I mentioned last night that Anna had some really bad spider bites on her leg which were raised and bright red, and one in particular swelled to over the size of a half dollar. I became a little concerned yesterday when the outer edges had a pink "halo" that was expanding around them which is usually a sign of infection. I took her temp, she ahd a low grade fever, complained of mild abdominal pain, feeling tired and a bad taste in her mouth. The ER assured me that as long as the bites did not progress into ulcers quickly and she wasn't having nausea/vomiting and shortness of breath that she would be OK until we were able to see the doctor last night at 7 pm.
Can you tell that my nurse instincts kicked in? LOL!
Anyway, the doctor said that bad spider bites are usually accompanied by grin pain not mid abdominal pain, and since she really didn't seem to have any other symptoms that go with spider bites one should worry about, he was going to give her antibiotics for a possible staff infection- which was probably brought on from her scratching and opening the bites.
She's doing fine :D John and Anna stopped at the pharmacy to pick up her meds and as a bonus for being a brave girl for the doctor, her daddy bought her a multicolored plastic slinky.
Last night our kitten Zoey tore through the living room to the dining room and ran over Emma's foot. It turns out that Emma had a pretty nasty scratch on the top of her foot and was really crying from pain.
Anna offered her sister hugs and kisses while mom ran for the antibiotic ointment and a large band aid, and even let her sister play with her new slinky. Which NEVER happens... Anna's new toys are always off limits for Emma, and Anna never wants to let Emma see them even for a second.
Just when I have almost given up hope that these two girls of mine will ever get along and learn to appreciate what a blessing the are to each other... they go and do something like that. I hope those fleeting moments continue to grow into full fledged memories because I know one day they will realize how lucky and truly blessed they are to have each other.
Knowing that my girls have what I always wanted and finally have- a sister through good times and bad... well, it makes my heart smile.
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My brother and I had the worst sibling rivalry growing up. It was horrible. But it ended when we became adults and now both of know we could count on the other for anything. Your girls will probably be like that too!
I have 3 daughters and the oldest two sound just like yours!! the youngest will just be 2 on Thursday but she is quick growing into all of that! Families really are such a JOY!!
Oh - I love that! Good for you to recognize those moments, even when it seems they're few and far between. There's something so special in that bond between siblings.
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you forgot to finish the story.
..... then I turned around to go blog and one had the other in a choke-hold and was trying to wrap the slinky around her neck. I sighed and said them getting along was just a dream.
Oh sorry that was my story I finished. LOL
Awww that's so sweet! That sibling rivalry is a double edged sword and you do sink in every moment when the bond shows it's beautiful side. I'm glad the bites are okay. Poor cid got attacked the night before we left the shore all on the left side of her face. She's been pretty self conscious about it and is glad they're going away now.
Hugs,
Holly
Very sweet... it's nice to hear about kids doing GOOD things once in a while! Reminds me why I had the little monster in the first place!
What great moments!
My brother and I finally, and happily, became good friends 3 years ago, at the ages of 33 and 29.
Sisters are the best! I can't imagine life without mine. Your girls are so lucky to have one another.
My brother and I are best friends despite the fact we almost killed each other several times growing up.
I see the same in my kids. They are each others best friends and worst enemies.
I'm glad to hear the bites were not more serious and she is on the mend.
That's what I hope for my daughters, something I never had a sister to bond with.
My brother and I are really close.
Very sweet story!
I love how Kelly put it, these are the moments, they may be far and few between, but it is definitely something to cherish.
You know, I think it's funny that ERs and pediatricians just kind-of yawn whenever parents call with a frantic question. "No, your kid isn't dying, there there now. Go back to watching Quincy."
Quincy? Where the heck did I get that?
I'm sure it's just a phase. My sister and I were constantly at each other's throats growing up. Now I can't imagine my life without her. We do everything together!
My oldest daughter acts like a little mommy with baby sister. Of course, they are five years apart so that makes it easier. On the other hand, my son is always fighting with both of his sisters because he's so close in age to both of them.
I hope Anna's spider bites get better soon...and Emma's scratch too.
aww that was sweet of her!!!
mine do that sometimes i just wish it were more
I love how Maggie finished the story cause I know that is how my girls would (are). Enjoy them while they are young and take pictures to prove to them later that they really were "friends" even if it was for a short time.
Love ya sis.
Marci
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