Surviving the Summer
By AbstractEyes
@AbstractEyes (65)
Canada
May 15, 2008 7:49pm CST
My fiance and I just moved into a new house that, unfortunately, doesn't have air conditioning. We have gotten ahold of an air conditioner installer but he has yet to give us a call back regarding when he'll be able to come over and install one for us.
The past few days have only been about 20-23°C (about 68-74°F) and I've just been roasting sitting in the house all day. We only have one fan right now, though my fiance hopes to install the ceiling fan in our bedroom tonight sometime.
My cousins have warned me about how hot it gets in the summer and how gross/uncomfortable it is to be pregnant during those hot days. My boss even went as far as telling me that her friend once stripped down and just laid naked on the kitchen floor because it was cooler than the rest of the house, haha. My question to you ladies is, how did YOU survive the summer months being pregnant?
2 responses
@inked4life (4224)
• United States
16 May 08
My wife was pregnant with our first kid when we still lived in Calgary, Canada. It was the middle of winter, -35 degrees and our bedroom window was cranked open because she was so hot. I would just lay there, shivering, trying to be the supportive husband.
@AbstractEyes (65)
• Canada
16 May 08
Oh gosh, I can't imagine! I live in Saskatchewan so I know alllll about that -35 weather. I'm just glad I won't be freezing my fiance out in the middle of winter (but I'm sure he's more happy about that than I am lol).
Thanks for your response!
@meiteoh (416)
• Switzerland
16 May 08
You could try closing all the windows and blinds, thus making the rooms darker. This is what hubby does here in Europe during the summer.
Opening the windows will allow hot air in - the house is cooler when it's darker/shady.
You can try making up some ice cubes, toss them in a bucket together with some cool water and then using a hand towel, wipe yourself down.
Water misters used for plants can be used as a mini handheld air conditioner. Just point it towards the fan and spray.
Showers. Cool showers help. Seriously. Not to mention light clothing - think cotton straps and undies if you're not going out. I usually wear strap top and cotton shorts when I'm at home.
These are just some of the tips I use to battle the tropical heat in Malaysia.
