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Name: Ann Thaxton
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Guyton GA
Time: 1998-01-31 23:05:31
Comments: We lost our precious angel, Brian Stephen on April 11, 1993. Although it will be 5 years pasted this year, the pain from this tragedy still lingers in our hearts.

Name: JD
Website: joepage
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Hamilton Ont. ,Canada
Time: 1998-01-31 14:54:15
Comments: In 1978 my wife and I had a sids bady.....he was a 2month old boy...Jason. We are now separated....in part because of this.

Name: Tammy Daley
Website:
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From: Jamison, PA
Time: 1998-01-30 21:33:45
Comments: My husband and I lost our first and only child to sids 5/21/97. John jr. was 5 months old. We miss him dearly. We have started a support group in Bucks county PA. Anyone interested please contact us via our e-mail.

Name: Vanessa Schmidt
Website:
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From: Red Deer
Time: 1998-01-30 17:41:04
Comments: I am sorry to hear about your sister. I am praying for you and your family!!!

Name: adam tyler burden the 2
Website: westside homepage
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: port coquitlam
Time: 1998-01-30 16:53:01
Comments: As you might Know my name is Adam B if your Know any good facts on junk mail give me a call because IM doing a spech and you are a girl give me a call sometime so we can you know call me ether way 944-3890

Name: Angi Davis
Website:
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From: St. Augustine FL
Time: 1998-01-30 09:21:42
Comments: I am so glad I found your site. I lost my daughter Cassandra Leigh DeLong on December 30,1987. It has been a long journey, but I have gone on. Others will too. Thank You

Name: Peggy Littrell
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Salem, VA
Time: 1998-01-30 08:07:11
Comments: I recently lost my grandson to SIDS and would like to join a group for help.

Name: Phyllis Jeffries
Website:
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From: Southaven,Ms.
Time: 1998-01-30 04:40:04
Comments: Today of friend, who works in the medical field, lost their daughter;she would be 1 year in June, I was interested in SIDS and searched for the info.

Name: Margaret Carlson
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Southern California
Time: 1998-01-30 02:22:05
Comments: My brother called me yesterday afternoon sobbing uncontrollably....at first I didn't understand him.....then when he quieted down a bit he told that his 4 month old Grandson had died from SIDS. What absolute shock and hurt. My Niece/Godaughter is a quiet girl and I so fear she won't be able to let the hurt out. I had a friend who 30 years ago lost two children, a few years apart, to SIDS and I am so dismayed to find there hasn't really been a whole lot of progress in finding the casue for this. If anyone can give me any suggestions as to what I can do to help my Neice I would be forever grateful. This is just such a shocking loss to our entire family....there are no words. I feel helpless.

Name: SUSAN MCGRATH
Website:
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From: WASHINGTON, DC
Time: 1998-01-29 15:51:01
Comments: I WOULD LOVE TO TALK WITH OTHER WOMEN THAT ARE EXPERIENCING SIMILIAR GRIEF. I LOST MY DAUGHTER AT 36 WEEKS. SHE WAS STILLBORN ON NOVEMBER 21, 1997..

Name: Rhonda Hewitt
Website:
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From: Houston, TX
Time: 1998-01-29 15:15:21
Comments: Interested in learning more about SIDS.

Name: Aliza
Website: PRAYERS
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From: Washington, DC Area
Time: 1998-01-29 14:38:32
Comments: It's been a long time since I've typed in. I've got a close friend whose ex-girlfriend's labor is being induced today. I pray that all goes well for all three of them. I don't want anything bad to happen to any one. (It is still so hard for me.) Also, for all those who have mourned (and/or in mourning), I pray for you. Your "Little Angels" are up above (along with mine) in God's Hands. God Bless and take care. There is hope. The only long-term outcome from a tragedy is ... it will make you stronger and give you the realization of how blessed you really are with the ones you have around you today. The spirits of your lost loved ones will always be amongst you and follow you, whereever you may go. My heart goes out to you all. (Love, peace, and God Bless -- Single 25 year old, who'd lost her first-born Son and only child in January 1995 to SIDS.)

Name: Megan Johnson
Website:
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From: California
Time: 1998-01-29 12:48:11
Comments: Your site is very informative and reassuring. I just sent an e-mail asking a question because I didn't think I would be able to find the info. quickly. However, with one more try I found exactly what I needed. Thanks.

Name: LINDA WALKER
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: LIVINGSTON, TEXAS
Time: 1998-01-29 12:02:25
Comments: OUR GRANDSON, BENJAMIN COLE DAUGHTREY, WAS A SIDS VICTIM ON DECEMBER 29,1997

Name: Tina Starling
Website:
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From: Campbell, CA
Time: 1998-01-28 14:28:24
Comments: Very informative web site. I was able to get lots of information to questions I had prepared to fax to the American SIDS Foundation in Atlanta.

Name: Amanda Castellanos
Website:
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From: Wyoming
Time: 1998-01-28 12:47:44
Comments: I lost my daughter 12/30/97 to sids.

Name: Julie Higginbotham
Website:
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From: Texas
Time: 1998-01-26 00:04:51
Comments: My husband and I lost our daughter, Megan, on April 13,1997. She was only 17 days old. We are presently trying to conceive another sibling and are interested in information on the risk factors associated with this and how useful an apnea monitor can be? I understand this cannot prevent SIDS. Sincerely, Julie Higginbotham

Name: Laura Artale
Website:
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From: Fishers, IN
Time: 1998-01-25 20:32:26
Comments: As the mother of a ten month old son, I found this web site to be very informative. One of my best friends' daughter -Casidy Ann- died of SIDS when she was just three months old. I have been terrified that something will happen to my little Christopher, and it is hard to let that go. The hardest thing is knowing how hard it is for my friend to watch him grow (they were born just 19 days apart) and do the things that Casidy should be doing. We all miss her so very much...

Name: Amy & Ed Smith
Website:
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From: Richland Washington
Time: 1998-01-25 19:22:55
Comments: Ed & I lost our daughter Paige Elizabeth on 1/6/98 when she was 3 1/2 months old. We are trying our best to survive day to day. We would like info. on how to get through this from others who have been through it. Please send information. Thank You.

Name: jennifer
Website:
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From: Tucson Az
Time: 1998-01-25 15:52:55
Comments: The SIDS web page has helped me so much in the past four months. There aren't enough words to thank the people who created this site.

Name: Colleen Ayers
Website: Jaya Solo's Refuge
Referred by: Net Search
From: California
Time: 1998-01-25 01:34:14
Comments: My cousin died of SIDS a little over five years ago. Last summer, I lost another baby cousin to a genetic disease. I'm building memorial pages for both of them on my site, complete with links to sites with information about what killed them. Maybe somebody will come through my site and be able to help prevent another child's death by following my links.

Name: Bobby Stern
Website:
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From: Winston-Salem, NC
Time: 1998-01-24 20:25:49
Comments: I was looking for information about SIDS after the grandson of the secretary at the school I work out died last Sunday morning from SIDS. I will pass on to her your web address and the information that I copied for her.

Name: Karen Jay
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Reeds Spring, Missouri
Time: 1998-01-24 00:08:05
Comments: My husband and I are trying to have a child and I read everything I can get my hands on. SIDS is a very scary topic and I intend to make myself as knowledgable as I can be about everything that affects my child. This web page is a terrific idea!

Name: Tammy Daley
Website:
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From: Jamison,PA
Time: 1998-01-23 16:38:21
Comments: My husband and I just lost our one and only child to sids May 21,1997. We also just got a computer and aren't very good with it yet. We started a local sids support group and are always looking for others in need of help.

Name: kim frakowski
Website:
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From: st.clairsville,ohio
Time: 1998-01-23 13:20:50
Comments: I,m just now learning how to use the computer and found your page.My son Kalib Ross passed away on Aug.27,1997 after living for 3 days.He was born 3 months early due to premature rupture of the membranes.There was nothing the doctors could do to save him.The pain is easing some but never goes away.

Name: Diana Chase
Website:
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From: Kenai Alaska
Time: 1998-01-23 12:24:30
Comments: I think the sids foundation is wonderful. I lost a daughter in 1972 to sids and there wasn't alot of info out at that time so I just had to try to deal with it and try to understand. I have also lost another daughter in a car accident at the age of 22 so some of the grieving information is very helpful. I don't think that adding more presure to the family at that terrible time is right . They already feel guilty or that maybe they did something wrong. If they had suggested that Christina's death was my fault it would have completely destroyed me.

Name: Christa Harkness
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Texas
Time: 1998-01-23 00:34:51
Comments: My husband and I lost our second born child, our only son, to SIDS on August 2, 1994. He was born on April 14,1994. We named him James Charles Lane Harkness. The James was for my father, Charles being a family name, and Lane after my husband's hero, World Champion Bull Rider, Lane Frost. It has been three years since James died, but it still feels like last week. If my only other choice were to never have had him, I will take the tears and sleepless nights knowing that for a while, I gave one of God's angels a safe place to play, a soft place to lay his head, and the warmth of a mother's heart to hold in his hands. We love you and miss you James.

Name: Barry & Deirdre Hartmann
Website:
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From: Succasunna, N.J.
Time: 1998-01-22 21:00:50
Comments: We lost our second child to SIDS on 9/9/95. We had another boy almost 9 months to the day of Kevin passing away. We just had another boy on 12/28/97 and as usual the insurance company is giving us a hard time about a monitor. If they only knew the feeling.

Name: Kim L
Website:
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From: Allen, Texas
Time: 1998-01-22 17:36:38
Comments: I gave birth to a stillborn daughter on Jan 7, 1998

Name: A. Rappe
Website:
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From: Minnesota
Time: 1998-01-22 11:40:35
Comments: My closest friend's daughter died on 1/8/98 of SIDS. We are both on a mission to research this cause of death. The more that we know, the better we will feel. We wish to eventially educate others on the subject.

Name: Melissa Martin
Website:
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From: Portland, Texas
Time: 1998-01-21 22:35:25
Comments: Thank you for the information. I have a 20 month old and a 2 month old. SIDS makes me really nervous. Your information has been helpful. -Melissa Martin

Name: ALISA BAKER
Website:
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From: FRANKENMUTH, MI
Time: 1998-01-21 17:40:09
Comments: We lost our daughter Kaitlin Marie on October 8, 1996. She was our miracle baby. I had two miscarriages before due to obstructive sleep apnea. We are now expecting again in May, 1998. I would like to hear from anyone who has experience with the sleep monitors. I know it will not prevent sids but I believe it will help me sleep. Thanks.

Name: Kathy Lubinsky
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Keswick, Ontario
Time: 1998-01-20 14:04:57
Comments: Looking to see if there are any answers to my questions

Name: Terri Skinner
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Ft. Worth, Texas
Time: 1998-01-20 13:37:03
Comments: My daughter was born on 10-19-97 and I was researching information on prevention of SIDS/OID

Name: Terry Daly
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Maine
Time: 1998-01-20 06:53:16
Comments: We lost a son to SIDS in 1993, one of a set of identical twins

Name: Kathy Dube
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Toronto,Ontario, Canada
Time: 1998-01-19 19:31:57
Comments: I was given a terrific book (SIDS Survival Guide) to read by my peer support person and I found your address. I have found that talking to other SIDS parents has been comforting and has helped in the grieving process, although I'm still pretty new at it. Liam died on December 12th, 1997 after almost 2 wonderful months of life. I hope to find some answers to questions and to meet other members of this unfortunate and tragic fellowship. Kathy

Name: Sharon Toppin
Website:
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From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Time: 1998-01-19 13:08:07
Comments: My son Phillip was stillborn November 11, 1995 and I thought my heart would never heal. The pain never goes away but I am so thankful for the short time I had him and he will forever be in my heart. I miss you and love you Phillip!

Name: Gail
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Southern California
Time: 1998-01-18 23:07:15
Comments: Thanks for all the great info!

Name: Kristine Mentz
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Corpus Christi, Texas
Time: 1998-01-18 18:30:01
Comments: About six years ago my month and a half year old nephew died of SIDS on Easter morning. Since then my family has tried to find out more about this and how to prevent it. This page is one of the best that I have seen and believe that it will help many! I plan on using this site as a link for my Pediatrics class in nursing school to refer to in our health promotion for infants lecture. Thanks!

Name: Ray Cavanagh
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: South Carolina
Time: 1998-01-17 21:52:47
Comments: I wrote to you all last night, it has been confirmed that my grandson did die of SIDS. I must tell you that your FAQ on SIDS has already helped so many people today. There is a critical question that we need your help. My daughter and her husband live close to Augusta, Georgia. Is there any support, counseling group for the parents who have lost a baby to SIDS?? Please, Please if so, can you email me back as to how we can contact them. If not Augusta, where else that might be close, too? I live in Columbia, SC. Is there a SIDS group or info existing for the grandparents? My daughter's mother might need help too. Your attention to this matter would be greatly appreciated. Tomorrow we have to bury our little angel but you will never know how helpful your info has been to relieve guilt, emotions and answering the the unanswerable question, WHY, Garrett? Thank you from the bottom of our hearts and God bless!

Name: Deborah A. Wyzatecki
Website:
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From:
Time: 1998-01-17 19:04:19
Comments: just checking for new info-deb

Name: rusty and alice cryer
Website:
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From: hico texas
Time: 1998-01-17 14:58:11
Comments: we lost our beautiful healthy granddaughter kelsey,nov. 14,1997. our son and his wife are looking for support groups in our area, or anyone who has had a baby die of sids. please e-mail them at this address. only those who have gone through this can comfort and relate to this devasistating loss.

Name: Brenda in CT
Website: Little Tots Family Child Care and Preschool
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Connecticut
Time: 1998-01-17 14:46:23
Comments: What a fabulous site. I am sorry I didn't find it sooner. I am a licensed family child care provider in CT and am always looking for this type of information to share with other providers. I am going to put your link on my web page.

Name: Gloria Kunder
Website:
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From: Lebanon, PA
Time: 1998-01-17 14:21:25
Comments: I just wanted to let other grieving parents know that the old cliche 'Time Heals All Wounds' is true.... The pain never goes away, but it does get alittle easier with time. In honor of my "healing" this far, I've written a little poem to share with you: I'm very proud of ME-- I'm extremely proud to say-- It's been a LONG, HARD road-- to get where I'm at TODAY-- 2 years since we lost Derek-- 1 year since Sammy Jo-- I still LOVE & MISS them dearly-- and still cry sometimes although-- I know that they're in HEAVEN-- and I'll be with them someday ~soon~-- So until that GLORIOUS day comes-- I'll keep looking at the moon-- But all the stars above me-- and all the ground below-- Can't change how much I MISS-- and will ALWAYS LOVE them so... G. Kunder 1-98 God's Love & Blessings be with you all!

Name: Lisa Mulvaney
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Elwood, IN
Time: 1998-01-17 12:28:49
Comments: God bless all who have been touched by this horrible tragedy. -in memory of Casidy Ann Jones.

Name: Kathy Schleier
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Dalton, GA
Time: 1998-01-17 07:34:18
Comments: Hi, I am a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and I work with Child Care Centers. I am wanting to do a training for my centers about SIDS and how they can prevent it. Any other resources, such as audiovisuals or slides would be very helpful, besides other resources. Thank you for any help you could give me.

Name: Kathy Schleier
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Dalton, GA
Time: 1998-01-17 07:31:05
Comments: Hi, I am a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and I work with Child Care Centers. I am wanting to do a training for my centers about SIDS and how they can prevent it. Any other resources, such as audiovisuals or slides would be very helpful, besides other resources. Thank you for any help you could give me.

Name: Ray Cavanagh
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: South Carolina
Time: 1998-01-17 00:54:42
Comments: I'm numb right now. This afternoon my 5 month old grandson died. They believe it was SIDS. My daughter and her husband are so devastated. I surfed tonight because I can't sleep and I'm hurting so bad. Garrett was a little angel and brought so much joy to his parents and everyone who came in contact with him. I so worry about my daughter I fear all the irrational thoughts that come with a tragedy like this.

Name: Tina Albin
Website:
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From: Yukon, Oklahoma
Time: 1998-01-17 00:08:43
Comments: On Christmas Eve morning, I found my 4 1/2 month old precious baby girl, Riley Danielle Albin, unresponsive in her bed. I am an R.N. The mom in me knew my baby was gone, but the nurse in me immediately had my husband call 911 and began CPR, without success. I am currently searching for r other mothers who have lived the unimagineable horror I began living at 5:38 A.M. that morning, to talk to and help me. My husband will not talk to me. He has not faced our loss and I can't wait any longer for someone who knows the depth of those moments to talk to me. If anyone can help, please do, ASAP!!! I can me reached through a friend at manicama007@aol.com or by mail at Tina Albin, 1205 Edinburg Dr., Yukon, OK 73099 or (405)324-0133.

Name: Lisa
Website:
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From: IDAHO
Time: 1998-01-16 11:44:36
Comments: I HAVE A 3 MONTH OLD BABY AND THIS INFORMATION HAS GIVEN ME SOME GOOD INFORMATION ABOUT SUDDEN INFANT DEATH

Name: Christine Kelley
Website:
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From: Maryland
Time: 1998-01-16 09:32:05
Comments: My son died about three years ago, the diagnoess was Sids. I'm not sure that was correct and will always have questions about his death. This looks like a good place to get accuate information. I would like to see more current articles on DR. H. Kernney' s work and the latest numbers on the back to sleep campagin. I've been told that while the frist year of back to sleep Sids rates droped, the latest numbers are showing about the same occurences. Is this the case?

Name: LuAnn Kolbe
Website:
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From: Indiana
Time: 1998-01-16 08:49:15
Comments: My husband and I lost our fifth child to SIDS and we are always interested in information.

Name: Skip and Karla Johnson
Website:
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From: st joseph, MI
Time: 1998-01-16 00:43:56
Comments: Our daughter died in Feb. of 1991 from sids. Just wanted to check in and see what's new.

Name: Jennifer Irwin
Website:
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From: Richland, WA.
Time: 1998-01-16 00:26:15
Comments: In loving memory of Paige Elizabeth Smith, you were and always will be a beautiful little angel baby. I miss you with all of my heart. Your auntie Jennifer

Name: Yolanda Morris
Website:
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From: Troy, Ohio
Time: 1998-01-15 17:57:49
Comments: Our daughter Leah Brianne Morris died May 9, 1988. She would have been 10 December 26. Thank you Steve for doing pictures of love. I extend my sympathy to all of you SIDS parents.

Name: V. Hartwell
Website:
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From: Winnipeg, Canada
Time: 1998-01-15 12:18:53
Comments: This is my first year at the university and my first time sending out a message other than e-mailing my girlfriends. My brother (we are one year,seven months,seven days apart) past away from an unexplainable death. My Mother explained to me when I was old enough to understand. It's still hard for me because He was too young to say goodbye, and that really hurts. Eric Clapton wrote the song "Tears in Heaven", and I feel his pain, Mariah Carey and Boys to Men said it better "One Sweet Day". Thank You V. Hartwell

Name: Andria Morgan
Website:
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From: Americorps
Time: 1998-01-15 10:23:54
Comments: I appreciate the help you offer. Many who go through this have feelings of guilt and if you educate them then they can try and move on, one day at a time.

Name: Evie
Website:
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From: Georgia
Time: 1998-01-15 08:41:33
Comments: Thank you for all of your information on SIDS. It is very useful. THANK YOU.

Name: Judy Hillyer
Website:
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From: St. James, MO
Time: 1998-01-14 19:37:18
Comments: Checking in. I use this network almost daily. I really appreciate all the information and constant improvements. Thank you.

Name: Vernell A. Perry
Website:
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From: Chambersburg, Pa
Time: 1998-01-14 08:30:34
Comments: Was looking for up to date info for a presentation I have to give.

Name: Melvin & Rachel Turner
Website:
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From: Salida, Co.
Time: 1998-01-14 02:11:41
Comments: I am signing this guestbook in rememberance of my son, Lance Joseph Turner 5-24-96 - 6-26-96. He has a big sister Michah Zaina, 6-3-94, and a new little brother Scott Andrew 9-20-97. We love and miss you our little man. Love, Mommy & Daddy (Melvin & Rachel)

Name: Janet Graves
Website: Athena
Referred by: Net Search
From: New Mexico
Time: 1998-01-13 16:47:32
Comments: As a mother who lost a son to SIDS I understand the losses of those who have lost a child to sids. although its been over 20 years since Timothy's death it still has an impact on our lives. Time does dull the lost but you always feel an emptiness. but love and support will help all get through it. janet

Name: Jason Martinez
Website:
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From: Ogden,Utah
Time: 1998-01-13 12:53:30
Comments: I'm finally glad I found some usefull infomation on the internet. I've been trying to find something worthwild to write about in my Human Development class and when I came across this, plus the fact that my mother is due with her second in late march, I thought this would be the perfect topic.

Name: Deb Bartnick
Website:
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From: Marshall, IL
Time: 1998-01-13 00:17:43
Comments: This is a wonderful site. Our son Gunnar was stillborn on August 27, 1997 from a placental abruption. I miss him terribly. It's wonderful to know their are other parents out there going through the same situation.

Name: Philly Kauffmann
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Minnesota
Time: 1998-01-12 15:18:59
Comments: We lost our son, Benjamin Bach Kauffman, on January 31, 1997 he was six and one half months old. Our hearts are broken, we miss him so much... We heard about this site at our SIDS support group.

Name: Lisa Baker
Website:
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From: Fayetteville,NC
Time: 1998-01-12 14:13:13
Comments: I lost my son Jordan O'Neal July 3, 1995 he was 3 months and 11 days old. We just recently moved here and I'm looking for anyone in this area. But you don't ONLY have to be from here I would be happy to hear from all.

Name: Barb McConahay
Website:
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From: Baggs, WY
Time: 1998-01-12 01:51:50
Comments: Just searching for people in need of as much comfort as I am

Name: RPP
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From:
Time: 1998-01-12 00:53:56
Comments: Still missing my baby girl whom I lost to SIDS approx. 6 months ago. " I love you always & forever sweetie! "

Name: Philip L. Cherven, M.D
Website:
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From: Wichita, KS.
Time: 1998-01-11 12:24:03
Comments: I am reviewing the Subject of SIDS

Name: Emily Goff
Website:
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From: Minnesota
Time: 1998-01-11 12:07:14
Comments: I am a student working on a paper about SIDS for a Psychology class. It has been very interesting, but terribly sad. My heart goes out to all who have closely experienced the loss of a child through SIDS.

Name: Lorrie Gunnels
Website:
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From: Hawaii
Time: 1998-01-11 02:47:01
Comments: India would be 8 this year. Still hurts. Still wish I had answers. Thanks for the support.

Name: MARY KAY DRAKE
Website:
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From: CLEVELAND, OHIO
Time: 1998-01-10 11:20:17
Comments: I lost my grandson Damian Christian Drake on July 15, 1997. My sister was the caregiver at the time of the incident. My sister has not dealt with her false guilt , anger and greif. My daughter is still looking for a cause of death. SIDS is so hard to except. It is painful what is happening in my family as a result. I want to get more information about SIDS. I will appreciate any e-mail concerning my comments and or support group info. thank you I'm glad your here. Mary Kay Drake mkd1158@aol.com

Name: Barbara
Website:
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From: Christiansburg, VA
Time: 1998-01-09 21:34:18
Comments: Researching the Web to find information on the subject SIDS. I hear the term frequently, but am not involved in the medical profession and don't know much about it. Such wonderful support is available through these various Web sites.

Name: Kelly Stewart
Website:
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From: Elkhart, IN
Time: 1998-01-09 19:08:38
Comments: My daughter, Katheryn Lynn, was born on my birthday, May 23, 1997. It was the best birthday gift I could ask for. She died of SIDS on August 15, 1997. She was only with us 85 days. I'm not sure how I will face another birthday now. I wish someone could tell me why she died. I'm having a hard time dealing with no other explanation than that she "forgot" to breathe. She did not fit the profile of a SIDS baby at all. I love her and miss her very much. And as much as I dread my birthday, it is the strongest bond I still have with her.

Name: O.Marion Eaker
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Springfield,VA
Time: 1998-01-09 16:19:19
Comments: A friend of mine lost his son to SIDs, I hurt for him and his family as I do for his son. I see the loss in his eyes, and often hear it in his voice. I cannot share his grief, I can only imagine and I know that what I can imagine is only a minute fraction of what he and his family feel. May God be with them always.

Name: Loretta Ziegelman
Website:
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From: Michigan
Time: 1998-01-09 16:20:04
Comments: Our grandchild died at three days of age, of no apparent reason. Our lives will never be the same. Have you heard of other families where babies died this early? Is this SIDS? We would very much like to hear more. Thank you

Name: Pam & Tim Morren
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Dallas, Texas
Time: 1998-01-09 10:44:11
Comments: We lost our precious Schuyler to SIDS on Dec. 23, 1997. He was a perfectly healthy 12 week old. We have many questions and would like to talk with other parents who have lost their baby to SIDS. Ironically, he had 4 vaccinations the day before. Is there a link between vaccinations and SIDS? Please contact us at morrep@pfizer.com.

Name: MICHELLE
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: BARRE,VERMONT
Time: 1998-01-09 10:22:59
Comments: WE LOST OUR DAUGHTER, MARIAH HOPE TO NON-IMMUNE HYDROPS, SHE WAS STILLBORN ON 8/30/97, ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ME.

Name: Mike and Debbie Bartnick
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Terre Haute, Indiana
Time: 1998-01-09 03:33:51
Comments: This is a wonderful site. Our son Gunnar was stillborn on August 27, 1997 at 40 weeks gestation from a placental abruption. We'd like to hear from anyone with a similar situation.

Name: Chris Jolley
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Kennewick, Washington
Time: 1998-01-09 03:30:19
Comments: Just lost 3 month old grand daughter to what is believed to be sids. This comes after losing a grandson last year who was stillborn at 6-6&1/2 months. Am trying to find information on sids to try and get through the pain.

Name: ROBIN KRENEK
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: CENTERVILLE, TEXAS
Time: 1998-01-09 00:33:39
Comments: ONE OF MY TRIPLET SONS, JOSHUA, DIED OF SIDS ON 7-22-96. I ALSO HAVE A 6 YR. OLD DAUGHTER. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM OTHER SIDS PARENTS .

Name: Christina Truax
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From:
Time: 1998-01-08 12:46:52
Comments: Hi! I have what I call recently lost mt little brother to sids.I heard about this web sight through my cousin, who has already signed your guestbook.I felt like I had to sign it myself.My little brother meant the world to me. He was born a twin (the littler one of the two.)My mom has 12 kids including the twins and we are a very close nit family, and my whole family was excited about them being home. i personaly can remember it like it was yesterday the day they came home I remember the nights me and my mom stayed up trying to get the little cuties to eat.I still remember coming home from school and going straight into there room. Now I'm only fifteen and I have already experience the most pain a teenager could ever go through I'll never forget the morning I woke to my mom screaming call 911,and of course I had to be the one to do it. well I gotta go I'll write more tomorrow.

Name: Christine
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Chadron, NE
Time: 1998-01-08 11:28:14
Comments: I have a beautiful little boy, 10 weeks old today. I am so terrified of SIDS. He is perfectly healthy and from all the info I have found, he is at a lower risk, as he was not premature, with breathing problems, has never been resusitated. I am just afraid, I have read through some of the messages and am so sad for those that have to live with that pain. I am sorry for those that have to be so strong, and at the same time am thankful I am not in that position. Brenden is at the prime target age of 2 to 4 months and I worry each time he lays down for a nap. Do you ever stop worrying?

Name: Jennifer Rowe
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Colorado
Time: 1998-01-08 11:14:45
Comments: I went to this web sigh to look up information for my project on sids. I found some stuff that will help but im going to keep trying so i can finish my project. Thanks for all the good information.

Name: LLP
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From:
Time: 1998-01-08 01:17:42
Comments: Thanks for this site! Still grieving over the loss of my 4 month old daughter to SIDS---the pain never really ends...

Name: Jamie Elder
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Independence, MO
Time: 1998-01-07 12:52:32
Comments: God chose to take our second grandson home 11-1-96. Jacob was only 44 days old. What trauma and a feeling of helplessness that I never knew. Almost 15 months has passed and we still grieve. It's very hard for grandparents too. You feel so bad not being able to help your child and their spouse. Our son and daughter in law have become very active in a SIDS support group. I think the hardest thing is to not be able to prevent such a tragedy. I know I would feel better if there were a known cause. You have no control or way of prevention in this terrible situation. My faith in God is what sustained me. It didn't make Jacob's death any easier to accept but I do feel that in time we will be able to heal. Jacob is buried in a childrens section of a cemetery. With each visit unfortunately there are new graves. In just 15 months 8 little angels have been laid to rest in just this one cemetery. That's very scarry to see. Let's all pray for a cure so others do not have to experience the loss of a child and grandchild.

Name: Andy Lampa
Website: Lauryn's Legacy
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Cleveland, Ohio
Time: 1998-01-07 01:39:09
Comments: Thank you for this very comprehensive site devoted to Sids. My sister and brother in law lossed their 3 month old daughter Lauryn to Sids over the summer and they have been wanting to put up a site to her memory and share with others who may have gone through the same tragedy. I just finished the preliminary work on the site recently and will be adding links to your site with your permission, along with other Sids related sites. Please email me back for any comments and suggestions on the site, and again thank you for this site.

Name: Teresa Henderson
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: virginia
Time: 1998-01-06 23:15:59
Comments: Thank you very much for not forgetting all the little angels out there among us. I lost my firsborn son in 1983 at the age of 5 months and 3 days. Thank you once again. Sincerly , Teresa

Name: Angie Hawkins
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Charlotte ,NC
Time: 1998-01-06 19:32:08
Comments: I need help dealing with a death in my family. My sister just lost her 2 month old grandson to this thing called S.I.D>S. I'm lost and I want to help.

Name: April Shaw
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From:
Time: 1998-01-06 18:44:30
Comments: It is really nice to find a site such as this. When I am ready I will add my story. Any information regarding neonate loss to illness would be appreicated.

Name: Irene Morgan
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Kemptville, Ontario
Time: 1998-01-06 17:26:25
Comments: Our little Angel Keegan passed away in the early hours of October 31, 1997. Although his life was so short he touched so many. He is sadly missed by his big brother Liam and by my husband J.P. and I. Although he is no longer with us, his majical smile and deep belly laugh will linger on in our hearts and minds forever. We love you and miss you Squeeky.

Name: Lisa DeVaughan
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Virginia
Time: 1998-01-06 17:07:17
Comments: I am searching for information for my friend Arleen Abe. She lost her daughter, Sarah Abe, to SIDS on Dec 5, 1997

Name: Jordy and Wendy Blackley
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Alberta, Canada
Time: 1998-01-06 01:52:58
Comments: Our story is a lil different from most SIDS cases, our Lil Alex was 16 months old when he passed away in his sleep He was our life, the most perfect little boy a mom and dad could ever ask for. He died on Dec.11/97, we were so looking forward to this Christmas, only 4 days before we went and got our Christmas tree, he was so excited by the ornaments and lights. My Husband and I both let out a sigh of relief after his 1st Birthday, we though we no longer had to worry about SIDS, I guess we were wrong. Alex will always be our special lil man, but I have let him know that mommy is carrying his lil brother or sister inside of me, we found our 2 days after Alex passed that I was pregnant. Atleast I know we have our very own *Guardian Angel* watching over us. Alexander Mckay Blackley Aug3/96 - Dec11/97 our e-mail adress is blackley@compusmart.ab.ca please share your stories with us, It really does help to share

Name: Corby & Cynthia Daughtrey
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Arlington, TX
Time: 1998-01-05 23:56:46
Comments: We just lost our son, Benjamin Cole Daughtrey, on December 29,1997. He was 4 months old to the day. We are looking for any information to learn from on SIDS.

Name: shahzad khan raja
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: united kingdom
Time: 1998-01-05 14:57:20
Comments:

Name: MARCUS ALEXIS STENSON
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: COATESVILLE, PA.
Time: 1998-01-05 11:09:02
Comments: SOMETIME AGO, I LOST A SON DUE TO SIDS. HIS NAME WAS MARCUS WILLIAM JOHNSON. AFTERWARDS I DID ATTEND SOME SIDS MEETINGS AT THE THOMAS JEFFERSON HOSPITAL IN PHILADELPHIA. WOULD YOU PLEASE SEND ME ON-GOING INFORMATION(VIA-REGULAR MAIL) AS IT COMES IN(PLEASE ATTATCH ME TO YOUR MALING LISTS) YOU CAN SEND ALL INFORMATION TO ME AT: MARCUS A. STENSON. P.O. BOX #574. COATSVILLE, PA. 19320. FOR A CONFIRMATION OF THIS REQUEST YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR NAME AND NUMBER ON MY BUSINESS ANSWERING SERVICE AT "ALEXIS ENTERPRISES INC." BEING 1-800-925-0717 THANK YOU

Name: Bill Looney
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From:
Time: 1998-01-04 14:41:25
Comments: Twin Newborns. Looking for reliable data on prevention of sids

Name: JORDY& WENDY BLACKLEY
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: canada
Time: 1998-01-04 13:04:19
Comments: OUR BOY DIED ON DEC 11/97. HE WAS 16 MONTHS OLD.HIS DEATH WAS A TOTAL SHOCK TO EVERYONE IN OUR FAMILYS,WE WOULD LIKE TO SHARE STORYS & INFORMATION ABOUT O. UR CHILDREN

Name: Tina Hilliker
Website:
Referred by: NewsGroups
From: Hale, MI
Time: 1998-01-03 18:15:40
Comments: HI

Name: sarah mowry
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Greenville , Pennsylvania
Time: 1998-01-03 11:31:24
Comments: I am doind a research paper on SIDS and need to find as much information as possible. your site was of a great help.

Name: Angel Hartness
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Beaumont, Texas
Time: 1998-01-02 23:57:48
Comments: I dedicate this message to my two month old child tthat died of SIDS on Feb. 23, 1995. I will miss you etenally and will always love you. Mommy.

Name: Jo Gail Dolenski
Website: All About Boo
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Spring, Texas (Houston)
Time: 1998-01-02 21:21:55
Comments: It has been a year ago today that Boo died of SIDS...three days shy of his first Birthday....It is like reliving the nightmare all over again...I have missed him every day and every moment...He was to have been my little surprise grandson, but instead he also became my child....my heart...Now, my daughter is lost and Boo is gone....His tiny smile started my every waking moment one of joy and solitude...He made me remember what is was like to be needed again....He was decidedly My Heart...

Name: Jennifer Fincham
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Idado
Time: 1998-01-02 20:08:28
Comments: No comments at this time.

Name: Amanda Kallhoff
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Colorado
Time: 1998-01-02 17:02:52
Comments: I am glad that you are trying to educate people about this devastating disease.

Name: Mary Rainey
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Vienna VA
Time: 1998-01-02 15:02:05
Comments: My brother died last year on Nov.15,1997. My mom had tried for years to have a baby and finally she did at the age of 40 (I was 14). I was so proud to have a baby brother and it was the hardest thing to loose him. The docters didn't know how he died and determined a sids death. My mom his been really involed in sids organistions and she told me about this page. This is great and it has helped me a lot. Thank you so much. Mary Rainey

Name: sara holycross
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: usa , ohio
Time: 1998-01-02 14:22:14
Comments: I am doing my exam for a FAmily Life class I am taking. I chose the topic SIDS to do it on . There are so many materials i have used from this site . thanks for having it available.

Name: John & Diane Cherry
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Chicago
Time: 1998-01-02 00:02:27
Comments: In July 1997, we lost our son Brent Austin who was stillborn at 37.5 weeks. We welcome any feedback from others who have experienced a similar loss.

Name: Judy Hillyer
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From:
Time: 1998-01-01 23:45:43
Comments: Just checking in....can't sleep. Thinking about Jessie.

Name: Jean Taylor
Website:
Referred by: Advertisment/Brochure
From: Green Bay WI
Time: 1998-01-01 19:36:52
Comments: Son, Steven, born 7/92. Spent 4 weeks in the NICU at a hospital that I work at until we had him taken off life support. Had 2 other sons at the time and had another son 11 months after Steven's death.

Name: Lucy Browning
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Escatawpa, Mississippi
Time: 1998-01-01 19:20:32
Comments: We lost our six week old son, Joshua on January 19, 1996. I was very upset when Paul Harvey stated that a researcher had discovered that over 1/3 of all SIDS deaths were really due to the baby being suffocated by their parent. What do you know about this? I know from my reading and personal experience that the biggest fear with many parents is that they may have accidentally suffocated.

Name: Eamonn+Karen Peate
Website: The Peate Page
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Ireland
Time: 1998-01-01 18:31:37
Comments: Although this is a very hard time,we were allowed bring Lee home on Christmas and it did make it a little easier to bear.We will always miss Marc but we will also believe that he helped Lee through his operation.

Name: Steven Trifon
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: New York, New York
Time: 1998-01-01 12:54:06
Comments: I am doing a research report for Biology at Bronx High School of Science I am very interested in this subject -- at one point in my life, I was almost diagnosed with this disease. Please send any information possible to the above e-mail address.

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