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drug dependant baby, advice needed

734 replies

EarthMotherImNot · 03/03/2010 15:20

I've been asked to foster a baby expected to be suffering drug withdrawal when it is born next week.

It is years since I've cared for one of these and any advice would be most gratefully received.

OP posts:
ZingWantsCake · 12/09/2013 18:06

RIP EMIN Thanks

what a woman, what a legacy! you are an inspiration!

kelda · 12/09/2013 17:56

RIP EMIN. What a wonderful woman Flowers

sonofapreacherman · 12/09/2013 17:50

So, so sad to read this new Sad

Rest pescefully, EMIN, what an incredible legacy you have left behind.

FairyJen · 12/09/2013 17:43

As a sw who worked with a LAC team ( looked after children ) I wanted to say that people like emin are one of the only reason why I keep going.

What she has done will give hope to generations of children not just the ones she fostered. I only wish there were more like her.

Thank you emin.
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RalphGnu · 12/09/2013 17:39

Thinking of you, Amanda, and your family today. Your mum's kindness touched a lot of lives.

And as a former foster child, thank you to EMIN and all the other foster carers out there for the wonderful job they do. Thanks

SouthernComforts · 12/09/2013 17:23

I've just read this from start to finish. What a beautiful, bittersweet story.

R.I.P Emin, you were truly amazing.

Notafoodbabyanymore · 12/09/2013 16:11

Amanda, hope everything went well today as you grieved, but also celebrated your mum's amazing legacy.

God bless you and your family.

BrianTheMole · 12/09/2013 14:05

Just read the thread. What amazing work you did, and the difference you have made to others is such a special thing.
Rest in peace EMIN.

Rhiana1979 · 12/09/2013 13:47

I read this thread with no idea of the outcome. What a wonderful selfless woman.

Rest in peace sweetheart you've earned your place xx

WeAreSeven · 11/09/2013 15:42

Oh, read the thread and now crying.Sad
What a truly wonderful person, Emin was ( and I believe still is!)
Thanks

awakemysoull · 11/09/2013 15:13

I have just read through this thread.

What an amazing lady.

I'm so sorry for your loss

stickyg · 10/09/2013 16:23

I just stumbled and cried over this thread. Your mum was an amazing lady. Love to you all xx

IhaveNoOpinion · 10/09/2013 07:50

Amanda,

Your mum was beautiful person and that clearly shined through. She has gone to be with the angels as she truly is one of them.

RIP EMIN. You will be missed by many. xx

Beccus · 09/09/2013 10:31

What an amazing, beautiful, Heartbreaking story & what an amazing, beautiful, inspiring woman, who changed the lives of so many children. rip.

Somethingtothinkabout · 07/09/2013 18:52

I have just seen and read through this full thread today. I had tears in my eyes and so much compassion for EMIN reading what a wonderful start she gave those poor babies, I was devastated to see that she then developed cancer, and she has now passed.

Amanda, your Mum was an incredible woman, one this world was very very blessed to have. I hope she rests in peace, she will be remembered ever so fondly.

I wish your family strength in this time. You must be so proud of her. Bless you all. Flowers

Notafoodbabyanymore · 07/09/2013 17:33

Amanda, as you mourn your amazing mum, know that there are mumsnetters around the world thinking of and praying for you and your family.

x

CSIJanner · 07/09/2013 16:43

I've just realised who EMIN is after the announcement earlier this week, and I'm sobbing quietly in the corner. What a truly selfless, wonderful woman who has give so much love and hope to little ones. RIP

AuntieMaggie · 07/09/2013 09:07

Just read this thread after mn linked to it on twitter.

RIP EMIN. You were a truly beautiful person.

PaleHousewifeOfCumbriaCounty · 06/09/2013 22:00

I sobbed at the story of the baby, and now im in chest-wrenching sobs. I dont have words.
I send my most sincere and deepest condolences to Emins family, and all those lovely babies she loved and doted upon.

DespicableMa · 06/09/2013 21:11

What a truely amazing person. This is the first time on MN I have ever been moved to tears, the determination and humour shown by EMIN throughout this thread is astounding and I hope he lo referred to above is now living a healthy, happy life.

My thoughts are with EMIN's husband, daughter and family. RIP EMIN, you have brought joy and love to so many families throughout the years and I'm sure will remain an inspiration to many people. Xx

EauRouge · 06/09/2013 21:08

I never 'met' Emin and I've only just read this thread. I am awestruck; what an amazing woman. The world will be a poorer place without you, Emin.

DoItTooJulia · 06/09/2013 20:31

RIP Emin.

What a thread. What a woman. What a journey.

My thoughts are with your family Emin. With love.

clam · 06/09/2013 20:25

I've just stumbled upon this thread. Was weepy and awed at EMIN's selfless devotion all the way through, and so glad that there are people like her in the world, but had no idea until the very end why the thread was current.

How very, very sad. RIP.

Silverfoxballs · 06/09/2013 20:02

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CharlotteBr0nteSaurus · 06/09/2013 19:43

this is a beautiful thread. RIP EMIN x x

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