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Name: Lisa Huntress
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Conway, NH
Time: 2000-02-29 18:32:04
Comments: My sweet angel baby Stephanie Ann... We made it! Yesterday 2-28 was the one year mark of your return to play in the clouds. We went away for a few day's. It was much easier to be away. And comforting to come home today. I lit several candles for you. Each with a different meaning. The hardest one to light was the candle of my love for you. You are so deeply missed. And it is unreal that you have been gone from my arms for one year already. As I'm sure you know, your big sister misses you terribly, as well. I'm not sure how we have made it through this first year. Perhaps it will be the same for the next... we will make it from our love and our precious memories of your smile. Thank you Stephanie for guiding us through this and for being my angel. I am a truely blessed mommy. I love and miss you! Stephanie Ann 12-02-98 to 02-28-99

Name: Jamie Tate
Website:
Referred by: Yahoo!
From: Louisiana
Time: 2000-02-29 15:00:17
Comments: I have cried in front of people reading the stories. I am glad that you all can cope, because I don't think I would be that strong. I was doing research for a speech in college. Thanks for the help and I'll be praying.

Name: Sarah
Website: Katelin
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Calgary
Time: 2000-02-29 00:49:23
Comments: Once again, here I am, after midnight, missing my baby and looking at this site. Thank-you so much for creating it, so I can have something to occupy my mind on these hard nights when my baby seems so very far away. I've made so many friends through this network, and found so much support. Thank you. Sarah, mommy to Katie, march 12--july 13, 98. PS....I MISS MY BABY SO MUCH!!! and I wish I was planning her 2nd b-day right now. =0(

Name: Steve Jones
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Glasgow
Time: 2000-02-28 03:28:39
Comments: My wife is struggling to cope with recent miscarriage!

Name: Melanie
Website:
Referred by: Lycos
From: Littleton, CO
Time: 2000-02-28 02:53:47
Comments: My best friend lost her baby, Sierra Brooke, to SIDS on December 1, 1999. March 1st will be the 3 month anniversary of her death. She has been gone almost as long as she had been alive. Each day seems to get harder for her mother, Cassie. I pray that I will know how to comfort her. She is so afraid that Sierra will be forgotten...so I write this in Sierra Brooke's memory, 8/23/99 - 12/1/99...so that she will know that she is not. We all miss you, Sierra! I am taking care of your Mommy the best that I know how. Please bless her with angel kisses in her dreams.

Name: DONNA LANDON
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: DRYDEN ONATRIO CANADA
Time: 2000-02-25 14:08:34
Comments: IF ANY ONE WOULD LIKE TO TALK ABOUT HOW I DEALT WITH MY LOSS PLEASE EMAIL AT landon_donna@hotmail.com thanks donna landon

Name: Heidi Hatch
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Ohio
Time: 2000-02-25 11:42:28
Comments: This is a great site! We love you Tennessee. We miss every inch of your little body. Born at 22 weeks 10 1/2 in. 1lb. 1/4 oz. Forever in our hearts, Mommy and Daddy

Name: Amanda Roy
Website:
Referred by: Lycos
From: Charlottesville, VA
Time: 2000-02-24 15:38:14
Comments: I have looked over your site and it is what I am looking for to continue my work on SIDS. This is a horrible and painful disorder and I have choosen to research it for those two reasons. No one should be put through the pain and suffering of losing their children especially to something that one can not give a reason for why they have died. Keep up the research. I will continue to visit here regulary in order to see what else has been updated. To everyone who has gone through the pain, God Bless you and you are in my prayers.

Name: Jessica
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Kansas
Time: 2000-02-24 15:14:52
Comments: This is a very good information site. Keep it up! A lot of people need to know these things.

Name: Cynthia Weaver
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Whitby, ON. Canada
Time: 2000-02-24 14:14:29
Comments: My baby died at 2 1/2 days old. His name is Andrew. He was a full term baby boy who weighed 8lbs 15oz and scored a 9/10 on his apgar score. In the early morning Andrew started to fuss. I tried to console him as any mother would. He would not nurse from me and was iritable at first. I called the nurse to come in and help me and she told me not to worry, he was fine. She said his temperature was low and took him to put him under the warmer. When she brought him back to be his was much calmer and was moaning and groaning in the bassinet. So I picked him up to rock him and tried again to feed him. He was not interested. The nurse said he was just tired. So I continued to rock him. At about 4:30am. we tried to feed him again. By this time he was lethargic. So the nurse force fed him formula. he took the formula but shortly after spit it up. When the dr. came in at 8:30 am to release me and Andrew to go home, I told him about my night with Andrew and felt that he was not doing well. His comment was that Andrews color was good. But also, by this time he started breathing very fast and his little hands were tremoring. By 11:30 am the nurse took him into the NICU where they could monitor him more closely. His condition was deteriorating very quickly. They started an IV of antibiotics. Also he did not urinate during this whole time. I miss my baby so much. I need some answers as to what happened to my son. The coroner said there was no anatomical reason for his death and there was no sepsis or meningitis. So what was it then? What killed my son? If anyone reading this message has had a similar experience please e-mail me at Andrewsstar@aol.com

Name: michele k
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: new jersey
Time: 2000-02-23 21:41:16
Comments: i lost my daughter on 10-7-99. her death was a result of a miscarriage at 10 1/2 weeks. i am having a really difficult time dealing with it and am hoping to find support in knowing that i am not alone... thank you for making it possible through this site.

Name: Alexandra Cossi
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Texas
Time: 2000-02-23 10:55:53
Comments: Your webite is very informative

Name: Deon
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Slc, Ut.
Time: 2000-02-22 18:34:49
Comments: My name is Deon and I have a story titled "I am so scared" on the First Person P&Il section, I received an email from Deanne but the address is invalid, I think I could really help her. Sorry to leave it here, just tring to help someone in need. rodin@aros.net

Name: Amy
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: APPLETON WI
Time: 2000-02-22 15:03:20
Comments: Its a helpful feeling to see your not alone and though there is alot of info.about infant death out there ;there still isnt enough.Our son died in 1991 but the pain is stronger even now ;probably because of all the "whatifs".I dont think having other children makes it easier at all.Im looking for local support groups if anyone knows of any please email me. Amy.

Name: Erica McPhail
Website:
Referred by: Lycos
From: Killeen,TX
Time: 2000-02-22 14:32:37
Comments: Thank you for having a website that is so informative. I just recently had a baby and SIDS scares me. I have been reading your website on how to try to prevent it. Thanks again

Name: Jonas Waldeland
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Stavanger, Norway
Time: 2000-02-22 14:17:17
Comments: A good page. I am a grandfather that found my grand daughter Martine dead in her bed, Oct. 24. 1999. Locally the parents have been given good help, but this will not bring Martine back to us all.

Name: Katy Daugherty
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Greenfield, Indiana
Time: 2000-02-22 09:02:37
Comments: My friend and I have written a grant last year to buy cribs for adolsecent mothers who can't afford them. By doing so, we must find information about sids and such. We have delivered a total of two cribs, which have been a success. We would like you to send us as much as info as possible. Becky and I are getting ready for a presentation for the Kwanas Club and we need updated information.

Name: Jennifer Newton
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Florida
Time: 2000-02-21 09:22:13
Comments: A commended appluase from a victim of SIDS...You are wonderful for what you are doing here. In Memory of Jasmine Michelle-3 months old August 24, 1998 - December 21, 1998

Name: Sarah
Website: Katelin
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Calgary
Time: 2000-02-18 22:28:18
Comments: In memory of my daughter Katie who died July 13, 98. Thanks for this site, it's the best support anyone could hope for.

Name: s
Website: pa
Referred by: From a Friend
From:
Time: 2000-02-17 20:57:55
Comments: thinking of an angel...

Name: Shari & John
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Erie,PA
Time: 2000-02-17 20:27:52
Comments: Coming up on our nephew Alex's second birtheday March 4th, he left us all when he was only 4 and a half months old. We just wanted to say HAPPY SECOND BIRTHDAY BUDDY! Wish we could see you blow out the candles... Uncle John and Aunt Shari

Name: Erin
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Alaska
Time: 2000-02-17 03:38:31
Comments: This is a wonderful page and I am so happy that there is this awarness out there about this horrible Syndrome.

Name: Michael
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Denver
Time: 2000-02-17 01:40:08
Comments: My son Deandre died 2 years ago to this day in New York. He was only 2 months old. I didn't think it would affect me the way it has today, it was bothering me so much that I had to leave the job. Losing my son was the hardest thing that I could have ever gone through, and will more than likely be the toughest thing that I will ever experience for the rest of my life. I miss him so much and oh how I wish he was still here with me. Rest In Peace my Little One, I will always Love You. Deandre Patrick Wayne Dobbs 12/7/97 - 02/16/98.

Name: Sharon Leposki
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: San Diego
Time: 2000-02-16 23:18:29
Comments: We lost our Jacob on January 10, 2000. He was not in our care at the time. I would like to tell every expectant parent to find a way to stay home with their children and not send them to day care. I believe that Jacob would still be with us, if he were in my care. I found this song by a Christian singer, Twila Paris, very comforting. "A visitor from heaven, if only for a while. A gift of love to be returned. We think of you and smile. A visitor from heaven, Accompanied by grace. Reminding of a better love, and of a better place. With aching hearts and empty arms, we send you with a name. It hurts so much to let you go, but we're so glad you came. A visitor from heaven, if only for a day. We thank Him for the time He gave, And now it's time to say. We trust you to the Father's love, and to His tender care. Held in the everlasting arms, and we're so glad you're there. With breaking hearts and open hands, we send you with a name. It hurts so much to let you go, but we're so glad you came. We're so glad you came." To Jacob-I love you.

Name: Jennifer Buss
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Chelsea, MI- currently a Michigan State student
Time: 2000-02-16 22:47:22
Comments: I am researching for a paper on SIDS and this site was very helpful. It's good to know that there is a place for parents to get their questions answered. I know this disease can effect everyone. One of my good friend's nephew died of SIDS.

Name: TARA SCHWEIGER
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: CENTERVILLE, MN
Time: 2000-02-16 10:32:13
Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR THE SMALLEST ANGELS WEB PAGE AND I CAN'T SEEM TO FIND IT, IF SOMEONE COULD PLEASE GET BACK TO ME I WOULD APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH! IT IS THE WORLD'S SMALLEST ANGELS MAYBE: WWW.GEOCITIES.COM

Name: Pat Gordon
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Oklahoma
Time: 2000-02-16 01:33:15
Comments: In memory of my Grandson Robert Ian-Lee Stanfill 2/15/98 - 6/9/98. Happy birthday my Little Man. Sorry Nana couldn't sing your song very well. I tried. I love you and miss you soooo much. Like your song says"You're safe in my heart and my heart will go on." Watch over us always sweet baby boy. Love always and forever, Nana and Dandan.

Name: april sturdifen
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: california
Time: 2000-02-15 21:45:08
Comments: i'd like to know the progress on research of sids, what causes it?

Name: Shirley Tenholder
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Overland Park, KS
Time: 2000-02-15 15:34:01
Comments: Well, yesterday was Valentines day. I went to Conner's grave and left him a boquet of baby breathes and released a huge white teddy bear balloon with messages for him. It was yet another first holiday without him. A holiday about love, yet I wasn't able to be with one of my special loves and will never be able to again. I have been reading a lot about SIDS lately on the internet and most of it seems several years old. Here in the Kansas City metro area there were 12 SIDS deaths from Thanksgiving to the end of the year (99). Several local news shows did reports on it. They said SIDS seemed to be on the rise again. I just feel really cheated. I have read about all the risks. Conner always slept on his back. He was a large baby almost 11 pounds at birth. No one in our family or friends smoke. So he was never around that. I was 36 when he was born. I didn't or don't use drugs. Only thing going against him was that he was a boy (60% of SIDS victims are boys) and it was winter (most deaths occur in the winter). I just always thought if he slept on his back he would be fine. I never really worried about SIDS with any of my children since I did everything they said to. So the 'BACK TO SLEEP' campaign didn't work for Conner. It seems you can only try to do your best, but then that may not even be enough. It just kills me that there wasn't something that could have prevented his death. I use to sing "You are my Sunshine" to him, I did to all of my children. However God decicded to take one of my sunbeams away from me. So it will never be as bright and shiny as it was on Dec. 23, 1999. That day at 11:45 a permanent cloud was put into my sky. I guess some day the sun will come back out for me, but it will never be the same. Conner, I miss you so much. I hug the little sleeper you wore the day before you died all the time trying to get your little baby feel & smell. I LOVE YOU!!!! My sunny, funny little valentine heres angel hugs and butterfly kisses. Mommy (Oooooh!!)

Name: Margaret McGovern
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Florida, (USA)
Time: 2000-02-15 11:58:47
Comments: Our grandson Joshua(10/9 - 11/29/99) died of SIDS. Why can't we get and inexpensive home monitor?

Name: Elizabeth Payton
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: ohio
Time: 2000-02-14 23:55:51
Comments: this is a good page

Name: Tracy Vallindas
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Helena,Montana
Time: 2000-02-13 21:24:15
Comments: Thank you for having a web site with so much information. Maybe it will to help me understand why my baby died.

Name: Kenneth Hobbs
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Denison Texas
Time: 2000-02-13 12:32:13
Comments: thank you for putting so much information on your page it has been real helpful for me on the paper i'm writing for school.

Name: Shirley Tenholder
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Overland Park, KS
Time: 2000-02-11 16:20:45
Comments: CONNER RILEY TENHOLDER WAS BORN ON 10/8/99, 21 INCHES LONG AND 10 LBS & 13 OZS. HE IS OUR THIRD CHILD. ON 12/23/99 HE STOPPED BREATHING DURING HIS MORNING NAP AT THE BABYSITTERS. THE BABYSITTER APPLIED CPR AND HER HUSBAND CALLED 911. THEY GOT HIM STABLE ENOUGH TO SEND HIM TO THE HOSPITAL, BUT THE DOCTORS JUST COULDN'T GET HIM TO START BREATHING ON HIS OWN. WE ARE STILL IN SHOCK. HE WAS SUCH A BIG HEALTHY LITTLE BOY. HE ALWAYS SLEPT ON HIS BACK. WE AND HIS DAYCARE PROVIDER DID EVERYTHING LIKE WE WERE SUPPOSE TO. WHAT HAPPENED? SANTA WAS COMING EARLY FOR US, DUE TO TRAVELING. THIS WAS OUR CHRISTAMS EVE AT HOME. SANTA HAD SUCH A HEART BREAKING TIME. OUR OLDEST SON NOLAN (5) WAS WORRIED ABOUT CONNER'S PRESENTS. HE WAS AFRAID SANTA WOULDN'T REMEMBER HIM NOW. SO SANTA DELIVERED THEM. IT WAS SO HARD TO OPEN HIS PRESENTS THAT MORNING. HE DIDN'T EVEN GET TO HAVE HIS FIRST CHRISTMAS WITH US. HE WAS BURIED 12/27/99 WITH HIS POOH BEAR THAT WE HAD GOTTEN HIM FOR CHRISTMAS. SINCE THEN WE HAVE HAD TO GO INTO THE YEAR 2000 WITHOUT HIM. IT WASN'T A HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR US. I HAVE ALSO HAD MY BIRTHDAY SINCE THEN WHICH DOESN'T SEEM FAIR TO ME. I HAD ANOTHER, BUT HE DOESN'T EVEN GET TO HAVE 1. NOW VALENTINES IS COMING UP. ITS JUST SO HARD!!!! MY ARMS ACHE TO HOLD HIM AND MY HEART IS SO HEAVY. ITS STRANGE HOW ONE SO LITTLE CAN EFFECT SO MANY PEOPLE IN SO MANY WAYS. HE WAS SUCH A GOOD BABY AND SO SMART FOR A LITTLE GUY NOT EVEN 3 MONTHS YET. EVEN THOUGH HE COULDN'T TALK YET HE TRIED TO COMMUNICATE WITH US AND IT WAS SO CUTE. WE WISH NOW WE HAD VIDEO TAPED HIM DOING IT, BUT WHO WAS TO KNOW HE WOULDN'T BE THERE. THE HARDEST PART IS SEEING OTHER LITTLE BABY BOYS AROUND HIS SIZE THAT KIND OF LOOK LIKE HIM AND ESPECIALLY IF THEY ARE IN LITTLE BLUE OR TEAL SLEEPERS. THATS WHAT HE WORE MOST OF THE TIME. I JUST FALL TO PIECES. IF I DIDN'T HAVE MY OTHER 2 KIDS, NOLAN & SYDNEY (3) I DON'T KNOW WHAT I WOULD DO. I JUST WANTED TO SHARE SOME OF MY MEMORIES WITH OTHERS THAT WOULD UNDERSTAND. CONNER, MY LITTLE HOSS, MY SUNSHINE, OUR LITTLE ANGEL WE MISS YOU DEEPLY AND LOVE YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY. MOM, DAD, BROTHER, & SISSY

Name: Penny Majors
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Indiana
Time: 2000-02-10 23:54:54
Comments: My first time to this web site. My son "Matthew" passed away form SIDS in April,1989. It's still very hard for my family.But we are surviving. Thanks for this opportunity..

Name: Diana & William Wyker
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Leesburg, VA
Time: 2000-02-10 23:53:18
Comments: We've just lost our third child "William Arthur Wyker" to SIDS. He was born 10/15/99 and his passing was 01/24/00. Its been less than three weeks and I can't believe he isn't with us. I have two girls 2 and 4 and he was our little boy. I thank you for you webb site, I'm hungry for information and to read of others who have experienced this tragedy and have survived. Signed, Empty Mother & Father

Name: Heather & Shane Tambling
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Bangor , Maine
Time: 2000-02-10 20:42:46
Comments: On April 6,2000 it will be a year since we lost our beloved Jacob Tyler, and not a day goes by that we dont think of him and miss him. Jacob Tyler Tambling March 21,1999- April 6,1999 In our memory and hearts he lives ,We are thankfull and blessed for the little time we had with him. Our heart goes out to all Mothers and Fathers and thier families that have suffered the pain from the loss of a child. May time ease our pain.

Name: Yousra Khan
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Poughkeepsie, New York
Time: 2000-02-10 13:19:56
Comments: I liked this site...I am actually a student at a high school and i am researching SIDS and associating it with a lot other medical sciences. I am reading articles and studying articles and reading articles written by other doctors. if any of you out there read this and are able to help me....please e-mail me at mt e-mail address. and my heart goes out to all the people who have lost someone. I have studied about this cause and I have spoke to people who have lost an infant. It is heartbreaking and I know that I haven't felt the pain that they go through and i pray that i won't. I also pray for everyone else who does have a child. The only info i can give at this point, being a high school student, is that dont go around buying expensive machines and cribs and walkers just because you think your child will be safe in them. SIDS is not only caused by these machines and cribs, it can be anything. Just pray a lot and watch your child. Keep an eye on them at all times.

Name: Anita
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Washington State
Time: 2000-02-10 00:58:01
Comments: I lost a baby brother to SIDS. I watched my parents suffer. I feel for every family who has lost a prescious angel. God Bless and know that the lil' angels of the world are in a better place and are always with you. Love Anita

Name: Cassandra Engle
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Bloomsburg
Time: 2000-02-09 17:03:55
Comments: The reason I am here is because I an due anytime and I was trying to find out about deaths of newborns.

Name: Shontel R. Rideaux
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Time: 2000-02-09 12:26:58
Comments: I lost my daughter, Arianne Shontel Lewis - 9 1/2 months - to SIDS on September 25, 1999. It came as a shock to me because I thought she was out of danger because of her age. She was perfectly healthy, and she would turn over on her back on her own. I try to find an explanation of why this happened. I have just joined a SIDS support group to better understand this mystery.

Name: gea harteveld
Website:
Referred by: Geocities
From: holland
Time: 2000-02-08 14:21:46
Comments: hello we wish everyboddy who have ever lost a baby to sids a lot off love we know what it is to loose a child on sids. john & gea

Name: Laura Shaffer
Website:
Referred by: Lycos
From: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Time: 2000-02-08 13:30:22
Comments: My brother Nicholas Ray Dilley died on April 19th 1995 from S.I.D.S. He was born Februrary 5th 1995. My whole family took it very hard. Every year we have an auction and a golf scramble and all the money goes towards S.I.D.S. research. If anyone who has lost a child to S.I.D.S and would like to participate in the scramble or auction e-mail me at KoRnChick20@excite.com thank you~

Name: Shayne D Pipes
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Sioux Falls SD
Time: 2000-02-08 12:55:17
Comments: My husband and I want to say thank you for this web site. It has shown us that there are people in the world that are trying to fight the death of infants, which is caused by SIDS.. Our daughter Hayli Pipes was the most precious gift given. We lost her on November 19 , 1998 to SIDS. The love we have for her is with us every where, every day and all the time. Thank you again. Shayne and Jennifer Pipes Sioux Falls South Dakota

Name: ruby
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: gretna, louisiana
Time: 2000-02-08 12:09:10
Comments: this is for Zachary Burlette: today your mommy called and said the doctor was admitting her to the hospital to have you, oh how excited we all were, finally being able to see you, to hold you, to kiss you, we already love you. You were in our life but just a short while, but you will be in our hearts forever, we love you and miss you very much. your death saddened us very very much. We know you are a sweet angel. thinking of you lovenly on this day especially, but everyday as well.. you are missed, you are loved, we never ever will forget the joy and love you have blessed us with. love you forever, nanny Ruby

Name: Joni McGinnis
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Maui Hawaii
Time: 2000-02-08 06:22:19
Comments: Today is the 3rd year anniversary for my son, Sean's passing. He died on February 7, 1997 and was a few days over 3 months. Presently I have a baby daughter, Dayna who is 6 months old. She is my joy and I am so thankful to have her. Today my tears don't fall as often as compared to that 1st year and living has become beautiful again. But today, the memories were heavy and I wept with sorrow once more for my Sean.I don't expect it to be my last tear...they will always be endless. The grief is farther in back of me today...God and time do wonders for a broken heart. One things for sure, we will never be the same and our lives will be forever changed...Sean has touched us deeply. We love you angelface and miss you dearly...Love mom.

Name: a.hooper
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: the netherlands
Time: 2000-02-08 03:59:32
Comments: finally I found a site about SIDS. In the netherlands it is called "Wiegendood" and there isn't very much information about it. My two children still live because my childdoctor (I don't know what its called in english) connected with an american doctor to know more about prevention by monitoring.

Name: rebecca burlette
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: louisiana
Time: 2000-02-07 21:45:04
Comments: Zachary, the day after tomorrow is your birthday-2/9.It's so hard. Right now I should be getting ready for your first birthday party instead I'm crying and missing you terribly.I remember the day you were born. You were so beautiful and so big. The first thing I called you was my sweet angel baby.Little did I know that you would truly become mamma's sweet angel baby. We miss and love you so much that it hurts. I would give anything to kiss you again. Until we are together again-I love you. Love mamma, daddy, grandma, & lil scott In memory of Zachary Wayne Burlette

Name: Mary Hargett
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: New York
Time: 2000-02-07 08:48:40
Comments: My Tala: Today your brother is exactly 4 1/2 years old. How I wish that you were here to see him growing and learning, just as I know that you would. There are periods of time when your absence is a little easier, and there are times, like the last few days, where I can't stop thinking about you and missing you. You are always in our hearts and in our memory and we are trying to hold on until we see you again. Your mother, your brother, your grandfather, your other relatives and friends love you and miss you so much!

Name: Karen Lazzara
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Des Moines, WA
Time: 2000-02-06 23:44:54
Comments: I am so glad that that there are sites like these for griefing familys. My son Michael died December 03, 1979 at age 2 months, 28 days and still not a day goes by that I still don't miss him. Places like these are even a great help for me after all these years. Hopefully some day we won't need these sites. My heart goes out to all of the family's who suffered resent losses and you are in my prayers. The pains never leaves is just becomes barrable because we will never forget our child.

Name: Libby
Website:
Referred by: AOL
From: North Carolina
Time: 2000-02-06 15:21:13
Comments: For the love of DJ I wanted to share our story. We lost our first child nine months after we married. Because we were pushing 40 we had decided that we would probably not have children. Days after our second anniversary we discovered once again that I was pregnant. Dad was delighted. My parents were thrilled with the idea of being grandparents after several miscarriages with my brother. I pulled my career to a halt and began acting "grumpy" as every pregnant women should. My husband laughed and said "yes ma'm" when I was in one of my moods. Becasue of several risk factors, ie: age, RH neg, high blood pressure, etc., every precaution was taken. Weekly visits to my OB showed a perfectly healthy baby. Tragidy struck on January 12. We went for or regular check-up and to find out the sex of our baby. The audio did not detect a heartbeat (7 days earlier it was strong), U/S did not detect a heartbeat and finally a vaginal U/S confirmed our worst fears -- once again something had gone horribly wrong. No hearbeat, my uterus was shrinking, the amnionitic fluid was low and our world STOPPED. A week later, on my father's b-day, we were induced. After 24 hours of back labor I delivered our baby boy DJ (named after his dad). A perfect little boy, with all his fingers and toes. His color was good and his shape and size were right or schedule. Why has his heart stopped? How can something so small and innocent not have a chance to live. I held him knowing that this was the last time. The pain was to great and my family was crushed. We can only hold him in our hearts and pray that he knows how much he was loved. I miss my baby. Please wait DJ as one day you will see mom & dad again.

Name: Star DeArmond
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: New Orleans, LA
Time: 2000-02-06 13:45:24
Comments: Bud and I went to your grave yesterday, 2/5/00. We brought you some red carnations for your birthday 2/9/99. Your picture is on your grave and it looks so sweet. Now everyone can see what a beautiful child you are. I just wish you were still alive so I could give you some candy and toys. You would be walking by now I'm sure. We miss you everyday. I love you and you are forever in our hearts and thoughts. Love Nanny, In memory of Zachary Wayne Burlette 2/9/99-6/25/99.

Name: Angie Beattie
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Chico Ca
Time: 2000-02-06 02:44:17
Comments: I just recently found out that I have a blighted ovum. I have to go in to have a D & C this week. This was my first pregnancy so its kind of hard.Its also confusing.

Name: Andrea Moore
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From:
Time: 2000-02-06 00:44:34
Comments: I give my deepest sympathy to all the families who have lost a child(baby) from SIDS.

Name: shelleyh
Website: someone to talk to
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: u.k.
Time: 2000-02-05 21:28:05
Comments: i need to talk to somebody i had no idea i was pregnant i wentto the doctors on friday who told me among other things i was pregnant and thati had miscarried i dont know what to say7 or do i need to let my partner be part of it but i have shut him out i hope somebody could e mail me and lets chat ok please i dont know what to do

Name: CANDACE HERKINS
Website: ZACKS PLACE
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: SACRAMENTO, CA
Time: 2000-02-05 01:19:00
Comments: OH MY LITTLE MAN... IT IS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 4TH,2000, IN 6 DAYS YOU WILL HAVE HAD YOUR WINGS FOR A YEAR. THIS HAS TRULY BEEN THE HARDEST YEAR OF MY LIFETIME, ONE I WOULD NEVER CHOSE AGAIN. IF I HAD ONLY KNOWN THAT I WOULD ONLY HAVE 6 DAYS LEFT WITH YOU, OH THE THINGS THAT I WOULD HAVE DONE DIFFERENT. I WOULD HAVE SUNG TO YOU ONE MORE TIME, I WOULD HAVE TICKELED YOUR LITTLE BELLY AND WATCH YOU GIGGLE, I WOULD HAVE HELD YOU TIGHT IN MY ARMS AND WHISPERED ALL MY DREAMS TO YOU.. I NEVER GOT THE CHANCE TO SAY GOOD BYE. THIS YEAR HAS BROUGHT GROWTH , WITH THE TEARS, ANGER RAGE AND CONFUSION. YOUR DAD AND I ARE NOT GOING TO MAKE IT, AND I AM SO SORRY FOR THAT, I TRIED ZACK, I REALLY DID. REMEMBER THOUGH THAT YOU WERE CONCEIVED AND BORN IN LOVE, AND THAT LOVE FOR YOU WILL GO ON FOREVER. YOUR SISTERS, DADDY AND I ARE MAKING PLANS TO RUN AWAY, FAST AND FAR AS WE WANT TO NOT BE HERE ON YOUR DEATH DATE, IT SEEMS SO MUCH HARDER THAN THE BIRTHDAY, FOR THAT WAS A CELEBRATION OF PURE JOY AND LOVE. WE ARE PLANNING ZACKS WALK--KIDS AGAINST SIDS FOR OCTOBER, AND THE BOOK IS COMING ALONG WELL... THE TRUTH BE TOLD, IF YOU HAD NOT GONE TO HEAVEN, I DON'T THINK THAT I WOULD HAVE GROWN SPIRITUALLY AND EMOTIONALLY AS I HAVE... I KNOW THAT YOU ARE SMILING DOWN ON ME AND GUIDEING ME ALONG THE WAY. THE TEARS STILL COME, ONLY FOR NOT AS LONG. I STILL CRY WHEN I SEE THE FAMILIES WITH THEIR LITTLE BOYS, THINKING OF WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. WE WILL BE TOGTHER AGAIN AND UNTIL THEN... I WILL REMAIN, ALWAYS IN LOVE WITH YOU, AND ALWAYS YOUR MOMMY IN MEMORY OF ZACKARY SHANE HERKINS 12/11/98-02/10/1999--59 SHORT AND WONDERFUL DAYS WWW.ZACKSPLACE.COM

Name: Amy Caldwell
Website: Amy
Referred by: Net Search
From: West Virginia
Time: 2000-02-04 23:20:43
Comments: I loved the site , my som died from SIDS 3 years ago , just knowing that there are places like this one helps so much thank you for all you do .

Name: Linda Rosemeyer
Website:
Referred by: Yahoo!
From: Spring, Texas
Time: 2000-02-04 20:46:27
Comments: My friends 4 month old baby boy , Justin, died from SIDS 2 days ago. I am looking for ways to help her and to understand this tragedy. Thanks. Linda

Name: Tabitha Wade
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Alabama
Time: 2000-02-04 18:48:13
Comments: I really enjoy the things in this site. I had the same thing happen to me a few days ago. Then the day after I found out what happened my sister found out the same horrible news.

Name: Jean Schlarbaum
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Arizona
Time: 2000-02-04 08:13:12
Comments: My granddaughter died from SIDS 11 years ago, and our family still experiences the pain, especially siblings.

Name: cara
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Pocatello
Time: 2000-02-04 03:24:29
Comments: Good Luck in the feature if your trying again and hope the best for the feature!!!!

Name: Cindy & Kent Bryant
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Hurdland, MO
Time: 2000-02-03 18:09:58
Comments: I am so thankful to this website and the information it continues to give. We lost our first born, a son, 5 years ago to SIDS and as many people, we are still searching for an "answer" as to why. In some ways it is so sad that there even has to be this website, if only there was a cure or an answer of the terrifying words "S.I.D.S.", but hopefully someday there will be! At least I feel like the most up-to-date and accurate information is found in this website. There are so many myths and wrong information out there, but at least we can come to this website and try to find some comfort. Best wishes to all the parents/families/friends out there who have unfornately had to endure such a terrible tragedy in their lives from SIDS. Hopefully, someday there won't be other parents who have to join our "family", but for us who are in this "family", we are survivors together. If anyone ever feels the need to talk, feel free to email us. The Bryant Family - In memory of our precious son, Joseph William Bryant, 07/18/94 - 12/01/94.

Name: kelly
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: california
Time: 2000-02-03 03:34:57
Comments: THANK HEAVEN FOR PLACES LIKE THIS!

Name: Brandi
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Shreveport Louisiana
Time: 2000-02-02 20:42:42
Comments: I wanted to let you know that this site is a great inspiration to my life. Its great to know that people are going out of their way to inform others about SIDS. Im also doing a research paper on SIDS and this site has helped me alot. Keep up the great work and keep informing people about this terrible disease that cant be detected. Thanks, Brandi K.

Name: Katherine Wray
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Perth, Western Australia
Time: 2000-02-01 15:17:36
Comments: I just wanted to share this poem that was sent to me when my 2 1/2 month old baby, Matthew Leslie Wray, passed away in September last year - " When God calls little children, to dwell with him above, We mortals sometimes question, the wisdom of his love. For no heartache compares with, the death of one small child Who does so much to make our world seem wonderful and mild. Perhaps God tires of calling the aged to his fold, So He picks a rosebud before it can grow old. God knows how much we need them, and so He takes but a few, To make the land of Heaven more beautiful to view. Believing this is difficult, still somehow we must try, The saddest word mankind knows, will always be "Goodbye". So when a child departs, we who are left behind, Must realise God loves children, Angels are hard to find." My heart goes out to all who face this great loss

Name: Lisa Huntress
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Conway, NH
Time: 2000-02-01 12:33:42
Comments: My sweet angel baby, Stephanie... It is almost one year since you returned to play in the clouds. I do not look forward to this anniversary date. As I hold my precious memories close to me, I am greatful for the time we did have together. I love and miss you. Kerrie told me of an angel baby new to the clouds, please give this baby a special kiss and let mommy know that all babies in heaven are safe and at peace. Lisa... Mommy to Stephanie Ann 12-02-98 to 02-28-99

 

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