Found Alive OH - Rainn Peterson, 2, North Bloomfield, 2 Oct 2015 - #2

[perfectingpink]

I know this is off topic, but the nurse in me cannot resist a helpful tip. My daughter had the worst diaper rashes until the doctor suggest Bag Balm (it was originally developed for cows udders). I put this on her at every diaper change and never had a problem again.

 

[Richmond]

I know this is off topic, but the nurse in me cannot resist a helpful tip. My daughter had the worst diaper rashes until the doctor suggest Bag Balm (it was originally developed for cows udders). I put this on her at every diaper change and never had a problem again.

Bag Balm is the best. Only thing that prevented severely chapped hands for me in the cold Northeast.

 

[ILikeToBendPages]

I know this is off topic, but the nurse in me cannot resist a helpful tip. My daughter had the worst diaper rashes until the doctor suggest Bag Balm (it was originally developed for cows udders). I put this on her at every diaper change and never had a problem again.

Boudreaux's Butt Paste is a good one too.

 

[TeaTime]

It is a miracle that this baby survived 2 days and 2 nights lost in the fields exposed to the elements. Her name fits her. This infection had 48 hours to grow in a very weak and compromised little person so let's pray they keep her in the hospital until she is clear of all bugs. Could fever have saved her from hypothermia?

I am elated that this story has a happy outcome. Rainn will be safe in her loving home again soon, cuddled up with her brothers and GGPs. Rejoice!

 

[perfectingpink]

It is a miracle that this baby survived 2 days and 2 nights lost in the fields exposed to the elements. Her name fits her. This infection had 48 hours to grow in a very weak and compromised little person so let's pray they keep her in the hospital until she is clear of all bugs. Could fever have saved her from hypothermia?

I am elated that this story has a happy outcome. Rainn will be safe in her loving home again soon, cuddled up with her brothers and GGPs. Rejoice!

Fever fighting hypothermia...very very very good question! My speculation is that this may have been what held her through the second day. I am going to link a pretty technical "kind of answer" to that question for now but I am going to have to consult the Greatest Mind on Earth (aka my father) to get a better understanding of the coexistent pathophysiology of hypothermia and pyrexia in a situation like this.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9578327

ETA: Do we have a verified medical professional who can chime in?

 

[1&2&3]

For this little lady to have been out in rainy chilly weather for 48 hours, the mom in me would think she would be showing signs of a cold and/or earache.

Also, I think they may be keeping her in the hospital longer until it is felt she is up to talking with investigators specialized in dealing with children. A specialist may have to be brought in since she doesn't really talk. This will be a slow process I would imagine in trying to get answers out of her.

However, the good part is at this age children blurt out exactly what they see or know as they aren't into consequences too much. LE is probably keeping visitors very limited too due to not wanting people to influence her.

 

[1&2&3]

An afterthought on "how to help the Patterson Family".

Children can only use so many stuffed animals which seems to be a favorite gift in this type situation.

If they would open an account with a bank, housecleaning service, laundry service, etc. that wouldn't take a portion of the donations, they would have a better response. Go Fund Me takes a percentage. Do you know of an account that does not?

For that matter, have someone talk to the GGP and see what they would like help with. A fenced yard along with the other items mentioned above, with outdoor toys to keep the kiddos entertained?

Part daycare provided thru the state based on GGP retirement with 5 people may qualify the two little ones. This would be a huge help for GGP. Wonder if anyone has ever looked into what is available for these children? I am certainly not putting anyone down! It appears mom's life is complicated on its own besides bringing a new baby into it every year. Surviving is the best they are doing, I would guess, yet there may be county or state help for the little ones.
K

 

[katydid23]

http://wkbn.com/2015/10/07/rainn-peterson-still-in-hospital-for-treatment/
Doctor John Cox is a pediatrician. He said studies have shown that children can show signs of hypothermia in as little as an hour and a half when they’re wet and cold, even if it’s 50 degrees outside.

“Being in wet clothes and cold, exposed air and the wind all night long, without anything blanketing her or keeping her sheltered, I’m really surprised that she made it through…the night without becoming severely, severely hypothermic.”
Fire workers are asking for new stuffed animals and toys, will not accept money, and will donate any excess toys to the Toys for Tots Drive

BBM
Not only did she make it through the night, she made it through a full day following that long cold night. It makes me wonder still....

 

[katydid23]

Fever fighting hypothermia...very very very good question! My speculation is that this may have been what held her through the second day. I am going to link a pretty technical "kind of answer" to that question for now but I am going to have to consult the Greatest Mind on Earth (aka my father) to get a better understanding of the coexistent pathophysiology of hypothermia and pyrexia in a situation like this.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9578327

from the above link:

"When little Rainn was rescued, all she was suffering from was dehydration and a low body temperature, but other than that was doing just fine. That’s why the question on everyone’s mind is how did this little girl survive, especially after Saturday, when it was raining and cold."

I wonder where that ^^^ info came from?

 

[perfectingpink]

from the above link:

"When little Rainn was rescued, all she was suffering from was dehydration and a low body temperature, but other than that was doing just fine. That’s why the question on everyone’s mind is how did this little girl survive, especially after Saturday, when it was raining and cold."

I wonder where that ^^^ info came from?

Do you mean the info in the quote?

 

[katydid23]

Do you mean the info in the quote?

Yes, specifically the part that said :

" ...all she was suffering from was dehydration and low body temperature, but other than that she was fine."


[No mention of her having an acute infection and delirium...?]

 

[perfectingpink]

Yes, specifically the part that said :

" ...all she was suffering from was dehydration and low body temperature, but other than that she was fine."


[No mention of her having an acute infection and delirium...?]

That does stand out as being suspicious. It would be nice if LE would give a press conference to clarify everything and I am not sure if we should be happy or worried because they have not. The one thing that does make me think everything is as reported is the judges comments that everything is hunky dory. However, what stands in my way of letting all of this go as a miracle is my medical training...

 

[Rayemonde]

An afterthought on "how to help the Patterson Family".

Children can only use so many stuffed animals which seems to be a favorite gift in this type situation.

If they would open an account with a bank, housecleaning service, laundry service, etc. that wouldn't take a portion of the donations, they would have a better response. Go Fund Me takes a percentage. Do you know of an account that does not?

For that matter, have someone talk to the GGP and see what they would like help with. A fenced yard along with the other items mentioned above, with outdoor toys to keep the kiddos entertained?

Part daycare provided thru the state based on GGP retirement with 5 people may qualify the two little ones. This would be a huge help for GGP. Wonder if anyone has ever looked into what is available for these children? I am certainly not putting anyone down! It appears mom's life is complicated on its own besides bringing a new baby into it every year. Surviving is the best they are doing, I would guess, yet there may be county or state help for the little ones.
K

The Bristol Fire Dept. is having a toy drive for Rainn Peterson until October 31. Those interested in participating can drop their gifts off at the department, located at 2100 Greenville Rd., at any time. Fire workers are asking for new stuffed animals and toys, will not accept money, and will donate any excess toys to the Toys for Tots Drive.

http://wkbn.com/2015/10/07/rainn-peterson-still-in-hospital-for-treatment/

 

[AmandaReckonwith]

Keep in mind that what we are hearing is from the media. They sometimes guess.
In this instance, it is the wkbn reporter who says "all she had was..."
I save it in the archive, but I always take it with a grain of salt.

Rainn survived. That is amazing, and it's not "all she had was..." Little sweetie will likely have night terrors for years and not even remember her time outside. She might remember the commotion of being found, but I really doubt she will be able to relate what actually happened to make her go outside.

At 2 years old, a baby will go outside just to be there. "Outside" is so awesome and especially when they're free to run around without grandma saying "be careful now..."


Rainn Peterson Case Archive:
http://s296.photobucket.com/user/crankycrankerson/library/Rainn Peterson -OH-?sort=6&page=1

 

[AmyPond]

For this little lady to have been out in rainy chilly weather for 48 hours, the mom in me would think she would be showing signs of a cold and/or earache.

Also, I think they may be keeping her in the hospital longer until it is felt she is up to talking with investigators specialized in dealing with children. A specialist may have to be brought in since she doesn't really talk. This will be a slow process I would imagine in trying to get answers out of her.

However, the good part is at this age children blurt out exactly what they see or know as they aren't into consequences too much. LE is probably keeping visitors very limited too due to not wanting people to influence her.

Do we know how much (or how little) she talks? I was also wondering how old she is exactly...closer to 2, 2.5? Etc?

 

[tlcya]

Mom claims Rainn was having hallucinations. During a period when mom was not even allowed to be with Rainn. Was Rainn giving out bits of verbal info that did make sense? If so who decided she was not making sense and that it must be hallucinations?

I don't recall seeing anything from officials about hallucinations.

 

[Rayemonde]

Do we know how much (or how little) she talks? I was also wondering how old she is exactly...closer to 2, 2.5? Etc?

According to mom, she's "not a talker" and just says a few words.

 

[lauriej]

Do we know how much (or how little) she talks? I was also wondering how old she is exactly...closer to 2, 2.5? Etc?

http://wkbn.com/2015/10/02/police-searching-for-missing-toddler/

Missing from: North Bloomfield, Ohio
Missing since: 10/2/2015
Missing age: 2
Current age: 2
Date of birth: 8/19/2013
Gender: Female

 

[passionflower]

JMOO, I don't. Believe anything that comes out of BPS mouth.

 

[MBK]

Mom claims Rainn was having hallucinations. During a period when mom was not even allowed to be with Rainn. Was Rainn giving out bits of verbal info that did make sense? If so who decided she was not making sense and that it must be hallucinations?

I don't recall seeing anything from officials about hallucinations.

Years ago, when my grandmother was in the hospital with pneumonia, she hallucinated because of some very strong medicine given to help her breathe. While what she said "didn't make sense", it made COMPLETE sense "psychologically", showing her mind set about certain people! So, maybe little Rainn was hallucinating, but what she was saying might give hints that certain people would rather have kept silent.