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Update on lost teddy in menorca (tears, am afraid, mine)

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SayMyNameSayIt · 28/10/2013 21:57

Just a quick update, am going to bed in a minute as I have a cold and don't feel well, plus hard to see through my tears.

Villa company have contacted me to say they have checked and double checked the villa and laundry, but no teddy. I am certain they've been really thorough.

So I have no idea where he went, I was certain he was in the laundry. Anyway, DS1 is fine, not mentioned teddy, it's me who is broken hearted. Because teddy represents ds1's childhood etc.

Am just glad ds1 is ok and not upset. I'll go back to the original thread and ask those who said they'd sent postcards to do that.

Thank you again so much, I was truly touched by the kindness shown and the other stories shared.
Please excuse any typos and I'm sorry for disappearing just now, honestly not feeling well and very very tearful. I know I'm over emotional, can't help it

Thanks again. Can't really see to proof read, sorry

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RedHelenB · 31/10/2013 08:14

Agree with SoupDragon

CSIJanner · 31/10/2013 08:45

Because he's fine now but it all catches up, then it's all tears. My DC1 lost the much beloved toy monkey for 4days. I was lucky with eBay as it hit 2 days later.

OP - do you have a picture just incase we can find a replacement?

Edendance · 31/10/2013 08:54

I also agree with SoupDragon I'm afraid, if he's fine then I'd leave it. My turning it into a big deal you're just sort of telling him to get upset about it...

SoupDragon · 31/10/2013 09:04

Or, he's fine now and it will be all tears when he finds out that his beloved bear has abandoned him to go on holiday.

Don't get me wrong - I've sent a replacement stuffed toy to a MNer complete with a set of photos showing him having a bath, playing in the garden and getting in the car to go home! I'm not heartless. :)

Pogosticks · 31/10/2013 09:09

Sorry he's not been found. I told DD about your thread and we've agreed her special toy doesn't leave the house any more. So you have probably prevented another lost toy which may be a tiny consolation.

justmyview · 31/10/2013 09:14

Maybe I'll get flamed for this, but I think YABU to be so upset about a toy, especially when your DS isn't even bothered about losing it

SoupDragon · 31/10/2013 09:28

Are you able to be completely control of your emotions at all times? Never behave irrationally?

How dull.

CuriosityCola · 31/10/2013 19:39

I figured because of his age that the boy might be 'fine', but might be missing him more than he is letting on.

Anyway, the op was attached. If it makes the op feel better where is the harm?

justmyview · 31/10/2013 21:12

Soupdragon I do think OP's reaction to losing a toy is OTT. I'm genuinely surprised at the level of emotion. Mostly, I think I am quite rational. I think of it as being calm and well-balanced, not dull

Curiosity Cola I think the harm is that OP is allowing herself to be so wound up about losing a toy, which in the grand scheme of things surely isn't such a big deal. Better to count your blessings

justmyview · 31/10/2013 21:13

And .......... maybe ............. the boy actually is OK about losing his toy. I think my DD would be OK with that.

FergusSingsTheBlues · 31/10/2013 21:57

My sons teddy went missing, my husband and I found it hard getting to sleep knowing he was "out there". He turned up the next day, our son hasn't even been overly upset, but we were shocked and humbled at how sad we felt for that one night.

The postcard thing is OTT and might upset your son though....maybe you should keep the postcards...for you and only bring them out if you have I.

everlong · 31/10/2013 22:38

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Amy106 · 01/11/2013 01:54

I would be happy to send a postcard from Canada.
OP, I am so sorry to hear how upset you are.

flatmum · 01/11/2013 02:11

Totally understand how you feel. If ds1 8 lost his I don't think he'd be devastated anymore but I would. If the little ones lost theirs it would break my heart. We have had a few near misses, I vividly remember being near tears in sainsburys once when one had been dropped. The relief when the kind staff member phoned me a few hours later to say it had been found in with the frozen peas!

Did the villa have a phone? You could phone it and try and speak to the people who are in it next? I think a mum might do a more thorough search than the villa cleaners (I would) who may not check under beds etc

singaporeswing · 01/11/2013 03:53

I can send a postcard from Singapore if you'd like and we're off to Thailand in a couple of weeks - he can do a SEA tour!

FreddieStarrAteMyHamster · 01/11/2013 09:09

I do sympathise. But you do need to get a grip, it's just a toy. I mean that gently and kindly.

PoisonedApple · 01/11/2013 10:32

So not just a toy! I was so upset when my DD lost her bear I put about 100 lost posters on lamp posts then found him in the dog basket... I have also been specially escorted back through American airport security, while they held the plane, to get him from the departure lounge... He is a very important bear!

Poor you OP. not rational behaviour at all but so what?

FTRscreamingInTerror · 01/11/2013 22:34

I have to say that I totally understand the OPs emotion. My DS has a special toy that my DH and I bought just before my 12wk scan with my 1st baby sadly I had a miscarriage 2 days later, we kept the toy safe as we wanted it to be our child's first toy.
When DS was born it became his toy and he's almost 5 now and says it's his best friend
I think I'd be devastated if he got lost because he represents so much to me besides being DSs favorite.

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