View Full Version : Abandoned baby found in garage
News article here (http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/abandoned-baby-found-in-box/2006/08/28/1156617246875.html)
Besides the sad notion of a baby being abandoned period I'm just amazed at how easy some people can (a) give birth and (b) leave the baby afterwards! :eek:
Mum&bubs
28-08-2006, 11:39
How terribly sad :( Lucky the little boy survived & I hope he gets the care he deserves now.
i watched it on the news last nght, sad excuse of a mother, give it to someone who deserves it. poor baby boy.
the_queen
28-08-2006, 11:50
Poor bubba. Glad he's getting looked after now.
OMG, thats so sad. The poor little mite, what a rough way to enter the world. Glad hes okay now. :(
Chickadee
28-08-2006, 11:52
It is sad. Sad that the baby was left in the garage. Sad that the woman gave birth alone and probably afraid. I can't imagine what must have been going through her mind. But I refuse to judge her as a bad person when I know nothing of the circumstances that led her to such a drastic and desperate action.
the_queen
28-08-2006, 11:59
It is sad. Sad that the baby was left in the garage. Sad that the woman gave birth alone and probably afraid. I can't imagine what must have been going through her mind. But I refuse to judge her as a bad person when I know nothing of the circumstances that led her to such a drastic and desperate action.
:yelclap: well said Martha, I totally agree
It is sad. Sad that the baby was left in the garage. Sad that the woman gave birth alone and probably afraid. I can't imagine what must have been going through her mind. But I refuse to judge her as a bad person when I know nothing of the circumstances that led her to such a drastic and desperate action.
That is such a great point.
such a tragedy that this happened. I hope both mother and baby get the help they need.
*~alegna~*
28-08-2006, 12:08
This breaks my heart.
For 1 - She had to be going through some huge issues to go such drastic measures.
2 - She didn't think that there was any help
& 3 - The obvious one - for that baby boy.
send them both up to me, I'll look after them:crying: :hugs:
Pippi Longstocking
28-08-2006, 14:36
It is sad. Sad that the baby was left in the garage. Sad that the woman gave birth alone and probably afraid. I can't imagine what must have been going through her mind. But I refuse to judge her as a bad person when I know nothing of the circumstances that led her to such a drastic and desperate action.
I completely agree.
Off topic but I also really think The Age need a proof reader for their articles :p
bronny-jane
28-08-2006, 15:10
im still up in the air about my opinion on this:confused:
i wonder how different opinions would be of this women if the baby died?
thats what she left it there for right, not so she could tidy up her mess, she left a newborn baby in a box to die, im more angry and confused then sad, im glad ive never been in this position, but then again i have morals and make choices and leaving a baby to die isnt something i'd ever consider:mad:
CrazyBeautiful
28-08-2006, 15:16
I agree with you on this one bronny-jane. Leaving a baby to die isn't something I'd ever consider either. I'm in the 'up in the air' group also. I just hope that that poor little boy will receive the love and attention he deserves from a loving and caring family.
its so sad:crying:
i heard the mother was undergoing pyschiatric assesment.
you would have to be pretty messed up to leave your baby to die.I just dont understand it:no: If you dont want to keep your baby,why not leave it at the hospital,in a church or even someones doorstep?Its so much more humane than leaving the poor child cold,scared and alone.
~rambox~
28-08-2006, 15:19
I think people that do things like that should be forced to have a historectomy so they can not do it again.
How can someone be so heartless, if she didn't want the baby there are plenty of people who can't have kids who would have gladly addopted it.
~EmsMum~
28-08-2006, 15:20
wow :eek: :eek:
babylover111
28-08-2006, 15:24
I think its such a sad situation. Immediately I didnt give a **** about the mum and only thought of the baby, how could someone carry a baby for 9 months and then leave it in a cardboard box in a garage? Especially after going through labour, I dont know the situation so I shouldnt judge obviously something is not quite right with the mother but how could she do this? Why didnt she consider adoption as there are so many loving couples that would welcome the baby with loving arms. Imagine if you were this child and when you grew up you found out what had happened, I couldnt help but feel unworthy. Poor little thing :(
SamanthaJane
28-08-2006, 16:28
I seen that on the news yesterday :crying:
It made me feel so sad, hopefully the mother will get all the help she needs, because i think she needs it...
I'm glad the baby is okay at the moment, hopefully he wont have any long-term problems :)
the poor mum!!!! she musta had a home birth and been alone??? that would be a terrible experiance. Poor bubba as well or course:'(
Pippi Longstocking
28-08-2006, 16:46
BronnyJane, a similar thing happened in Cairns a few years ago only a lot worse. I won't go into details because it was pretty disturbing but the baby did die.
It was awful. And you know what? I still just think it is very very sad. Sad for the baby but sad for the mother too. Sad that she felt she had no options, sad that she was clearly mentally disturbed, sad that she obviously didn't have the support she needed, sad sad sad....:crying:
RedPanda
28-08-2006, 16:49
its so sad:crying:
i heard the mother was undergoing pyschiatric assesment.
you would have to be pretty messed up to leave your baby to die.I just dont understand it:no: If you dont want to keep your baby,why not leave it at the hospital,in a church or even someones doorstep?Its so much more humane than leaving the poor child cold,scared and alone.
I was thinking the same thing. She must have been so confused and scared.
Goosie22
28-08-2006, 17:01
I agree I feel sad for the baby and the way the mother acted, but we have no way of knowing why she did what she did. Before people run out a lynch her maybe they could spare a thought for all the people left to fend for themselves when they should be under closer watch (by family, friends or even neighbours) due to mental illness.
Its a sad reflection on our communities that some people are left to live such lonely lives and others sit back in judgement without lifting a finger to help.
kathrine
30-08-2006, 14:34
The child will (now) hopefully be alright,
the mother will live with this the rest of her life.
No-one celebrated the pregnancy, no one watched the ultrasound, no one held her hand, rubbed her back or made her a cup of tea. No-one bought booties and singlets.
She gave birth alone, afraid? in denial?
Do not condem what you don't understand, even people with mental illness have children.
We all need to be more aware of family, friends, neighbours.
It takes a village to raise a child.
Kate:o
babylover111
30-08-2006, 14:53
oh wow, ive never heard of that before.
I had a chat with my sister whos studying psychology about the situation and she has changed my mind completely. I feel so sorry for her and hope that she gets the help she needs, imagine living the rest of your life knowing what you had put your child through :crying:
bellagirl
30-08-2006, 15:06
I think people that do things like that should be forced to have a historectomy so they can not do it again.
How can someone be so heartless, if she didn't want the baby there are plenty of people who can't have kids who would have gladly addopted it.
yes, i totally agree.
i do feel for this women becoz she could not be in a good mental state but will she be charged with attempted murder?:confused:
babylover111
30-08-2006, 15:11
yes, i totally agree.
i do feel for this women becoz she could not be in a good mental state but will she be charged with attempted murder?:confused:
If she does have a mental disorder then probably not
Mischief
30-08-2006, 20:21
The child will (now) hopefully be alright,
the mother will live with this the rest of her life.
No-one celebrated the pregnancy, no one watched the ultrasound, no one held her hand, rubbed her back or made her a cup of tea. No-one bought booties and singlets.
She gave birth alone, afraid? in denial?
Do not condem what you don't understand, even people with mental illness have children.
Kate - You bought tears to my eyes! You are right.
Its heartbreaking and sickening that this poor child was bought into the world like this, and then left. I'm so glad that he was found and is well and safe.
My heart breaks for the mother too. Its easy to say, what a horrible person.......to do something like that she must have been very ill emotionally. To give birth alone....the thought sends cold shivers up my spine. I'm so glad that they are both alive and safe and well....and hopefully both of them will get all the help they need and live long happy lives!
~BEXTER~
31-08-2006, 13:46
i feel for the baby and im glad he is ok he will go to a great loving home.
i also feel for the mother something must be really wong with her for her to do that, she must care a little bit to have wrapped it up, but if she was going to dump it she should have done it out frot a hospital or cop station
im just glad bub is doling well:yelclap:
mandiegraham
31-08-2006, 14:52
I agree with all the things that have be written, but what really bothers me is that for such a well developed society it is a really poor thing to think that this women felt she had no choices!!. We can send a man to the moon but couldnt provide the simple choices this women needed in her hour of crisis. Having no one to turn to is the most awfull feeling and then there is the feeling of being totally alone and to feel out of control well it is just so sad, i hope the women gets the help she needs to get her out the situation she was placed in to have a chain reaction to have this story as the ending.
May we all spare a thought for her baby and the mother!!
:crying: Mandie
babylover111
31-08-2006, 14:55
I agree with all the things that have be written, but what really bothers me is that for such a well developed society it is a really poor thing to think that this women felt she had no choices!!. We can send a man to the moon but couldnt provide the simple choices this women needed in her hour of crisis. Having no one to turn to is the most awfull feeling and then there is the feeling of being totally alone and to feel out of control well it is just so sad, i hope the women gets the help she needs to get her out the situation she was placed in to have a chain reaction to have this story as the ending.
May we all spare a thought for her baby and the mother!!
:crying: Mandie
Kudos to you mandie, i agree 100%
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