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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do it now, or get ready to wait several years. The last thing your going to want to do with an infant is renovate.

I'm living through a renovation now with a 13mon old and am 14 weeks pregnant - total nightmare. Learn from my mistake! [/quote]

What are you renovating?  Is the dust/chemicals/glues/paints an issue re: being pregnant?[/quote]

We bought a new (to us) house (built in 1960), so we have had all of the flooring ripped out and replaced (new hardwoods, carpet & tile). Painted EVERY single room including closets, trim & ceilings (we are using VOC free / Eco friendly paint, Benjamin Moore - be warned its not cheap) & are currently gutting the kitchen. Once I finish the kitchen baths are next.

The only issues I've had is keeping my very active toddler out of the areas we are working on & being exhausted from a. chasing a toddler b. being pregnant.  My DS is a great sleeper (STTN since 12 weeks)  but no way I could have done any of this during maternity leave, unless your taking 6months. [/quote]

OP here.  Thanks for the info.  What about the renovation dust and fumes and other stuff like that?  I understand about the no VOC paint, we use that too and I am not concerned about that.  More concerned about dust, sanding, glues, etc.[/quote]

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