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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:
IrishMumSW19 · 29/10/2020 19:41

This post just about broke my heart. What a wonderful woman you were EMIN. And to think there is a beautiful little girl out there who is thriving all thanks to the love and dedication of you and your DH.

S111n20 · 29/10/2020 20:12

RIP EMIN such a wonderful person 😢😢 truly heartbreaking xxxx

TwentyViginti · 29/10/2020 21:17

Happy, teary, tragic and ultimately humbling thread.

EMIN Flowers

suzy2b · 29/10/2020 22:25

Just come across this and read from start to finish didn't realize it was old what a lovely person emin was ad i'm also sitting here with tears rolling down my face why is it always the good ones get taken
RIP EMIN xxx

marypoppinsreturns · 29/10/2020 23:07

I have just come across this tread too, and began reading as I am an adoptive parent whose lo was with foster parents for their first year. What a wonderful person EMIN was. Sobbed through the end of it. RIP.

DPotter · 30/10/2020 00:49

Such an inspiration.
It's people like EMIN who show the rest of us, how to be the best we can be.
Thank you

holb54 · 30/10/2020 01:16

Came across this thread not really knowing what to expect, what an incredibly kind, funny and generous women. Heartbroken for your family, your legacy is all those children who you so selflessly took care of and loved 💜

EmeraldShamrock · 30/10/2020 14:28

Heartbreaking what an amazing lady. Sad

Cavagirl · 08/01/2021 22:47

Stumbled across this thread, never expecting such an ending.
What an utterly inspirational woman.
RIP EMIN. An angel on Earth, now an angel in heaven.Flowers

VinterKvinna · 22/01/2021 16:10

The world was lucky to have EMIN
RIP

OakSun · 22/01/2021 16:31

Oh EMIN, so sorry I missed reading about your passing. I remember this thread from when you had the baby, I didn’t see the updates. I hope your family take comfort in how much your love showed to everyone and how much you have that little girl a head start in life. You are a wonderful person, I can’t write “were”. I can’t believe this thread popped up today.
EMIN you are wonderful and I hope your lovely DH and family are doing ok. Somewhere on MN are parents who are parents today because of you x

pistachionuts · 22/01/2021 17:11

Wow what an emotional thread, so heartbreaking what an amazing woman ❤️

To think the baby will be around 11 now

covilha · 22/01/2021 17:22

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Lorieandrews · 22/01/2021 17:23

Oh gosh

I remember this thread. I often think about fostering due to this woman

RIP Emin. I hope she knows how many people she touched with her kind words. Gosh. What a thread.

HermioneWeasley · 22/01/2021 17:23

I remember this thread - can’t believe it’s 11 years old. I still think EMIN from time to time. What an incredible woman.

Pearl97 · 22/01/2021 17:36

What an incredible woman xxx

Tyranttoddler · 22/01/2021 17:45

Just reread this thread. Emin was a marvel.

oakleaffy · 22/01/2021 18:04

@HermioneWeasley

I remember this thread - can’t believe it’s 11 years old. I still think EMIN from time to time. What an incredible woman.
I do too...Isn't it strange that one person's innate humility and love shines through the years in our memories.

Emin is a loving Soul. 👼

A lovely child I knew years ago with a severely addicted mother {Now RIP} and a father ditto is now a Professional person working with vulnerable people like they once were.

These children with guidance, their own fortitude ands a lot of luck can heal from less than ideal childhoods, and break the cycle of desperation.

All power to them. 💕

FabbyMagic · 22/01/2021 18:18

What an inspirational and loving woman. I know it’s unlikely but I so hope her DH could read all these lovely comments. Wonder if he knows about this thread. RIP Flowers

CherryBlossomTree7 · 22/01/2021 18:27

RIP amazing lady.

I have only just read your thread now but truly, you have inspired me to seriously consider fostering and adoption. Thank you for all you've done.

mumsiedarlingrevolta · 22/01/2021 18:36

Just have to add my RIP to an utterly marvellous and amazing woman who left such a brilliant legacy of love. Flowers

covilha · 22/01/2021 18:58

Sorry humanity NOT vanity. Really sorry about that mistake

Sarapq2 · 22/01/2021 19:01

Hi.
Ex NICU nurse here .
I used to swaddle them , a lot of cuddles , they will feed and feed and be sick and carry on.
It's very hard work , depending on serveriry bsby will stay in NICU till ready for discharge

It could be a lengthy process and baby may need a medical detox .

BoreOfWhabylon · 22/01/2021 19:03

@FabbyMagic

What an inspirational and loving woman. I know it’s unlikely but I so hope her DH could read all these lovely comments. Wonder if he knows about this thread. RIP Flowers
As I recall, there was another thread announcing Emin's death. I think it was started by her daughter - her daughter certainly posted on it. It turned into a long tribute thread.

The Tribute thread is long gone - in those days threads in Chat were removed after 3 months - but her family certainly knew about them.

covilha · 22/01/2021 19:04

Beautiful, inspirational lady. RIP