Hug Your Kids and Loved Ones A Little Tighter

Had huge reminder to cherish every second with loved ones this morning. Lost a 7 month old in the back of my ambulance early this morning. Most likely SIDS. We really didn’t have a chance. It’s not the first time this has happened, but now that I have a 9 month old daughter of my own, I’m struggling with it. I can’t stop seeing that little guy when I look at her. It’ll pass just like the others have, but I just wanted to remind you all to spend that extra time with your loved ones. Life is really fragile.

I apologize for the buzz kill but my wife is at work and I needed to get it off my chest.

Damn man, I feel for you. I have a 1 year old and it’s amazing how your perspective changes and how much closer to home this stuff hits. I had chills reading it. Thanks for doing a job I don’t think I could do!

I lost a daughter to SIDS. It’s a horrible thing to go through.

My best friend just lost his daughter to sids 3months. I can’t imagine. I hug my 7 year old every chance I get. Your a strong man to do the job you do bud. Takes a special person. Sorry to hear about going through and seeing such a thing

Karry Kyllo wrote:

I lost a daughter to SIDS. It’s a horrible thing to go through.

I’m so truly sorry. It’s such a helpless thing.

Oofda, will definitely keep that family/first responders like yourself in our prayers. Our first is almost 8 months now, and I agree that since having our daughter it definitely makes these things hit closer to home. I can’t even imagine going through that.

I have had two of my granddaughters watched over and cared for while being transferred to a hospital, what you do certainly goes unnoticed until it effects us personally. Remember that your work is greatly appreciated by all.

Thanks for the work you do.

That has to be tough to deal with Mahto.

I’m thankful there are guys and gals like you out there to help people in need.

My neighbor’s daughter is wrapping up her paramedic courses right now. It’s something she has wanted to do from a young age. I know I wouldn’t be cut out for that line of work.

Our boys were born premature and spent 4-5 weeks in the NICU. The entire time they were hooked to monitors so I could see everything was okay.

It was a big change bringing them home…. Couldn’t tell you how many times I got up just to check on them in the middle of the night.

My heart goes out to all the parents that have lost a child.

Can’t even imagine… Have a 20 month old little boy and a little girl due any week now. So much love for both of them and things like this really make you realize how fragile life really is. Thanks for that. Prayers to you and the family to have the strength to deal with this..

Couldn’t tell you how many times I got up just to check on them in the middle of the night.

My heart goes out to all the parents that have lost a child.
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My son is 7 and I still get up in middle of the night to make sure all is good. Turns in to a parenting habit