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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:
HollyGoHeavily · 03/05/2013 07:20

Emin - I am so sorry to hear you are having health issues. This thread has been such an inspiration to so many people. I wish you and all your family the very best. xx

mirai · 04/09/2013 07:26

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LadyFlumpalot · 04/09/2013 09:46

^^ As above. I have sat here with tears in my eyes rolling down my face uncontrollably and in massive awe of such a selfless woman. RIP.

AmberLeaf · 04/09/2013 10:44

Read the sad news on another thread.

Wanted to add my condolences here as this was where I first 'knew' EMIN, I never posted, just lurked.

RIP to a wonderful person and Mum to many.

ChippingInNeedsSleepAndCoffee · 04/09/2013 10:56

I too have just read the sad news on another thread. I had missed the 'update' on here and didn't know EMIN had cancer :( She touched a lot of hearts and will be missed - a lot x

AFishWithoutABicycle · 04/09/2013 12:21

What a wonderful woman. The positive effect she has had on so many lives is amazing. My thoughts are with her large (extended) family.

BoreOfWhabylon · 04/09/2013 12:26

To paraphrase an earlier post by fostermumtomany

^because of EMIN these babies knows how to love and how to form attachments and how to be secure and feel safe.
what an achievement.^

RIP EMIN Flowers

GrassIsntGreener · 04/09/2013 12:47

I hadn't seen this post until today. I read it up until the part where the child joined her new family, then flipped the thread and am feeling so so sad. Sad

What a truly inspirational and amazing woman.

NoToast · 04/09/2013 13:05

Have just read the thread too after hearing the news, what a wonderful woman. I hope she had some lovely visits from her ladybird.

YoniMatopoeia · 04/09/2013 13:38

What a woman.

Love to her family, especially her DH.

RIP Flowers

DaleyBump · 04/09/2013 14:22

What an amazing woman.

RIP EMIN Flowers

mignonette · 04/09/2013 16:00

Goodbye EMIN. Flowers....

inneedofrain · 04/09/2013 16:54

To an amazing women, rest easy darling.

You gave so much to so many.

Today the world got a little bit worse and heaven got a new angel.

Damnautocorrect · 04/09/2013 16:59

Me and my oh had been thinking of fostering when I came across this thread and realised just how tough it could be. what an amazing and selfless lady.

Carriepreston · 04/09/2013 18:49

Just read this thread for the first time EMIN you are an inspiration. Rest in peace Flowers

iwantavuvezela · 04/09/2013 18:53

RIP

Thoughts and strength to your family

Thank you for all the good and love you brought to Earth

Tiredemma · 04/09/2013 19:07

Crying here.

The sheer love that oozed from EMINs posts is enormous. What an amazing lady.

I'm sure there are many children whose lives have been thoroughly enriched by having EMIN in them

RIP

NationMcKinley · 04/09/2013 19:09

RIP amazing lady. SadFlowers. The world needs more like you. XxxxX

blueskiesandbutterflies · 04/09/2013 20:58

RIP EMIN, so sad to hear of your passing. Sad

So glad so many foster babies had you as their carer. You were a beautiful, selfless & truly inspirational person. Thinking of your DH, family (& ladybird) Xx

NotAQueef · 04/09/2013 21:03

I read this thread last year, and sobbed my heart out for the baby - but also at the love and compassion shown by EMIN.
So sorry and sad to hear this news
RIP EWIM, love and strength to your family x

Ineedanewone · 04/09/2013 21:20

I will never forget Emin and her care, compassion and love.
Rest in endless peace.

TeaMakesItAllPossible · 04/09/2013 21:20

A beautiful woman who did amazing things. This thread has really touched my heart. Love, light and prayers for the amazing EMIN and all those who love her.

MissStrawberry · 04/09/2013 21:26

I didn't see this thread first time around but I heard about the amazing work that EMIN and Her DH did with the baby this thread is about. I have just read it with tears falling and just thinking about the baby who will never be able to meet EMIN again has finished me off.

What a truly amazing person she was.

mynameisnotmichaelcaine · 04/09/2013 21:28

RIP Emin.

MissStrawberry · 04/09/2013 21:29

I feel like MNHQ need to do or say something but what I don't know. Just feels huge Sad.