So I've just learned that my deepest fear has been realized. We have bed bugs!
I am the one who is being bitten. I would almost describe it as being devoured. I am covered with burning, itchy welts that drive me insane. My husband hasn't had a single bite.
If I had never reacted to the bites we might not know that we are infested.
I can hardly stand going to bed because I know I am just going to sacrifice my body to the insect Gods. It is so tempting to sleep anywhere other than my bed....even in a chair. But I understand that it's best to contain the problem by staying in my bed. That said, I cannot begin to describe how terrifying it is to go to bed when I know I am going to wake up with scores of new welts on my face, neck, or elsewhere on my body.
My husband isn't understanding how horrific this is for me. I can't fall asleep in my bed unless I consume too much alcohol. That's a bad solution. I just end up sleeping fitfully for just 2- 3 hours a night. I'm exhausted!
I sleep in tights and a shirt. my husband sleeps naked hoping to attract the bugs to him, instead of to me. That doesn't work. I still end up with new welts and he has none.
I want to take action. I NEED to take action.
How can I explain how urgent this problem is?