Comments on: Has anyone else's baby had an apnea episode?

By: gmdee

gmdee — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:04:59 +0000

It is very common in newborns. Some do forget to breath. Sometimes it is due to a reflux other times there is just no reason or way of knowing if it is going to happen. It can be a scary experience. I have seen this in families as well and at our hospital we always test babies of siblings who have apnea spells either in the hospital prior to discharge or our pediatricians send them home with an order for monitoring. Each facility is different. If you have not done so take a CPR class. It will give you more confidence and might help alleviate that panic feeling should it ever happen again. Good luck.
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By: GATOR

GATOR — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:28:59 +0000

omg no! thats my worst fear,i have 3 children my yougest is 6 months,that goes through my head alot,the fear of waking up in the morning & the baby dead in the cot….
all i can say is see it as a blessing that this has been picked up & your baby will now be monitored,,,,some women dont get chances like that…be glad it has happened in the day.

best of luck,
thinking of you & your baby X
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By: helpme69

helpme69 — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:21:59 +0000

you have his room too warm trust me i saved my baby from this
don't make it too cold just comfortable
just keep a close eye on him i know you probabl get no sleep but it wil be woth it hold him play with him and dont let him get too warm or too cold the same thing happened with me and i had to grab a handful of cold water and throw on him the time he was hot his face was blue and i think he had stopped breathing good luck
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By: Terri Lynn

Terri Lynn — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:07:41 +0000

I understand all to well. In fact, doctors are beginning to link infant sleep apnea to SIDS, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome – the very common and tragic death of infants while they are sleeping.

I am Terri Lynn Brearey, native New Smyrna, and founder of this 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, dedicated to the education and awareness of infant and children sleep apnea, SIDS and pediatric pulmonary issues and to providing assistance with life-saving equipment that will prevent loss of life. My son, Trenten, was rushed to the hospital at 5 weeks when I noticed he stopped breathing while sleeping. Doctors told my family that he had stopped breathing 300 times the first night he was in the hospital. That’s 300 times he could have stopped breathing for good!

Once diagnosed and treated, I realized we had to do something to inform other parents and families about this common disorder. I have since committed my life to the education and research of others which I believe – and know first-hand – is the key to the survival of children afflicted with sleep apnea and pulmonary issues.

Believe me, no one around me knew about this disorder when I first discovered that it was affecting my son. I want everyone parenting a young child to have access to this crucial information that I now know saved my son’s life.

You are very blessed. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you endure this journey in which you are on.

Terri Lynn

Please visit our website at http://www.infantsleepapnea.org to learn more. All my contact info you will find there. I would like to talk with any parent that has been through this. For it is only when we join forces for a common cause we can see amazing results.. Trenten’s Message: Awareness Can Save A Life!(R)