Tuesday, August 07, 2007

Babybean Update

Mom got an update about Monty Q's Babybean:


Babybean got burned when she pulled a bowl of soup off the counter onto herself while Dadbean had stepped away. Mombean was at a meeting 40 miles away and made it home in 14 minutes. Dadbean got her in the big tub to rinse her off with cool water. Mombean called the ambulance. They arrived 4 minutes later, and the medivac was waiting for them.

Babybean will be in the hospital at least another day because her chest burns started weeping a lot. The good news is she’s eating like Fat Eric and the swelling is going down around her eyes. She can open them and the eye doctor doesn’t see any damage to them. She’s walking around and likes to peek in at the nurse’s station.

Mombean has a question. She will have to wash Babybean’s face three times a day and they want her to soak her cheek before washing it. Terrycloth feels like sandpaper to her right now. Has anybody got any suggestions for something Mombean could use instead? Something soft, washable and easier than towels?


Mom says Mombean has read all the comments and really appreciates all the positive thoughts and prayers. Her eyes were leaking as she read them.

Please join me in keeping Babybean in your thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

PS Mom doesn't know exactly how old Babybean is. She thinks between one and two.

37 comments:

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

O, Millie, fanks fur tha update. we's all been so worried about BabyBean.
Purrs, KC

pee ess: wowie, can MomBean ever drive, er, maybe she flies!!!

DK & The Fluffies said...

She might want to check out microfiber wash cloths. They are very soft and easy to wash. Another option is a chenille cloth. You can find these a spa stores like bed bath and beyond or the body shop.

Dragonheart, Merlin, Devi, and Chloe said...

Poor BabyBean. My mom seconds DK's suggestion of microfibre.

My humans and I are keeping BabyBean in our prayers and sending healing purrs her way.

Emma's Kat said...

So glad to hear she's ok and doing good! To wash her face, what about a men's undershirt, cut into washcloth sized pieces? Or even an infant wash cloth. Both are very soft, cheap and easily accesible!

Anonymous said...

purrrrrrr! thank you for the update. we've been very worried and purring lots for her.

Tiki, Kirby, and StanLee said...

We are glad BabyBean is doing better. We will keep purring for her.

Anonymous said...

What about just plain bulk cotton, which is usually found in the first aid section at the drug store?

Daisy said...

Thank goodness BabyBean is doing better. I have been so worried. Thanks for the update.

Milton said...

DK & the Fluffies have good ideas. A Shammie might be worth a try too. *he-he-he* eating like Fat Eric! Way to go kidd-o.
---Beezer

Mr. Hendrix said...

thanks for the update, we've been very worried. wow, babybean must be hungry to eat like Fat Eric!
I was going to suggest microfiber cloths too. they are very soft. Maybe a baby store would have very soft infant fiber cloths.

The Lee County Clowder said...

All we can suggest is a piece of an old (white) t-shirt.

Get well, BabyBean. Sending healing purrss from all of us, and some {{huggss}} for MomBean and DadBean.

Cats~Goats~Quotes said...

Thank you for the update!

The only soft thing Mom can think of right now is a cotton diaper. She used those on her BabyBeans, but that was about forty years ago! They are very soft.

We are all keeping BabyBean and her family in our thoughts and prayers..

~ Sara

Mungo N Teazer (and the Firecat too!!!) said...

Microfiber or chamois. Check the automotive section for chamois. Microfiber cloths will probably be in both auto and household cleansers.

40 miles in 14 minutes? Holy frijole.... MomBean should be driving stock cars!

The Mom

Anonymous said...

Old Navy carries VERY soft little t-shirts in the men's and baby's departments. Perhaps a soft white tee would feel better. :-(

Also, the paper blankets (not the sheets) some hospitals use are very soft (and disposable!).

cheryl said...

thank you, millie, for the update. we has been purring and purring, and purrraying and purrraying! g*d is good--baby beany q seems to be doing better!

our mom sez there's nuthin' like microfiber cloths for softness.

Samantha & Mom said...

Thank you for the update, Millie! is so cute to picture her eating like Fat Eric. We are so glad she is We will keep purrrring and purrayering for her to have a speedy recovery
And Mom

Anonymous said...

Mom says the microfiber cloths or a piece of flannel may be softer. The t-shirt idea is a good one too!

We are glad that the BabyBean is doing well enough to go home. We are all purring and praying for her.

Zippy, Sadie, Speedy and M'Gee said...

Yup, Microfibre, it's soft, durable and washes very well coming back soft everytime. Poor baby, she was just curious and gots hurted. We'z still sending healing purrs fur baby bean. And man, dat mom can drive!

Anonymous said...

Hi - I left a comment on Monty's blog also, but when you talk to them again, please let them know I am thinking about them - I was also going to suggest flannel, or a piece of fleece might work. She probably has some scraps left over from when she makes the cat beds - and I think that if it was washed well first and then hemmed, it would work really well. I hope you are also doing well.

Tara (not the cat)

The Feline Sextet said...

Our Meowmy had da sames thot as tara that a piece of flan-nel would be furry soft. We posted da banner piccie on our bloggie and hopes BabyBean's better soon!
T.F.S.

Mr. Hendrix said...

we'd like to send babybean something to make her feel better like a video she can watch while she can't play a lot or something soft to snuggle with. if you think it is OK, and you have it, can you send us Monty's snail mail address??

1hendrix AT fuse DOT net

(be sure to squish it all together)

Karen said...

I was going to say microfiber too. I am so happy that she is getting better

Poppy Q said...

Thanks millies mom for keeping us up to date. We are very glad the babybean is doing so much better.

Thanks for keeping montyQ company too - he will appreciate it.

Unknown said...

Monty's family is still in our thoughts and prurryers.

Thank you for the update!

How old is babybean anyway?

Unknown said...

Monty's family is still in our thoughts and prurryers.

Thank you for the update!

How old is babybean anyway?

Unknown said...

Clyde and I are very glad to hear that babybean is doing better. I think that tshirts would work very well or even just a hand with nothing else.

Just Ducky said...

We will keep purring for babybean and all the family.

You might want to get a recommendation from the hospital, nurses or doctors, on the washcloth issue. Something soft, but also something that won't shed lint to stick on the skin for now.

Purrs, Derby and Mum.

Unknown said...

I am so glad to hear that baby bean is doing better, poor little thing. We will keep her in our purrayers.

Hot(M)BC said...

Fanks so much for the update, Millie! We's furry glad to hear BabyBean is doin better!!!
Purrrrrrrrs,
Sanjee, Boni Maroni, Mini, Gree and Pepi

Toffee K. Ripple Fuzzypants & Feline American Angels said...

Oh, no! Poor BabyBean!

We will purr our extra hardest for her to get better quickly!

We agree with the suggestions of using a t-shirt scrap or maybe cutting up a sheet into pieces an' using that.

DMM

ctsheehy said...

Praying for BaybBean and the ParentBeans. I agree with the baby wascloth idea. Flannel recieving blankets could also be used. Daddy Bean's cut-up Tees may be the best thing, as these would also let BabyBean feel psychologically closer to her daddy while being washed, almost like a handhold or a hug.

Tara said...

Its amazing how fast something like that can happen, whether a babybean or a kitten! I've been so worried, thanks for the update.

Tara

sammawow said...

We're so glad to get the update. We were also thinking about the microfiber cloth might be good as it's very soft. We are still purring for babybean to be better.

Purrrrrs, China Cat & Willow

Miz said...

Flannel would be good because it can be washed in hot water.

Skeezix the Cat said...

Thank yoo vary vary much for the updates. I wood agree with evrywun abowt the microfibre rekumendayshun.

mister jeter harris, hizself said...

thank u fer da update millie.
an thank u fer da upcomin raffle. maybe i'll finallee get a quilt!
i wuz gointa sugjest a cotton diaper, miself... but microfibre sowndz like a grate thing to try.
luv--jh

Karen Jo said...

I am so glad that BabyBean is getting better. I was going to suggest flannel, but flannel has a lot of lint that could stick to the wound.