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A plea for help in finding this Maileg Mouse!

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LittleEsme · 26/03/2013 20:38

I can't bear it any longer!
DD7 lost her dear, much loved Maileg Mouse on our camping trip last year in France. She broke her heart and even tonight, we had some tears (she's also tired and strung out with tonsillitis, so very much run down). I've attempted many times to find a replacement online but no luck. They do still sell them, but with varying themes and styles.

DD's mouse looks very much like this one, but a browny mouse with brown/faun clothes instead of pink. I've searched everywhere and my only hope really is ebay so I keep checking. The other hope is that someone out there has one that's sitting and not really adored, and is willing to sell it to me!

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queencat · 13/04/2013 21:55

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Jestrin · 13/04/2013 21:48

Oh what a lovely thread this has been to read. I really really hope Matilda Mouse arrives very soon!

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LittleEsme · 13/04/2013 21:16

Haha Black Grin

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BlackStiltonBoots · 13/04/2013 21:11

Aww, how lovely. I hope your DD's mouse arrives really soon, the look on her face will be priceless!

This is such a heartwarming thread Smile.

I'd offer postcard services but I seriously doubt Matilda would take a detour through West Yorkshire! Wink

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LittleEsme · 13/04/2013 21:08

Thanks. I'm still choked every time I think of it.
It was a magical moment, it really was.

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Dumdeedumdeedum · 13/04/2013 20:56

Awwwwwwwwwww that's lovely, if you PM me your address I'll send her one from Cambrdge saying she's just got off the ferry from Holland and is on her way back as fast as she can.

Horsemad · 13/04/2013 20:49

Can't take the credit for the post card but that's got me all choked up. So sweet Smile

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LittleEsme · 13/04/2013 20:09

Update:

Still no Mouse, BUT today, thanks to someone (PLEASE tell me who sorted this), a post card arrived from Little Mouse from Canada. It said that she'd spent her Winter playing with the baby polar bears and was missing my DD very much.

I'm assured by the company that Mouse is definitely going to arrive so...

...I sent DD to get the post today from the porch (post-card planted nicely amongst the letters) and she spotted the card straight away.

Honestly, it was something out of a film. She sat absent-mindedly at the kitchen table, reading the card, and I saw her jaw drop. I asked her to read it out and she filled up with tears. Huge grin.

This is the stuff of dreams. I cannot thank you enough. Please let me know who you are. My little girl has gone to bed, clutching the post-card and grinning.

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mayaswell · 05/04/2013 18:50

Have you tried Maileg.dk in Denmark? They make them!
The importer (and wholesaler) in the UK is scandi chic in Berkshire, they have public barn sales which you can go along to, and uncover treasure from their old stock.

MysteriousHamster · 05/04/2013 18:40

I wonder if they don't have it after all :(

If they don't, do consider getting one of the little boys with the same colourways, I'm sure someone here could help with a skirt. Ring them and shout when you get a moment!

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LittleEsme · 05/04/2013 12:52

UPDATE:

Little Mouse has still not arrived! Sad
I'm waiting for the company to call back now as I type this - only occurred to me this morning that we're still waiting. DD3 has been in the throes of sickness and diarrhea for days now so life has taken a bit of a stop - I'd forgotten everything til now!

I'm going to have to speak sternly I think - I ordered this on the 27th March!

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lisad123everybodydancenow · 29/03/2013 08:29

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Lily311 · 29/03/2013 07:05

Happy to send a postcard from Hungary. Just pm me.

OrchidFlakes · 29/03/2013 05:28

Donkey... Do let me know! 5am typing fail!

OrchidFlakes · 29/03/2013 05:27

Gorgeous thread, so happy you have found a mouse Grin

If you do postcards donkey me know. More than happy to send one from here (London) and we have relatives in Paris who could send one too (and New York, Montreal, Sydney and could try for South Africa too)

I lost my favorite penguin when I was 5 and have never forgotten him.. You're a wonderful mummy to do this for her xx

TheTiger · 29/03/2013 04:15

What a lovely thread! The bit where your daughter was worried about matilda gave me a little tear.

I need to know how she reacts when matilda comes home!

MrsMeeple · 29/03/2013 03:48

I see you've found a mouse. If you want to look further, try emailing:
Karina Raabjerg [email protected]
Betina Lambæk bl@ maileg.dk

MysteriousHamster · 28/03/2013 21:44

I could send a pic of my son's mouse waving hello to your daughter's and send it?

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LittleEsme · 28/03/2013 20:54

I will! I will! I'm so excited now - little Mouse could arrive at any time!
I'll PM those that have offered to send a post card. How fantastic you lot are.

If there's anything. Anything that I can do for any of you Mum's to keep the magic alive, then call. I shall help!

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spiderlight · 28/03/2013 20:15

I am in tears here. So, so glad you've found a mouse. What a lovely mummy you are! Please report back to let us know her reaction.

BeaWheesht · 28/03/2013 20:10

Oooh I'm going to eurodisney - ill send it from there in June if that wouldn't be too late? Could say shed been to see her big friend Minnie???

Kazooblue · 28/03/2013 20:07

I want one now.Envy

BeaWheesht · 28/03/2013 20:03

After I think. Will gladly send one. Pm me.

MissEleanorLavish · 28/03/2013 19:30

Could you make a mini mouse passport & ticket and tuck it in her box - as though she's made a long journey home? And love the idea of postcards from friends she's made along the way. Hurrah for the power of MN - I hope her little mouse returning helps your DD - she's got a lovely mummy too!

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LittleEsme · 28/03/2013 06:27

Dumdee Smile
Ah shucks, clearly everyone, yourself included would do the same for your DC.

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