KidsHappen Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 would you consider sending it to me for my son if I pay the shipping. His baby is due Dec. 30 and he has nothing. He is not really capable of caring for himself much less a baby so I am trying to gather what I can. I have feelers out everywhere and I am combing thift and consignment stores here. I don't have much money and like I said he needs everything: crib or bassinet, car seat, stroller, baby swing (I know not strictly neccessary but oh so helpful), blankets, clothing. You can PM me if you can help and any help would be appreciated. Oh, and if we can bump this for a little while so more people can see it that would be helpful too. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I wish I had baby clothes to send you, I'll help you bump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4kiddies Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I have already gotten rid of my stuff but I will bump this up. I wish I could help more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I never had a baby girl (dsd was 5 when I met her), so I've nothing to offer. But thrift stores are a great place to find good quality baby things for little money. Man, I wish I had known that when I had Zee! I could almost cry to think of how much people spent on brand new things for his baby shower... Is there a crisis pregnancy center in the town they live in? They should be able to get quite a bit of assistance there I would think. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I have an infant car seat I can send. I might have some newborn clothes if my baby ends up being as big as they are predicting. She will probably be in 3 month size by December 30th. I have a bassinet too, but I'm not sure how to ship it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 Let me see what I can find. I think we have some boxes of clothes still. A local Pregnancy Resource Center would be very helpful for the equipment and they often get clothes as well. If he can't take care of himself who is going to care for baby? Well, to tell the truth, I am not exactly sure right now. He will probably be in jail and I am pretty sure the girl is not capable of taking care of the baby either so I am seriously considering seeing if they will let me take her in for awhile until they can get their life together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsbaby Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I PM'd you:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetTN Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Well, to tell the truth, I am not exactly sure right now. He will probably be in jail and I am pretty sure the girl is not capable of taking care of the baby either so I am seriously considering seeing if they will let me take her in for awhile until they can get their life together. If you are willing to raise your dgc, have you considered the possibility of adopting her? Be sure to get legal guardianship if you decide to just raise her. After raising our dgd for 7 years we went to court for legal guardianship so she could be home schooled. The court informed us that dgd was, by legal standards, an abandoned child, being without parent or legal guardian, and as such could be removed into state custody. We immediately filed for emergency guardianship and adoption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I have a couple blankets for your new one. PM me your address and I'll send them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 If you are willing to raise your dgc, have you considered the possibility of adopting her? Be sure to get legal guardianship if you decide to just raise her. After raising our dgd for 7 years we went to court for legal guardianship so she could be home schooled. The court informed us that dgd was, by legal standards, an abandoned child, being without parent or legal guardian, and as such could be removed into state custody. We immediately filed for emergency guardianship and adoption. I would love to do that but the parents actually want the child and I am hoping that after a bit of time they will get their lives straightened out and be able to take care of the baby themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmarango Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I have some clothes, but most are short sleeves. I'm not sure if this would be helpful for you. Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I just got rid of a bunch of stuff, but I will see what I still have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 I have some clothes, but most are short sleeves. I'm not sure if this would be helpful for you. Christina Well, they live in Birmingham, AL. I have no idea how cold it gets there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 I just got rid of a bunch of stuff, but I will see what I still have. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Hubby just got rid of all the baby gear that we were willing to part with. I'll second (or is it third?) the recommendation of going to a crisis pregnancy centre. They usually have clothes, etc. Post on the freecycle list in your area. Explain the situation, and you'd be amazed at the response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I sent you a PM :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianne-TX Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I agree with the Pregnancy Center. Just recently I found out all that they do. The parents attend classes and build up points to "buy" the items they need. If both parents attend classes, they get double points. The donations the preg. center receives are used for their "store". There is a new store and a used store where the items are fewer points. It sounds like the classes might be good for them as well since they are needing to get their lives together. The center also provides ongoing help too, although I'm not sure what all that entails. I also do not know if all preg. centers are created the same. I also agree with the freecycle idea. People offer all kinds of stuff on there. It goes quick, but if you post a want, you might get a lot of offers. The rules in our area, I believe, are that you have to offer three items before you post a want. But, it might help you clean out some of your things too. Also, if you are a part of local homeschool support group, ask for items there, too. I hope and pray your son and the baby's mother can get their life squared away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 Post on the freecycle list in your area. Explain the situation, and you'd be amazed at the response. Thanks. I didn't event hink of this even though I have gotten rid of things on Freecycle before, just so many things going on in my life right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I sent you a PM :). Sent you a PM as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I don't know if any of these are near you, but they sometimes have good deals on used stuff. http://www.onceuponachild.com/locations.aspx?s=TN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitlinsmom Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I will be having my baby on Dec. 21. We dont know what it is yet but if we have a boy I have a couple of boxes I could send your way. :) They wouldnt get there until the first of January or so but he is more than welcome to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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