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

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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:
toddlerwrangler · 12/01/2011 21:50

Oh phew, so glad GP was helpful.

Northernlurker · 12/01/2011 21:50

Is anybody else mentally making a note to buy a cheap bottle and ready made formula 'just in case' this ever happens to them.

Strictly · 12/01/2011 21:50

I know you said she was a single mum OP but do you know anything about the Dad? I'm sure he would want to know even if they are not together anymore, especially as his baby is hungry and away from it's mother.

thisisyesterday · 12/01/2011 21:51

northern, i was making a mental note to never stop breastfeeding ds3 in case it happened to me! lol

fairtradefloozy · 12/01/2011 21:51

Bloody hell, Mumsnetters are amazing. Tell us how it goes, Pombear.

Alibabaandthe40nappies · 12/01/2011 21:51

Oh good news - yay for the GP being so quick to call back. Hope someone gets to you soon.

PocketMouse · 12/01/2011 21:52

Sounds like you're on your way to being sorted, but have you thought about freecycle ?

If you're a member, or know someone in your area that is, stick a request on there. Many people are very helpful and you may well get someone to drop round sterilised bottles and some sealed bottles of formula.

HTH

CubaCat · 12/01/2011 21:52

Just seen you've got help coming, great news!

LadyOfTheManor · 12/01/2011 21:52

RIGHT OK. I live in WEst WAles in Pembrokeshire. How can I help you? I have a sat nav and a car and my dh will be home in a few minutes so I can head out. Do you need me?

FabbyChic · 12/01/2011 21:52

What an absolutely fantastic thread.

I was waiting for the postcode but missed the thread late.

You are all awesome.

When it comes down to it what a great forum to be on.

Pom hope you get some answers.

Well done you for being such a lovely lady as to take in the baby.

ChippingIn · 12/01/2011 21:52

That's a relief Pom - hope someone is with you soon. Thank God she knew you and felt he'd be safe/loved with you when she was taken in - must be very scary for her feeling so ill she has left him with an aquaintance.

needafootmassage · 12/01/2011 21:53

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taintedpaint · 12/01/2011 21:53

Strictly, as well meaning as that advice is, I wouldn't want anyone blindly contacting a father who may not have contact for a very good reason. I'm sure you mean well, but I certainly would not be contacting him (even if the OP is able) without knowing the circumstances and having the mother's authorisation. As OP says she is not particularly close to the mother, I doubt she would know enough for contacting him to be advisable.

So glad you've got some good news OP!

Slightly · 12/01/2011 21:53

Have put request on twitter as suggested on other thread

here

bubbleymummy · 12/01/2011 21:54

No one has mentioned it but how long ago did you stop feeding? It might be worth a try if you're really stuck!

LadyOfTheManor · 12/01/2011 21:54

Haven;t read all the thread I got the link from another thread. But I'm possibly the ONLY person in W Wales on here!

ChippingIn · 12/01/2011 21:54

Nasty nest of vipers indeed Grin

SecretNutellaFix · 12/01/2011 21:56

We're all a load of beatches as wellWink

Pom, hope everything can be sorted out for the best results for baby, you and the baby's mum. Hope she recovers quickly.

Strictly · 12/01/2011 21:57

Yeah you're probably right tainted. I just think if anyone is going to want to help and possibly be the one looking after the baby it would be the dad I hope, but if OP doesn't know the mum that well it's not a good idea.

Glad the MW is coming!

DanceInTheDark · 12/01/2011 21:58

slightly Out Of hours GP is sending MW round within the hour

YouKnowNothingoftheCrunch · 12/01/2011 21:58

Ive come late to this, glad the gp was so greatly. I grew up in your village and have family there. PM me if there's anything I can do!

PomBearEnvy · 12/01/2011 21:59

Community MW has just rang me to say she will be with me before 11 0'clock, she was very brisk and I had to tell her several times that I have no idea what time baby was last feed, and as good as I am with comforting screaming children, I HAVE NO WAY TO FEED BABY.
Am trying GP again as he was more sympathetic. have also phoned a lady in the village who is a childminder ( thank god for yellow pages) hoping she'll get back to me and have some formula. (I have bottles from, and could boil to sterilase) still cant get through to shop,and taxi firm in village is going to answerphone. Sad.

OP posts:
YouKnowNothingoftheCrunch · 12/01/2011 22:00

Should add that I live 300 miles away now, but I may be able to help through others :)

Slightly · 12/01/2011 22:00

What a relief.

Poor OP what a horrid situation for everyone.

2muchtodo2littletime · 12/01/2011 22:00

FabbyChic
Well said - I've just picked up the thread and it is fantastic how everyone is willing to rally round for another MNer! Amazing people Grin

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