~Would It Bother You?~
By Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
Valdosta, Georgia
December 8, 2016 3:20pm CST
I'm normally not a superstitious person but I don't know about this...I am pregnant so that could be why it's bothering me at all. I don't know. That's why I'm asking here to see what you all think.
We were needing a crib mattress and someone that didn't need theirs any longer gave us one. That was super nice but here's the hard part. They didn't need it anymore because their baby died of SIDS... on the mattress. 
Like I said maybe this wouldn't affect me as much if I wasn't pregnant but I feel weird about using that mattress after finding that out. It makes me incredibly sad, gives me chills thinking about it and I just don't know if I am comfortable using it...
Your thoughts? And don't judge me...
Like I said maybe this wouldn't affect me as much if I wasn't pregnant but I feel weird about using that mattress after finding that out. It makes me incredibly sad, gives me chills thinking about it and I just don't know if I am comfortable using it...
Your thoughts? And don't judge me...31 people like this
27 responses
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
8 Dec 16
We are not superstitious, but understand what you are feeling. Probably most would not want to use the mattress. Just too sad to think of each time your see it?
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Dec 16
@Patzanthony Yeah it is super sad when I think about it much less to use it... I don't think I will be able to.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
8 Dec 16
I'd feel very uncomfortable using that mattress. If I didn't know I would be fine, but knowing....that changes things.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Dec 16
@Morleyhunt Yeah I do. I can't get past it. I wish I didn't know but unfortunately I do. =(
@LeaPea2417 (37355)
• Toccoa, Georgia
8 Dec 16
I understand exactly your feelings about this. I don't think I could use it after finding out about that sad event happening on it.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Dec 16
@Leapea2417 Yeah it's just the uncomfortable feeling I get when I think about it.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Dec 16
@LadyDuck I'm really glad I'm not the only one that feels this way. Thank you. =)
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@LadyDuck (471541)
• Switzerland
9 Dec 16
@LovingMyBabies It is not a matter to be superstitious, but this is something that would make me uncomfortable. Better not to use it.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
9 Dec 16
If it bothers you now, it will bother you more if you put a new baby in it...get rid of it...
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
10 Dec 16
@Abbygreenhill Yeah we are going to get a new one instead.
@amandajay (23264)
• New Zealand
9 Dec 16
If you are not comfortable , better not to use it...specially in this situation... Leave it and go for another
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
10 Dec 16
@amandajay Yeah I'm definitely not comfortable with it at all.
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
9 Dec 16
If it bothers you, don't accept it. Always trust your gut, especially if you're a mom or mom-to-be. I know it might sound silly to others but mothers know things that others don't. What if that mattress has a chemical that is leaking and you know it subconsciously? Your baby is precious and deserves every protection. Listen to yourself and act accordingly.
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Dec 16
@dragon54u Yeah something is really bothering me about it, I just can't get past it. I don't think I would ever feel comfortable letting my little angel sleep on it.
@LilyBeBack (1994)
• United Kingdom
8 Dec 16
I understand completely, to be honest I don't think I would be able to use it and it's not because of superstition, but because what if the mattress was the problem..
I think that if you have any other options, then you shouldn't use this mattress just for the simple reason that you've got this issue in your head now and I don't think it's worth the worry. If you have no other options, then I'd suggest finding out if the mattress was manufactured to recent sleep safety standards and whether or not there's any damage to it.
I totally understand how you feel.
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@LilyBeBack (1994)
• United Kingdom
9 Dec 16
@LovingMyBabies Yeah I think that's best 
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
10 Dec 16
@jstory07 I think that's all I would be thinking about every night.
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Dec 16
@marlina I'm glad I'm not the only one. The thought of it just bothers me.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Dec 16
@mom210 Thank you for your honest answer. =) I don't think I would ever be comfortable using it either... I would constantly be worried and be creeped out by it.
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@paigea (36317)
• Canada
9 Dec 16
I think I would have those thoughts too, but once I got the bed made up for my baby I don't think it would bother me. But if it is going to give you uneasiness, don't use the mattress. A relaxing night's sleep is something you really need to be there for your family.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Dec 16
@paigea Yeah, I don't think it will ever sit well with me. Just the thought of it turns my stomach.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Dec 16
@ms1864 Yeah I agree-I don't want that to be my thought every night...
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
9 Dec 16
I think you have gotten your answer. There is not much more that I can add. 
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Dec 16
@Happy2beme Yeah, I'm glad I'm not the only one. Lol. I thought maybe it was my emotional roller coaster self being crazy...until this discussion. =)
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@quantum2020 (12041)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
8 Dec 16
Your feelings are very well supported. The best thing that you can do is to get rid of that mattress and go and buy a new one. That will kill the chills
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Dec 16
@quantum2020 Yeah, I agree it's a better idea just to get a different one.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
9 Dec 16
I gave birth to a stillborn so I somewhat know what this is like. Can you ask your pastor to come and say a blessing on the mattress, I think bringing God into it will make it all better and that baby is a little angel that will be watching over your little baby.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Dec 16
@BelleStarr I'm sorry, I cannot imagine going through that. =( If we decide we cannot afford a new one in any way that might be the route we take. I'm hoping to be able to get another one so I don't feel sad or worried every night.
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Dec 16
I would feel the same way and probably would not use the mattress. It is silly to think that the mattress had anything to do with the SIDS, but it would give me the heebie jeebies.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Dec 16
@JamesHxstatic Yeah, it does make me uneasy thinking about using it now.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
9 Dec 16
I don't blame you for feeling uncomfortable I know I would
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Dec 16
@fishtiger58 Thanks, I'm glad I am not alone in this.
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Dec 16
@NJChicaa That's what my husband said too. It's bothering me though.
@mommymonky (325)
•
8 Dec 16
I wouldn't want to use it either! I don't blame you one bit.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Dec 16
@mommymonky Okay, I'm really glad I'm not the only one that feels this way. Thanks. =)
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