https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:54:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/habitat-for-humanity-while-pregnant#post-2289415 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 15:59:47 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2289415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@alphagam84: I'll check it out. Thanks </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/habitat-for-humanity-while-pregnant#post-2289366 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 12:16:53 +0000 LilSprinkles 2289366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did Habitat for Humanity a couple of times while I was pregnant. It was summer, so I was between 5 and 7 months pregnant. No problems at all. And made sure to not carry anything too heavy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/habitat-for-humanity-while-pregnant#post-2289153 Fri, 11 Sep 2015 21:19:42 +0000 alphagam84 2289153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Get a book call "panic free pregnancy" and make him read it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/habitat-for-humanity-while-pregnant#post-2289143 Fri, 11 Sep 2015 21:03:21 +0000 Tanjowen 2289143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went on a Habit build with my best friend who was 8 weeks pregnant. In Vietnam. We slept on the floor and did brick mortar all day and she did fantastic. I say go for it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/habitat-for-humanity-while-pregnant#post-2289126 Fri, 11 Sep 2015 20:31:04 +0000 Turd Ferguson 2289126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You are in for a long-ass pregnancy, girl. Relax (and tell your husband to do the same). Don't huff paint and lay on a bed of rusty nails and you'll be fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/habitat-for-humanity-while-pregnant#post-2289118 Fri, 11 Sep 2015 20:21:46 +0000 SweetCaroline 2289118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Heck yeah, I would totally do it. I wouldn't get on a ladder or scaffolding or anything crazy. I also wouldn't hole up in a room being painted with VOC laden paint and the windows closed. In other words, use your discretion and have fun! What a great thing to spend time with your team on! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/habitat-for-humanity-while-pregnant#post-2287911 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 16:23:31 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2287911@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSRS: @yoursilverlining: I purposely brought up some things when we went to the doctor and as soon as we left (at the elevator) he went right back to his crazy ideas. The doctor drank 20 oz of coffee when she was pregnant, so my husband was already thinking her decisions we're questionable and that made it way easy for him to dismiss her sound advice. I'm just going to have to do what I always do and just tell him when he's wrong and do what works for me. Even with the food stuff, his research just pointed to too many restrictions and it wasn't realistic. My doctor mentioned a handful of things to be cautious about. That's it. Bacon is back!</p> <p>I am really happy to see no one thinks the Hab event will be a problem. I'm really excited to see some of these co workers in person vs swapping emails. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/habitat-for-humanity-while-pregnant#post-2287891 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 16:01:19 +0000 Portboston 2287891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh man, my husband was like that when I was pregnant! He wouldn't let me carry the vacuum upstairs. I had to smack some sense into him! </p> <p>I agree with PP...as long as there's no heavy lifting or strong fumes you should be fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/habitat-for-humanity-while-pregnant#post-2287884 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 15:57:57 +0000 yoursilverlining 2287884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Unless you are doing super physical house-building piece of it, this shouldn’t really be physically much different than so many regular, physical activities. Plenty of women work out, lift weights (even if you just count hauling older babies and toddlers around!), pack up and move house during pregnancies, etc. and all of those activities are normal and safe. If you are hammering nails, you can certainly wear gloves to protect your hands generally.</p> <p>If your husband really pushes, you might want to have him talk to your doctor about his specific concerns. Pregnancy isn’t a disability and you’ve got to be able to live your life! “cute” concerns can get “not cute” real quick – for both of you. He shouldn’t spend the next 9 months stressed out either! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/habitat-for-humanity-while-pregnant#post-2287871 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 15:48:56 +0000 JenGirl 2287871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As long as you're not up on the roof, I can't think why it would be an issue. Habitat is pretty good about finding a job for everyone, whatever their current abilities and restrictions. And, like anything, if you get tired, just take a break! Maybe bring along some of your own snacks/drinks so that you have access to them if you're hungry/thirsty before everyone else breaks for lunch. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/habitat-for-humanity-while-pregnant#post-2287852 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 15:29:47 +0000 ElbieKay 2287852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: I think you need to ask your doctor to weigh in. Assuming there is no medical issue then you need to press your husband to explain why he is so concerned. You can't be held hostage to your pregnancy just because he is feeling anxious, but maybe you can help him articulate his reasons or educate him on why this isn't such a ridiculous thing for you to do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/habitat-for-humanity-while-pregnant#post-2287757 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 14:40:24 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2287757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>While I didn't actually do this, I would have zero concerns about doing a Habitat build while pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/habitat-for-humanity-while-pregnant#post-2287700 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 13:55:24 +0000 Orchid 2287700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's cute your husband is so concerned! Sometimes you just have to encourage them when they want to participate actively in the pregnancy! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/habitat-for-humanity-while-pregnant#post-2287579 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 12:42:29 +0000 MrsSRS 2287579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can you ask your doctor to explain to your husband the importance of doing your best to remain empowered and active? It's going to be a long pregnancy if he stays so stressed out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/habitat-for-humanity-while-pregnant#post-2287277 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 09:55:53 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2287277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ElbieKay: IDK what his deal is, but he's even against me using nail polish remover. I sometimes wish he was carrying this baby because his constant worry is driving me bonkers. With Habitat specifically he'said worried about paint (easy fix) then it was nails because "everything they use is refurbished and the nails will be rusty."</p> <p>I feel fine though and am the first one to cry uncle when something doesn't feel right. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/habitat-for-humanity-while-pregnant#post-2287187 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 09:06:02 +0000 alphagam84 2287187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't imagine why you should go, especially since you'll only be 11 weeks. Only thing I would avoid is anything that involves heavy fumes like painting/staining. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/habitat-for-humanity-while-pregnant#post-2287140 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 08:35:40 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2287140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't attend anything like that, but I've used plenty of power tools, painted, etc., while pregnant. My "shop" is in my non climate controlled garage and I spent a lot of June and July out there. I think you'll be fine if you keep yourself hydrated, take breaks as needed, and listen to your body. If you feel like you're pushing yourself too far then stop. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/habitat-for-humanity-while-pregnant#post-2287137 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 08:32:43 +0000 Truth Bombs 2287137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As long as you aren't climbing up on a roof or doing particularly heavy lifting I don't see why this would be an issue if you feel up to it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/habitat-for-humanity-while-pregnant#post-2287133 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 08:31:11 +0000 ElbieKay 2287133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't think of any reason other than fatigue or morning sickness why you shouldn't go. If you feel up to it, you should go, and if necessary you can make some accommodations to your activity (e.g., don't lift especially heavy objects). Your pregnancy will feel really long if you sequester yourself like that. What is your husband so worried about? Can you ask him and figure out how to address his concerns? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/habitat-for-humanity-while-pregnant#post-2287103 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 08:09:21 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2287103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There's an upcoming team building Habitat event that I don't want to miss. I'll be 11 weeks at the time. My husband is worried about every darn thing and thinks I should cancel. </p> <p>Did anyone do a Habitat project while pregnant? How was it? </p>