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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:
Sunnysidegold · 06/12/2017 11:28

Such a touching thread. I only just saw it mentioned in the aibu classic thread and read from start to finish.it takes a lot to make me cry but this has had me weeping.im off work looking after my.sick lo and I think emin must have been a wonderful person to give so much of herself to others. The story of her and her husband and lo is a real testament to the impact foster carers have and is very inspiriring.

LittleMissSpendy · 03/12/2017 16:13

Just came across his thread...

Oh my word...What an amazing and inspirational women EMIN was. She touched so many lives. Feeling very humbled.

AlexaAmbidextra · 01/12/2017 23:37

I first read this thread when I joined MN about 18 months ago and sobbed. Have since reread it and sobbed again. What an amazing, truly special woman EMIN was and what a tragedy that she was taken from her family. She gave so much love to ensure better lives for her foster babies. What a wonderful legacy she leaves behind. Mr EMIN was pretty special too.

BootsCats · 29/11/2017 19:36

Just came across this not knowing what to expect.

Oh my.. there are no words. What a truly wonderful human EMIN was. I was in tears pretty much the whole way through and even more so now. The difference her and her dh must have made to all those babies lives, amazing. Thanks

R.I.P EMIN xx

Flower20166 · 26/11/2017 05:07

R.I.P Emin!
If I can be half the foster carer she was I will be happy xxx

AnaWinter · 25/11/2017 11:49

What an inspirational woman. RIP

harrypotternerd · 18/11/2017 00:19

I just read the whole thread and now I am bawling. I hope EMIN's family can see she is not forgotten. What an amazing woman she was. RIP

nowaynoway · 22/08/2017 05:18

Just read the whole thread. What a truly inspirational woman. All them beautiful babies given the best start because of Emin. I've cried tears of sadness and joy throughout my read and now more sadness.

Emin's family must be so proud of her for being the amazing lady she is.

❤️ 🌹

splatattack · 22/08/2017 04:07
Shock
user1480334601 · 22/08/2017 03:23

RIP EMIN :( such a beautiful woman

kaytee87 · 13/07/2017 21:43

God I just laughed, sobbed and smiled my way through this thread.
What a truly wonderful woman.
RIP emin GBNF

Orlandointhewilderness · 19/06/2017 12:45

I was looking for a funny thread in classics when I came across this. I never thought it would end like that. What an inspirational woman Emin was, thank God there are people like her. RIP.

Sashasays · 22/05/2017 02:02

Have just read through all of this in tears. RIP Emin. Gone but never forgotten Flowers

JustMyLuckUnfortunately · 10/05/2017 19:01

Emin's thread about fostering is amazing (cried each time I've read it)

lifesjoys · 30/04/2017 01:36

Have just read this all the way through, what a lovely woman EMIN was!

Such a selfless & loving woman!

RIP EMIN you beautiful woman!

Xx

TimeforANewTwatName · 13/03/2017 23:45

I read this so many times, I haven't read it again but i'm still crying just opening it and reading that first post.

RIP EMINFlowers you wonderful woman, you will always be remembered.

Theaspidistraiswilting · 13/03/2017 23:38

What a brave, selfless, tough, and wonderful miracle of a human being. RIP EMIN.

SeriousSteve · 13/03/2017 23:15

Just RTFT, tears rolling. What an amazing selfless woman. Absolutely incredible.

DorcasthePuffin · 13/03/2017 23:15

I remember this thread so well - I posted on it (under a different name) because I was about to adopt an addicted baby and EMIN gave me such lovely advice. My dd is now a strong, healthy and beautiful 7yo, and I think - often - about the vital role her foster carer played in getting her through those difficult early months, And then I think of EMIN. Flowers

blowmybarnacles · 13/03/2017 22:59

Sat here crying. If I could be even one quarter the woman Emin was, it would be a life well lived.
Inspirational.

HoldBackTheRain · 13/03/2017 22:47

Everyone has already said it all but had to comment. Read for the first time, I don't think it will be the last but I hope the next time I read this back I will cry less.

What a lovely woman. EMIN I hope your family are doing well and I hope you're somewhere watching over them, and all the LO's you gave the best start to.

Flowers
MyDarlingWhatIfYouFly · 13/03/2017 22:43

I've read this thread many times and cried every time - she was a beautiful, selfless soul.

WatchingFromTheWings · 13/03/2017 22:42

Just read the whole thread for the first time.

Bawling. 😥

Seeingadistance · 13/03/2017 22:23

What a wonderful, inspiring, strong woman.

RIP Emin.

CrochetBelle · 13/03/2017 22:17

What a beautiful, beautiful thread

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