I lost my beautiful baby boy on December 17th at only one month and four days old.
We burried him on the 20th, five days before Christmas and still do not have a headstone. Covering funeral expenses were difficult, we still owe for some of it and have no funds for the headstone. He was born with a heart deffect called transposition of the great atteries. It caused him to have to undergo open heart surgery at only four days old. He came out of the surgery fully sedated, on seven machines and his chest left cut open for two days. They closed his chest on that Friday (his surgery was on a Tuesday). He then was slowly taken off of each machine and then off of the vent to be able to breat on his own. All of this occured within the first eleven days of his life. We were then able to bring him home the day before Thanksgiving and felt we had so much to be thankful for...God had provided the doctors the knowledge to save him and our baby boy with the strength to survive!! However, we were only able to celebrate for a mere three weeks before I found him lying lifeless in the bed December the 16th. I performed CPR waiting on the ambulances and he was airlifted back to New Orleans (this is where his heart surgery was performed) and put on full life support. The doctors told us the very next day that he was brain dead and would not live without the machines. We made the decision to not be selfish and leave him lying in such a state as it was very painful to watch after bringing him home and believing he would be ok. We never thought we would be back at that hospital losing our beautiful baby boy. The corener stated that it was indeed congenative heart failure that caused his death. I am trying to find the strength through to go on with my life as I have other children that I am very thankful for and thank God for the three weeks we had with him at home and will cherish the memories forever. Now that you know a little about our experience please help us raise the money to provide him with a headstone. Anything at all will help!! I am not working right now and have no idea when I will be back at work and really want to provide this for my baby as I feel there is nothing else left I as a mother can do for him :( (more) 
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I'm sorry I can't donate but you're defintely in my thoughts.I'm so sorry,He's not suffering and is in peace.hugs
sorry for the LOSS...
hope you win...
As a mother i dont know how you feel but as sister i do. I lost my baby sister in 1994 to SIDS. She was only 1 month and two days old. I hope your wish get granted Lil Jeremy will be truly missed but well thank care of. God bless and good luck
hey there LiL Jeremy's Mom...I sent you a Private Message on here and I have not heard anything back from you as of yet. I realize this is a grieving time for you and the father and your family so I will leave you alone now...I am again, so sorry for your child passing away and if YOU NEED OUR HELP please contact me. I will send you another PM on here with my private email addie so you can contact me if you want our help.
GOD BLESS YOU Momma and Daddy of LiL Jeremy you are all in our prayers ..Spunky aka Maryann
I am so sorry for your loss. Hope you get some peace of mind and help with your wish.
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Please contact Mspunky, she can help you out.
Edited on: Feb 5, 2010 18:16 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. I lost a grandson age 3 months. The loss of a baby is so hard. I hope your wish is fulfilled.
I really wish I was overwhelmed with money...I would buy your baby a beautiful headstone like he deserves. But I am struggling myself to take care of my kids. I will pray for you, that you are able to get that headstone...God rest his little soul.
Edited on: Feb 5, 2010 06:06 am
So very sorry for your loss, You have my 5
So sorry for your loss! Definitely got my 5! Hope you are able to get a headstone.
I hope that you are able to get a headstone I am going to send you some money to your po box but who do I make the check to? I don't know how it would be to have to lose one of my childern. I hope that you and your family get through this and that yall are able to get the headstone for lil Jeremy God Bless and good luck to yall.
I'm sorry to hear about your lose... I don't have any kids myself and have been struggling for 6 years to have a child of my own and I know how heart breaking things have been for me... so I can only imagine losing a child.. you and your families are in my prayers.. God bless your family through all this...
Lil Jeremy's mother aka my bff. I think this is a wonderful site. and we will be giving you money as soon as we are able. :) I know i haven't seen you since the funeral, so that means you need to come by the house so i can give doodle her christmas present. I love you! Oh and where are you moving. email me!
God Bless
i am so sorry about this lil angel
but let s remember he s in the heaven now near from his god
LiL Jeremy's Mother....First let me say how very very sorry we are to hear of your loss of your beautiful baby boy. This is a very sad and painful time for you and your husband. I want to tell you that I am the President of a Non Profit Foundation called "Buried with Dignity" and our entire purpose of existing is to help parents or grandparents who have lost a child ....we try to help them with a small donation so that they can put that towards a Memorial Stone for their child! Our problem right now is that we are so very very new, and we do not have much funds available. However, we can donate something small to help you and your husband. Please send me a PM (private Message) on here with your personal email address so I can further explain what we can do to help you both as parents. Our Motto is "NO PARENT SHOULD HAVE TO BURY A CHILD" and that is on our shirts and business cards. But sadly I must say, it happens and way way too often. Please once again accept our condolences and send me a PM on here ok or you can just email me at my business email and I will send that to you!! GOD BLESS YOU MOM...and keep the faith please....remember your other children and hubby need you....Lil Jeremy is out of pain sweetheart and is now an angel in heaven and you WILL see him again....hang in there...and know that even though we have never met...WE love you both and we will be here for you as much as you allow us to be ok? Hugss Momma Spunky aka Maryann
P.S. IF ANYONE wants to make a donation to Buried with Dignity...you can do this right on our website at [ link ] These are the reasons GoN Family ...that we need your help with donations....for parents like LiL Jeremy's Mom and Dad that need OUR HELP....together we can all MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!! Please donate please...anything ...big or small and GOD BLESS!!! Thank you
Edited on: Jan 31, 2010 22:27 pm
I am so sorry for your loss I hope you get your wish granted.
I am so sorry for your loss. I would like to help with the donation for his headstone it won't be much, but if you accept my offer of help please feel free to send me your address and I will get it in the mail asap. Hugs, Angela
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I sent you $5.00 I wish I could do more.
your wish will come true
I am so very sorry for your loss. I get paid on the 1st. I will be back then to add $5.00 to your chipin.
Hello,I have experienced your pain and I know how its so insanely wrong and hard to just be ok. Praying for many miracles for you and your husband.I am so sorry you have gone through this.The miracle of healing does happen but forever in your heart is this little sweetheart,Jeremy..
Sincerely,lynn
I am so so sorry for your loss. Huge hugs and lots of love.
I really hope you win or get some serious donations.
Also I hope you don't mind but here is a good resource for those who have experienced a loss:
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This nonprofit might be able to direct you to some assistance in your home state. They only provide infant markers for 2 states. However, maybe they know someone in LA to help you outl [ link ]
sorry for your loss
I am so sorry for your loss!!!! This breaks my heart and I really hope the best for you and your family! You got my 5 stars :(
What a sweet little boy. My heart breaks for you.
Ohhhhh hunny :( I am So SO SO Sorry. I truly am. I can not donate to your Chip In right Now, but as soon as I can I will. I am crying so hard right now, and I know this is so hard for you. Please know that Jeremy is wrapped in the warm comfort of Jesus, and free from earthly pain. I know you miss him here, I wish I could just hug you, or do something more to help .
I am sorry for your loss. I hope you can raise the money you need for your angel's headstone.