We are currently undergoing a bathroom renovation in our older home (1950's). We have contractors doing most of it, but I was doing some scraping/sanding and then realized that I might be dealing with lead based paint. I worked on the project for a few hours and now I'm panicking that I might have put myself or our future baby at risk. I don't think I am pregnant right now, but we are ttc. Does anyone have any experience with this? Should I get a blood test for exposure or am I overreacting?
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There are kits you can buy at the hardware store -- they look like lipstick tubes -- that test for lead exposure. You rub them on the wall/paint and it tells you if there is lead.
I'd buy one of those if you're concerned!
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I really wouldn't worry. I did loads of paint stripping while we were TTC in my 1930s house. Once you are officially pregnant, I'd stop but honestly I'm sure it takes more than a one off exposure to cause any harm.
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@Mrs. Jump Rope: I might get one of those. Thanks.
@Cherrybee: That makes me feel much better!
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