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[quote=Anonymous][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]

OP, life is messy and dirty. Your child is going to try to put everything they find in the mess and dirty world in their mouth, and no you will not always be able to stop them . Dust and glue are the least of your problems. Stressing about them will cause more harm than breathing them. [/quote]

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