So the school I work at was closed today due to bed bugs. A company came in today to exterminate which I'm being told included heat and chemical spray or bombing. We are supposed to report tomorrow.
I'm 20 weeks pregnant and my principal said its up to me if I go or not since it won't be 24 hours between extermination and us reporting. They had to spray the two classrooms I work in (7 were treated).
persimmon / 1043 posts
My initial reaction would be to say I wouldn't.. But I know that may be difficult given you're a teacher 
kiwi / 603 posts
No. Not worth it especially if you have pre-approval. There are enough toxins in our environment that we can't control.
pear / 1737 posts
Nope! I am surprised you are even being asked to go back in so soon after, pregnant or not.
grapefruit / 4321 posts
Definitely not. And as a parent, I would absolutely not send my child back less than 24 hours after a fumigation like that!
kiwi / 585 posts
Absolutely not. Even if you weren't pregnant you still shouldn't be in that environment. I also would not send my child.
kiwi / 549 posts
I wouldn't but that's just my opinion. Our house was injected with termite treatment and the termite guy said it was safe to stay on premises but the smell was so strong that we stayed in a hotel for the night and even the next day or two it could still be noticed.
grapefruit / 4079 posts
@brady80: I have a call in to the on call doctor. I'm waiting to hear back.
grapefruit / 4079 posts
The on call doctor said she doesn't have an answer for me. To do what I think is best. What?!
admin / wonderful grape / 20724 posts
We used supposedly non-toxic "organics" chemicals to treat our apartment for bedbugs years ago, and our son ended up breaking out in a rash... turns out Bee had inhaled some fumes after the treatment was finished, and our son was exposed through her breastmilk! Some details on the treatment used here:
http://www.hellobee.com/2012/06/28/how-we-discovered-we-had-bed-bugs/
Based on that experience, I definitely would not go back in that room. I'd also ask that they air it out overnight with the windows open!
grapefruit / 4079 posts
Yeah you guys are confirming my gut, I'm going to take tomorrow off.
kiwi / 589 posts
@ladybee: I can't believe that's what the doctor said! Definitely take the day off.
grapefruit / 4079 posts
@brady80: I was obviously annoyed on the phone. My doctor would have given a definite answer.
pomegranate / 3127 posts
I don't think it's a good idea to go. I've seen some articles recently that some bedbug pesticides (pyrethrins) are bad for developing babies. A small one time exposure after first trimester might be no big deal, I really can't say for sure, but if you have the option to stay home, why risk it?
grapefruit / 4418 posts
Hell no!! Id never want to go back period but that's clearly not an option!
eggplant / 11861 posts
@brady80: I'm a teacher too, but I'd stay home! That little babe is way more important then 1 day of work!! 
nectarine / 2974 posts
I will always stay home if given the choice 
But really, I do not think that they should have anyone back yet if they are concerned with safety.
grapefruit / 4079 posts
My best friend went in today and she says the building smells really strong still. I'm glad I stayed home!
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
I'm glad you did too! I was gonna say def stay home; better safe than sorry!
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