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To wake four sleeping children, then drag them to the shop in the pouring rain?

411 replies

PomBearEnvy · 12/01/2011 21:08

Okay I need advice, have posted here because its the busiest place. My Dc are all sleeping, aged 7yrs nearly3yrs and 18months.

I have an aquaintances newborn with me who I am looking after unexpectedly after a frantic phone call. Newborn is three weeks old, mum has been taken ill, rushed to A&E. She is a single parent and has no family nearby, I only know her through mother and toddlers.
Baby was dropped to me half hour ago by her very elderly neighbour, there was no-one else to take him when she was taken ill, he would have gone into emergency care Sad

I have nappies and clothes, but baby is usually breast fed. I am no longer feeding any of mine. I dont have formula.

Its pissing down outside, all the kids are fast asleep and will object to being woken or walking anywhere,I dont own a double buggy, no longer have a sling, and dh is working away.

How the fuck am I gonna get a newborn a 18month 3yr old and poorly 7yr old to the shop and back. aggggghhh!

Its a 6/7 min walk there, I could run in under 5mins, should I do that do you think? Leaving them sleeping? Or waking the seven yr old and talking to him on the homephone from my mobile? would that be insane? or is it more insane to try and get them all up and there with only one buggy and torrential rain.
Someone HELP!!!

OP posts:
DanceInTheDark · 12/01/2011 21:24

Actually I do have a steriliser (no bottles) unused from when DS3 was small in a box next to the dishwasher.

nbee84 · 12/01/2011 21:24

Excellent idea from Guacamole - they may well be able to get some pre sterilised, ready to feed bottles to you.

magnolia74 · 12/01/2011 21:24

Pom, Kt19 here if nearby I'm happy to go to tesco/asda 24hr

Sparkletastic · 12/01/2011 21:24

Do try the hospital or local on-call GP service if the shop plan doesn't work out - they may be able to help or contact duty midwife to get milk to you.

compo · 12/01/2011 21:23

I'd ring your nearest birthing centre, health centre, hospital. Don't know why the baby wasn't taken in with the mother?

WimpleOfTheBallet · 12/01/2011 21:23

I'm here too..I'm in Cheshire....pm me if you re too OP. I'll get the stuff if I am near.

spiderlight · 12/01/2011 21:23

CF5 and breastfeeding, but I don't drive so I'm probably not much use :( Maybe post in the BF thread to see whether anyone could brong you some pumped milk?

DanceInTheDark · 12/01/2011 21:23

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Message withdrawn at poster's request.

BCBG · 12/01/2011 21:22

Yes where are you? There will be one if us can go fir you- quick!

Partyof52010 · 12/01/2011 21:22

Ditto everyone else. Can I help? Near Weston-super-mare

sungirltan · 12/01/2011 21:22

im pl1 and cant help but im willing to badger a cab firm :-)

FlamingoBingo · 12/01/2011 21:22

Yes! Good idea Guacamole! Call the delivery suite too - they'll be able to contact hte comm midwives for you if you can't find their number

Guacamole · 12/01/2011 21:22

I'm willing to help if possible, but I've had a thought... Maybe the community midwife would be able to help... You can google their out of hours number and explain the situation!

NoCarpForMe · 12/01/2011 21:22

also CM23

have you tried calling a delivery company like ocado/tesco/sains and saying it's an emergency case?

sungirltan · 12/01/2011 21:22

did you get anywhere? my mates at school used to get cab drivers to deliver fags to the school gates - i expect if you plead enough and go for a small firm a taxi company might do it for free

taintedpaint · 12/01/2011 21:21

Where are you OP? I am here on my own with my DN, but have friends who I'm sure I could try for you. I'm in the Herts area.

stewmaker · 12/01/2011 21:21

Tell us your postcode!!!!

atmywitssend · 12/01/2011 21:20

CM23 if that's any help?

Doodlez · 12/01/2011 21:20

SK7

grumpykat25 · 12/01/2011 21:20

Another offer if you're near me. South Birmingham.

wukter · 12/01/2011 21:19

Sorry xposts Pombearenvy. Did you try a taxi company?

AuntiePickleBottom · 12/01/2011 21:19

i am np19 but can only help after 10pm

FlamingoBingo · 12/01/2011 21:19

Isn't there an MNer near you, PomBear?

Lavitabellissima · 12/01/2011 21:19

I'm in TW7 can I help?

bloomingnora · 12/01/2011 21:19

where are you?