Friday, 01 October 2010
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October is SIDS Awareness Month!
SIDS is responsible for roughly 50 deaths per 100,000 births in the US, including the death of my son Memphis.
SIDS most commonly occurs between the ages of 1 and 4 months, although my son was only 26 days old.
SIDS becomes the leading cause of death in otherwise healthy babies after one month of age yet there is very little funding for research on what really causes SIDS.
Sudden infant death rate is at an all time low. Since 1983, the rate of SIDS has fallen by over 50 percent.
Even though the SIDS death rate has fallen by 50 percent there are about 2,500 deaths per year in the United States, and thousands more throughout the world.
For more information on SIDS or to learn ways to help please visit http://www.sids.org/ndonate.htm
This post is in loving memory of my son
Jeffery Memphis
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- From: greenwoman@xanga
- About Me: My name is Libby. I am a 24 year old mother to two beautiful children. My daughter Phoenix (5) and my beloved angel Memphis born 7/7/2009 passed 8/2/2009. When my son died my eyes were opened to the way I should be living life, I know what is important. I am now slowly trying to build the life I know me and and daughter should be living and deserve.
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My best friend from high school just lost her baby to SIDS yesterday. He was just a little over a month old. My heart breaks for her and her fiancee.
Some things just can't be explained. I think this is why they suggest babies sleep on their backs, now.
@NightCometh@xanga - Althought it can't be explained yet I think me and other mothers who have been effected by SIDS hope some day it can be explained. Since the Back To Sleep campaign was launched deaths from SIDS have gone down a lot but a lot of infants including my son are put down to sleep on their backs and still pass away.
@forever_musing@xanga - So sorry to hear about your friends loss. It breaks my heart every time I hear of another parent who is feeling the pain I feel. I will be praying for her and her family.
I read an article a while ago that suggested scientists think there might be a genetic predisposition to SIDS. Not that it's a genetic deformity, just a predisposition. Hopefully they will figure something out soon! Prayers for your family...very sorry for your loss.
I suppose it was indirect, but I saw my extremely tough grandmother tear up over a baby blanket as we were cleaning out my Gr Gr Grandmother's trunk a couple months ago. She explained to me that that was the blanket that Timmy Jo, my dad's baby brother who passed away approx 50 years ago, was wrapped in when they took him to the funeral home. I know the pain lessens, but it never goes away.
That grandmother lost two children to SIDS (of 9 she birthed), my other grandmother lost one to SIDS (of 5 she birthed).
I look at your son so full of life in those photos and my heart just goes out to you. It's every mother's worst fear, especially when you can take all the precautions and still have it happen! I hope and pray someone can find the ultimate cause so that it can be prevented in the future.
I studied 3 semesters of Early Childhood Education. They said SIDS is more prevalent among African-Americans. They also said SIDS is possibly higher when a child has a sibling who died from SIDS. Also that not to use pillows or stuffed animals or blankets (well they said you could use a blanket, just tuck it in the bottom of teh crib and let it cover the baby halfway. Also said that they think breastfeeding could possibly prevent SIDS from occuring and to always put baby on the side or back, never on stomach as it could suffocate.
I am so sorry for your loss! My heart absolutely breaks for you and your family...
We lost my nephew 7 months ago at 5 months old. He was a beautiful, perfect baby. It breaks my heart so much more knowing we aren't the only ones feeling this grief. SIDS doesn't give anyone answers to why such a beautiful baby was taken away. I have dedicated all of my free time to SIDS Awareness efforts in hopes that at least one life could be saved. I hope others find the strength to do the same.
October 15th? I'll for sure light a candle to lead those poor babies on their way.. SIDS is awful & it's atrocious how some women are investigated for the deaths of their children when it was obviously SIDS. I'm sorry for your loss. Your little baby was beautiful.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your son.. He was beautiful.. Praying for you both.
I am sorry for the loss of your son and too all the parents that loose babies to SIDS. I believe God needs angels when he takes babies by way of SIDS.
This post breaks my heart. I can't imagine the pain of losing a precious baby, especially so unexpected. SIDS is cruel. Your son was gorgeous. I am so sorry for your loss.
*HUGS* I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot fathom what it would be like & I pray that you will never experience a loss like that again in your life.