Full Term Contraction Timer: First, when my contractions started and I was debating when to go to the hospital, I had an app that wasn't just a timer, but kept a log of all the contractions I had so I could see what the consistent pattern was. Exactly what I needed.
Then, when the baby was born, I was thrilled and wanted to tell everyone, but was too tired to do all the notifying work, the Bambinapp let me fill in the 3 relevant details and send it straight to Facebook so that everyone knew about our new bundle of joy :-) (And in a cute way, of course.)
Since Pax has joined us, and we've been at the pediatrician (and lactation consultants), they want to know how often he's eating, pooping, and sleeping. With the What to Expect Baby Tracker app, it lets you input all the information with very simple motions (no typing). (PS: I have found lots of useful information for first-time moms through their daily emails as well, which you can sign up for on the website.) Also, it helps reveal patterns. It's been most useful to me to help me remember when he last ate, which side he nursed on, and how long he ate for. Also, it's been super-useful as the weeks have passed to see when (if) there are sleep patterns. So it helped me see that he has slept for almost exactly the same amount of time the last 5 nights (though not necessarily at the same times). It also has a notes section for each category to note things like what strategies I used to get Pax to sleep (swaddled, not swaddled, lamp on/off, etc.) Anyway, great app, I'd highly recommend it.
Finally, we have been back and forth to Target, Home Depot and the grocery store on many occasions. (Okay, this isn't that different from any other day of my life :-) However, the new app that helps me keep these things organized in the palm of my hand is called Slide To Buy. It's just like many other list making apps, but my favorite part is that it lets you see your lists without unlocking your device. I always hated having to unlock the iPod and then swipe and click through to find and open the app and the appropriate screen. With this one, you can light up the device and your list(s) are all right there for you to see and cross things off. Definitely helpful in my world.
And in case you were wondering, a number of these apps I've discovered using the Apps Gone Free app, which has a daily alert of 5 apps that are temporarily free. There's usually at least one game, most days there is a kid-friendly app like a story book, etc., and many times there is a productivity or photography app as well. And all free! :-)
