Yesterday we had an eventful morning that started so nicely with a visit to the Leanin’ Tree museum with friends. We toured the Western Art gallery and then went out to the sculpture garden for a snack and to peruse the sculptures. Unfortunately, Riley got stung by a yellow jacket on the tip of her middle finger. As this was her first sting and despite the ice I put on it from our lunch, it was swelling fast and into her hand (Keith later commented that she had a Michelin Man Finger), we tabled our picnic plans and headed straight to the pediatricians office and met Keith there. The best news from the doctor was that the stinger was out and some instructions to reduce the swelling and relive the pain. Riley’s right hand was in pretty bad shape but we managed a left-handed picnic in the living room after we got home. And true to her healing she was all better and ready to go this morning.
The Stinger is out
August 23, 2011 by Carrie
Poor kiddo! I vividly remember every sting I ever got. spiders made me swell the worst- once my entire arm when I was four. A baking soda paste is always helpful.
ps meant to call today but I started with raspberry picking at 8, then made soap and then went out for more supplies. Busy day
I think we are all still recovering. She was talking about it alot this afternoon. No worries, I feel like I’ve been going nonstop for four days now. Sounds like you had a very busy day!