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Name: LISA JABO
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: WHEELING
Time: 1997-11-30 15:42:00
Comments: I was speaking with the SIDS Hotline and was told about this page. I just signed on to find out more information regarding SIDS and how families have dealt with the birth of their next child after they lost a baby to SIDS My daughter was 7 months old when it happened in October,1997 and my husband and I are trying for another child.

Name: Lori L. Collins
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Fargo, ND
Time: 1997-11-30 02:18:00
Comments: I was just trying to get some information for a person I know that has recently gone through a SIDS experience. She is having a really tough time and I thought that knowing more about how and why it happened, might help.

Name: Dana Rank
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Kansas City, KS
Time: 1997-11-29 15:12:00
Comments: I had a son die of SIDS five months ago.

Name: Rachel Smith
Website:
Referred by: From Geocities
From: North Adams Massachusetts
Time: 1997-11-29 08:32:00
Comments: This page has help me to understand more about SIDS. The articles are very informative. Thank you for taking the time to help others to cope with their loss.

Name: Marie Bubert
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: CHICAGO ILL
Time: 1997-11-28 23:45:00
Comments: I think teenage mothers should know more about SIDS

Name: Karen Hornsby
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: ROCKFORD, IL
Time: 1997-11-28 16:08:00
Comments: I THINK THIS IS REALLY GREAT. I AM A SIDS PARENT AND AT THE TIME WE LOST OUR KATIE, THERE WASN'T VERY MUCH INFORMATION AT ALL FOR US TO RESOURCE. I SURE HOPE THAT THIS CAN HELP OTHERS GET THROUGH THIS TRAGIC SITUATION. NICE JOB!

Name: Nadine Chesbrough
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Massachusetts
Time: 1997-11-28 14:29:00
Comments: Good materials for school.

Name: Linda Howell
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Missouri
Time: 1997-11-27 21:46:00
Comments: I lost a 9 month old child to SIDS in 1973, and like to find out what is new in the research, but most of the time find nothing. I do not agree with alot of the new things they tell mothers to do with their newborn. They have no evidence on which to base the new theories.

Name: Tina
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: New Port Richey, Fl.
Time: 1997-11-27 19:13:00
Comments: I lost my son to sids and would like any information that has to do with sids.

Name: tinasl
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: New Port Richey, FL
Time: 1997-11-27 19:09:00
Comments: I lost my son to sids and would like any information that may be available.

Name: J.P. Morgan
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Kemptville, Ontario (Ottawa)
Time: 1997-11-27 12:13:00
Comments: My wife Irene and I lost our 3 1/2 month-old son KEEGAN PATRICK MORGAN on 31 Oct 97 due to SIDS. We are dealing with his passing and are trying to understand why; but by far the toughest part for us is dealing with our 5 year-old son Liam and how losing his baby brother affects him. There was no greater joy in our lives than watching our two sons interact with each other. The support we recieved and continue to recieve from family, friends and strangers alike has been greatly appreciated. He will be loved and truly missed until our dying days. May he rest in peace with the angels.

Name: Meghan Olson
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Greeley Colorado
Time: 1997-11-27 12:13:00
Comments: My cousin Angela died of SiDS when she was monthes

Name: Kimberly Forman
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Phoenix, AZ
Time: 1997-11-26 21:59:00
Comments: My husband and I lost our 3 mnth. old son to SIDS in March of 1992.

Name: Suzanne Gross
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From:
Time: 1997-11-26 21:58:00
Comments: Recently had a miscarriage - a very difficult experience.

Name: Suzanne Gross
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From:
Time: 1997-11-26 21:53:00
Comments: Recently had a miscarriage

Name: Renie Beschorner
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Lake City, Iowa
Time: 1997-11-25 22:04:00
Comments: Well I would just like to say this is a great address, I am doing a research paper on SIDS and this is a big help. The reason why I chose SIDS was because my brother Dimitrios died of SIDS when he was 2 months old, and I really want to know what it would be like with him. Also I want to help find a cure when I am older if one isn't found.

Name: aimee dutkiewicz
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From:
Time: 1997-11-25 14:58:00
Comments: I'm a sids parent. I lost my daughter almost 7 yrs. ago on 3\13\91 Her name was Avonlea. If anyone has time to write to me since I do not have an e-mail address I would appreciate it. My address is 102 Central St. Forestville CT 06010 or call me at (860) 585-1136

Name: Peter Smith
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: UK
Time: 1997-11-25 14:21:00
Comments: Deeply moving!

Name: Stacey Clayton
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Finger, TN.
Time: 1997-11-25 12:12:00
Comments: I am a sids baby that lived, I do have permant damage to my eye nerves. I am legal blind,in my left eye and only have tunnel vision in my right eye. I would like to become involved with the sids network. I would like to do local volunter work. Get information about the latest research and possible help for people in my condition. My age is 24 and female. It is very hard to find a job with this eye damage. Help!!!!

Name: CarrieWalowsky
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Syracuse, NY
Time: 1997-11-25 10:58:00
Comments: I AM GATHERING INFORMATION FOR A GREIVING FAMILY MEMBER

Name: Nancy Marsh
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: California
Time: 1997-11-24 22:48:00
Comments: Just looking for information about miscarriages. We just had our first (hopefully our last) and I have many questions about what happens next.

Name: Denise Brewer
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Louisiana
Time: 1997-11-24 21:42:00
Comments: I have to do a college research paper on SIDS, and this page provided me with the most information. I olny used Internet sources, and I used this one twice. Thank you and keep up the good work and information.

Name: Rheanon Virtue
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Queensland; Australia
Time: 1997-11-21 01:20:00
Comments: Thank you so much for this valuable information. Having just found our friend, Baby Jack, dead whilst baby sitting, it is very reasuring. Jack, God's own angel.

Name: Sandy Garner
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: California
Time: 1997-11-21 01:10:00
Comments: Nov 1st was my grandsons Birthday....would have been 4 years old.....I'm Just now getting to the point I can talk about it I would really like to help in anyway that I can....I remember all the help and nice people from the foundation....and want to return some of the kindness

Name: Twila Kemp and children
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Riverview, Florida
Time: 1997-11-20 22:37:00
Comments: What an angel........In memory of Katerina Voorhies

Name: Mara Thompson/Tom Vollbrecht
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Time: 1997-11-20 22:15:00
Comments: Our son Nicholas Robert Vollbrecht was born on August 12, 1997 and died on August 27, 1997. He was 8 lbs, 14 oz. at birth and completely healthy. He was a happy, fun baby who smiled a lot from the day he was born. On Wednesday, August 27, 1997, while Mara nursed him, Nicky went into a "collapse" (that's the term the doctors use -- sometimes they call it a "SIDS episode"). He stopped breathing and his heart stopped pumping. Mara began CPR within one and a half to two minutes of not being able to wake him up. The paramedics took over within minutes. Somehow the doctors at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, Minnesota got his heart started again. However, Nicky never breathed on his own again. After being transferred to Children's Hospital in Minneapolis, Nicky died between 6:00 p.m and 8:00 p.m. that evening. He never breathed on his own again and his heart ultimately failed and he died. Nicky's older sister Colleen misses him as do his parents.

Name: Barby Ball
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Rutland Vermont
Time: 1997-11-20 16:44:00
Comments: I am hopeing to find some information on miscarriages for my research paper. i am a nursing student at Rivier College in New Hampshire.

Name: Judy Burdick
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Old Lyme, Connecticut
Time: 1997-11-20 16:07:00
Comments: I feel for all who have lost babies in utero or otherwise. I have had 7 miscarriages. It is painful. I am now faced with the question? Do I give up?

Name: Kelly Rae Isham
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Cass lake, Minnesota
Time: 1997-11-20 10:23:00
Comments: I have lost several babies, one which was stiilborn at 32 weeks,His name was Orion Miles. I have had one loss of twins and several misscarriages at aprox. 7-9 weeks. I have carried to 34 weeks twin daughters(identical) with the help of a circlaghe?,Sheradcar procedure, I have a tipped utereus, and an incompetent cirvix, I am 33 years old and would like to have another child, my daughters are 3 this thanxgiving. I cannot carry to term I am Ojibwe (native american)is there any one out there with info on my condition and how to go about getting pregnant again, I do not drink but I smoke pot for migraine headaches my Doctor has told me that if I am to conceive again (I can only hope)that my chances of multi-births are 98% that I will have twins again . My grandmother on dads side had two sets of boy-girl twins, my babies are the only identical ones in the family there names are Beshigahbonaise-equay and Nayobonaise-equay, First Thunderbird Woman and Fourth Thunderbird Woman, I would appreciate any and all comments, MIGWETCH, from Ogitchida-equay Isham

Name: Ray Juhlin
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Little Chute, Wisconsin
Time: 1997-11-19 21:22:00
Comments: Interested in locating active SIDS support group in our area. Want to help with fund-raising activities. Trying to determine where financial contributions can do the most good.

Name: Alan Smith
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Utah
Time: 1997-11-19 21:13:00
Comments: Enjoyed the recent convention. I'll be dropping you e-mail in a few days In case you don't remember me I'm the President of the Utah Sids Alliance

Name: Dave & Sue Gaynor
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Los Angeles
Time: 1997-11-19 21:01:00
Comments: my wife and I lost our baby boy, Ryan, to sids in march. His first birthday would have been on Nov. 20. I am glad that there is a website dedicated to this subject. we are comfortd by reading the many articles about sids that we have found on this site. Thank you for your work. sincerely, Dave & Sue Gaynor

Name: Dave & Sue Gaynor
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Los Angeles
Time: 1997-11-19 21:01:00
Comments: my wife and I lost our baby boy, Ryan, to sids in march. His first birthday would have been on Nov. 20. I am glad that there is a website dedicated to this subject. we are comfortd by reading the many articles about sids that we have found on this site. Thank you for your work. sincerely, Dave & Sue Gaynor

Name: Dave & Sue Gaynor
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Los Angeles
Time: 1997-11-19 21:08:00
Comments: my wife and I lost our baby boy, Ryan, to sids in march. His first birthday would have been on Nov. 20. I am glad that there is a website dedicated to this subject. we are comfortd by reading the many articles about sids that we have found on this site. Thank you for your work. sincerely, Dave & Sue Gaynor

Name: Bob Brant
Website: My Family
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Chatam Ontario Canada
Time: 1997-11-19 18:16:00
Comments: I was really surprised to learn that there was that many deaths over this disease.

Name: Denise J. Mooe
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Indianapolis, In.
Time: 1997-11-19 18:20:00
Comments: As a daycare provider for 19 yrs. and a Foster parent for l5 yrs. SIDS has certainly changed my life and that of my families. I pray every night an answer could be found so I wouldn't have to worry the whole time my little ones are asleep. Now I am a grandmother for the first time and am so afraid for my grandson. Thanks for your support!

Name: KAYE MORRIS
Website:
Referred by: From AngelFire
From: WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
Time: 1997-11-19 13:54:00
Comments: ALMOST 6 YEARS AGO I LOST MY SECOND SON TO SIDS. I DON'T THINK I WOULD OF MADE IT WITHOUT MY OLDEST STEVEN WHO IS JUST 20 MONTHS OLDER. IT HAPPENED IN DEC. 1991. TYLER WAS 21/2 MONTHS OLD AND HAD A RESPITORY INFECTION. MY HUSBAND AND I DON'T PLAN TO HAVE ANY MORE CHILDREN. I FEEL FEEL FOR ALL OF YOU THAT LOOSE CHILDREN AND DON'T GET AN EXPLANATION FOR WHY YOUR CHILD HAS PASSED.

Name: Linney & Debi Wade
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Lemoore, Ca.
Time: 1997-11-19 13:05:00
Comments: I think this is a great starting place to gather information on SIDS. I feel there should be more "links" to get more in depth info on SIDS. Thank You again, The Wades

Name: Jeremy B. Harrison
Website:
Referred by: Advertisment/Brochure
From: Knoxville, TN
Time: 1997-11-19 11:55:00
Comments: Your page is very informative. Keep up the good work.

Name: Tammy Sorensen
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Ca.
Time: 1997-11-18 23:34:00
Comments: good info.

Name: Loretta and Jamie Durham
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Valdosta, GA. 31602
Time: 1997-11-18 23:28:00
Comments: We lost our daughter Kylie Brook, February 11, 1997, we just wish to Thank everyone for all the support, we will be needing some soon, for her birthday is 11/25/97. We are also glad that we got to meet some of you while in Dallas. Thanks again and our thoughts and Prayers are with all Parents and Families this Holiday Season.

Name: Sheenah Pedersen
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Bothell, Washington
Time: 1997-11-18 18:20:00
Comments: I lost my firstborn son on October 15, 1997. His name was Andrew Rane Pedersen. My husband, Brent, and I wanted him very badly. I carried him full term and he was born on his due date. I knew he was dead before we induced labor. We had great support from friends, family and our churches, but that does not fill my empty arms.

Name: Michael Hajevsky
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Vancouver, Canada
Time: 1997-11-18 17:34:00
Comments: It will be five years this 23rd December 1997 that my son Dylan died (SIDS) in Melbourne, Australia. May Dylan rest in peace in the cradle of God's arms.

Name: Dee Ayala
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Sparks, NV
Time: 1997-11-18 17:16:00
Comments: I am a SIDS parent. I lost my second son to sids in 1994. I currently have a 5yr. old and a 6 mos. old. I am dedicated to helping other SIDS parents get through their grief.

Name: TROY WEATHERBY
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: POMONA, CA
Time: 1997-11-18 14:49:00
Comments: AT THIS TIME I'M NOT SURE IF MY SON DIED OF SIDS OR NOT. MY WIFE AND I ARE STILL WAITING FOR THE CORNORS REPORT. BUT I/WE ARE LOOKING FOR ALL TYPES OF SUPPORT. THANK YOU FOR BEING OUT THERE. TROY WEATHERBY

Name: Roel, Lilian & Ryan Palanca
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Southern California
Time: 1997-11-18 14:09:00
Comments: Sunday, November 16, 1997 was 4 months since our precious baby---Lauryn Alexa passed away to SIDS & went up to Heaven. We still continue to miss her every moment of each passing day!!! She will never be forgotten!!! *** Roel, Lilian & Ryan ***

Name: Mystic Bielecki
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Olney, Il
Time: 1997-11-18 12:02:00
Comments: This Coming April will be 20 years that my little brother was taken by sids. It is been a hard battle for all of my family to over come through the years. The pain is still very real and there. I feel for anybody's family taht has gone thorugh such a trebile loss. May God help ease your pain.

Name: Marcia
Website: Our Parlor
Referred by: Net Search
From: Texas
Time: 1997-11-18 02:00:00
Comments: Hello, Thanks for this site. I check in here often. I have found this site to be very helpful. I am the mom of two SIDS baby's. It was been 3 years and 6 months since my last baby died. I seem to need more information from time to time. This site has helped me several times. Keep up the great work. Marcia

Name: Laura E. Kozak
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Cleveland, Ohio
Time: 1997-11-17 21:18:00
Comments: My daughter Emma was born on February 10, 1997 and lived for three days. Her death was caused by severe brain damage developing from complications late in my pregnancy. I had suffered from preeclampsia which in turn caused a complete placental abruption. Even though they delivered Emma within minutes of my arriving at the hospital it was still to late, she had been without oxygen for too long. She was born @ 38 weeks, weighing 6 lbs 12 1/2 oz. and measuring 20 inches long. She was absolutely perfect and always will be. Thank you for the opportunity to talk about her.

Name: Lori Jensen
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: St. Joseph, MN
Time: 1997-11-17 18:43:00
Comments: This is just what I need. I miscarried 6 days ago at 6 weeks and I am feeling very alone. Thanks for all of the information.

Name: Joann Jones
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Ca
Time: 1997-11-17 14:58:00
Comments: you have very nice site

Name: Maria N. Bonavita
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Cincinnati, Ohio
Time: 1997-11-17 11:19:00
Comments: I check regularly for updated information. My son, Vincent Gabriel passed away, 2/14/97 of SIDS. It is still very difficult everyday. I wish you had more up to date information on research & your website had more to offer. It is my only resource.

Name: Amber
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Ohio
Time: 1997-11-17 05:50:00
Comments: I have had 2 miscarriages and had to keep them secret for personal reasons. It is nice that there is a place for all of us to come and share our stories. Thanks You!

Name: Kristin Pennington
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Fort Worth, TX
Time: 1997-11-17 00:36:00
Comments: I looked through the poems and such and they were very helpful. I had a brother who died from SIDS and I found that what I am feeling isn't as unique as I thought. Thank you.

Name: Brandon McLendon
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: OKC, Oklahoma
Time: 1997-11-16 19:36:00
Comments: My wife and I lost our second child, Noah to a stillborn death. Noah was born on August 31, 1997. At first, my life seemed so confused and out of place, but thanks to my family, friends, and my faith in God I was able to overcome this tragedy. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of Noah and I will always remember the time I had with him at the hospital and being able to hold and talk to him. May God bless all parents who have ever lost their precious children.

Name: Lariza
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From:
Time: 1997-11-16 19:26:00
Comments: I lost my niece, Lauryn Alexa 4 months ago today. She was only 4 months and 10 days old when she died of SIDS. I don't know if I'll ever really understand why and how. But I do know that a lot of people sure do miss her. I miss her soooo very much. I was fortunate enough to spend a few months with her prior to her passing away. My sister and my brother-in-law were kind enough to let me take care of her. Those are moments that I'll never forget. When I think of Lauryn, I can't help but smile. I remember the way she smiled at me when I gave her a bath or fed her a bottle. I remember the way her hair smelled and the cute outfits she wore. I remember how she used to suck her thumb and her hand. I remember the adorable looks on her face especially when she does that thing with her eyebrows! She has the most beautiful face. She has the most perfect parents. Sometimes I feel so angry. I think it's not fair that two perfect people who would do anything for anyone and even more for people they love should have such a horrible thing happen to them. But I just have to continue having faith and I say to myself that there's a reason for everything. But it does NOT take away the pain. Lauryn was the sweetest most gentle baby. I will never forget her. She has my sister's adorable smile and spunkiness. She has my brother-in-law's gentle loving eyes. Thank you both for letting me be a part of her life. I miss her very much. I will never forget her. I'm very glad this site exists. Thanks for letting me vent.

Name: Tammy Fisher
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Evansville, IN
Time: 1997-11-16 18:38:00
Comments: SIDS is getting to be a serious problem in the United States as well as other countries, and I feel that it is wonderful what you are doing on this homopage by making others more aware of what can happen and that they are not the only one it happened to.

Name: Stefanie Skogen
Website: Stefanie Skogen's Home Page
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Allen, TX
Time: 1997-11-16 17:15:00
Comments: I'm doing research about how x-rays affect pregnancy. Just browsing here for info!

Name: Tom Bono
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Dayton, Ohio
Time: 1997-11-16 15:17:00
Comments: Chuck and Deb, Thanks for the help in learning how to create Web pages. Tom

Name: Xaviera
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: California
Time: 1997-11-16 10:32:00
Comments: i was very impressed with the whole thing. good job!