I wish I didn't read that story.....

naturegal79

That story Lancy posted earlier about the 7 month that died makes me sick.  I am miserable now and really wish I didn't read that. It makes me wonder if it was SIDS related. The mother mentioned foaming at the mouth... I don't think SIDS would cause that would it? I have no clue... Sooner, what do you/your hubs think? I can't wait to get Reece from DC and love on him.  I will not complain anymore about him waking up during the night, or too early or anything! I willl just be happy he is in my life...

 So sad

ALane1128

Same here. I cant get an image out of my mind. Ugh.

aglenn

It is really disturbing.  I have no idea what might have happened but it is incredibly sad.  That family has been on my mind all day.

callalilly323

I've been sick since I read that story this morning, and went to the daycare to visit DS at lunchtime. I'm so horrified and so unbelievably sorry for that mother. My heart just breaks for her -- I even cried at my desk.

Mar5195

Glad I didn't read it. Sounds awful You really have to enjoy each day as it comes. It's a gift!

JessieJH

My heart just is twisted in knots at the thought of what that mom is going through. I remember her from the boards and I know she already had enough on her plate. She mentioned in her post that if it were not for her daughter she couldn't imagine how she could remain on this earth and that makes me just bawl. I think I would shrivel up to nothing if something happened to my sweet girl.

aracelyluna

Jorge is napping and I have been up every 5 minutes to check on him. I wish I had not read it either, my heart break for that mother. Makes me really appreciate what we have.

MollySm

I feel the same way. I barely slept last night , just kept checking on her

reikotxm

Great now I just read it and wished I didn't either. I had a snuza halo before DS was born and I ended up selling it a few months ago because we never used it. Now I feel like I should get another one or an angelcare monitor (although it would be hard to not get false alarms from the snuza since DS is a side sleeper and occasionally a tummy sleeper) I feel so paranoid now. I can't imagine what she is going through....

lancyjo

Sorry... ::sad face:: [darn mobile site won't let me post one]

I just thought it was so sad, and a huge reminder to cherish every moment, even the not so fun ones.

Ya Never Know

Admittedly, I saw that post just before bed yesterday, and I really wish I wouldn't have read it either. I felt really uneasy about putting DD down to bed, and I'm not normally like that. I can't imagine the pain that poor woman is feeling and I feel awful that it happened to her, or that it could happen to anyone. You better believe that I held my baby tight after reading it and went in and checked on her as she slept. I pray that none of us ever have to feel that kind of pain. Ever.

laura.noel

Ya Never Know:

I pray that none of us ever have to feel that kind of pain. Ever.

THIS. I usually avoid these stories, but I started to read this one, mostly to see if the poster was someone I recognized.  I also wished I hadn't. I will not sleep well tonight.  

Lena122

It's been haunting me all day too. As far as the SIDS thing goes, not knowing anything other than the baby was foaming at the mouth makes me think there was probably some underlying undiagnosed medical condition. I think the foaming indicates there was something medically wrong with the baby and with SIDS there is no "reason" for the death. Not to say its not a horrible and dad situation that couldn't happen to any of us. It definitely made me rock Little Man for a few extra minutes tonight!

ETA: Given the fact that it will take a medical examiner months to determine the cause of death there's really no point in guessing. The truth is that it's a tragedy that could happen to anyone. I feel so sorry for that poor baby's family.

ssimon621

I can't get it off my mind either.  I told DH about the story and he looked like he wanted to cry and then he just stared at Skyler as if he was imagining her not being here.  As I laid Sky down and said her prayers as I nursed her to sleep I made sure to pray for that Mom because I can't get her off my mind.

I didn't want to put DD in her bed tonight, I just wanted to hold her in my arms. 

kittyh8r

I could not sleep last night after I read it. I had to tell people about it because it was so heavy on my heart. I feel like Emma has always been here with me, I cannot even fathom what life would be like without her. I will forever think of this family. 

Side note, your siggy is so creepy. It may take a little longer to fall asleep again tonight. (: 

btartaroind

I know, that story was terrible I feel so bad for her and her family. I looked at my son last night and thought "What if this was the last time I saw him smile, or fed him, or put him to sleep?" And It really broke my heart for her and anyone who has lost a child. So I squeezed my son and told him that I don't know what God's plan is and will never understand it, but that I love him to the ends of the Earth, and nothing will ever change that.

tahitiandreamin

btartaroind:

So I squeezed my son and told him that I don't know what God's plan is and will never understand it, but that I love him to the ends of the Earth, and nothing will ever change that.

I told my daughter something similar last night.  I can't imagine loosing my daughter at this age... I feel as if she's finally letting me get to know her and her little personality is shining through.  I was a constant worrier before getting pregnant with my daughter.  She has been teaching me that I can't worry about what I can change.  I just need to live in the moment and enjoy everything that I have right now. 

sooner1981

Heartbreaking.  Unbelievably heartbreaking.  But yeah, the actual chance that a 7 month old would die and they would label it "SIDS" is virtually zero.  The risk of SIDS is highest between 2-4 months.  After 6 months, it drops so very low.  But it could be that he had some kind of genetic heart condition or some brain congenital defect that had such low level symptoms that the parents didn't really pick up on it (nor should they have!) until that night.  But I am sure they will find something on the autopsy besides SIDS since he was 7 months old.

God bless their family.  What a tough road they have in front of them.

sunnyday016

I feel the same way. I just cannot imagine her pain

DS was napping when I read that post and I immediately went up to check on him. I was so nervous through the rest of that nap.