| Posted By |
Message |
| Pages: [1] 2 |
johnsae
Sip.
Member since 3/06 18677 total posts
Name:
|
I am constantly worried about a home invasion...
Everytime DH comes home late (like tonight) I obsess over the reality of a home invasion. I'm overly cautious, I know...and I read a lot of true crime novels, but I feel like it's bound to happen to us (we live in a nice house in a nice neighborhood....not that it can't happen anywhere, but I feel like we might be targets)...
We have an alarm system, but from the story I read earlier on here that doesn't seem to do much good. I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about panic buttons (like they have at banks)...how much are they for homes?? I just feel very vulnerable with a baby here alone and we've had a lot of workers at our house recently (getting our basement finished) and I don't like the idea of random guys becoming familiar with our house and the layout.
Anyway, I feel that it's better to be paranoid about this stuff then to wait until after something happens. What can I get installed that will make me feel safer? I know that if they really want to get in, they will....but isn't there something out there that can give me peace of mind?
|
Posted 12/11/07 8:31 PM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
Tine73
Member since 3/06 22093 total posts
Name:
*********
|
Re: I am constantly worried about a home invasion...
You can call your alarm company and ask about the panic buttons. I am sure they can install them. Do you have outdoor lights around your home? That may deter ppl bc they can be seen if trying to break in. Are you friends with your neighbors? Do they watch out for you? I don't answer the door at night if I am alone, sometimes even during the day.
I worry about it too especially since we don't have a great lock on the front door.
And bc I am a weirdo, I always try to think of a good hiding place in the house in case I hear someone trying to get in. 
If I am home alone, I also tend to leave more lights on in the house.
|
| Posted 12/11/07 8:37 PM |
| |
|
Nicole728
My Happy Girl
Member since 7/06 8198 total posts
Name:
Me
|
Re: I am constantly worried about a home invasion...
We have a panic button on our keychain for the alarm....DH accidentally hit it once and our alarm company contacted the police right away...they were at the house in two minutes. There is also a panic button on the keypad on the wall.
We have a back up alarm system too..AKA 3 dogs...two of them are large breed dogs and let me tell you...NO ONE (salesmen, etc) comes to the door anymore.
When DH works late, I feel safe knowing my dogs are alert and listening for anything.
ETA: I tend to leave lights on when DH isn't home or working late
Message edited 12/11/2007 8:38:53 PM.
|
| Posted 12/11/07 8:37 PM |
| |
|
LisaI
Momma's Little Beans
Member since 1/06 3923 total posts
Name:
|
Re: I am constantly worried about a home invasion...
Since I had my first child I have this fear all the time. Thankfully we have 1 police officer 2 doors down from me who is always looking out and patroling the neighborhood, an ex officer next door to me and a retired Sheriff diagnal from me as well as a detective behind me... I feel safe with them around. I have their numbers on speed dial I have a panic code on my alarm system, however unless I have a panic button attached to me I don't think it would effectively work even though I have 3 alarm key pads in the house.
Anything to do with invasion, abduction I am freaked about just something I think about a lot. I live in a great area, but you never know your neighbors and anyone can walk into your subdivision. So I tend to worry 
|
| Posted 12/11/07 8:38 PM |
| |
|
CathyB
Member since 5/05 19403 total posts
Name:
|
Re: I am constantly worried about a home invasion...
Panic buttons are definately available and I'm sure they are easy to install.
I'm going to sound like a paranoid freak, but we have a panic button in our bedroom, I have one on the remote on my keychain, and then I can enter a code when turning off the system if someone is forcing their way in behind me that turns off the alarm and sends a silent distress call to my central station so they send the cops AND there are 2 buttons on my keypad that if I hit them simultanously it is a panic button.
|
| Posted 12/11/07 8:48 PM |
| |
|
DeniseMarie
<3
Member since 8/07 10682 total posts
Name:
|
Re: I am constantly worried about a home invasion...
I am also terrfied of a home invasion. DH goes away for work a couple of times like every otehr month and I dread it each time. We have an alarm system and my dog is always alert and will bark but hes a small dog (25 lbs) not so scary.
I think I am going to look into the panic button
|
| Posted 12/11/07 8:58 PM |
| |
|
johnsae
Sip.
Member since 3/06 18677 total posts
Name:
|
Re: I am constantly worried about a home invasion...
Thanks all...these are all great ideas and I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this way. I am going to call my alarm company tomorrow to find out about my options. It's great to know about the panic button on the keychain, etc...
|
| Posted 12/11/07 9:03 PM |
| |
|
conigs25
So in love with this kid!
Member since 5/06 11197 total posts
Name:
Michele
|
Re: I am constantly worried about a home invasion...
Alicia Im alot like you. I cant even go to bed if DH isnt home. Im contantly worried that someone will come ito the house 
|
| Posted 12/11/07 9:05 PM |
| |
|
Dani520
LIF Adolescent
Member since 9/06 805 total posts
Name:
Danielle
|
Re: I am constantly worried about a home invasion...
We also have keychains that allow us access to our alarm and they have panic buttons on them! If it is hit they alarm company calls/send the police immediately instead of calling the house first to make sure everything is okay! We also have a special code we can type in to our keypad that automatically sends out a panic/distress call!
|
| Posted 12/11/07 9:26 PM |
| |
|
DaniJude
You're My Home <3
Member since 11/06 14815 total posts
Name:
Danielle
|
Re: I am constantly worried about a home invasion...
Posted by conigs25
Alicia Im alot like you. I cant even go to bed if DH isnt home. Im contantly worried that someone will come ito the house
me too.
god forbid DH isn't home and i have to take a shower - and the dog growls or barks at something - i panic. i mean, it is always nothing but it just makes me so nervous and we HAVE an alarm with panic button!
it's so bad and i know it's not good to live like that but i can't help it.
|
| Posted 12/11/07 9:26 PM |
| |
|
Laura1
Fun in the Snow!
Member since 11/06 4512 total posts
Name:
Laura
|
Re: I am constantly worried about a home invasion...
I hope my post didnt make you more freaked out about this stuff.
I shouldn't talk, I am always afraid that it will happen again, but I would rather make everyone a little more cautious about the fact that it can happen so that they can protect themselves.
|
| Posted 12/11/07 9:27 PM |
| |
|
photoshopbabe
wow....
Member since 5/07 2197 total posts
Name:
linda
|
Re: I am constantly worried about a home invasion...
Posted by DaniRella
Posted by conigs25
Alicia Im alot like you. I cant even go to bed if DH isnt home. Im contantly worried that someone will come ito the house
me too.
god forbid DH isn't home and i have to take a shower - and the dog growls or barks at something - i panic. i mean, it is always nothing but it just makes me so nervous and we HAVE an alarm with panic button!
it's so bad and i know it's not good to live like that but i can't help it.
i get scared when i have to shower n no one is home either. once i heard a noise, thought he was home, and i got silence...
needless to say i locked myself in the bathroom for 40 min untl he got home LOL
|
| Posted 12/11/07 9:30 PM |
| |
|
johnsae
Sip.
Member since 3/06 18677 total posts
Name:
|
Re: I am constantly worried about a home invasion...
Posted by Laura1
I hope my post didnt make you more freaked out about this stuff.
I shouldn't talk, I am always afraid that it will happen again, but I would rather make everyone a little more cautious about the fact that it can happen so that they can protect themselves.
no, you just made me more cautious which I don't think is a bad thing....looking back, do you feel like there is anything you could have done to prevent it? Maybe I am repeating questions from the original thread, but if there is any light you can shed on the topic it would be great!
|
| Posted 12/11/07 9:31 PM |
| |
|
anjerandunder
Positive thoughts worked!!!
Member since 6/06 1909 total posts
Name:
J
|
Re: I am constantly worried about a home invasion...
when dh isn't home LIPA loves me because every single light is on in the house. i feel so silly sometimes but hey its a scary thought
|
| Posted 12/11/07 9:40 PM |
| |
|
jellybean78
:)
Member since 8/06 13103 total posts
Name:
Mommy
|
Re: I am constantly worried about a home invasion...
Have you thought about getting a guard dog or a big dog like a doberman or something. I know most people are scared to get one if they have babies/small children but I think that they can be excellent family pets and guard dogs if trained correctly. I think big dogs do deter burglars.
|
| Posted 12/11/07 9:48 PM |
| |
|
johnsae
Sip.
Member since 3/06 18677 total posts
Name:
|
Re: I am constantly worried about a home invasion...
Posted by jacquig
Have you thought about getting a guard dog or a big dog like a doberman or something. I know most people are scared to get one if they have babies/small children but I think that they can be excellent family pets and guard dogs if trained correctly. I think big dogs do deter burglars.
I have a Yorkie, does that count? He barks at every noise, but all anyone would have to do is pet him or give him a treat to silence him. I don't think a bigger dog is in the cards for us though...
|
| Posted 12/11/07 9:50 PM |
| |
|
Salason
♥
Member since 6/05 9878 total posts
Name:
|
Re: I am constantly worried about a home invasion...
I live in a doorman building with a deadbolt I had installed and has those keys you cant duplicate and I STILL get scared someone is going to get in here (lately I think it's the guys on the scaffolding outside). I'm going to be exactly like you when we move to a house 
|
| Posted 12/11/07 9:59 PM |
| |
|
june262004
But I love the Snow!
Member since 5/05 15379 total posts
Name:
Kristin
|
Re: I am constantly worried about a home invasion...
I was so scared when we first moved in. Our alarm didn't work right away and they were having all these home invasions that year. I was up until 4 or 5 am worrying.
The alram got installed and then we got rudy who barks if a squirrel farts outside. Im a lot better now
|
| Posted 12/11/07 10:05 PM |
| |
|
AimeeE2006
Time flies!
Member since 1/06 5698 total posts
Name:
Aimee
|
Re: I am constantly worried about a home invasion...
Posted by june262004
then we got rudy who barks if a squirrel farts outside.
LOL! Thank you for making a dark subject funny!
|
| Posted 12/11/07 10:34 PM |
| |
|
Laura1
Fun in the Snow!
Member since 11/06 4512 total posts
Name:
Laura
|
Re: I am constantly worried about a home invasion...
Posted by johnsae
Posted by Laura1
I hope my post didnt make you more freaked out about this stuff.
I shouldn't talk, I am always afraid that it will happen again, but I would rather make everyone a little more cautious about the fact that it can happen so that they can protect themselves.
no, you just made me more cautious which I don't think is a bad thing....looking back, do you feel like there is anything you could have done to prevent it? Maybe I am repeating questions from the original thread, but if there is any light you can shed on the topic it would be great!
Definitely. We would have been more protected if we really knew how to work the alarm. There is an "instant" feature on the alarm which means once it goes off, it goes full blast. We had it on "stay" which mean it gives you a little time to turn the alarm off before it fully blares.
While it seemed like the robbery was going on for a long time, it was probably only minutes.
|
| Posted 12/12/07 9:30 AM |
| |
|
yankinmanc
Happy Days!
Member since 8/05 18208 total posts
Name:
|
Re: I am constantly worried about a home invasion...
Just being devils advocate here...
Doesn't all this worrying seiously compromise your quality of life?
|
| Posted 12/12/07 9:31 AM |
| |
|
CathyB
Member since 5/05 19403 total posts
Name:
|
Re: I am constantly worried about a home invasion...
Posted by racheeeee
Just being devils advocate here...
Doesn't all this worrying seiously compromise your quality of life?
I know I said before I was paranoid, but I just made sure I got as many panic buttons in our system when we had it upgraded recently. My brother is a cop and I hear some scary stories.
But I really don't think about it much. I set the alarm and forget about it to be honest. I'm more worried about being mugged in the mall parking lot this time of year than a home invasion.
|
| Posted 12/12/07 9:34 AM |
| |
|
johnsae
Sip.
Member since 3/06 18677 total posts
Name:
|
Re: I am constantly worried about a home invasion...
Posted by racheeeee
Just being devils advocate here...
Doesn't all this worrying seiously compromise your quality of life?
I only worry when I am home at night alone. I don't spend my days obsessing over it. I'm usually not a worrier, but this is one thing that I feel I have a little control over as opposed to things that are out of my control completely.
|
| Posted 12/12/07 9:37 AM |
| |
|
joenick
Us
Member since 6/06 9370 total posts
Name:
Valerie...aka...Do Me A Favor?
|
Re: I am constantly worried about a home invasion...
I have an "ambush" code on my alarm which sends the police immediately. It's so scary to have to live like this, unfortunately, it's the way it is.
|
| Posted 12/12/07 9:38 AM |
| |
|
Laura1
Fun in the Snow!
Member since 11/06 4512 total posts
Name:
Laura
|
Re: I am constantly worried about a home invasion...
Posted by racheeeee
Just being devils advocate here...
Doesn't all this worrying seiously compromise your quality of life?
For quite awhile, it did. I was afraid to even answer the door. I would actually hide when someone knocked on the door. Fear is a terrible thing. I actually try not to be so afraid, but sometimes the fear of it happening again overcomes me.
|
| Posted 12/12/07 9:40 AM |
| |
|
| Pages: [1] 2 |
