To be on the verge of tears because of this?

[featherbag]

I'm skint. Really really skint. Today in town I've somehow managed to lose my DS's 2 favourite toys, a Lamaze 'all ears' elephant and a Nuby twister teether rattle, which were fastened together and clipped to his pram. I bought both of these at an out-of-town shopping centre which I can't even afford the train fare to at the minute, no shops in my city sell these (that I know of) even if I had money to buy replacements. DS hasn't realised they're missing yet, but I'm dreading it as he particularly loves that bloody elephant and has had it since he was 6 weeks old. I feel like crying, AIBU?

No you're not. Poor you I hope he'll accept an alternative toy that you have already as his new fave?

No, you deserve a good cry. Life can be shitty. Go for it. Then mop up, pick yourself up and soldier on.

Can you afford to buy one on Ebay?

Oh OP. It's shit sometimes isn't it

Sod it... and a x too

have PM'd you

What does the teether look like? I seem to ave accumulated hundreds of the buggers and I could see if I've got one and post it to you

Thank you so much to those who have PM'd and offered replacements, a lovely Mumsnetter (who I shan't name in case it wouldn't be welcomed) is sending DS a new elephant. I feel like the shittest mum in the world not being able to replace a £7 toy, and hope to be able to pass on the favour one day. Birnamwood I think it's the Tommee Tippee Puzzle Teether, don't know where I got nuby from!

Hooray! I've got two of those :) pm me your address and I will gladly send it to you :)

Lovely Mumsnet! :)

So glad this story has a happy ending! It's nice to know there are such lovely people in the world :)

I was :(, until I saw your update, now I'm :). I bet you feel even more like crying now, OP, but in a better way.!

What a lovely thread :) so glad that it's all worked out :)

Ahhh, mumsnet is lovely. You're not a shit mum op. I love a happy ending

Now I'm on the verge of tears......in a good way!

Yay!

So glad someone had been able to help op

PM sent Birnamwood. Thanks so much, I feel humbled by everyone's kindness.

So glad you're feeling better.
Nice to see the caring side of this site x x

Bugger, I missed the last post but will do it first thing (I blame dp)

Awwwwwww [wipes tear]

now you lot have made me well up, its the little things and the kindness of starangers that makes a difference to your day :)

How lovely

I agree it's nice to see the lovely side (being new and so far seeing much more if the, um, other side so far! )

Was thinking if I had either toy I'd send them to you. Glad you're sorted!

I've got a lovely warm fuzzy feeling now!