Itchy

[judecorp]

I am SO freaking out about this bug thing, so much so that I can't stop itching and feeling like there are bugs all over me. Which of course there aren't. But still.

But I've been looking up bed bug information on the internet to try to find out what we'll need to do if in fact this IS a bed bug infestation. We supposedly will have to bag and wash (in hot water) all of our clothes and all of our linens. And then we'll have to have a pest control person come, probably several times. But what just occurred to me is that it's not safe to be pregnant around pesticides! So what the heck am I supposed to do? Should I start everything this cycle and try to get pregnant and risk complications from pesticides? The whole thing just makes me want to cry my eyes out. I don't even know what to do. I am so scared about teratogens and all of that as it is and now we're going to have someone fumigate every nook and cranny in our apartment? What the hell am I supposed to do?

I can't even deal with this. I'm supposed to be making cupcakes right now for my coworker's anniversary but all I can do is cry.

Comments

[ktmcda.livejournal.com]

You can get your apartment fumigated and have a healthy baby. Just stay out of there while it's dangerous, and then air it the hell out before you spend much time there. I know it's so scary. But babies are actually really protected inside mamas. Just be reasonable. Limit exposure. Don't shoot up heroin with dirty needles while pounding shots of whiskey, dousing your head with lice shampoo biweekly, and chain smoking camels.

Please get rid of the bugs. You'll feel better.

[buddhafly4224.livejournal.com]

oh man jude. i'm so sorry.

Don't let the bed bugs bite...

[goddamnelf.livejournal.com]

What other things have you considered that might be the reason for her break outs? Have you tried a different washing powder/liquid, or a different type of sheets? I imagine you have checked these things out, but just hoping it does not come down to total defogging of your apartment.

[indigodove.livejournal.com]

*HUG*

I'd be freaked out too, but it will really be okay. It's annoying, but you can deal with it.

I'd suggest calling a pest control specialist and your doctor to talk about what to do.

Right now, I'd suggest a glass of wine and a trip to the grocery store for cupcakes, maybe reversing the order.

[estrange.livejournal.com]

Do you have any friends you could stay with for a few weeks or anything? I don't think you should give up trying to get pregnant- just wait until they come & then come back the next day or something.

[sassywoman.livejournal.com]

I wish you could come stay with us and we could both be guaranteed of getting knocked up ASAP!!!

[sassyjenski.livejournal.com]

holy crap, what a totally, completely shitty day.

did you see this while you were googling?


http://www.naturalginesis.com/remove_bed_bugs_the__nontoxic_way_.htm

[thelastbard.livejournal.com]

One thing that I've heard that can help if you have an infestation is buying plastic pillow/mattress covers to "seal" them and make them inhospitable to the little buggers. I know, I know- sounds like an easy way to make a lot of crinkily noise at night, but it might work.