June 2011 Moms
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Ice and snow
We're supposed to get 1-2 inches of ice in the next two days and maybe 12 inches of snow.. And we're supposed to not have power for a few days.
Has anyone else had this kind of weather before? And what did you do?
Again, I wish it was summer.... for the warmth and the baby 
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Re: Ice and snow
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Love, marriage and a baby carriage
UPDATE:
...And the new plan is to go over to MIL and FIL's house with DH's brothers and SIL and their kids.... Eight adults, 4 kids, 2 dogs, a cat and one camp toilet....
Oh what fun.
Only one thing you can do -
Having always lived in the north, yes I've definitely been through weather like that!
When I lived in St. Louis, we got bad ice storms. If you keep your car outside, expect the door handles, locks, etc. to be frozen over. Usually the wind only comes from one direction, so it's only frozen over on one side, so you can get in on the other side. If you can't get the key to turn in the lock (if you don't have the clicky thing), you can use a lighter to heat up your key, and when you put it in, it'll melt the ice. Maybe not the best trick, but it does work in a jam. Also, give yourself plenty of time for the car to heat up before driving (like 30+ minutes at least), so the ice can melt off of the windshield. If you try to pull the windshield wipers out of the ice, odds are you will break them. If you do - Home Depot and similar places will have replacements that are very easy to install. Target might too, not sure.
Snow/ice - if you are not used to driving in snow/ice, try not to. If you absolutely have to, make sure you drive slower than usual, and brake way way way in advance. Don't turn your wheel while braking; you'll slide. If you need to turn, make sure you are using the gas. Also, drive in the center lane rather than the right-most lane if there's a choice - as people turning onto your street from other streets may have trouble stopping at the intersection, and may slide out into the street.
Electricity - fill some buckets, or better yet, a bathtub, with water and keep a bucket nearby. Then you can use the water in the bathtub to flush the toilets. Make sure your cell phones are fully charged. Cordless landline phones won't work, but ones with a cord will.
My anatomy scan is Wednesday in Columbus (I live in Marion, OH) & I'm hoping to get Tuesday & Wednesday off work (so my p/t conferences will be rescheduled to next week)...with a clearing by Wed. afternoon so I can make it to my scan! Of course this has to happen during the most exciting time of my pregnancy, thus far!
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OP...what part of indiana are you? I'm down in Indy and we're already getting hit.
Stay warm and safe!
We have started the lesser part of the storm (only 6-8 inches), which is still pretty bad. I came into work today (stupid mistake) and I will most likely take vacation and stay home tomorrow. We are expecting another 6-10 inches as well as sleet, freezing rain and thunder snow.
The snow drifts are taller than I am here. And apparently we get to look forward to another storm.
Be safe out there ladies!