nurse lost baby to SIDS

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I am an LPN and mother of five. On OCT 11 I lost my 3 month old to SIDS. No warning. No sickness. He was extremely strong and vibrant. Just had a check up two weeks prior. Has anyone else ever had this happen to them? I hated my nursing experience due to the fact that as soon as I found him that morning I knew he was gone and I could do nothing about it. I haven't gone back to work yet and I am terrified to. If anyone else out there has been through this please talk to me.

I am so sorry you lost your precious child, I lost my daughter at 4 1/2 months. Even though it was 17 yrs ago, I am still able to feel the immense pain when a person tells me they lost a baby..the worst pain I have ever been through and I am so sorry you are having to go through it too.

My Dr. signed me up for a grieving program for parents that have lost children to death. Please think about finding one in your local community...it really helped me so much to see that there were others going through the same thing and to talk about it. They usually have programs for children who have lost siblings too.

As you can see here on the board that if you need to talk, we are all here as well and I have already said a prayer for you as you go through this time....lots of hugs.

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Specializes in midwifery, NICU.

Ang, I'm so sorry about the loss of your precious wee baby. thinking of you and your family, hope you find comfort from each other :icon_hug:

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Specializes in LTC.
I am so sorry for you and your family. I, too, lost my son, David, at almost 3 months of age to crib death (as it was called then). Although it was over twenty years ago, his precious memory stays with me forever. Truthfully, you never really lose your child-you will always 'feel' that bond even though you do not share the physical presence anymore. Although I was not in nursing at the time, I do know that you need time to grieve and heal. When you do go back to work, you will see that you have increased your ability to comfort the seriously ill and dying patients.

Could you please share your son's name so I can personalize my prayers for you and your family?

Morgan Lee Gentry

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Specializes in everywhere.

I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm also sending you lots of hugs. Please keep us posted on how you are doing.

(((((((((((HUGS))))))))))

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Specializes in Oncology.

Ang, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts. The loss of a child is one of the most difficult pains a person must endure. Take your time to grieve and do whatever you need to do for you and your family. Dont be rushed, dont let others effect or tell you how to feel.

My only words of comfort, and it may not help you, is that think of your son now as a guardian angel -- looking over you and your family to love, guide, and protect you.

Again, I am sorry for your loss. We are here for to listen and the shoulder to cry on. God Bless you

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Specializes in Tele, Acute.

You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.

I remember when I first heard of crib death (SIDS). My 2nd son was 3 weeks old, it came on the evening news as I was giving him a bottle. After that, for the next few weeks, I slept by his crib, I checked him when he was napping at least every 10 min. I was driving myself and everyone else crazy.

God, bless you and your little angel in heaven.

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I am so sorry for the loss of your baby. I can not even imagine what you are going through. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I do know what you mean by people saying you are taking it better than they think you should. When I lost my father, people told me that I did not act like someone who had lost someone that close to them. What do you mean? How am I supposed to act? You just go through each day kind of numb. You are in shock. Is there really an expected way you should be reacting? Just take everything one day at a time. And know that we out here are praying for you.

Leslie

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Specializes in ICU/PCU/Infusion.

May the Lord lift you and your family up in his arms and carry this burden from your shoulders, leaving you to heal and grieve.

Morgan Lee is at peace. :angel:

I hope you and your family will support one another and love each other during this horrific time. May healing come sooner, rather than later for each of you.

Again, my prayers are with you and your family, and of course for Morgan.

((((((((((hugs)))))))))

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

I am so sorry. You are in my prayers. :(

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Specializes in Community, OB, Nursery.

I'm so sorry, ANG.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Act however you need to in order to grieve your loss. Screw what everyone else might think.

And we are behind you 100%.

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Oh my Lord, I am soooo sorry for your loss. I am praying for you!!

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

i am so sorry you have lost your precious baby. i lost a little girl many years ago and there is not a day that goes by that i don't think of her or mourn her passing. you need to see a therapist, some one you can just sit down and pour your heart out to that will just listen. i was isolating because it seemed like everywhere i went someone knew me and ask me about the baby and i just fell out. please keep strong as you can and don't forget about taking care of yourself during this time. my family and i are thinking of you and hold you dear in our hearts.:scrying::icon_hug:

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