ER We Go Again

Today we had to take Ruby to the ER to get stitches.  It was the first time I have had to take any of my kids there.  Amazingly enough I was able to stay calm the entire time.  It might have had something to do with the fact that she seemed to act as if nothing was wrong, despite the cut above her lip.

The only part that was difficult for her or me was when after they wrapped her tightly in a Velcro cocoon, to keep her still, they had to numb her locally.  Of course the injection hurt, and my heart broke when she started to cry each time and call for her mommy.  After they were finished with that, my brave little girl was happy again and said "bye bye ouchie" and smiled as best she could.  She was calm and still for the nurse who did the three stitches.  Her poor little face has a bandage that makes her look like she has a mustache to cover the stitches while they heal. 

I am grateful that I have such a lovely, brave little girl and that Andy was home today from work and could be an extra set of hands when needed at the ER.  Of course, he had to sit down afterwards and drink some juice once the scary parts were over.  I love my man who gets a little woozy when it comes to medical procedures.  Both of them did so good and were so brave, the nurse gave them Popsicles.