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    • Mom Charged With Abusing Newborn In Hospital Save Email Print
    Two-day-old boy suffered fractured skull
    Posted: 6:17 PM Apr 25, 2008
     Last Updated: 12:27 AM Apr 29, 2008
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    A mother was charged Monday with felony child abuse, accused of fracturing the skull of her two-day-old son in the hospital.

    Bond was set at $100,000 for 29-year-old Jennifer Strong, who was arrested last Wednesday after being discharged from the Lakeside Hospital maternity ward.

    "She said the baby went to sleep on her chest and when she woke up the baby was on the floor, which isn't really consistent with the baby's injuries," says Omaha Police Lt. Darci Tierney.

    Doctors say the boy's injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

    Strong remains behind bars and will appear in court Tuesday. Family members tell Channel 6 News this is a very tough time for everyone because it's very uncharacteristic of Strong.

    Before he was injured, the baby was being put up for adoption. That is expected to go on as planned.
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    Posted by: linda Location: MO on Jun 17, 2008 at 11:35 PM
    Good idea to continue with adoption procedures. That woman apparently does not want any babies at all. I hope she never becomes pregnant again or is anywhere around children. She is never to be trusted after almost killing her new baby.
    Posted by: Fellow Classmate Location: CB Iowa on May 4, 2008 at 05:07 AM
    Let me get this straight this woman was going to give her baby up for adoption and they still let her have him in the room with her...I understand the saying goodbye bit but you'd think that they would keep the little boy in the nursery instead of in the room with her. But anyways my main reason for writing a comment for this story is this Ms. Strong was a Criminal Justice Major from Hamilton College in CB Iowa. She also worked as a security gaurd for Yale Security. Now, how sick is that, she actually knew better!! I hope they give her the maximum sentence possible. Oh and one more thing, Ms. Strong doesn't need prayers, that poor baby and her other child does. Ms. Strong needs prison time and an eternity in hell.
    Posted by: Suzy Location: Nebraska on May 2, 2008 at 09:16 PM
    Prayer? Maybe by the standards of your deity that would be worth something, but not all people believe in the same as you. So to those hyping up prayer and god please be wary that you're way is not the only way. I wish there were not people on this earth that could do something so horrible, and with the same deep hope I wish that the people who do commit such horrendous crimes find themselves more suffering then one could ever imagine. There are times that I wished hell does exist, just for people like this witch. Hello Liam, I was not trying to sound too harsh in stating my point. But things when written on a board tend to be read in different ways. Your first comment did not seem like sarcasm actually. And the question as to why those who are against mob rule think that if they back the killing of an inmate by other inmates it's not like they're stooping to the level of the mob or a murderer themselves? Your wishes are just the same, it's just you want others to do the work.
    Posted by: AG Location: up your butt on May 2, 2008 at 05:52 PM
    i think the horses were a good idea....some one should slam her on the floor and break her head...see how she likes it! ppl are just stupid.....why was the baby even with its mom if she was giving it up!! It doesn't make sense...she sure said good bye..... stupid ppl
    Posted by: To sick of... Location: omaha on May 1, 2008 at 06:58 PM
    I agree she needs prayers. She is a sick woman and only she can fix that by letting God into her life. And I will pray for her. And where did it say she was on welfare? I know I have read about many abusers and killers of children who were not on welfare so don't make yourself sound so ignorant, even if that's what you are. One day you'll probably be on Medicare and that just another form of welfare. Plus she has the right, under NE law to change her mind within certain guidelines and timeframes, who knows what she said to keep the baby there. It is bad enough we have people like her on this Earth, don't be like her and spew hatred, then you are no better than her.
    Posted by: To sick of praying for stupidity Location: omaha on May 1, 2008 at 06:53 PM
    Well some may feel you are stupid for challenging the way God would have people live, but maybe someone will pray for you. You are just like her, only your hate is different. Then you judge people on welfare for no good reason. I have known several people on welfare, some without kids, do your homework. Some worked up until they had their baby and were only on it for six weeks. Some people are on it and they are working, full time too. These two people who are working full time on welfare work for your Omaha Public School system as aides. So don't be so quick to look down, because what you dish out to others usually comes back to you in a different way. We call that karma. Why would you take such a synical road when so many people need all the prayer they can get? Everyone needs prayer, whether its for something they need, struggles, or just that they are living their lives right. God wants us to pray and help her so that she can never do this again and thats what we should do.
    Posted by: Sick of paying for stupidity! Location: Metro on Apr 30, 2008 at 04:00 PM
    Stop the INSANITY! Yes, God WILL have his say in time, but society needs to have a say now! Lock her away for the rest of her natural born days! A like beating to her would not bother me either! Permanently sterilize her so that she can NEVER give birth again! Send a message to these child abusing Welfare mommas that their tax-payer funded baby-popping out days are numbered! I know the ACLU & the Liberal court system will never allow this to happen, but Taxpayers should have the right NOT to fund generational Welfare! Society should not be funding these Welfare baby makers! There should be a time limit on Welfare & people should have to support themselves within 5 years. 29 years old?! No excuse for this type of behavior, EVER!! Thankfully, there are adoptive parents out there that will care for this little one & I hope that he may never know the vile selfish birth mother! Why in the world was this woman allowed to be alone with a baby she had given up for adoption?! Risk assessment?!
    Posted by: t Location: cb on Apr 30, 2008 at 11:58 AM
    I heard that the parents who adopted this baby also have a few interesting stories in there closet I do hope they are getting checked out as well.
    Posted by: And you are? Location: Omaha on Apr 30, 2008 at 10:26 AM
    And which of you did God appoint to lay judgment? I am a mother and teacher also. But I am a Christian first. God NO, that baby didn't deserve that, I do agree that not everyone should have kids. Everything happens for a reason, and maybe she was placed on this Earth to teach us a lesson, love and appreciate! That baby hopefully will have a life God will smile upon. Ms. Strong has issues, but are you just a hateful as her saying evil things about her? She at least saw that she could not mother that child-hence the adoption factor. I'm just glad the baby survived and will not be going home with her. While she is a disappointing mother and person right now, lets pray this is not how she will always be in life. God says to forgive if we are to call ourselves His children.
    Posted by: Liam Location: Omaha on Apr 30, 2008 at 09:42 AM
    Hi, Suzy. Sure, I'll post first and last name -- how about an SSN as well? Maybe date of birth? All I'm saying is that a name makes it easier to have an on-board conversation, and to get an idea of who is who; you can find my name/location all over these posting boards. Now, about your posting... where in either of my previous postings did I state that I wanted any other inmates to kill her? I don't see those words anywhere. I'm implying that life on the inside might be tougher, especially in relation to inmates with children. Just because you're in general population doesn't mean you won't be isolated from everyone else - it might as well be solitary confinement. As a social species, it is extremely difficult for an individual to see social interaction, but not be allowed to be a part of it. I find it amazing that responses to my postings have ranged from me being an advocate for child abusers to someone rooting for another killing inside prison walls. Truly amazing.
    Posted by: Almighty Christensen Location: Omaha on Apr 30, 2008 at 06:10 AM
    I used to work with this woman a few years ago and I was shocked when I first heard the news. Needless to say It makes me ashamed to have known this person after hearing about what she did to her newborn son. I hope she gets the maximum sentence imposed by law
    Posted by: T Location: Omaha on Apr 30, 2008 at 04:34 AM
    When will we know what is happening with her? Any court dates scheduled?
    Posted by: J Location: Omaha on Apr 30, 2008 at 04:33 AM
    I think it is a blessing the baby has a new family. Maybe the rules should change for adoption. I do think they should have some good-bye time but not unattended. Especially if there is a previous occurance. Does anyone have details on what happened with her older child?
    Posted by: new dad Location: omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 08:56 PM
    first and formost this woman has another child who was taken away! Second she has admitted to doing this intentionaly and is now saying it was an accident..... hmmmm Third.. you know what i myself don't need a third one, two are enough to convict for me, in most places a confession makes it an open and shut case add into this a previous occurance! done deal for me!
    Posted by: Jani Location: Omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 07:05 PM
    Jane... What in the world does marriage have to do with it? Married people abuse children too... My first question to her would have been, if the child fell/was dropped - why didn't you report it? Don't let her get away with this! She abused that baby and she knows it. There is no excuse for child abuse!! I pray for the baby and the adoptive family. This woman needs help, that's for sure, but she also deserves punishment for what she did. Acorn doesn't fall far from the tree? Huh? This baby will hopefully not be raised by an abusive parent - just because the birth mother hurt him, does not mean he will grow up to be violent.
    Posted by: MOM Location: Omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 04:17 PM
    What about her other son?????? I hope someone does their job and takes away her other boy before something like this happens to him!!!
    Posted by: Jamie Location: Omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 03:40 PM
    We can only be thankful this woman is making the conscience decision to give her child up because she knew she couldn't handle the baby. It is sad that she did what she did and now she has to live with that. The worst part is this an open adoption so she is able to see him growing up and has visitation if she wants to, not sure if the courts can intervene with that. My younger brother was part of an open adoption and I believe there should still be limits on how much visitation a person gets, hopefully the adoptive parents will be able to set those limits for little Will. Good luck to them.
    Posted by: Amanda Location: Ne on Apr 29, 2008 at 03:28 PM
    This woman is sick. A 2 day old baby? Come on. People like this should not be able to reproduce. It is a disgrace. My prayers are with the baby. I hope this baby gets a very loving family.
    Posted by: Annette Location: Omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 01:40 PM
    Annymous at 11:08am The baby will probably grow up fine because a loving family will adopt him.
    Posted by: Annette Location: Omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 01:38 PM
    Sterilize her before she does it again.
    Posted by: Delancey Location: La Vista on Apr 29, 2008 at 01:03 PM
    What happened to this baby is horrific and I hope he fully recovers. With that being said, should the adoptive family and friends really be posting details about the case on this website? Doesn't seem like the best idea when trying to get justice!
    Posted by: Social Worker Location: Omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 01:01 PM
    The baby was with the birth mother as part of the process for her to say goodbye to the child she is giving up. With that being said...I don't understand how someone can be selfless enought to give up their baby to a better home, and then turn around and injur the baby. Most concerning!!
    Posted by: To Liam and B (The name is Suzy there now I'm brave as well) Location: Nebraska on Apr 29, 2008 at 12:46 PM
    Liam you sound so brave, if you're that bold then you wouldn't have any trouble giving more information about yourself. That is, because you think giving a first name on this board makes you ever the more bolder. Stop calling people out and acting childish, because that is what you and B are basically doing. Trying to start a childish backlash. The question comes as to why you people (Liam, B) tend to think that the death of an inmate by the hands of others would relinquish you from any guilt based on your wish for it to happen? Does it make you sleep easy at night? Righteous sounds correct in your case, but Liam, there are other people who are not so cowardly. Those who would rather see justice done, rather those who would rather make sure it is done then count on the false hope that others will do the work just so they don't feel guilt, and won't feel as though they have lost any of that righteousness. Quaint to base ideals upon that, but it's contradictive on your par
    Posted by: West O on Apr 29, 2008 at 12:23 PM
    It sounds like there are a lot of circumstances here that we aren't aware of. Does that excuse harming a child, never, but let's get rid of the lynch mob mentality. Clearly there is a cry for help! May the adoptive parents provide a loving, wonderful home and may this child grow to be an outstanding person!
    Posted by: Steve Location: Ponca Hills on Apr 29, 2008 at 11:04 AM
    It is cases like this that should make it MANDATORY for monster women like her to have her tubes tied! PERIOD!!!
    Posted by: T Location: Omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 10:14 AM
    How come you have to have a license to drive, fish, etc. but anyone can be a parent? Some of them, including Miss Strong, don't deserve this privilege.
    Posted by: Jarbeau Location: Bellevue on Apr 29, 2008 at 08:18 AM
    If the baby was going up for adoption, why was the baby with her mother?
    Posted by: Liam Location: Omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 08:18 AM
    Thanks, B. I love when people are brave enough to post as "anonymous" and let loose with venom. Todd, aside from needing a shot to clear up his rabies, is at least brave enough to post a first name. To clarify my previous posting in terms the majority of people on this site can understand: Hurting babies: bad. Lynch mob: bad. Family: good. Baby: good. Want family, baby have good life. If bad woman hurt baby, do bad things. Did that sum it up for everyone? I'm hoping there are no lasting effects on the child, and thankful that he has been adopted by a loving, caring family. If Ms. Strong is charged and pleads out, or uses an insanity defense, she will most likely go to a secure mental facility for treatment, and may never be released. If she is found competent for trial, does not plead, and goes to trial, I am confident she will be found guilty; at this point, the other inmates - some of whom are mothers - may feel inclined to carry out their own 'justice'. Clear enough?
    Posted by: JK Location: Omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 12:33 AM
    There's a special place in hell for people like Miss Strong. Enjoy your stay.
    Posted by: B Location: Omaha on Apr 28, 2008 at 10:39 PM
    Anonymous - Liam's comment seems to be more in the nature of SARCASM than anything else. If you actually read his whole statement you'd read that he's not wishing this woman well and he IS feeling sorry for the poor baby. So before you put your foot in your mouth any farther (if possible) you might want to actually read the comment again. And where exactly 'Anonymous' does his comment(s) call for understanding for this abuser hm? The only one jumping to conclusions is you. The woman needs to be punished to the fullest extent of the law and there's been NO comments asking for sympathy or understanding for this person. So take your foot out of your mouth to read Liam's comments (and the rest of the board) again and then put your foot back in!
    Posted by: e Location: nebraska on Apr 28, 2008 at 09:28 PM
    It always amazes me in this world how we automatically assume the worst. My prayers are with this child.
    Posted by: Mary O. Location: Omaha on Apr 28, 2008 at 09:03 PM
    Good Lord! Now child abusers can barely make it home with their newborns! Hey, there are plenty of good people who would love to adopt your child. Did it have to come to this?
    Posted by: Bill on Pacific Street on Apr 28, 2008 at 08:50 PM
    Where there is smoke there is fire. This chick is a nut job. It is too bad too- lots of families who would love a baby. There is no reason for doing what she had done, but I'll tell you what- my kids crying while in the hospital was music to my ears! That's why they call them "babies" they're helpless and they cry! You are a monster.
    Posted by: Todd Location: Louisville on Apr 28, 2008 at 08:27 PM
    This beast of a mother should have her insides ripped out so she can never have children again then she should be put to death, slowly and as painfully as possible...
    Posted by: Anonymous on Apr 28, 2008 at 08:16 PM
    Hopefully after this, the adoption will be a closed adoption instead of an open one as previously mentioned in the first article about this.
    Posted by: Adopted after abused on Apr 28, 2008 at 07:55 PM
    I wish there were an answer for why some women can have kids on the fly and others suffer thru life trying. My heart goes out to women that can not have children or have had miscarriages. I am adopted and I am sad my parents couldn't have their "own" children, but I am so grateful that God chose them to be avaiable to take me and love me; please don't give up, out there is a child that will complete your life in everyway imaginable. Parenthood isn't defined by genetics but the ability to unconditionally love a child... Hang in there; God knows where you are! To those who are willing to take a child regardless the possibilities of complications; you are the greatest gift that child will ever recieve. Thank you and God Bless! (Foster parents are always needed)
    Posted by: Joe Location: CB on Apr 28, 2008 at 07:31 PM
    To 'Posted By Someone Who Knows"-there are support groups, talk to your dr/insurance group about finding one or do some internet research; also, head injuries are very tricky things to diagnose and the effects are not always immediately apparent; to the family who adopted this little boy - congrats!!!! To those who posted the various 'fat cow' comments - wow! I'm surprised your comments actually got posted! To '8'17' poster - again, head injuries are very tricky things; do some research and talk to health care people before making such statements! To those trying to have children and haven't yet - keep trying and look towards maybe being a foster parent in the meantime or look at adopting.
    Posted by: Anonymous Location: Nebraska on Apr 28, 2008 at 07:00 PM
    Liam, pitchforks, torches, and rope are only there for the look. Four horses and rope on the other hand, can make things ever the more interesting. Keep advocating for people like this, go on, then find out in the end that all of your cry baby efforts are for nothing. Lest you feel the true suffering that baby had to go through then you have no right wishing his mother well, all the while acting as if you feel pity for the infant. It isn't working, we can see through you. Hate to break your bubble Liam, but just because she will be incarcerated it does not mean she will become the victim of the incarcerated mothers. I love how you people seem to beg for understanding for the murderer/abuser then force yourselves to believe that she will find justice through the frenzy beatings given by those already inside. You people are the first ones to say that all the time. Why? Does it make you feel better? Make you feel righteous. Torches and rope hold more justice.
    Posted by: Liam Location: Omaha on Apr 28, 2008 at 12:32 PM
    Wow, lots of postings to comment on. 1)Staci: thanks for being a voice of reason and putting focus where it belongs. Appearance has nothing to do with whether or not the baby is OK and/or mental status of the birth mother. Rabid dogs: (otherwise known as the people volunteering to do long, slow, public executions) there is a legal system, and she will either be sent to prison (and not be popular with other incarcerated moms) or a mental institution. There is a process, and it does not involve mobs, pitchforks, torches, or rope. But I guess we all know who WON'T be called upon to be a member of an impartial jury... And to "The Family" and the anonymous poster who is their friend, thank you. Adoption is a great gift and an act of pure love; my sincerest wishes for the child to be healthy and for many long years that you will all enjoy each other's company. I only wish adoption were less expensive for deserving and responsible families, and more people willing to try.
    Posted by: someone who knows Location: Omaha on Apr 28, 2008 at 09:25 AM
    As a mother of a child who has a skull fracture as an infant, we were also told this may have no long term effects. Wrong!! He has been in speech therapy for years, sees a psychiatrist, and is on medication beacuse he cannot control his emotions. Where is the support for children or parents of children who have brain injuries? Best of luck to the baby and the adoptive parents.
    Posted by: amanda Location: bellevue on Apr 28, 2008 at 07:33 AM
    so let me get this straight... she planned on giving him up for adoption?? THEN hurt him before the parents got to him?? wow thats just wrong. and line another said why was he in her room in the first place if this was gonna happen?
    Posted by: Anonymous Location: omaha on Apr 27, 2008 at 08:13 PM
    bsolutely Brandi! Genetics does play a large part in who you are and how you end up but a loving family will take you a thousand miles when it comes to raising a child. You can have great genes but if you do not have a natural love for a child effort to be a parent then your children are doomed not matter what genes they have! Anybody can give birth but not everyone can be a parent!
    Posted by: Jodi Location: Council Bluffs on Apr 27, 2008 at 07:40 PM
    I have a 7 mon. old boy and I cant belive a mother could do that to their infant!! After carring them and watching them grow from a fetis to a little baby in their tummy and then 2 days after their birth harm them like that, I just cant belive it!!!! What is this world coming to? But i guess she can just say shes crazy and itll be ok!!
    Posted by: anne Location: papillion on Apr 27, 2008 at 06:48 PM
    Sometimes the nurses won't take the babies. they wouldn't take my son because they had 3 other women in labor when I was at Midlands. Took them 35 min to respond to my buzzer call for my pain meds after my csection. If there had been an emergency with my son I wouldn't have had any help. Look at the hospital and why they didn't notice anything with the mom before the baby was hurt. When my sis had her baby (major colic) the nurses where checking on her all the time to make sure they were okay since he screamed for the first 24 hrs. They made sure she had a break from the screaming. She should have asked for help and there is no excuse to hurt a baby but maybe she didn't think help was available.
    Posted by: brandi Location: omaha on Apr 27, 2008 at 04:18 PM
    to anonymous at 11:08 am.... what a horrible thing to say!!!!! if you read any further than the article you will find out that this innocent baby was adopted by a seemingly loving and wonderful family and that is going to be the most important factor in how he turns out!!!
    Posted by: Anonymous Location: Omaha on Apr 27, 2008 at 11:08 AM
    They always say--A acorn doesn't fall from the tree-- I wonder how this boy will be when he grows up.
    Posted by: Anonymous Location: Omaha on Apr 27, 2008 at 11:04 AM
    Where is the baby's father and Ms.Strongs parents during all of this
    Posted by: to shari on Apr 27, 2008 at 09:40 AM
    Newborns don't roll...& they don't get skull fractures on their own...thinking the best of people is a good thing, to a point then it gets silly.
    Posted by: Lisa Location: Omaha on Apr 27, 2008 at 12:59 AM
    I am very glad the baby's adoptive family has posted. It sounds like he will be going to a loving family. What I don't understand is... if she was giving the baby up for adoption, why did she even have him in her room? Wouldn't that be for bonding? She obviously did not want to bond this this baby. I'm very glad she gave him up for adoption... now I just hope she doesn't have a change of heart and somehow get him back, or even have some sort of visitation in an open adoption. He deserves to be in the loving family who WANTS him, not with this birth mother. I do hope he makes a full recovery with no lasting effects from his brief time with that woman.
    Posted by: The Family that adopted will! Location: Private on Apr 26, 2008 at 09:09 PM
    I would like to thank everyone for their concern for Will; it’s nice to see that the world still has good people amongst the animals that roam the streets! (Or those that no longer do) Will is home and doing fine and his doctors are confident that he will come out of this without any short/long term effects. He is a bright beautiful boy and already has his share of girlfriends in the wonderful staff at lakeside hospital; he was given SO MUCH LOVE and care while he was there. We have the nothing but respect and love for the staff in the maternity ward for their professional care of our son and the personal love that they have showed him from the second he was there, as well as his pediatrician. (He will always have his baseball) Their quick action and attention to detail is what has saved Will’s life and led to justice being served. We would further like to thank the detectives of SVU for EVERYTHING they have done. Jennifer has admitted to what she has done justice will prevail!
    Posted by: Anonymous on Apr 26, 2008 at 08:13 PM
    As a friend of the family that adopted the baby I have been informed that this woman has admitted to punching the baby in the head three times and that she had thrown him to the floor because he had woken her up by crying and would not stop so she refused to walk the ten feet out of her room to get one of 10-20 staff members at the hospital who could care for him. This woman deserves no sympathy from anyone she is a monster and deserves to get the full extent of the law brought upon her! The parents are very grateful to the all the ladies at lakeside hospital for their wonderful care of William as well as the care taken by the detectives and by Williams pediatrician. And they would like to remind everyone that adoption is usually a very smooth & loving process by both parties and that adopting a child is the best thing anyone can do for a baby.
    Posted by: Jeff Location: Omaha on Apr 26, 2008 at 04:46 PM
    Here we go again!
    Posted by: shari Location: omaha on Apr 26, 2008 at 03:42 PM
    You know folks it could be a case of an accident which they dont feel is an accident. She could have had the baby laying with her in the bed and fell asleep and rolled the baby off the bed? They would say it was her fault, but do you think that pain pills have anything to do with it? Cmon now people I don't know this mother but in America aren't you innocent until proven quilty?
    Posted by: amy Location: omaha on Apr 26, 2008 at 12:02 PM
    Let me guess, she'll say she was suffering from post partum depression. (which is real, but that's just a cop out for these nuts)
    Posted by: B Location: Omaha on Apr 26, 2008 at 11:09 AM
    I don't know the situation so I'm not going to judge... yet. It could be an accident. The arrest is probably protocol until there is an investigation.
    Posted by: anonymous Location: omaha on Apr 26, 2008 at 11:00 AM
    There is no punishment harsh enough for someone who would harm an infant. Skull fractures are serious injuries, and like it has already been stated, likely the baby will have a disability as a result. I just miscarried; babies are so precious, and to read something like this makes me want to help the other Anonymous in fracturing the worthless head of the fat cow. And then, like John said, sterilize her...along with every other woman who sees a baby as an anger-outlet/burden instead of a beautiful gift to be cherished.
    Posted by: A Location: O on Apr 26, 2008 at 10:54 AM
    And now you have possibly disabled your son...you think life as a mom was hard before. You are certainly a sorry excuse for a mother. I'm sure her defense will come out that she was also abused as a child...therefore she is the victim. This poor baby deserves better.
    Posted by: brandi Location: omaha on Apr 26, 2008 at 10:41 AM
    to anonymous on april 26 @ 1:25 am.... AMEN TO THAT!!!!!!!
    Posted by: mTm on Apr 26, 2008 at 10:15 AM
    Take her out back with Roy Ellis and have a 2 for 1. The world would be better off.
    Posted by: tj Location: omaha on Apr 26, 2008 at 09:52 AM
    IF she did actually hurt him, then she deserves life in jail...but I do hope there is a thorough investigation, as we all know, not all employees at hospitals are upstanding citizens...likely its another sad case of an unwatned battered child...
    Posted by: Mariposa Location: cb on Apr 26, 2008 at 09:17 AM
    to Anon 1:25am- I am right there with you, people like this don't deserve to be parents. And people like you and I that try so hard to have kids but just cant, it's not fair.
    Posted by: Carolynn Location: Omaha on Apr 26, 2008 at 09:04 AM
    As a mother, teacher, and child advocate this story saddens me and frustrates me. So, maybe Ms. Strong was exhausted from just having a baby and felt some sort of "stress" from the situation...take advantage of being in the hospital and ask for some help from the nurses! Do not take it out on the baby! If the mother chooses, her newborn can even be removed from her room and spend time in the nursery. All she had to do was ask for help!!! As for the "non-life threatening" injuries...well, mabybe the child is not on a resperator but there is plenty of research that shows head trauma can lead to both behavior and learning problems. Ms. Strong may not have to deal with these issues but her child and society will have pay for her careless, thoughtless, cruel act of child abuse! There is no consequence great enough for her...I did have to smile at John's comment regarding keeping her in the "hospital and sterilzing her". She does not deserve the privledge of being a Mother!
    Posted by: Erin on Apr 26, 2008 at 08:46 AM
    This LARGE number of "parents" who abuse their babies/children should all be sterlized...the "mom" and or "dad"...they have lost ALL rights to their child & any future the SECOND they lay their hands on their child in such a manner. I am sick of paying for other peoples' lack of respect.
    Posted by: Staci on Apr 26, 2008 at 07:37 AM
    How about we keep the nasty 'fat cow' comments out of it and pray the baby is ok and is put up for adoption and the mother gets some serious help. What the mother looks like has nothing to do with what happend.
    Posted by: jj Location: omaha on Apr 26, 2008 at 07:15 AM
    PUT HER AWAY
    Posted by: Anonymous Location: Omaha on Apr 26, 2008 at 06:12 AM
    Sad that some people think that a baby is a "consequence" to having sex....a baby is a blessing and nothing less. Anyone who thinks less is not human and should think about NEVER having children..... And seriously...we need to have harsher punishments for child abusers...im serious...once an abuser ALWAYS an abuser. ITS SICK!!!!
    Posted by: Wayne Location: Omaha on Apr 26, 2008 at 03:15 AM
    Maybe she is innocent.
    Posted by: Anonymous on Apr 26, 2008 at 01:25 AM
    This story makes me absolutely sick and furious!!! People who don't deserve kids, have them, and people who try so hard like myself, can't have any. I would LOVE to get my hands on this fat cow and fracture her worthless head!!
    Posted by: Jane Location: Bellevue on Apr 25, 2008 at 10:05 PM
    Exactly what I was thinking, Anon. God forbid we tell people to lay off having sex until they're married because they're bound to play the "It's my body, it's my right" card. So they play around, come up pregnant, give a lame excuse like "I'm not ready for a baby right now because it'll ruin my life," and then don't want to deal with the consequences. And the poor child ends up taking the hit, be it via an abortion or abuse. Not saying that was the case with this woman, but Good Lord, why on earth would anyone seek to harm child that's not even a week old?
    Posted by: John Location: Omaha on Apr 25, 2008 at 09:18 PM
    Keep the mom in the hospital and sterilize her. It would be cheaper for everybody.
    Posted by: Anonymous Location: Bellevue on Apr 25, 2008 at 09:14 PM
    Hey Jennifer Strong, remember who you are and what you have done.. Others will..
    Posted by: Joe Location: somewhere on Apr 25, 2008 at 08:58 PM
    Well said Anonymous that is all that needs to be said
    Posted by: Anonymous on Apr 25, 2008 at 08:17 PM
    "His injuries are not considered life threatening." I'm sure they will be disabling and life changing.
    Posted by: Anonymous on Apr 25, 2008 at 06:43 PM
    what in the hell is wrong with people? dont have babies if u want to hurt them geesh
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