Not to mention a well ventilated area even though it's 20 degrees outside. I swear they think I'm going to drink paint thinner or something. The china hutch whatever I'll get to it when I feel up to it. I'm getting really irritated. Am I crazy for doing this? My grandma lectured me on that my aunt miscarried doing something like that 30 something years ago but she was in her first trimester and breathing heavy fumes from stripper.
Seriously tell me. It's not even for sure I'll paint. I'm thinking about having DH set up his sprayer and have him spray it for a nicer finish. I feel I'm doing nothing wrong or jeopardizing. Be honest. Give it to me. Newest First. I just opened the window, turned on a fan, and didn't stay in the room for long periods of time.
I just got done painting baby girl's room. Nobody even offered to help the 7 month pregnant lady. Nobody said anything about fumes either. Guess no one really cared about me lol. If you have a respirator for that purpose you should be fine. Unless that want to do it for you Make sure you wear goggles as your eyes really do absorb from the air. I'd also recommend outside and if you feel tired or dizzy from wearing mask as it's usually harder to breath take a breather. I did the same thing.
I stripped and stained a dresser in my 2nd tri. Plus I've painted my bedroom the nursery and the kitchen. I'm actually debating painting my living room. As long as the area has ventilation I don't see the problem. Just stop when u get tired. And through my other pregnancies I was a Childrens room designer and painted a ton. Just use one of those mask and keep the air flowing. You have no idea if the dresser was painted in lead based paint, and sanding that is one of the biggest dangers, pregnant or not.
All your tips are great and the masks are useful too but we are talking about such a small window 9 mos. But spray paint? Scraping and sanding? My husband works in the environmental abatement industry and could tell some horror stories. I love your blog Katie and your styles are super cute, but on this point girl, I disagree. He had two open heart surgeries at 7 months old and we are very lucky to have found out about the defect—the surgeries saved his life.
It is not worth the risk. The can clearly says it is known to cause birth defects! I will regret this for the rest of my life. Always go with your doctor and what you feel in your gut too….
What a stressful time. This post is definitely meant as an encouragement to be MORE careful, not less and that whenever possible to push things off till later or hand them off.
The ultimate safety precaution is just like you said — to refrain completely! Great tips…especially regarding the paint related projects. So there are pictures of you working with wood, without gloves or a cotton mask as per your recommendation and also grouting without plastic gloves also as per your recommendation.
Is this a do as I say not as I do sort of post? Also, is this professional advice based on clear, medically backed up advice or just from the workings of your own research? I only ask, because if this is a 3m sponsored post and you are giving out health and safety advice to pregnant people, you should have some sort of disclaimer about the fact that you are really just a self taught DIYer with no actual qualifications in this field.
Hi What tha what?! Like I said…this is not comprehensive but more reminders that you should always err on the safe side. I did however try to cut open a package when I was pregnant with Will and cut right through my thumb with a box cutter. It was terrible and I ended up getting only one part of the tetanus shot and worrying about coming down with tetanus poisoning and harming the babe…so yeah…lesson learned that even when doing minor things, I should be prepared.
Hope this makes sense! I love that 3M sponsored the post, and your gas mask is an MSA product! They are competitors. I work for one of them! Great post!!! Wow, people are getting really judgemental here. I liked the advice about a reusable respirator and changing out the filters.
Women have been birthing babies for centuries just fine. Let that guilt go, Mama! Wear the respirators. Thanks for being you and doing what you, haters gonna hate! Love this post! A good reminder to read labels and err on the side of caution, and consult our docs. In my experience, when it should be the easiest for you to climb ladders or haul things — the first trimester — is usually the hardest between being inexplicably exhausted and puking your guts out every five minutes.
Stupid nesting instincts. Plus, the extra protection is just a bonus no matter what your gestational state. Spending a lot of time on your feet? Get yourself some ankle braces and arch supports. But you know what sucks worse than being huge pregnant while trying to accomplish simple tasks?
Take a deep breath and give yourself some time.
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