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Forgottenidentity · 01/09/2025 01:20

Dd is 16 years old. Have collected her from a party with 3 friends at 11:30. They all appear quite sober but she has obviously been drinking. She has climbed straight into bed where the rest of the girls are chatting an hour and half later. I’ve gone in and roused her several times and she is quite stroppy but has responded and had a few sips of water but denied drinking alcohol but has quickly gone back to sleep. I’ve tried to persuade her to sleep in spare room with me but she is getting very cross and won’t budge. Not sure what to do. If she was here by herself I would sleep on her floor to check on her. I am feeling really stressed that she might vomit while asleep. Currently sitting on the landing in a panic.

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ConnieHeart · 02/09/2025 18:49

TruthOutWeighsLies · 02/09/2025 17:36

You think drinking 4 cans of cider is to much?

Oh OP thats before you even get out the door for a night out in most teenagers minds

There are gonna be many a long night coming your way

Yes and it's ok to get sozzled once in a while, especially when you build up a bit of a tolerance! It's all a part of growing up. Then you get to my age & 2 glasses of wine is my limit 🤣

TruthOutWeighsLies · 02/09/2025 17:36

You think drinking 4 cans of cider is to much?

Oh OP thats before you even get out the door for a night out in most teenagers minds

There are gonna be many a long night coming your way

InMyShowgirlEra · 02/09/2025 17:27

Growlybear83 · 01/09/2025 01:56

Why are you panicking? Of course she’s not going to vomit in her sleep from a few drinks, and her friends are with her anyway. Your daughter wants to sleep - it’s not surprising that she’s getting cross with you if you’ve woken her up several times. Leave her alone and stop making a fool of yourself in front of her friends!

Ikr, imagine your mum repeatedly waking you up when you're trying to sleep off a few drinks! Worse than a hangover.

InMyShowgirlEra · 02/09/2025 17:24

You were way overreacting. She's not going to choke on her own vomit from being what you're describing as mildly tipsy. Hope she doesn't feel too dreadful this morning.

ConnieHeart · 02/09/2025 17:07

historyinthemaking · 01/09/2025 18:43

You’re in for a long ride if you think 4 ciders is drinking too much. Wait till she discovers wine and spirits 😂

Especially the piddly little 330ml cans!

UsernameMcUsername · 01/09/2025 18:57

I really wouldn't worry - its pretty normal to try alcohol at 16 surely? I certainly did. By 18 I'd decided that I hated feeling ill, had learnt my limits and discovered I wasn't that fussed about alcohol anyway. I read somewhere years back that teens from teetotal households can actually find it harder to navigate alcohol because they haven't see adults modelling sensible alcohol usage (I say this as someone who almost never drinks - so my DC will be in the same boat).

I mean this gently, but you sound unusually anxious. I don't think choking on your own vomit is a remotely common occurrence? I grew up with an alcoholic parent who regularly binge drank and even they didn't manage that one!

historyinthemaking · 01/09/2025 18:43

Forgottenidentity · 01/09/2025 18:36

Thanks for all messages. We survived the night. Very apologetic this morning. She confessed that she had drank 4 cans of cider, which the hosts parents supplied. We have chatted about the dangers of drinking too much but not sure it will make a difference to future parties. Finding the teen years so tricky.

You’re in for a long ride if you think 4 ciders is drinking too much. Wait till she discovers wine and spirits 😂

Forgottenidentity · 01/09/2025 18:36

Thanks for all messages. We survived the night. Very apologetic this morning. She confessed that she had drank 4 cans of cider, which the hosts parents supplied. We have chatted about the dangers of drinking too much but not sure it will make a difference to future parties. Finding the teen years so tricky.

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whyyyyyisitmonddayy · 01/09/2025 08:59

Bobbie12345678 · 01/09/2025 01:23

I would leave her to it at this stage. I think the choking on vomit is if someone is paralytically drunk. You said she didn’t even seem drunk? And it has now been several hours.
Politely, I think you are massively over reacting and need to get a grip. Go to bed.

I’m very funny about getting sick, as in my lovely BF has had to clean up after me after a particularly heavy night of drinking- I still feel appalling about it! Anyway, one night, very drunk, I got upset about feeling nauseous - but it had been a few hours since my last drink. He reminded me that at that point I was already sobering up so I wouldn’t actually be sick and he was right 🙈 after a few hours, especially if you haven’t drank much, you should be fine!

ConnieHeart · 01/09/2025 08:34

You're massively overreacting. My dd was away at university partying most weekends when she was 18 (so was I!). Unless she was v drunk there's v little chance of her vomiting. She needs to sleep it off so next time stop waking her!

historyinthemaking · 01/09/2025 08:29

How’s the hangover this morning?

WiddlinDiddlin · 01/09/2025 05:50

If she's managing to get up for a wee and not pissing the bed, she is going to wake up if she feels really sick/starts puking.

I think you can also be pretty certain that if she starts puking, the other girls are going to react, unless her room is so large theres enough space that she wouldn't wake them/spew on them.

Theextraordinaryisintheordinary · 01/09/2025 05:47

I’m sure she’ll be ok but maybe you could take them all a drink of juice and while you’re there you can check on her. Anxiety is bloody awful, nearly as bad as having teenagers.

PennyRest · 01/09/2025 04:48

I’d worry too OP. Light knock on door and go and check. It will put your mind at rest and they will likely not even wake up and even if they do, it’s a perfectly legitimate concern.

Mumtobabyhavoc · 01/09/2025 04:44

I hear you @Forgottenidentity but, worst case scenario, what if she did take something? You need to see her in the light and find out. I know a lot of replies have bee saying let her sleep it off, but what if that's that wrong call? I'd rather a huge fight and know she's safe.

holidayhelpme123 · 01/09/2025 04:19

If you want to check on her for peace of mind go ahead and do it OP. My mum would have sent everyone home and given be a huge bollocking, you sound like a lovely and caring mum.

AspiringChatBot · 01/09/2025 04:16

If it's just been alcohol and she's responsive, she'll probably be just fine. If the friends are sober and at least one is generally sensible, maybe have a quick quiet word to say you're a little anxious (whether you say specifically about daughter possibly vomiting from drinking a little too much or not is up to you, but I think that's fine if you keep it light and matter-of-fact) they shouldn't hesitate to wake you up if anything's wrong. Of course it's ultimately your responsibility not theirs, and they may all fall asleep soon, but at least you won't have to worry that something bad is happening and they're afraid to wake/tell you.

Forgottenidentity · 01/09/2025 04:04

Thanks for replying @Mumtobabyhavoc.My husband and I never drink but recognise that teenagers will try it. I am satisfied that it is alcohol she has drank but feel I can’t check on her when there are another 3 girls sleeping in the room. Not sure what to do. As I can’t go to sleep right no as I’m anxious.

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Mumtobabyhavoc · 01/09/2025 03:39

You think your teen is drunk? Could she have taken something? Has she done either before so that you could recognize it? Friends still awake? Ask them point blank. Tell them you need to know to make sure she/they is safe. What are the rules for underage drinking/drugs in your house?
There's no way I'd be trying to protect my daughter's rep or be the cool mum. I'd demand answers and act accordingly.

Forgottenidentity · 01/09/2025 02:27

@DiscoBeat Sorry she was definitely not sober - her friends were. She got out to have a wee and she stumbled all over the place. Slurring her words too. I think they have all gone to sleep but I would like to check on her

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DiscoBeat · 01/09/2025 02:26

If she appeared sober then it's probably more tiredness. She's with friends, I'd make sure they have your number so they can call you if necessary.

Growlybear83 · 01/09/2025 01:56

Why are you panicking? Of course she’s not going to vomit in her sleep from a few drinks, and her friends are with her anyway. Your daughter wants to sleep - it’s not surprising that she’s getting cross with you if you’ve woken her up several times. Leave her alone and stop making a fool of yourself in front of her friends!

Pippa12 · 01/09/2025 01:48

If she’s alert enough to be stroppy she will definitely be alert enough to not choke on her own vomit, he friends will hear her regardless.

Try and get some rest- teens eh! We spend our whole lives trying to keep them alive whilst putting ourselves in an early grave doing so!!!

Septemberisthenewyear · 01/09/2025 01:46

This is your anxiety. Just let her sleep.

Forgottenidentity · 01/09/2025 01:43

@GingerPower don’t think it was weed as can’t smell it. I think probably vodka. I’m suffering severe anxiety at the moment so I’m not sure if this clouding my judgement. Her friends probably think I’m a bit nuts.

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