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My house went on fire last night....

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Aimsmum · 25/10/2005 20:11

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Aimsmum · 26/10/2005 21:11

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hub2dee · 26/10/2005 21:16

Blimey. What a shocker for you. Glad you're recovering OK. Bet you wish you'd have thought up a quick reply for the rude doc, LOL.

Will you post any result of their conclusions re: the cooker ? Whether it was the fat from the sausages etc. or wehther it was an electrical fault etc. ? Would be interesting.

Hope dd enjoys the fireworks and the bonfires, and isn't troubled by all this.

Aimsmum · 26/10/2005 21:33

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seb1 · 26/10/2005 21:41

Aimsmum I know your DD is the same age as my DD and my DD loves Topsy and Tim why not try getting her "Topsy and Tim meet the firefighters" (you should be able to get it at the library) and read it with her then you can maybe talk to her about fires in general and ease her fears rather than her talking about your fire.

hub2dee · 26/10/2005 21:47

Would de-sensitisation help ? Try and work on different levels:

ie. working together to cook / bake something using an oven, helping each other clean an oven a bit etc. looking at nice ovens in a store etc. etc.

discussing which bonfire celebration to go to, and what will happen, how big will the bonfire be at the end etc.

running through evacuation procedure for smoke alarms, and maybe testing 'the plan' several times one afternoon, with the alarm, so the 'concept' of a fire happening, and the noise of the alarms etc. causes a constructive 'get out / get help' rather than 'mum's gonna get hurt' etc. etc.

Plan together what some of the bits of the new kitchen might be - little things like she gets to choose the tea towels, or have a special Disney character on a tile etc. etc. etc. so she looks forward to any redecoration works / refitting ???

Dunno... just thinking aloud....

It could be that it would be best to figure out what you want to put the oven fire down to IYSWIM... rather than her fearing 'electric appliances may spontaneoulsy combust' it might be more 'understandable' (logical ?) to conclude it was excess fat left in the grill or sommit... (again, just thinking aloud... maybe some would argue she'd need to understand 'sh*t happens' / random bad things can happen etc)...

HTH

hub2dee · 26/10/2005 21:47

Xpost seb1, but yes, that kind of thing would probably be good I'd guess.

Caligula · 26/10/2005 21:47

Oh Aimsmum how awful for you. I'm so glad you and DD are OK

Aimsmum · 26/10/2005 21:48

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Aimsmum · 26/10/2005 21:57

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champs · 26/10/2005 22:10

only just seen this aimsmum!! wat a horrible thing. Thank God for your neighbour. so glad you and dd are ok. Hope dd settles back soon.

wat a rude doc!!!

hub2dee · 26/10/2005 22:11

Maybe all these suggestions about her need to be directed at you then, hun !!! Maybe dd is picking up on your anxiety relating to all this...

It must have been quite a scare. Hmmm... what can you do to work through the event / fear / consequences etc. etc. ?????

Erm ? Heat Detector in kitchen instead of smoke alarm (as well as one in hall ?) Fire Blanket bought and installed next to new oven ? A place for emergency exit keys by the door ??? A visit from a sparky to check wiring ? Maybe a one day 'Save a life' first aid course so you feel in control in medical emergencies ?

Coffee with your bestest mate ?

Again, just trying to come up with useful ideas...

Maybe a nice massage would be better !!!

Aimsmum · 26/10/2005 22:28

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monkeytrousers · 26/10/2005 22:37

How awful. Glad your alright. Big hug!

Aimsmum · 27/10/2005 11:47

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milward · 27/10/2005 11:52

Aimsmum - relieved that you & family were ok. What a terrible thing to happen.

hub2dee · 27/10/2005 12:15

Deffo go to the meet on Sunday, take your mind off things and maybe meet a few hairy truckers, I mean nice friendly people.

Any news on your mum's op ? Hope it goes smoothly.

Aimsmum · 27/10/2005 12:17

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hub2dee · 27/10/2005 12:31

LOL

Glad your mum's out of theatre etc.

Hey: today's weather is fab (well it is ultra mild where I am). If you aren't tied down with kidlets (I guess even if you are) - spend a few mins having a stroll, clear the mind with some fresh air ...

Fimbo · 27/10/2005 12:58

I have rewritten this post about a million times as I feel I am writing in cliches.

Anyway, I thought the Doctor was rude to the point of being judgemental. I hope everything goes well with your mum this afternoon. Go to the mumsnet meet up, I will be there with you in spirit, you will have a fab time as will A. "Speak soon"

Prettybird · 27/10/2005 15:11

This hairy trucker would like to see you on Sunday!

tribpot · 27/10/2005 15:29

Aimsmum, big sympathies from me. My house was destroyed in an arson attack a few years ago, so I know what you're going through up to a point - I wasn't in there at the time and didn't have kids then either.

The mess is incredible, isn't it? Although most of my stuff survived, it was ruined by the smoke.

I would reiterate your point about contents insurance, it's vital to have this - I'd only taken out my policy a few weeks earlier, don't think they were very thrilled at having to pay out big time. But they did, and were fantastic about everything (Royal & Sun Alliance, top insurers in my book).

Having a fire escape plan is a very good idea, if I had been in my house upstairs I would have been in trouble as the keys for the window locks were downstairs

Don't be surprised if you feel worse after the initial horror has passed - at the mo you are totally focused on getting things sorted and so your brain hasn't had time to really process the shock yet. You'll be fine in time, but it's an awful thing to get over.

Sending you good vibes ~~~~~~

champs · 27/10/2005 16:03

Aimsmum -- how are you today? how was your mum's op?

lol@hub2dee

hub2dee · 27/10/2005 16:56

hi champs, dd is currently eating whilst pooing, which, let's face it, is rather challenging, LOL. Little one is fine. Excellent weight / height scores etc. dw is also v. good, though not so excellent weight / height scores, LOL. (yeah, as if I can talk)...

champs · 28/10/2005 02:37

lol!! you're soooo cheeky.

ds3 has the same eating and pooing knack too

hub2dee · 28/10/2005 05:48

moi ?

... it don't half make for a difficult feed for the poor wee things, LOL ! ]