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drug dependant baby, advice needed

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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.

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EarthMotherImNot · 19/03/2010 09:38

Thank you the hills and ilove

I know we are cruelly sleep deprived but Dh and I have just had the following conversation and I'm crying with laughter.

Dh "Emin, do you know we've been storing baby's medicine in the wrong place?"

Me "huh" shakes self awake "why, where should it be stored"

Dh "well it seems ridiculous but the bottle says in the cd cupboard"

Me "that stands for "cool dark" you numpty not cd cupboard

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ilovemydogandmrobama · 19/03/2010 08:45

Wow! A friend of mine adopted 2 babies who were drug dependent, but were in hospital for 5 weeks to come down.

You are doing an amazing job

thehillsarealive · 19/03/2010 08:20

ok only read to bottom of page 2 - cant read any more, got tears in my eyes and the school run to do.

EMIN - you are a truly amazing person to do this. I hope the little one settles soon, it sounds like she is getting there.

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EarthMotherImNot · 19/03/2010 08:10

And........ she's had brief interludes of being awake and not crying (blessed relief emoticon)

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EarthMotherImNot · 19/03/2010 04:50

Thank you all

Well sussed wannaBe

cat64 when the man upstairs takes his turn walking up and down or rocking the bouncer I'll be more inclined his way but thank you.

She has been the tiniest bit better tonight/this morning so fingers very tightly crossed.

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wannaBe · 18/03/2010 17:15

emim, did you used to be flower35? or are you someone different?

purepurple · 18/03/2010 17:10

What a fantastic thing you are doing, Earthmother. I am in complete awe of you. I have tears in my eyes reading this thread.

bumpybecky · 18/03/2010 17:06

awww what a wonderful, wonderful person you are EarthMother. Hope you have a better night tonight

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EarthMotherImNot · 18/03/2010 16:55

Well given that I'd been up since 4am I wasn't cooking her eggs n bacon thats for sure.

Baby has had a couple of really good spells this afternoon, not screaming and looking curiously around the room and at my face.

Dh wanted to know why my eyes were full, told him its cos it's the first time I've seen her with her eyes open

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EarthMotherImNot · 18/03/2010 16:22

Health visitor just been out to weigh lo,

woo hoo 5lbs 2ozs.

Poor baby not even on the centile chart yet though

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EarthMotherImNot · 18/03/2010 10:12

Hi DOG, I have one of those swings but she doesn't seem impressed

Her sw was meant to visit yesterday but had to cancel. She asked if she could "pop in" on her way to work this morning.

She turned up at 7.45am I was less than pleased I can tell you.

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EarthMotherImNot · 18/03/2010 04:58

Good morning (huh) all.

After quite a peaceful evening lo has had a bad night. She seems to settle then startle herself awake.

I feel like death warmed up now and I've had a couple of hours sleep Dh has just gone to bed for his break.

She is tucked up in my dressing gown with her little head under my chin, this is definately her favourite place.

Still 2 hours before her next meds are due!

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mloo · 17/03/2010 18:38

I seem to recall that being very unsettled is normal for crack (etc.) babies.
Thank Heaves for people like you, EarthMother.

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monkeyfacegrace · 17/03/2010 18:30

Earthmother you are incredible. I wish I had an ounce of your strength and courage. Good luck and give that mite a big cuddle from me.

lljkk · 17/03/2010 18:15

You are doing something lovely, EarthMother .
My aunt looked after babies in withdrawel, I can't remember all the things she said about them, alas.

hifi · 17/03/2010 18:11

she will probably start to scratch herself frantically soon so have some gloves ready.good luck.

YoginiBikini · 17/03/2010 16:11

Absolutely swaddling and as much skin to skin as possible. You sound like you're doing so well

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