The Bee vs. Linkan

The bee won...sorta. After our fun bike ride on Memorial day, we hit the hot tub. Right before we got out, we decided to try a new life vest that we got Linkan (for canoeing). As Ben was taking it off, Linkan started screaming bloody murder and Ben figured out real quickly that she had been stung by a bee on her cheek. I grabbed her and her plucked the stinger out as fast as he could. I panicked for about 10 seconds as it was happening and then got it under control. I knew that wouldn't help anything. We washed the area, spread and baking soda/water paste over the sting and applied a cold compress. After a little tylenol and some distractions (the lotion bottle), she settled down...but still fussy so I fed her and rocker her to sleep. We watched her like hawks all evening to be sure that she wasn't having any trouble breathing. It was a little unnerving!

Of all the things!? Why didn't the stupid bee sting Ben or me? Noooo! It had to sting the 6 month old and on the face, no less! I know that we will have many more of these experiences in the future but I'm just being honest...I'm not looking forward to them. Seeing your baby in pain is not an enjoyable experience. They are character building, I must say. Learning not to panic and spring into action, not reaction... Learning to trust our Heavenly Father no matter what the outcome is with our children. After all, Linkan is His...first.

In the end, the bee bit the dust. And Linkan woke up this morning with a HUGE smile, no swelling and just a little dot on her cheek.