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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.

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Jessicalovessunshine · 02/05/2015 06:36

Found this in classics and read from start to finish. The tragic outcome was not expected, so say the least. RIP Emin, you selfless, loving, amazing woman.

FeralBeryl · 07/05/2015 13:15

Read the thread after recently applying to become a foster carer, I am truly humbled Sad what an incredible person you were, your legacy lives on through your amazing work, and wonderful family. Thank you so much for your selflessness and may you be in a wonderful place now xxxx

chandelierswinger · 12/05/2015 21:22

Genuinely didn't know what to expect when I opened this thread, but was so taken with EMIN telling her story that I read it from start to finish. I shed a couple of silent tears a few times, then just found myself bawling as soon as Ladybird left... I was in utter shock to read that such a wonderful, caring, selfless woman was taken so cruelly. RIP EMIN. The world is a better place because if people like you.Star

KitKat1985 · 21/05/2015 15:29

This thread is inspirational. EMIN you were an amazing woman. I hope you are at peace and that somewhere Ladybird is happy and well and enjoying life because of the start you gave her. xx

CaptainSwan · 06/06/2015 11:51

Wow, what a thread Flowers

Dublinlass · 06/06/2015 12:30

I've just finished reading it too. What a lovely selfless kind person she was. I wonder how that little baby is. She is five now. Hope she is happy and healthy

shitebag · 06/06/2015 12:34

Goodness, every now and again this gets bumped and every time I just have to say what a wonderful woman EMIN was and how her actions will have made such a difference to so many lives that are still going strong out there somewhere.

You will be remembered fondly by many Flowers

KensingtonRose · 08/06/2015 06:14

I started reading this thread before I went to bed and it kept me company during the night and while I fed my little one.

I wonder how the little girl is now, she must be around 5, and reaping the benefits of the incredible care EMIN and her husband gave her when she was tiny.

It's made me cuddle my baby that bit tighter this morning and be so grateful for all we have.

Straycatblue · 13/06/2015 22:38

Sat here with tears streaming.
I never imagined how the end would turn out.
A truly inspirational woman, RIP EMIN x

ImSoCoolNow · 16/06/2015 21:15

Fairly new to MN. Very new to MNclassics. What a truly inspirational story. You truly were a beautiful soul EMIN. Because of you and your DH, Ladybird and so many other children and families got a better start in life. You made such a difference to so many lives and you were so humble in doing so.

You really have inspired me and, no doubt so many others. RIP EMIN. This thread genuinely moved me and I will never forget it

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Parkerkayleigh · 20/08/2015 09:22

I have just stumbled across this post after it was shared on a local group. (I just had to make an account to comment!)I am absolutely devistated at the outcome. Such a wonderful lady taken too soon. EMIN you deserve to be remembered forever. You aware truly inspirational, your family must be proud.
Rest in piece lovelyFlowers

MrsHaitch · 22/08/2015 23:40

Oh my. I wasn't prepared for the end of this when I started.

What a wonderful woman EMIN was, and what a legacy she left behind. I'm sure she is still missed by so many.

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MadrigalElectromotive · 25/08/2015 23:11

RIP EMIN. Thank you for all that you did. Flowers

AlpacaLypse · 25/08/2015 23:16

This is a thread that deserves to come back from Zombieland from time to time just to remind us all how wonderful MN can be. I read it with tears streaming way back and have just been reminded once again.

The Jeffreys will never beat us.

DixieNormas · 25/08/2015 23:35

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tiredvommachine · 26/08/2015 00:35
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chandelierswinger · 27/08/2015 08:18

Agree Alpaca

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lurkinginthenorth · 27/09/2015 21:47

Keeping EMIN's thread alive. Such a wonderful lady.

Ladybird will be 5 years old now and hope her wonderful mummy and daddy keep her memory alive.

Hope you are RIP at the Pearly Gates, EMIN and looking after all those angel babies. xxx

MistyBells · 27/09/2015 22:19

What a truly amazing woman Flowers

ShelaghTurner · 27/09/2015 23:00

Dear God. I've just read this from start to finish and I don't think I've ever sobbed at a thread so much in all my 9 MN years. What an incredible woman. I'm speechless.

WanderingTrolley1 · 27/09/2015 23:39

Heart-wrenching thread.

A truly amazing individual. You have touched many people.

Rest in peace.

IAmABeachWave · 09/10/2015 22:19

Just RTFT and it felt wrong to read and not comment. Emin you were a wonderful person Flowers

DragonsCanHop · 09/10/2015 22:36

Oh, I remeber this thread from the start. I'm sorry to be posting to say rest in peace you amazing women.

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SideOrderofChips · 12/10/2015 17:26

Ive just ready through this and cried my eyes out to hear Emin has passed away

Strokethefurrywall · 13/10/2015 22:13

Amazing thread. Absolutely amazing.

What a woman. What a family. I know it's been a few years since EMIN passed but the grief doesn't leave, you just learn to live with it and I've no doubt this is the case for them.

I'm very glad that this thread is in classics and is serving to keep EMIN's memory alive. And I really hope her family continue to be comforted by this.

Thanks