https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:34:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-trapped-in-a-snow-storm#post-2869164 Mon, 28 Jan 2019 07:55:21 +0000 gotkimchi 2869164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looks like we got 12 inches with blizzard conditions and gale wind warnings 🙄 combined with below zero temps. Kids were already off school last week, another snow day today, and I think school will be closed wed or Thur for the temperature. Anyone else?? Save me! Send wine </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-snowed-in-today#post-2795066 Thu, 04 Jan 2018 13:41:59 +0000 Foodnerd81 2795066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is this bomb cyclone snow storm affecting you? We are snowed in here in the Boston suburbs, schools and storms are all closed. DH was going to work from home anyway. </p> <p>So far so good- my kids have mostly been playing well together for once and when they started fighting, it was nap time! And we managed to make it through the morning with hardly any TV so I feel good about turning on a movie after nap. </p> <p>Just hoping we don’t lose power. School tomorrow is fifty fifty but losing power would suck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hurricane-fatigue-and-childhood-nostalgia#post-2773839 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 11:51:07 +0000 HintofMint 2773839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After terrifying us for 5 days, Irma made an unexpected turn north at the last moment and we were mostly spared. Some towns were hit very hard, most people lost power, a lot of branches were snapped and trees were uprooted, but the general feeling was that we dodged a bullet. People were safe and most crops were spared. In a little under 3 days we had power back at our house and full running water in 4 days. Some people weren't so lucky and spent over 10 days without electricity, so we would have friends over frequently to help them refrigerate food, charge cell phones, and take ice. We contributed to relief efforts and took care of the tree in the back (which survived) in case another hurricane struck. Nearly 2 weeks after Irma, things are finally almost back to normal.</p> <p>And now Maria's on its way.</p> <p>I'm not really scared or stressed this time. I'm just tired and annoyed. Sad when I think of what this could mean to people who are more vulnerable than I am and must have been so relieved after Irma. Frustrated when I think of what it means for the economy, for any improvements to infrastructure that may have been on the drawing board. But for the most part, I just want to get it over with. I wish I could tell Maria that tonight is good, there's no need to stall, so that we can deal with the aftermath as soon as possible.</p> <p>And just like with Irma, I find myself missing the hurricanes of my childhood. I'm not usually nostalgic for "the good old days". I don't complain about "adulting" (I actually enjoy it, for the most part). But good God, I wish I could just be excited about missing school, fascinated by all the work the adults were doing, glad that the tub was full and the plants were inside the house, giving me new settings to play in with my toys. I wish I were hearing stories of the hurricanes my grandparents lived through, and thinking "Wow, now *I'm* going to have a story tell!" I wish I only had a vague idea of how the effects of this extend beyond my immediate circle, and how really, amazingly fortunate it is that our lives and possessions are secure. Most of all, I wish I were fully confident that some other human has this under control. Knows what to do. Is going to make sure everything's fine.</p> <p>Anyone else dealing with this? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hurricane-irma#post-2772200 Thu, 07 Sep 2017 15:08:45 +0000 Jass 2772200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone else dealing with Hurricane Irma </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-do-with-a-2-year-old-without-power-all-day#post-2721520 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 11:07:59 +0000 youboots 2721520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are having a serious weather event. It's too dangerous to go outside -trees coming down, lots of debris. Honestly I'm feeling a little anxious, our house is shaking. It's a little chilly but too windy for a fire. I don't expect our power to be back on for several hours. Oh and I'm sick so normally it would be a movie day.</p> <p>Ideas on what to do? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-getting-hit-by-the-snow-storm#post-2709459 Mon, 13 Mar 2017 11:45:05 +0000 knittylady 2709459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here in Maine we're looking at 18 inches or so? I thought the snow was done for the season because I never ever learn. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-cold-for-outdoor-party#post-2691526 Fri, 03 Feb 2017 17:03:38 +0000 abbydabbydoodlebug 2691526@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD's 3rd birthday is tomorrow and it's calling for a high of 57 and cloudy. 30% chance of rain in the morning. The party time is when it would be at its warmest. We're planning on a small petting zoo and there's a playground with a covered pavillion. We're in Texas so we're not as used to cold as the rest of the country. Lol. If it was going to be 60 and above, I'd totally have it outside, but 55-57 is iffy to me. We're planning on having about 20-25 adults, 9 kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hows-the-weather-where-you-live#post-2656838 Wed, 23 Nov 2016 20:22:21 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2656838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got our first snowstorm last week on Friday. Then more snow last night and all day today. It's been warm though, around 30 degrees.<br /> The roads haven't been too bad and that's my biggest complaint about snow storms.<br /> My son is loving it! Winter is his favorite. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hurricane-matthew-check-in#post-2633707 Fri, 07 Oct 2016 12:02:31 +0000 littlebug 2633707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just wanted to check in on our Southeast Coast bees. Everyone doing ok? My parents are in The Villages in Central FL. They've had about an inch of rain, and the wind suddenly shifted direction this morning and picked up a bit. Otherwise they are ok. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hurricane-hermine-party#post-2614847 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 14:21:20 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2614847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone want to join my online hurricane party? I'm stuck with a 2.5 week old baby and mastitis. Thankfully schools and offices closed so DH is home with the older two. </p> <p>Just praying we don't have a tree down on our house or loose power for too long. </p> <p>Anyone else preparing? Any good hurricane tips for kids? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/atlanta-bees-swim-in-april#post-2583714 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 11:04:29 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2583714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bees that live in April are the temperatures warm enough for outdoor swimming? LOs bday party will be held end of April. #thingsididnthavetothinkaboutinfl #4umrbee #lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-hardest-season-for-you-as-a-mom#post-2581686 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 13:20:39 +0000 daniellemybelle 2581686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hear a lot of moms say winter is tough with germs and cabin fever, but living in Texas, summer is brutal. Last summer, I was so happy to finally be a SAHM that I honestly would go to the park in 105 degree heat, no problem. And LO was a bit easier to manage. </p> <p>This summer going anywhere is daunting. Keeping up with sunscreen and water and just the exhaustion for both of us is rough. We've been eating more fast food on the way home from activities because the last thing I want to do when we get home and we're all sweaty and tired is make lunch. I'm just over this heat!</p> <p>Which season is hardest for you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/texas-bees-be-safe#post-2527367 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 05:47:51 +0000 HTownMom 2527367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All Texas Bees be safe today with the crazy rain, hail and flooding. My DDs school is cancelled so not planning to leave the house all day! </p> <p>Don't chance the driving if you can avoid it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-rather-be-extremely-hot-and-humid-or-very-very-cold#post-2525458 Thu, 14 Apr 2016 20:19:08 +0000 mrbee 2525458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I moved to a tropical climate, so it is pretty darn hot here... and in the past few days, the humidity has been crazy! It finally rained so it's a bit better today, but I learned that I find it difficult to survive hot and humid weather!</p> <p>Very very cold weather is no joke either, so I'm not sure which I prefer: tropical weather, or very cold winters. You? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-the-small-joys-that-warmer-weather-brings-for-you#post-2519697 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 11:11:24 +0000 youboots 2519697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had a record setting warm day yesterday and had a BBQ at a friends and made s'mores in the fire pit after. What are the little things you enjoy when the weather warms up? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/heat-wave-1#post-2487566 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 13:45:46 +0000 regberadaisy 2487566@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is it unseasonably warm where you are?</p> <p>It's 63F out right now. In March, in Upstate NY. This is nuts and awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-finally-hopefully-coat-question#post-2487179 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 09:14:46 +0000 littleblessings 2487179@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What temp is it generally when you switch from winter coat to spring jackets? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-still-winter-where-you-are#post-2482705 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 09:49:52 +0000 mrsjyw 2482705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After one of the mildest winters we've had in a long time, we just had two snowstorms in the last week and apparently there is more snow on the way!</p> <p>And here I thought we'd get Spring a lot earlier this year! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-hide-when-theres-a-tornado-warning#post-2472988 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:26:10 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2472988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't get tornado warnings often here, but we have been on alert all day about some scary storms here this afternoon wtih 75 mile per hour winds and possible hail and tornados. Would you wake your kids up from a nap to hide in the bathroom if a warning is issued but no tornadoes had yet been spotted? We are at the edge of our county, and the county we are closest to is in a warning right now. </p> <p>I can deal with hurricanes all day, but tornadoes scare the crap out of me :shocked: I think I watch too many movies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-learn-to-enjoy-winter#post-2455071 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 11:30:51 +0000 catlady 2455071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Having grown up in New England, I should probably be used to winters by now, but I still just dread it every year. My family didn't ski or skate, so I didn't have winter sports to look forward to, but at least I used to be able to curl up with a book and enjoy lots of lazy time inside. Now that I have a toddler though, winter is just miserable. LO's constantly sick and cranky, the snow and cold makes my walking commute really hard, and DH and I are burning through PTO days due to daycare cancelled for snow and LO getting sick. Plus we're all just stir crazy being stuck in the house, and of course with a 2 year old, there's no such thing as just curling up with a book anymore (unless it's reading 9 chapters of Curious George in a row).</p> <p>This year started off not so bad but I can feel myself getting into a funk again and I want to try to nip it in the bud. What do you guys do to not go crazy in winter? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-jealous-of-dcnycs-snow#post-2434084 Sat, 23 Jan 2016 08:07:00 +0000 Applesandbananas 2434084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were supposed to get 4-8" yesterday and I think we got 1" if that. I'm watching this crazy DC/NYC storm, green with envy... Sort of! I'd love to have that kind of amazing snow, but I'm not sure if I could be cooped up for another couple days lol. </p> <p>If you're in DC/NYC, stay safe! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-expecting-to-be-snowed-in-all-weekend#post-2432510 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 06:42:24 +0000 NCSUchick27 2432510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are supposed to get 20-30 inches of snow this weekend with blizzard conditions. I have never seen that my much snow at one time. 20-30 inches of snow is nuts! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prepare-for-bad-weather#post-2401937 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 13:50:39 +0000 Bao 2401937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are in the middle of a snow/ice warning and apparently everyone is preparing by stocking up on things at the store. I've never prepped in such a way and just hope for the best. There has never been an instance where I needed food/water to last several days. We have lost power before, or been snowed in but it only lasted a day or two. We almost always have enough food to last several days if not weeks. </p> <p>Do you prepare for bad weather? If so, how? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-have-a-fire-tonight#post-2399868 Thu, 24 Dec 2015 19:41:51 +0000 regberadaisy 2399868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's a balmy 52F out but DH wanted a fire roaring while papa read 'Twas the night before Christmas to our girls. So he opened some Windows . The heat is already down to 64 and it's already way warmer even without the fire than that! :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-snow-in-your-area-yet#post-2365285 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 19:30:57 +0000 Bao 2365285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are supposed to get snow tonight, not sure if it will stick or not though. I'm kind of excited to take my LO's out to play when we eventually get enough...but I'm good with snow for holiday's and then it can go away! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-the-weather-wonky-in-your-area#post-2345030 Thu, 05 Nov 2015 08:22:11 +0000 mrsjyw 2345030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>70 degrees+ in November in MICHIGAN!? What the what?</p> <p>My body is so confused at this weather right now... :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-weather-looking-like-for-halloween-night#post-2336505 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 07:35:38 +0000 Bao 2336505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There is 100% chance of rain for us :( it has rained every year we tried to take our LO's out, such a bummer. We will take an umbrella and power through! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-it-feel-like-fall-where-you-are#post-2333675 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 09:47:36 +0000 mrsjyw 2333675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The weather is finally cooling down here and feels like Fall! It's been going back and forth the past month between cold days and hot (70s) days! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-seen-snow-yet-this-year#post-2324473 Sat, 17 Oct 2015 19:15:04 +0000 regberadaisy 2324473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We saw a few flurries today and yesterday was crazy hail.</p> <p>Winter is coming.....💨❄️ </p>