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mikeswife06
Drama Momma
Member since 9/06 9947 total posts
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Anne
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Painting
Have any of you helped paint? Is it really bad? We need to get the room painted and if I don't do it/help I don't know when he will 
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Posted 7/15/08 4:54 PM  |
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kerrycec03
Mom of 2 beautiful boys!!
Member since 6/06 13519 total posts
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Kerry
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Re: Painting
DH is going to paint himself. Hopefully he'll do ok.
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| Posted 7/15/08 4:54 PM |
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asecretposter
LIF Adolescent
Member since 4/08 574 total posts
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Re: Painting
Ask your OB. I was only allowed to help for short times with the windows open and wearing a mask. Every Dr is different though.
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| Posted 7/15/08 4:55 PM |
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1stimemom
Love my boys
Member since 2/08 8766 total posts
Name:
Mrs Dee
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Re: Painting
Call the doc, but I wouldn't. e will get it done, don't worry.
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| Posted 7/15/08 4:56 PM |
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Katie111806
Team Pink!
Member since 12/06 5349 total posts
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Katie
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Re: Painting
My doc said it is fine...I just asked her last week. She said to make sure the room is well ventilated and don't be in charge of painting the closet or other more enclosed space. And take it easy - lots of breaks.
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| Posted 7/15/08 5:03 PM |
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CkGm
They get so big, so fast :(
Member since 5/05 13848 total posts
Name:
Christine
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Re: Painting
I did with my DD and she was fine- lots of breaks and windows wide open. Plus now they have the VOC free paints that have no fumes- Pay a little extra and get that kind and you will be fine.
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| Posted 7/15/08 5:05 PM |
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Karebaby
Precious
Member since 10/06 5304 total posts
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Karyn
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Re: Painting
I do the painting by myself. I just wear a mask, and take breaks when I need to.
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| Posted 7/15/08 5:13 PM |
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wannabemom
look who's freshly baked!
Member since 12/07 7364 total posts
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Re: Painting
lab rat here.... I have a lot of experience using solvents and other stinky things.
you can't wear a standard paper mask and protect yourself from anything. the solvent fumes actually concentrate under your mask, rather than being excluded. you can only wear a whole gasmask.... which likely none of you own or could buy....
Even if my Dr. said it was ok if it were in a well ventilated room, let's be honest... have you EVER been able to sufficiently ventilate a room so that it didn't get very stinky while painting (even with low oder latex) ?
I'd avoid it.... it's your DH's baby too... he likely wouldn't want your bean exposed to fumes, and will be willing to carry a heavier load than usual.....
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| Posted 7/15/08 5:37 PM |
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Goldi0218
My miracles!
Member since 12/05 23902 total posts
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Leslie
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Re: Painting
Im not doing it. I wouldn't even try. Not because I am scared of fumes. Im just a lazy azz. 
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| Posted 7/15/08 5:48 PM |
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Hofstra26
Love to Bake!
Member since 7/06 27915 total posts
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Re: Painting
I painted here and there throughout my 29 weeks. I just opened all the windows, took frequent breaks, and then left the room as soon as I was done. I'm sure painting is fine as long as you're not spending 10 hours in a stuffy room painting everything. A little paining here or there probably won't harm the baby.
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| Posted 7/15/08 6:01 PM |
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MrsPowers
So blessed!
Member since 11/06 10348 total posts
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Ivelysse
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Re: Painting
My friend painted with Benjamin Moore Eco spec paint. It is toxin free. She was fine.
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| Posted 7/15/08 6:03 PM |
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mikeswife06
Drama Momma
Member since 9/06 9947 total posts
Name:
Anne
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Re: Painting
Hubby said I'm not allowed because of fumes (there are still no windows in there, we are waiting for them to come in), and because I do a half-azzed job  
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| Posted 7/15/08 6:38 PM |
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mcl916
my two loves
Member since 10/06 5133 total posts
Name:
Megan
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Re: Painting
Yeah I did it at 20 weeks. I made sure the room was well ventilated. Hopefully the kid will come out ok
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| Posted 7/15/08 6:59 PM |
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Xelindrya
Mommy's little YouTube Star!
Member since 8/05 14470 total posts
Name:
Veronica
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Re: Painting
I painted.
I did the trim and that meant i was up and down the chair a million times...
i had both windows open and a fan on
Seriously i didnt smell anything strong at all (used latex)
I am a busy body.. i can't sit still or give stuff over to the 'hubby' to do if i can do it myself or with his help.
That includes all sorts of stuff like changing a tire, moving boxes, painting etc.
Since preggers.. i dont lift heavy stuff other than my body. Still, i can paint, so I did. I wanted it done so I got him in there and got him working while I did trim work.
*shrug*
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| Posted 7/15/08 7:38 PM |
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