https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:14:25 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cycloneshurricanesstormsall-alone-with-bub#post-1316381 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 01:18:26 +0000 Mrs squirreld 1316381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for all your thoughts! We are all good and safe and sound. Not too much damage either. Glad to have been through my first one now as I know what to expect :-D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cycloneshurricanesstormsall-alone-with-bub#post-1308608 Mon, 30 Dec 2013 18:27:05 +0000 LovelyPlum 1308608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs squirreld: hoping you all are OK! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cycloneshurricanesstormsall-alone-with-bub#post-1306788 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 22:22:03 +0000 MapleMoose 1306788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs squirreld: Yay! Fingers crossed they let him leave! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cycloneshurricanesstormsall-alone-with-bub#post-1306779 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 22:18:31 +0000 Mrs squirreld 1306779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone.... Just got news that they might let DH come home at 12 before it gets too much worse! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cycloneshurricanesstormsall-alone-with-bub#post-1306624 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 21:17:58 +0000 cmomma17 1306624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs squirreld: I hope you're okay! Try to stay calm. Thinking of you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cycloneshurricanesstormsall-alone-with-bub#post-1306621 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 21:15:23 +0000 tinyperson 1306621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No advice, but hope you guys are ok! Thinking of you... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cycloneshurricanesstormsall-alone-with-bub#post-1306618 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 21:14:26 +0000 LovelyPlum 1306618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh goodness, how scary. Passing the time is the worst. Do you have some good books you could curl up with and read to LO? Cards and movies are also good. Thinking about you-stay safe! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cycloneshurricanesstormsall-alone-with-bub#post-1306604 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 21:08:22 +0000 avivoca 1306604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs squirreld: I'm so sorry! Try to stay calm so that LO will. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cycloneshurricanesstormsall-alone-with-bub#post-1306594 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 21:04:44 +0000 Mrs squirreld 1306594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Taco: @evansjamie: @mrs. 64: thanks. We've just gone on the highest alert now. DH trapped at work :-( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cycloneshurricanesstormsall-alone-with-bub#post-1305649 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 09:51:56 +0000 mrs. 64 1305649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you have a friend or family member you can stay with during the storm, that might set your mind at ease. Otherwise get lots of activities together to entertain you and LO, particularly ones that don't require power. If you feel your home is prepared then your main job is to keep calm and distracted mentally. Hopefully you will be able to call or text DH periodically to check in. I think you'll be fine! Stay safe! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cycloneshurricanesstormsall-alone-with-bub#post-1305634 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 09:34:30 +0000 avivoca 1305634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry. You've gotten some great advice here. Do you have a weather radio? Also, make sure all your devices are charged. Thinking of you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cycloneshurricanesstormsall-alone-with-bub#post-1305629 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 09:30:49 +0000 Mrs. Taco 1305629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs squirreld: I'm sorry :sad: I've lived in Florida for the last 3 years but haven't experienced a storm yet. Do you have any friends or family nearby that you could hunker down with? It might not be ideal but I'd totally want others around.</p> <p>I'll be thinking of you! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cycloneshurricanesstormsall-alone-with-bub#post-1305623 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 09:26:10 +0000 Mrs squirreld 1305623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMagpie: thanks </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cycloneshurricanesstormsall-alone-with-bub#post-1305621 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 09:25:41 +0000 Mrs squirreld 1305621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ree723: @MapleMoose: @T.H.O.U.: thanks ladies<br /> @Ree723: yeah it's pretty windy already and pretty much coming straight for us. DH has to work tomorrow and has to go unless it's red alert. If red alert happens whilst he is at work he'll have to stay there. :-( we are prepared I just really don't want to be home alone with bub. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cycloneshurricanesstormsall-alone-with-bub#post-1305620 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 09:25:13 +0000 MamaMagpie 1305620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh no, that's not going to be fun :(<br /> I don't have any experience but hope you're all ok! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cycloneshurricanesstormsall-alone-with-bub#post-1305545 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 08:19:36 +0000 Ree723 1305545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh goodness, I forgot you were up on the north coast of WA! I don't have any practical advice as I haven't been through a cyclone before, but I hope all is ok and it passes you by quickly! I'm assuming you have a cyclone kit prepared and have water stored in the tub/containers? Is there any chance your DH won't have to go to work tomorrow, or get off early to get home and bunker down with you and LO?</p> <p>I'll be thinking of you and hoping all is ok.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cycloneshurricanesstormsall-alone-with-bub#post-1305538 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 08:04:02 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1305538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs squirreld: I think that's were the term hurricane parties comes from. There often isn't much to do to pass the time. Grab some movies or games or HB! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cycloneshurricanesstormsall-alone-with-bub#post-1305532 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 07:59:40 +0000 MapleMoose 1305532@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never had to endure a hurricane or Nor'easter alone with a baby so I don't have any tips but I'm thinking of you guys and hoping time passes quickly and safely! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cycloneshurricanesstormsall-alone-with-bub#post-1305507 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 07:16:41 +0000 Mrs squirreld 1305507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Thanks :-) yeah they are the same cat 3 if you go by wind speed. We are totally prepared house wise... I guess it's more just a mental state! What do you do to pass the time? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cycloneshurricanesstormsall-alone-with-bub#post-1305503 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 07:02:29 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1305503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm from fL so I know all about hurricanes. </p> <p>If the categories are the same a three can be damaging but you should be safe. The worst would be if a tornado came though with it. </p> <p>Here are some preparations my family would make:</p> <p>- bolt doors<br /> - duct tape in a "x" shape to prevent windows from breaking<br /> - fill bathtubs with fresh water<br /> - get cash and fill cars with gas (ATM and card readers are down without power after the storm passes)<br /> - get out box of flashlights and candles<br /> - box up in plastic bins photo books and tapes and put them on a high shelf or bed.<br /> - stay in interior rooms. </p> <p>Hope you are safe and your DH can return home. The worst is the wind and never ending rain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cycloneshurricanesstormsall-alone-with-bub#post-1305493 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 05:52:55 +0000 Mrs squirreld 1305493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Urghhhhh. We've just gone on yellow alert for a cat 3 cyclone here (Australia)which is the same as your hurricanes I think. And ofcourse I'm home alone with a 3 month old and never experienced one before. It's supposed to hit the worse tomorrow when DH will be back at work :-( which means he'll most likely get stuck there when we go to red alert. </p> <p>Anyone got any tips for passing the time/staying relaxed when it passes over? Hopefully our power won't drop out so I can hangout on HB! </p> [attach=2518/13/mykebw.411x600.image.jpg]