Three years ago today..... :(

rsrn02 · September 2011

I got the worst phone call of my life. My 14 month old nephew had died in his sleep. We still do not know the cause of death. It wasn't SIDS. The coroner called it SUDC. Sudden unexplained death of a child. My life has forever changed. My sister and husband and daughter are doing ok. I will never forget that day. Or week. ....sobs into computer.....when ds was 14 months I don't think I slept at all until he was 15 months. I have this fear that it will happen to me as well..

Strunella · September 2011

Oh, no...I'm so sorry for the loss of your nephew. That is such a scary thing...one of the biggest fears for any parent. I know when I check on DS, I still listen for his breathing and if he's particularly quiet, I give him a little tap. **hugs**

BrideBuddies · September 2011

Oh.. how sad! I'm so so sorry.

I know they say SIDS is generally not a factor after age 1, but so many things can happen to little kids. I hate that C won't sleep without a blanket and I check on him all the time to make sure he doesn't have it wrapped around his head (which he's done a couple of times and I freak out). That's why he mostly only gets a crocheted afghan for bedtime, but I still won't feel good about it until he's 10.

newbee36 · September 2011

I am so sorry. That is the worst that can happen to a family. I can imagine how scared you were when your baby was around that age. Unfortunately, bad things come uninvited and we usually don't have control on them. Sometimes I am also scared... We can just hope the bad stuff stay far far away from us.

Hugs.

vanverth · September 2011

How terrifying. I do not think I would have slept at all the month he was 14 months.

gimmietimmies · September 2011

I am so sorry for your family's loss. Hang in there. I know I'd be feeling the same as you, scared for your own little one and greiving because your nephew passed young, and they couldn't explain it. My heart hurts for you.

Peppernut · September 2011

OMG I am so so sorry. That is every parent's nightmare. I have chills. My thoughts are with you and your sister, and her family.

Pesky · September 2011

kikijbunny · September 2011

I'm so sorry.

stever · September 2011

ambermcmullin · September 2011

So sorry for your loss, that is a terrible situation. Not that knowing the cause would help the pain, but at least ease the worry. A friend of my husband's nephew passed from CF complications at 2 years old and even though I wasn't very close to his family, it was awful news. I had a 2 year old son of my own and was expecting my second son, so the fears and worries stick with you regardless. I will pray for you and your family to have peace and hope you can enjoy your child without too much worry (we will never be worry-free as parents). Take care, God bless.

rsrn02 · October 2011

Thanks everyone

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