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Surrogate Grandma

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JanvanLee · 20/08/2018 13:09

Hi. I am a 57 year old, lively lady with one grandson aged 7. I really miss him as he lives 6 hours away from me and I only see him every couple of months. I would love to match up with someone in my area (near Minehead in Somerset) who does not have a grandparent for their family and would like a surrogate one! I work in care, so I have an advanced crb clearance certificate.

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Joboy · 20/08/2018 13:44

Have you thought of going on gum tree and childcare UK and looking for babysitting jobs local.

30hours · 20/08/2018 13:45

This is so lovely

Indisdress · 20/08/2018 13:49

I know I'm beyond pathetic, but this put a tear in my eye!

I hope you find each other Thanks

JanvanLee · 20/08/2018 14:29

Thank you for your kind comments 🙂 I have been thinking of doing this for ages, but I thought it might look a bit strange! So many people seem to be disconnected from their families these days, I decided it would be worth a try.

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30hours · 20/08/2018 20:51

If you post this in AIBU far more people will see it and you might be able to be matched up! I have an 11 month old without any grandparents and wish we were closer to you!

JanvanLee · 21/08/2018 08:35

Hi 30hours. If you would like me to be a long distance grandma, I would be happy to do that. I am on Whatsapp and email, plus I like making things so I could send you some homemade gifts at Christmas and birthday for your baby 🙂

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Lavenderdays · 26/08/2018 20:38

I hope someone comes along soon, this is a lovely idea. My 3 dc don't have grandparents and if you lived closer, I would be seriously tempted to consider this x Good luck x

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