I am trying not to freak out...

VAinTX · Sep 3rd, 2009, 14:33 PM

Over the last two days I have accumulated between 14-18 mosquito bites. Well, this morning I sprayed myself with Off Smooth & Dry to combat these nasty blood suckers... only to now have it dawn on me just now that maybe I'm not supposed to use that?!? I've put in a call to my doctor, and I'm not so patiently waiting for her to call back...

I did find this while doing a search: http://www.babycenter.com/404_is-it-...egnant_9220.bc and I lightly sprayed myself when I did it this morning. By luck, the one I used is at the light end of the DEET spectrum. I just pray that I haven't done anything to hurt our baby.

Anyone else talked to their doctor/midwife about this per chance?

charliejo · Sep 3rd, 2009, 14:55 PM

Sorry I have not had the same experience, but didnt want to read and run- I hope the dr has phoned back and you are ok x x

VAinTX · Sep 3rd, 2009, 15:25 PM

Just heard back from the doctors office, and in the event anyone else ever searches "bug spray" like I did before posting I wanted to update.

The nurse said that though they certainly recommend finding a bug spray that is DEET free, having used it once or twice should cause no harm. So, I'm putting away the Off and looking for something else this weekend... hopefully I'll still have enough blood left in me to make it to the store

And also, why is it that they do not include this important information along with the other no's of pregnancy?
You know... don't eat tile fish, don't take Ibuprofen, don't use products containing DEET?!?!

charliejo · Sep 3rd, 2009, 15:29 PM

At least that is good news for you- and sensible of you to ask. Hope you get to the shops soon x

BBonBoard · Sep 3rd, 2009, 15:36 PM

have you thought about maybe using the clips that you just clip onto your pants?

http://www.offprotects.com/clip-on-mosquito-repellent/

or they have baby mosquito spray, maybe that would be better.

QTPie · Sep 3rd, 2009, 15:37 PM

Have you tried "Skin So Soft" (by Avon) - http://www.avoidmosquitobites.com/mo...-repellent.asp

It is DEET free and used by the British Army...

I took some to Alaska with me, but the mosquittos were not bad at all (in July), so ended up not using it.... (so cannot comment on effectiveness from personal experience)

QT

Seity · Sep 3rd, 2009, 15:43 PM

I've heard good things about Skin so Soft. Unfortunately for me the mosquitos think I'm the best thing ever, so nothing works. I have learned not to go outside very often. I end up itching for a week too. *sigh* Stupid blood suckers!

QTPie · Sep 3rd, 2009, 15:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seity

I've heard good things about Skin so Soft. Unfortunately for me the mosquitos think I'm the best thing ever, so nothing works. I have learned not to go outside very often. I end up itching for a week too. *sigh* Stupid blood suckers!

Ah, Seity... the perfect holiday companion....

QT

VAinTX · Sep 3rd, 2009, 15:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QTPie

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seity

I've heard good things about Skin so Soft. Unfortunately for me the mosquitos think I'm the best thing ever, so nothing works. I have learned not to go outside very often. I end up itching for a week too. *sigh* Stupid blood suckers!

Ah, Seity... the perfect holiday companion....

QT

Seity · Sep 3rd, 2009, 16:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QTPie

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seity

I've heard good things about Skin so Soft. Unfortunately for me the mosquitos think I'm the best thing ever, so nothing works. I have learned not to go outside very often. I end up itching for a week too. *sigh* Stupid blood suckers!

Ah, Seity... the perfect holiday companion....

QT

So true, Everyone always stands or sits near me because then they are left alone. It's a bit insulting, but sadly it works for them.

Sep 3rd, 2009, 14:33 PM	#1
VAinTX Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States, Texas to be exact! :) Posts: 407	I am trying not to freak out... Over the last two days I have accumulated between 14-18 mosquito bites. Well, this morning I sprayed myself with Off Smooth & Dry to combat these nasty blood suckers... only to now have it dawn on me just now that maybe I'm not supposed to use that?!? I've put in a call to my doctor, and I'm not so patiently waiting for her to call back... I did find this while doing a search: http://www.babycenter.com/404_is-it-...egnant_9220.bc and I lightly sprayed myself when I did it this morning. By luck, the one I used is at the light end of the DEET spectrum. I just pray that I haven't done anything to hurt our baby. Anyone else talked to their doctor/midwife about this per chance?

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Sep 3rd, 2009, 14:55 PM	#2
charliejo Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Doncaster Posts: 316	Sorry I have not had the same experience, but didnt want to read and run- I hope the dr has phoned back and you are ok x x

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Sep 3rd, 2009, 15:25 PM	#3
VAinTX Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States, Texas to be exact! :) Posts: 407	Just heard back from the doctors office, and in the event anyone else ever searches "bug spray" like I did before posting I wanted to update. The nurse said that though they certainly recommend finding a bug spray that is DEET free, having used it once or twice should cause no harm. So, I'm putting away the Off and looking for something else this weekend... hopefully I'll still have enough blood left in me to make it to the store And also, why is it that they do not include this important information along with the other no's of pregnancy? You know... don't eat tile fish, don't take Ibuprofen, don't use products containing DEET?!?!

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Sep 3rd, 2009, 15:29 PM	#4
charliejo Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Doncaster Posts: 316	At least that is good news for you- and sensible of you to ask. Hope you get to the shops soon x

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Sep 3rd, 2009, 15:36 PM	#5
BBonBoard Other BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Central California Posts: 2,981	have you thought about maybe using the clips that you just clip onto your pants? http://www.offprotects.com/clip-on-mosquito-repellent/ or they have baby mosquito spray, maybe that would be better.

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Sep 3rd, 2009, 15:37 PM	#6
QTPie Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,465	Have you tried "Skin So Soft" (by Avon) - http://www.avoidmosquitobites.com/mo...-repellent.asp It is DEET free and used by the British Army... I took some to Alaska with me, but the mosquittos were not bad at all (in July), so ended up not using it.... (so cannot comment on effectiveness from personal experience) QT

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Sep 3rd, 2009, 15:43 PM	#7
Seity Other BnB Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 12,807	I've heard good things about Skin so Soft. Unfortunately for me the mosquitos think I'm the best thing ever, so nothing works. I have learned not to go outside very often. I end up itching for a week too. sigh Stupid blood suckers!

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