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AmoreVero16
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Nail Polish Safety & A Picky Bride
AmoreVero16
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Hi Everyone!!
My question is regarding nail polish during the first trimester.
I am a bridesmaid for a wedding at the end of June, the same week as my 1st trimester will end. The bride-to-be is insisting that all her maids wear the same nail polish color on our hands and toes. She will be providing the nail polish to us at the Rehearsal Dinner.
I personally would like to stay away from nail polish, nail salons and other toxins during my pregnancy. Am I being too paranoid? Is the nail polish okay? If not, how do I discuss this with a picky bride?
On a side note, when will I start to show? I will be 12 weeks on her wedding day? Should I tell the seamstress to leave the birdemaid dress loose on me? I'm also hoping to not announce the pregnancy to family and friends until the end of my first trimester.
Not sure how to handle this tactfully and without ruffling any feathers.
Thanks!
xo
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Re: Nail Polish Safety & A Picky Bride
Putting on nail polish once in your first trimester is not going to cause irrevocable harm to your fetus.
As for when you will start to show, there is no way we can predict that. Some women show sooner and some show much later. It's based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: your weight, your height, and how your uterus is situated. Generally speaking though, if this is your first, I would not expect you to be showing at 12 weeks. You may still have some bloating to worry about, but not actual showing of a baby bump.
Maybe there's an ultra-organic brand of polish that you could put on your nails first, like a clear coat, and then top it with whatever she gives you. If you do end up refusing, you gotta come clean to her about why. Do it privately, how long would you really have waited telling her otherwise?
And I've painted my nails no less than 3 times now since find out I was pregnant.
It's all about the smells really. In a nail salon there are lots of smells that could get you dizzy or you may have aversions too. Just like painting a room or cleaning a bathroom. It's the stink that they worry about. You are fine to paint your nails.
And at 12 weeks you won't be showing, but bloat will be a factor.
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Are you going to eat the nail polish or huff it? I am sure if you are only wearing it for a few hours, only on your nails, it most likely will not cause harm to your baby. Everything I saw said there is no scientific proof. The 3 are only believed to cause issues.
As for showing, it is different for everyone. Depending on your body type you might bloat more or gain weight faster making your clothes tighter. However, you will not actually show until later if it is your first. The uterus is barely above the pubic bone at 12 weeks. So, if you think you might gain weight fast or if you are already have issues with bloat and constipation, leave it a little loose.
Thanks everyone for the responses! Much appreciated. I will wait to see how my nose handles other smells and any other aversions then decide what to do.
I forgot to mention the bride is my future sister-in-law. We were going to tell our parents after our first doctors appointment (5/20) but ask that they keep it hush hush until the end of our first trimester when we will announce it to everyone else. So she will most not know about the pregnancy when I get fitted for my dress, but will know before her rehersal dinner.
Her bridesmaid dresses were already sized and ordered back in November, when I was about 7-10 pounds lighter. I also cannot go for my first fitting until May 23rd, because she needs to be present at the fitting and instruct the seamstress on how to make the alterations.
Stumped on how to handle. I could be making too big of a deal and just tell her sooner but my husband really wants to wait until the likelyhood of a miscarriage drops to announce it.
"Toxic Trio," is what you have to be careful of , they are : toulene, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and formaldehyde, one of the latest chemicals added to the list of known carcinogens. These chemicals can seep through your system.
Some safe ones are scotch naturals, acquarella, honey bee gardens, zoya, butter london, priti NYC, kaia house.
Also I'm 23 week and just started showing. Each person is different for sure but I think you'll be safe at 12 weeks.
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I was also concerned about the harm coming from nail polish, but if you apply it yourself as long as you can do it in a well ventilated area, I think it's fine.
I can't stand the stench of nail salons even when I'm not pregnant, so I'd definitely not visit one now. The amount of fumes in those rooms is just overwhelming for me, can't believe breathing them in could be good for anyone.
Are you being too paranoid? In my opinion, yes. Nail polish is fine, but you have to decide for you.
Ask the associate at the Bridal shop about how to deal with being pregnant in the dress your bride chooses. You may even talk to the person that does alterations.
If you reveal to the bride please ask her to keep it a secret. Problem solved.
Truthfully, I have never met a bride that is so picky about the bridesmaids' nails on her wedding day. Talk about small potatoes. You aren't going to get pictures of your hands, and it seems a very trivial bit to go to the deuce over, IMHO. I really hope your bride/friend has more sense then that. Its just nails.
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