myself to wax an area I can't see 😶🤣🤣

I said to my partner this may be it now... I don't know if I can go through the havoc of it again 🤣

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Colouringinbook · 24/05/2020 18:49

Electric trimmer, waved it round and hoped for the best!

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palebluefringe · 24/05/2020 18:54

Husband did it. Then the lovely assistant anaesthetist did it as I was being prepared for a section

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SquigglyOne · 24/05/2020 19:00

I just left my garden when I couldn’t see it anymore! Didn’t even want to attempt it for fear of cutting myself. Can’t believe you ladies can even be bothered to attempt it - I’m impressed!

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Natalie654321 · 24/05/2020 19:30

Haha I got my husband to shave at 34 weeks, then left it from then 🙈 I am guessing the midwives won't care!!

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excitednerves · 24/05/2020 19:58

I shaved before my internal scan on Friday and now I’m so itchy! I’m letting it grow from now on with just a trim to tidy up!

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jdy123 · 24/05/2020 20:48

Out of sight out of mind for me haha. Sometimes I catch a glimpse in the mirror and I'm like hmmm I should probably see to that , then I forgot about it when I'm next in the bath or shower !
I definitely need to sort something soon though ...my partner suggested using his beard trimmers ha so I may try this.

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Betsyboo87 · 24/05/2020 22:00

I nearly started a post like this earlier! 35 weeks and I managed to shave in the bath earlier by touch but I did cut myself slightly. Wondering whether to bother anymore. DH said he doesn’t care, I doubt the medical professionals care, so I’m only doing it for myself and I can’t even see it.

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Emberfoot · 24/05/2020 22:08

I'm just going to go fancy dress as a yeti I think, I am really not sure I can make myself try and get it all with a watermelon strapped to my front.

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Indigogirl88 · 24/05/2020 22:32

Haha needed to read this, turned 20w this week and cant see it anymore so I hoped for the best 😂

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