The accidental toddler...

We had to take Ari to the ER today. Andy closed the office door and didn't realize Ari had stuck her little hand in the opening on the far side of the door until it was completely shut. So... we feared it was broken, rushed to the ER and waited a long time for someone to see her. Luckily, she cried herself to sleep after the first hour and when she woke up she was a little trooper. She really did great considering the injury, her age, and the time of day.

The x-rays showed no fracture or break, and the makeshift splint (they basically taped two of her fingers together) was a definite no-go. Instead, she ended up with some antibiotic ointment and a bandaid... and we're hoping the swelling goes down soon.

Of course, Andy feels terrible about the accident, which I totally understand. It is always a fear she'll get hurt due to something I have done or not done. It's probably very normal for all parents and is likely programmed in on a biological level. Everyone says injury is part of raising a child... but you never want to see your baby in pain. No matter how brave she might be.