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FirstMate
My lil cowboy

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Has anyone mastered the art of preggo sunbathing?
Since I've been on bedrest, the highlight of my day is going outside for a little while to get me some Vitamin D. Last nightI caught a glimpse of the back of my leg compared to the front. It reminds me of Ross' spray tan incident on Friends!
Anyone have any tips for getting the whole back area?
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Posted 6/29/11 9:28 AM |
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Silibee3
LIF Adolescent

Member since 1/11 799 total posts
Name: Melissa
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Re: Has anyone mastered the art of preggo sunbathing?
same here....I'm thinking maybe laying on our sides for a little while??? I love Friends hahaha, Ross!
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Posted 6/29/11 9:40 AM |
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BabyRocky
LIF Infant
Member since 1/11 52 total posts
Name: Amy
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Re: Has anyone mastered the art of preggo sunbathing?
This was my set-up....I stacked up the cushions from our patio chairs, and laid across with my belly hanging in between. DH laughed at me, but it worked!
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Posted 6/29/11 9:44 AM |
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nicknmb
SISTERS!

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Name: MaryBeth
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Re: Has anyone mastered the art of preggo sunbathing?
When my friend was pregnant, she would dig a hole in the sand for her belly (at the beach of course)
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Posted 6/29/11 10:04 AM |
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InShock2011
LIF Adolescent

Member since 4/11 722 total posts
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Re: Has anyone mastered the art of preggo sunbathing?
tan in a can, seriously! spray your legs down, its much easier lol
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Posted 6/29/11 10:06 AM |
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LaurenExp
Waiting patiently for baby sis

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Name: L-Diddy EDD 11/11/11 :)
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Re: Has anyone mastered the art of preggo sunbathing?
Posted by BabyRocky
This was my set-up....I stacked up the cushions from our patio chairs, and laid across with my belly hanging in between. DH laughed at me, but it worked!
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That is awesome! Good job!
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Posted 6/29/11 10:07 AM |
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CanThsBit
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Member since 11/10 451 total posts
Name: Kina
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Re: Has anyone mastered the art of preggo sunbathing?
Posted by LaurenExp
Posted by BabyRocky
This was my set-up....I stacked up the cushions from our patio chairs, and laid across with my belly hanging in between. DH laughed at me, but it worked!
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That is awesome! Good job!
Omg hahahaha this is great!!! I love it!
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Posted 6/29/11 10:17 AM |
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missjesssss
LIF Infant
Member since 2/11 118 total posts
Name: Jessica
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Re: Has anyone mastered the art of preggo sunbathing?
omg thats great!!!great idea!!What is really weird, is i never burned before, and now i get toasted and weird burn lines! is anyone else?? everyone keeps saying its my hormones... ha!!
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Posted 6/29/11 10:35 AM |
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Finally1108
My two boys

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Name: Angela
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Re: Has anyone mastered the art of preggo sunbathing?
Posted by missjesssss
omg thats great!!!great idea!!What is really weird, is i never burned before, and now i get toasted and weird burn lines! is anyone else?? everyone keeps saying its my hormones... ha!!
They say pregnant skin is more sensitive... i went on vacation and was reapplying suntan lotion like a mad woman!
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Posted 6/29/11 10:52 AM |
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maybemommy10
Big Brothers to Be !

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Re: Has anyone mastered the art of preggo sunbathing?
Laying sideways with a rolled up towel under my belly. Then rotate. It is not perfect, but good enough
I can really only do 10-20 min each side total anyway.
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Posted 6/29/11 10:53 AM |
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FirstMate
My lil cowboy

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Re: Has anyone mastered the art of preggo sunbathing?
Posted by BabyRocky
This was my set-up....I stacked up the cushions from our patio chairs, and laid across with my belly hanging in between. DH laughed at me, but it worked!
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This is hysterical. But it's way better than my ebony/ivory look!
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Posted 6/29/11 12:22 PM |
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codybear
Our Family is Complete!

Member since 11/06 2064 total posts
Name: Christine
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Re: Has anyone mastered the art of preggo sunbathing?
Posted by Finally1108
Posted by missjesssss
omg thats great!!!great idea!!What is really weird, is i never burned before, and now i get toasted and weird burn lines! is anyone else?? everyone keeps saying its my hormones... ha!!
They say pregnant skin is more sensitive... i went on vacation and was reapplying suntan lotion like a mad woman!
Definitely true, I was out the other day for 20 minutes and it wasn't even hot where I was, and I got a slight burn, and I never burn. Be very careful!!
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Posted 6/29/11 12:23 PM |
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GioiaMia
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Re: Has anyone mastered the art of preggo sunbathing?
Be VERY careful! I have olive skin and started to get the "mask of pregnancy" my dermatologist said that if I tanned over that or any of my other discolorations, they could become permanent or last way after the baby came! Luckily, everything went back to normal shortly after DD was born.
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Posted 6/29/11 12:38 PM |
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BigSmooch
LIF Adolescent

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Re: Has anyone mastered the art of preggo sunbathing?
That picture is great! LOL!
I don't want to get any dark patches from my horomones (especially on my face!) and I heard that a tan is bad for the belly skin during pregnancy (besides just being bad in general). Tanning damages the skin and I don't want to end up with even worse stretch marks and belly wrinkles after pregnancy because I was in the sun too much.
I'll be in a bikini all summer since I won't be showing yet but I'm going to use extra sunscreen on the belly and face just in case.
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Posted 6/29/11 1:19 PM |
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Champ
2 little ladies

Member since 1/11 2918 total posts
Name: Rose
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Re: Has anyone mastered the art of preggo sunbathing?
I try to do the other side n the pool with different floats. It's comical, but it works.
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Posted 6/29/11 1:22 PM |
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BigSmooch
LIF Adolescent

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Re: Has anyone mastered the art of preggo sunbathing?
Posted by Champ
I try to do the other side n the pool with different floats. It's comical, but it works.
That's a good idea! Do you have a pool? Can you go in the pool if you are on bedrest? That might help you get some color on your backside.
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Posted 6/29/11 1:24 PM |
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FirstMate
My lil cowboy

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Re: Has anyone mastered the art of preggo sunbathing?
Posted by BigSmooch
Posted by Champ
I try to do the other side n the pool with different floats. It's comical, but it works.
That's a good idea! Do you have a pool? Can you go in the pool if you are on bedrest? That might help you get some color on your backside.
I don't know. I was wondering the same thing. I'm afraid to ask because I've already asked the doctor so many ridiculous questions about allowable activities that he is going to lose all respect for me (if he hasn't already LOL).
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Posted 6/29/11 1:35 PM |
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Champ
2 little ladies

Member since 1/11 2918 total posts
Name: Rose
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Re: Has anyone mastered the art of preggo sunbathing?
I can't imagine not being aloud in a pool. In fact I think it's better then my bed bc there is no pressure on any part of my body. Granted I'm not on bed rest, just immensely frustrated with what I can't do while making these people grow inside of me. I just keep telling myself that my little monkeys are worth it.
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Posted 6/29/11 2:23 PM |
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