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kateb171 · January 2013

Not sure if everyone remembers my post about the horrible days I was having last week and how I was trying to keep positive because it had to get better...well, it got worse- much worse. I left for my 30w appt Friday at about 1:30 and when DH came home from work at 4:00 our house was completely flooded (it's been negative temps. and our water pipes had frozen up and burst). He said it was like a waterfall coming down from the ceiling and there was over an inch of standing water on our wood flooring & carpets were all soaked. It was still like that at 5 when I got home (except the ceiling was more like it was raining since he had turned off the water) He called our insurance and service people got there by 6, but the guy in charge said that it was (obviously) really bad and actually worse than he was expecting. They have already torn up all of the wood flooring (in both bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room and entry/dining room) and the carpeting (in the living room, guest room, office, and baby girls room) and they told us that they will have to tear down the ceiling in the kitchen, entry/dining room and possibly the guest room and living room depending on what they find. They will also have to tear down about half the walls in our house.This all equates to at least 75% of our house that has been destroyed and will all have to be rebuilt. Our house won't be livable for a month minimum, but probably closer to two months. Thank goodness we have my parents to stay with since it would be even worse to be in a hotel, especially with having the dogs. I am just absolutely devastated. I'm 30 weeks along, I should be preparing for our baby girl to be here and worrying over the furniture arrangement in her room and getting my hospital bag packed.... not worrying if I'll even have a home ready for her to come back to. . It just all feels like a nightmare.

principessa81 · January 2013

OMG, I am SO sorry this happened to you guys!! I just feel terrible.

I'm glad that you can stay with your parents, but you're absolutely right-this is so not something that you should have to worry about right now (or ever, frankly). *hugs* Please let us know if there's anything we can do!

rayofsunshine99 · January 2013

Oh my goodness.

I am so sorry this happened.

I will be praying for you. (((hugs))))

NicoleSB80 · January 2013

OMG, I dont' have anything to say except I'm SO sorry. Praying everything works out well and FAST for you guys!

jackie9480 · January 2013

Oh I am so sorry you have to deal w/ that. How awful on top of an already craptastic week. Good to at least know it should be all done by the time you are bringing baby home (and better to have it happen now then after the little one is here.) And also that you have family to stay with during this time. I know that pry doesnt help right now but HUGS to you!!! Fingers crossed they can get it all finished up a month and you can have sometime to prep before baby arrives.

molly1108-2 · January 2013

That's so horrible. I hope everything works out and you get back in your home as soon as possible! You're in my thoughts!

karenthecroccy · January 2013

Oh, gosh

That's terrible. Thinking of you guys!

nessahm · January 2013

That's awful, I'm so sorry!

PSUBecky23 · January 2013

So sorry you're dealing with this. Glad you have insurance to help you through it. If for whatever reason, you can't stay with your parents, read up on what your policy covers for additional living expenses. Most homeowners policies generally cover the additional expenses needed to maintain your standard of living - so if you have a three bedroom house with a yard and a pool, you should get coverage to rent a three bedroom house with a yard and a pool. ALE coverage should also cover pet boarding. Also, save all of your receipts for everything you buy that you wouldn't have needed to buy if it weren't for your house being flooded.

Casie13 · January 2013

How terrible!!! I'm so sorry for you all...I hope you are able to get back home before your LO arrives.

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BrittBrittM · January 2013

oh my gosh! i couldn't imagine having to deal with all that right now. T&P your way. at least you will have all nice new stuff to go home to??

hatroopes · January 2013

Oh no! That is really horrible!!! Easier said than done, but try not to stress too much about it since there's nothing you can do about it now. Hopefully they will be done in time for LO's arrival. (((HUGS)))

rencontrezmoi · January 2013

What a nightmare

I'm so, so sorry that this happened!

WorkinWeezel · January 2013

I am so sorry you are dealing with all of this. How stressful and scary. But I'm sure knowing the situation the contractors will do all they can as fast as they can in order to get everything in order. It sounds like you are still seeing the positive- you can stay with your parents instead of a hotel- and your baby will be fine even for a few weeks with just a little place to sleep at your parents' if need be. I know it is not ideal, but hopefully you can do all of your redecorating and such and enjoy it soon. Good luck!

ChicagoBulls · January 2013

This is horrible! I am truly sorry that this is happening to you, especially at a time like this. I will be praying for you guys! Stay strong.

teddib20 · January 2013

Oh no! How terrible... praying everything works out smoothly and quickly and they're able to get everything in place for you to move back into very very soon! I know that it sucks to think about the things that you could be doing, but try to look at the bright side, at least it didn't happen when the baby was already here! Hoping the best for you guys! Keep us updated!

FrecklesInside · January 2013

I'm so, so, so sorry!!! I can't imagine how horrible it must be to go through this right now. Just remember that LO doesn't NEED anything but you, your H, diapers, food, and a warm place. I know that is SO easy for me to say, and I can't imagine trying to prepare for LO without knowing when we could be back in our home, but stay strong!! I hope everything moves quickly and that you didn't lose too many important possessions

((hugs))!

kateb171 · January 2013

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers! We are trying so hard to stay positive, but it's awful feeling so helpless so we're just praying that it gets done as soon as possible. I'm trying to stay calm and keep from stressing about it..although that seems impossible right now..so that I can be healthy for baby girl. The house can be fixed, I'm just thankful we have somewhere that we can all be together until then. It's the displacement that I think is the most upsetting, especially knowing that Blake will be here soon!

Fremdschamen · January 2013

Ugh! This is awful! I am so sorry you're going through this-- and the timing is the worst! FX everything will be rebuilt asap.

danuli8 · January 2013

I am so sorry you are having to go through this. It's always difficult to have to leave your home for a while, but especially now. I hope the contractors work quickly and safely to get you back home as soon as possible. Sending hugs your way.

MechanicMama1 · January 2013

So sorry you are having to deal with this! Hope that things get fixed quick!

lifesadance · January 2013

I can't even fathom that. I am so sorry you are going through this but, to look on the bright side, you're getting a practically new home out of it! (I'm a silver lining person, sorry if you're not ready to find something good in the mess yet.)

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