Positive energy needed. And my turn to request lots of hugs

[lupo pazzesco]

But not for me.

I just literally got a phone call 2 minutes ago.

My cousin's baby girl, who's only 3 is being airlifted to a children's hospital in Lubbock. She apparently fell into a trash fire her father and grandfather had going, and she has 2nd and 3rd degree burns on her hands and arms.

My cousin is a wreck. And my family is on the edge of their seats because this is pretty serious, and this poor baby girl was finally just sedated a few minutes ago because she couldn't understand why she was in so much pain, which of course is taking a toll on all the adults in the family.

So yeah.

Requesting positive thoughts. Prayers. Good energy. Hugs to my baby niece (who's technically my 2nd cousin, but she calls me Auntie Lupy. :( )

<sigh> I will NOT look at this as a bad omen for 2010, but this is still a harsh blow to my family no less.

[RecoveringKinkoid]

It's done. I'm so sorry. I am praying for this little girl.

[Bella_Vixen]

Oh dear. :cry:

Hugs and prayers on the way.

[Android Kaeli]

Sending good energy and lots of hugs, along with some prayers.

[Der Cute]

Lots of good thoughts and teddy bears from me and the Fuzzbabies.

Cutenoob

[Ree]

Poor little soul.

Prayers are going out for her, and for your family. :hug:

[tropicsgoddess]

Poor girl, prayers and good vibes comin' your way, Lupo. :hug: :hug:

[Mnemjian]

I'm so so sorry. All the best :(

[El Pollo Guerrera]

Holy...

All the best wishes and prayers I can work up go out to her.

[Supermarket Slave Girl]

Oh no, that poor little chookie.

Prayers and massive hugs, hope she gets better real quick

[Dave1982]

I seem to have started some sort of trend......

But yes, I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.

[Plaidman]

....

Keep us informed. Lots of hugs. I'll even give a prayer to him, it, her, whatever. It should listen for once :).


But, keep positive. They got good doctors all around. She may be in pain tempoary, but she be healed and forget all about it soon enough.

[Peppergirl]

Please keep us posted. Positive vibes and prayers to you and your family, L.

:hug:

[Cat]

**hugs*** keep us updated

[JustaCashier]

Sending healing thoughts to the little one, and all of the family...


Mike

[BookstoreEscapee]

Any news? Hope she's doing OK.

[lupo pazzesco]

Sorry I didn't update sooner, I just got home from work. My mom has been texting me throughout the day giving me what updates she could, and I had a convo with my grandma, and then my mom on the bus on the way home. Wow, so, I'm really REALLY pissed off right now after finding out more details about the whole thing.

First and foremost, Babygirl (herein known as BG) is going to be ok, though she's in for a long recovery. While the burns are 2nd and 3rd degree, they're confined to her hands and arms, and the doctors in Lubbock ran tests and determined she still has feeling in all her nerve endings, so the biggest worry is keeping the burns wrapped and clean. When I found that out, I went into the bathroom at work and cried.

My mom, Mama Lupo, is torn up about it because she had an incident over 20 years ago which left her with similar injuries and she still remembers the pain to this day. And the though of our little BG going through that is enough to make her cry.

Personally, I'm worried about my cousin and my aunt, who will be in charge of changing the wrappings. How are they going to stand listening to her screaming everyime they do? I feel helpless because there's nothing I can do to help, though my mom is going to be there for my aunt when she needs her. The most we can do, according to Mama Lupo is to just be there for emotional support as needed. BG and my cousin are expected to be allowed to return to El Paso in the next day or two.

Now, onto the part where Lupo gets pissed off. Upon first discovering BG's injuries, her other grandmother, whom no one in the family likes, and who has caused all sorts of problems in the past (which I can't go into, but suffice it to say, scum of the earth is complimentary when it comes to describing her). Well, Scummy decided she knew better than any piddly old EMT or doctor, so she would treat BG before taking her in for any medical treatment.

Her treatment? Slathering mustard on third degree burns, which were already blistering.

Yes. That's right. MUSTARD.

Now, I know after some quick googling that mustard can be used to treat MILD burns, like sunburns, or water scalding, and it's purported to even ease the pain, but BG had 3rd degree burns that had already started blistering. By slathering mustard all over and rubbing it in, (when, according to google you're supposed to lightly apply it, sort of coating the burn AFTER it's cooled somewhat.) ended up making a royal mess of BG's wounds.

That's why she had to be airlifted to Lubbock. Apparently the ER staff back in El Paso basically said they weren't equipped to properly clean and treat burns after they'd been made a mess of like that, so I'm inferring that it was pretty bad if she had to be airlifted to be able to get somewhere in time to get the burns properly cleaned and seen to.

the even scarier part is this woman is a nurse. One would think she knows the levels of burns and what treatment would help or hinder, but she took a 3 year old already in pain and only added to the torment.

Gods, I have no words to describe the anger this caused. And the punishment I told my mom was pretty vile, to the point that I'm pretty sure I'd get in trouble if I even attempted to detail it here. That and some of the words I called her, too.

I'm off to work off my temper by cleaning something or cooking something.

Many, many thanks for the warm wishes and prayers, I'm forwarding them on to my family, and it has helped a lot, especially for my grandma and Mama Lupo to know there are still nice people out there.

[XCashier]

I'm glad your little cousin is going to be okay! :hug: It's a long road, but she's got a whole loving family to give her love and support.

As far as her other grandmother...words fail me. Wonder if every member of the family has torn her a new one by now. Yikes.

[BookstoreEscapee]

My mom, Mama Lupo, is torn up about it because she had an incident over 20 years ago which left her with similar injuries and she still remembers the pain to this day. And the though of our little BG going through that is enough to make her cry.

On the up side, she's young, so she most likely will not remember the pain when she's older. Glad she's doing OK...I have no words for the grandmother. My god.

[Evil Queen]

You know, there's actually a really good chance that Babygirl is going to remember the mustard incident. It wouldn't surprise me if she never forgave that woman.

I wouldn't.

(I remember everything when I was 4 and fell off the trampoline. The stuff that happened afterwards is what's fuzzy)

[RavenStarr]

I'm thankful BG is going to be okay. I will pray for her continuing recovery.

[JustaCashier]

Glad to hear it sounds like she's going to be okay, but cringe at the thought of the pain, while her dressings are being changed.

I have an incredible fear of being burned. So much so, that I don't even like lighting matches and such. I've never been burned any worse than the burning a finger on a hot oven rack and such, resulting in a small blister, so don't quite understand my seemingly irrational fear.

I don't necessarily believe in reincarnation, but have often wondered if I had been severly burned in previous life.

As far as ScummyGram, all I can say is she can't understand normal thinking.

Mike

[Der Cute]

I'm glad the little one has been doing ok so far, and I was having growly mean thoughts earlier at the combination of vinegar/mustard and BLISTERS. Yow. Mamma Bear in me would be ...unpretty for that.

Send little one a hug from this old woman and say we're rooting for her, all across the country.

Cutenoob

[AdminAssistant]

Sending healing thoughts to BG and her family....poor baby!

[RootedPhoenix]

Poor kid. Sending hugs, comfort, and prayers.

And the rubbing mustard on burns, :cry:. I'd have a terrible time forgetting about that, let alone forgiving the person who did that.

About the bandage changing: I know that in my family, we use stuffed animals to comfort us when we get really sick/injured. Maybe a teddy bear (or similar) would help her while they have to change the bandages...?

[Megg]

Hugs and prayers to poor BG! :(

My little one got a third degree burn on her hand last year - it was no fun. I would suggest giving the pain meds about half an hour before the dressing changes, when possible - it helps a lot. Poor little sweetie. Mustard?!?! :cry:

[lupo pazzesco]

BG is now home safely. And according to Mama Lupo, there are already signs that her poor little hands won't ever be the same. One is a completely different color, whiter than white. We're still hoping that the fact she's so young will work in her favor, and this isn't permanent.

She's in for even more pain ahead because there are still some blisters that haven't popped, and if they don't deflate on their own, they're going to have to be lanced (at least I think that's what may have to happen). Her arms and hands are going to have to have the dressings changed several times a day, and the dead and burned skin scrubbed off, according to my mom. At least that's what happened to her when she had her incident years ago.

Megg, I'll pass that info about the pain meds along the proper channels, and I may buy BG a stuffed toy and mail it, just to feel like I'm doing something.

[Plaidman]

Luekodermata. I wouldn't worry about it too much for now. Just hope that she gets healed to begin with. She will be crying for a while.

:( I'm really sorry it happened, but very happy its all going better.

[Megg]

That poor, poor baby. I am seriously all teary right now. A special (VERY soft) animal friend might be just the thing, nice Aunt Lupo! Very thoughtful of you. :)

[Evil Queen]

Lupo is the most awesome aunt ever. :D

[jedimaster91]

Upon first discovering BG's injuries, her other grandmother, whom no one in the family likes, and who has caused all sorts of problems in the past (which I can't go into, but suffice it to say, scum of the earth is complimentary when it comes to describing her). Well, Scummy decided she knew better than any piddly old EMT or doctor, so she would treat BG before taking her in for any medical treatment.

Her treatment? Slathering mustard on third degree burns, which were already blistering.

Yes. That's right. MUSTARD.

Now, I know after some quick googling that mustard can be used to treat MILD burns, like sunburns, or water scalding, and it's purported to even ease the pain, but BG had 3rd degree burns that had already started blistering. By slathering mustard all over and rubbing it in, (when, according to google you're supposed to lightly apply it, sort of coating the burn AFTER it's cooled somewhat.) ended up making a royal mess of BG's wounds.

That could be considered child abuse. ScummyGram denied BG competent medical care when the poor child OBVIOUSLY needed it. And then made the poor kid so much worse that she needed to be airlifted for advanced care. You or Mama Lupo should let the proper authorites know about this and let them determine if a case can be made against ScummyGram. What she did is NOT okay.

[VComps]

That could be considered child abuse. ScummyGram denied BG competent medical care when the poor child OBVIOUSLY needed it. And then made the poor kid so much worse that she needed to be airlifted for advanced care. You or Mama Lupo should let the proper authorites know about this and let them determine if a case can be made against ScummyGram. What she did is NOT okay.

Yeah, what she did was wrong, but did she do it to be deliberately evil or did she do it because in her mind she thought she was helping? I'm sure no matter what else is going on with her and the family, she wouldn't be able to stand seeing BG in so much pain, and thought what she was doing would lessen it in some way?

Still, MUSTARD?! :confused:

Lupo, let BG et al know that her whole extended CS family is pulling for her. (And you stay strong. The best news so far is that her nerves will be fine!)

[lupo pazzesco]

So, it's been a few days, and BG is recovering and doing much better at home. I had a conversation with Mama Lupo earlier today, though, and she told me how BG's two brothers learn quickly. They have figured out that if they want something BG has, or want something from her and she won't hand it over, they simply touch her hands, and the pain makes BG jump back/let go of whatever it is...

>.>

Mama Lupo called them sneaky little brats. I'm inclined to agree. But then, they're only four and two respectively, so, yeah...



ETA: Mama Lupo has signed up at CS.com! For the sole reason of sending out her thanks for all of the support and prayers. She's not approved yet, though, so I'm saying thank you for her until she's all signed up and can tell all of you herself. :)

[BookstoreEscapee]

They have figured out that if they want something BG has, or want something from her and she won't hand it over, they simply touch her hands, and the pain makes BG jump back/let go of whatever it is...

>.>

Mama Lupo called them sneaky little brats. I'm inclined to agree. But then, they're only four and two respectively, so, yeah...

That's terrible. I think they're old enough to learn not to do it twice...

[Mama Lupo]

I just want the THANK EVERYONE for all the positive energy and hugs and everything you all did for our family! I joined just so I could tell you all personally how much i appreciate what you did.
BG is getting better everyday... looking better.... still having to be cleaned and rewrapped... but is better everyday. I will come on and give updates... so you all will know how she is doing... and again.... THANK YOU!

[VComps]

I just want the THANK EVERYONE for all the positive energy and hugs and everything you all did for our family! I joined just so I could tell you all personally how much i appreciate what you did.
BG is getting better everyday... looking better.... still having to be cleaned and rewrapped... but is better everyday. I will come on and give updates... so you all will know how she is doing... and again.... THANK YOU!

Hey, no problem, Mama Lupo! We're all one big retail family here! Feel free to browse the site and enjoy a good laugh on us!

Oh, and I finally get to say this - :welcome: to :cs:! EvilQueen has cookies, and there's plenty of brain bleach to go around! :wave:

[Mama Lupo]

hi..so just a quick update......BG is doing better..her left had is doing very well.right hand not as fast to heal..... but both are better than a week ago.... she is actually healing very quickly...... and i think because she is young...
so..... again..and BIG thank you to all of you.....and i will keep you updated.

[ralerin]

And I've got the brain bleach! :D

Sending my thoughts and prayers for that poor little girl. Burns stink no matter what, but all over her arms. Poor child. :(

[JustaCashier]

Glad to hear she's healing, Mama Lupo.

If I may ask, how does she seem to be doing emotionally?

Continuing with the healing thoughts.

Mike

[BookstoreEscapee]

Hi Mama Lupo! Thanks for posting! Glad BG is doing so well. :)

[Irving Patrick Freleigh]

Mustard...on a burn? She's a child, not a bratwurst. I honestly have never heard of that being a possible treatment for burns. In fact, I would imagine that would hurt like hell.

Glad to hear the child is doing okay. I can't imagine the agony she's in.

[Dreamstalker]

Mustard...on a burn?
Not even in the oldest old wives' tales have I heard of that. I would second reporting what Scummy did; knowingly or not, she did cause things to get much worse. I find it hard to believe that a nurse would make a 'mistake' like that.

My grandmother had a similar whackjob "treatment"...massive amounts of Mentholatum. Nowhere near the level of bad as mustard, but still >.<

Hi Mama Lupo! Welcome, and I'm glad to hear Babygirl's doing ok. Give her a (very gentle) hug from me :)

[fireheart]

Hi from the other side of the world Mama Lupo! Glad to hear she's doing OK. :D

[Mama Lupo]

Glad to hear she's healing, Mama Lupo.

If I may ask, how does she seem to be doing emotionally?

Continuing with the healing thoughts.

Mike

she is doing great emotionally.... she seems to take in in stride.... she is doing so much better.she's home...and they are saying she can go back to pre-school... i'm actually amazed at how well she is doing... i'm sure it has alot to so with all the wonderful people on here too.. her left hand looks very good... right hand... doing better.. just still not all "pretty" yet... but better..

Hi from the other side of the world Mama Lupo! Glad to hear she's doing OK. :D

Hi..and thank you for all the nice thoughts.

Not even in the oldest old wives' tales have I heard of that. I would second reporting what Scummy did; knowingly or not, she did cause things to get much worse. I find it hard to believe that a nurse would make a 'mistake' like that.

My grandmother had a similar whackjob "treatment"...massive amounts of Mentholatum. Nowhere near the level of bad as mustard, but still >.<

Hi Mama Lupo! Welcome, and I'm glad to hear Babygirl's doing ok. Give her a (very gentle) hug from me :)

Hi... thank you...and thank you so much for the thoughts.and "hugs"

[JustaCashier]

she is doing great emotionally...

Glad to hear it. It's amazing how resilient kids can be.

There are so many things that as an adult, seem traumatically unfathomable to deal with, if they happened to us, let alone, a tiny little kid.

Mike

[lupo pazzesco]

I spoke with BGs mom the other day on the phone (finally was able to after things have settled down!)

She said that things are settling down, and as Mama Lupo said, she's doing a LOT better. I also got more details, straight from the source if you will.

BG is doing a lot better, but she's still very fussy when they clean her hands (who can blam her!?), and trying to get her to put them in water to do so? Quite the process. She's also regaining the pigmentation in her left hand. Her right hand is a bit slower to do so, but my cousin saw signs of small color splotches the other day, so they're hopeful. BG is incredibly lucky, and we're thinking that's due largely in fact to her being so young, and as Mike said, very resilient. My cousin is upset with the fact the hospitals gave her nothing to give BG for the pain, so she's making do with OTC children's motrin, and making do. But BG is already scabbing which is a good sign, and there may not be a lot of scarring, or rather less than originally anticipated. Yay! :)

And BG is apparently already a shameless flirt. She had 4 EMTs wrapped around her little fingers by the time she got to the hospital. I was amused when my cousin told me this. Understand BG has these incredible big blue eyes she inherited from my cousin (her mama), and she still managed to flirt while in incredible pain. Silly girl. That alone gives me hope she's coming through this all right, despite the injuries. It makes me glad, and I feel a lot less anxious about wanting to go home and see BG for myself (though the thoughts are still there.)

And I told my cousin about this thread, and am going to C&P and email the comments to her. She's touched, and asked that I send my thanks that so many people from all over the world are sending prayers and positive thoughts for her BG. So, thank you, once again, guys. It's wonderfully appreciated.

[fireheart]

I accidentally dropped my very hot fork and dinner all over my thumb and the floor the other night. Extremely painful, but while I was dealing with it under the cold water, I thought of this thread. If she can handle a heck of a lot more than a burnt thumb, then I should be able to...:o

(it was one of those Lean Cuisine dinners and my thumb is fine now)

Glad to hear BG is doing OK.

And since you're C&Ping them Lupo...

Hi BG,

Glad to hear that you are doing OK! You are surrounded by a lot of people who love you and will be able to help you through this BG. No matter how hard it seems, it will be worth it in the end. Listen to upbeat songs...even ones like "The Climb" can do some good and seem to pick me up a bit. :D Don't worry if people stare at you...call them your "battle scars". You beat the fire and you survived. That is an extremely strong battle to fight.

Lots of love from Australia,
Fireheart.

P.S. We really don't ride kangaroos to school, but we do deal with VERY hot weather! Ask Lupo!

[JustaCashier]

Thanks for the update, Lupo!


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Hi BG! :wave:

You are a very brave and strong Young Lady, and should be proud of yourself for dealing with this so well. :yourock:

I hope you continue to heal, and get all better real fast!

Mike from Seattle