changing cat litter when pg?

Mrs.JRF · October 2008

please tell me there is someone else out there who still changes the cat litter when they are pg? this sounds awful, but no matter how many times I remind my DH he needs to do it (ie - weekly) he just doesn't do it. so then it ends up just stinking up the laundry room so I put on some rubber gloves and end up changing it myself, even though I am 20 weeks pg. I wash my hands thoroughly after too. *sigh*

becky75 · October 2008

I did the same thing. Everyone seemed to be horrified by this, but my dh also travels, so besides being not-so-helpful when he's home, he's often NOT home. WTF am I supposed to do then?! I tried not to breathe it in, either. My kid turned out fine.

KrisBriMcBunny · October 2008

My son had to take over that job while his wife is pg....I threaten him lol! I told him if he didnt take over the job I would be spoiling his daughter rotten to the point where she will be the worst spoiled brat he's ever met lmao

Actually he would do anything for his wife.

You need to really hound your dh.

DandelionMom · October 2008

I changed the cat litter in a pinch too. ?As long as you're careful and clean up well, I wouldn't worry. ?

Grantand · October 2008

Yep, with both pregnancies. My OB said, "Do you lick the cat turds as you are cleaning? No? Then you're fine. Just wash your hands thoroughly and try not to spend hours cleaning it." My cat is an indoor one, which helps.

fireflymama · October 2008

If your cat is an indoor cat, it's really not even that big of an issue. ?DH still did our litter while I was pregnant, but the doctor wasn't that concerned.?

Mrs.JRF · October 2008

ok good - thanks. I should have also mentioned that my cat is an indoor cat. and my DH is not home 3 nights a week b/c besides working FT he is in school FT too. I try to be understanding but it still is a little annoying ;-)