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To wake four sleeping children, then drag them to the shop in the pouring rain?

411 replies

PomBearEnvy · 12/01/2011 21:08

Okay I need advice, have posted here because its the busiest place. My Dc are all sleeping, aged 7yrs nearly3yrs and 18months.

I have an aquaintances newborn with me who I am looking after unexpectedly after a frantic phone call. Newborn is three weeks old, mum has been taken ill, rushed to A&E. She is a single parent and has no family nearby, I only know her through mother and toddlers.
Baby was dropped to me half hour ago by her very elderly neighbour, there was no-one else to take him when she was taken ill, he would have gone into emergency care Sad

I have nappies and clothes, but baby is usually breast fed. I am no longer feeding any of mine. I dont have formula.

Its pissing down outside, all the kids are fast asleep and will object to being woken or walking anywhere,I dont own a double buggy, no longer have a sling, and dh is working away.

How the fuck am I gonna get a newborn a 18month 3yr old and poorly 7yr old to the shop and back. aggggghhh!

Its a 6/7 min walk there, I could run in under 5mins, should I do that do you think? Leaving them sleeping? Or waking the seven yr old and talking to him on the homephone from my mobile? would that be insane? or is it more insane to try and get them all up and there with only one buggy and torrential rain.
Someone HELP!!!

OP posts:
ILoveItWhenYouCallMeBoo · 12/01/2011 23:40

what a fab thread. i reckon thsi should go in classics for such times as we need proof that we are a hell of a lot more than a nest of vipers.

OP hope you get sorted. you are doing great. so wonderful that MNers are actually able to help.

StayingDavidTennantsGirl · 12/01/2011 23:42

What an amazing thread - so many wonderful people on here!

I hope tonight goes well, PomBearEnvy, and that the baby's mum is soon on the road to recovery.

bronze · 12/01/2011 23:43

Please keep us updated

SummerRain · 12/01/2011 23:48

What a terrifying situation for all concerned. i hope the community midwife gets to you soon and baby gets some milk.

MrsRhettButler · 12/01/2011 23:50

I'm guessing the mw must be there now?

Really hope everything is ok with baby and mum and well done pombear :)

Please let us know what happens and if mum is ok.

clumsymumluckybaby · 12/01/2011 23:54

phew...so gladSmile

well done you!

i came to this late,but isnt it just amazing,MNers all over the country willing to help any way they could...

Tiredmumno1 · 12/01/2011 23:59

Thinking of you and that bubba pom, hoping everything is going well.

I hope the mum is ok, let us know Smile

missalien · 13/01/2011 00:33

Was hoping you were near me so I could help :-D too far. But can send chocolate . Well done you and others for pulling together to help each other. Hope the babys mummy is ok and that you dont have your hands too full tomorrow . Good luck

Stac2011 · 13/01/2011 00:54

have just found this thread and i am amazed and choked at the way everyone pulled together to help Op. And pom you are doing an amazing thing, please let us know how you get on. What a brilliant bunch Grin x

citybranch · 13/01/2011 01:04

Just amazing, well done.

coccyx · 13/01/2011 05:27

Do you have a key to her house

BrokenBananaTantrum · 13/01/2011 06:49

Hi Pom. How are things this morning?

chimchar · 13/01/2011 07:05

any updates? hope last night went smoothly for you pom.

hope the poor mum is doing ok. hope the poor baby is doing ok....and pom, i hope you are doing ok!

Boys2mam · 13/01/2011 07:25

How're things this morning Pom, any news on your friend?

StayingDavidTennantsGirl · 13/01/2011 07:29

I wonder if we could nominate Pom early (very very early) for a mumsnet secret santa gift? It would be lovely to think of her getting a little something as recognition of what she's doing.

SecretNutellaFix · 13/01/2011 07:51

Hi Pom, hope everything went smoothly last night.

MrsTumbles · 13/01/2011 08:19

Wow, just read all of this, most of it in tears, what an amazing bunch of people you MNetters are!

I really hope that Pombear wasn't waiting too long for the MW, I'm marking my place hopefully for a :) update!

kuckingfunt · 13/01/2011 08:27

Pom, how were things last night? Hope you and the baby managed some rest. Any news on your friend, poor lady I hope she is ok too.

I have just read the thread, its fantastic. After all the crappy benefit threads etc recently, it is lovely to see a post that brings out the best in everyone and shows why MN is so great. It has restored my faith in MN after a few frustrating days reading awful threads.

I don't live anywhere near you so can't give any practical help. But I think you have done a brilliant thing taking in the baby and putting so much effort into caring.

I agree SDTG - a worthy nominee Smile

Jacaqueen · 13/01/2011 08:39

Morning Pom, hope you have managed to get school run sorted out and that this morning isn't too hectic.

pozzled · 13/01/2011 08:43

Just logging on to see how things are going! I hope both baby and mother are doing well this morning- have you heard from the hospital?

Lawm01 · 13/01/2011 08:46

Popped by to see how things are this morning Pom.
Hope you had a good night and that the little tot's Mum is OK.
You've been a true star friend and many on this thread have been incredibly helpful and willing to put themselves out for others. Actually, I imagine that everyone who has seen this thread wanted with every fibre in their being to be able help your situation if they were at all able.
Take care of yourself today.

CatFlaps · 13/01/2011 08:51

Hope all is okay Pom! Best wishes!

Leo35 · 13/01/2011 09:23

Hope there has been some better news for all concerned, and you managed to get some rest Pom. Thinking of you. Take care.

bamboostalks · 13/01/2011 09:43

Incredible situation, hope all well.

kreecherlivesupstairs · 13/01/2011 09:53

That is heartwarming. I'll be checking later to see what the outcome with the mum of baby was.
Well done to all concerned.