In preparation for baby boy #3 we have been searching for a bigger car. Our Subaru didn't have quite enough room for 3 car seats. We looked at many options: SUV's, cross overs, and mini vans. Finally, after researching and talking about the pros, cons, and dollars of a new car purchase we settled on the Honda Odyssey. We were able to get a great price for our Subaru and a great price for the Odyssey. Tim used his well trained negotiating skills to get the best bang for our buck on this deal.
After ten years of marriage I am finally eating my words. I always told myself I would never drive a minivan. I could never see myself driving one, plus I always felt that if I ever did I'd feel old and totally uncool. But I must say, I love love love my van. It has some fun features and the ease of getting my munchkins in and out of the car is fantabulous. I can't say I feel any older driving the van, just practical. I am embracing my soccer mom status. Not to mention the youtube video of the Swagger wagon helped shed a new viewpoint on how cool us mini van owners really are.
I even saw an article about an Odyssey racing Pikes Peak. Now what's not cool about that?
This is how it all transpired. When I went to pick the boys up after summer camp, Justin had lost a toy he brought to camp. We searched everywhere for it, but couldn't find the toy. We drove home, I dropped him off at his house and then pulled up to our house. Then I looked down and discovered Justin's toy on the floor of my car. Since we were all still in the car I decided to run back to Justin's house and bring him his toy. I went up to the door and Justin answered along with his little dog. The next thing I know the dog is coming at me and went right for my leg. SNAP! My leg was dripping blood as I was dodging the dog from trying to bite again. Justin's mom was finally able to get a hold of the dog and put him in his cage.
Complete shock came over me. Gift offered to help me, but I said my goodbyes so I could go home and take care of the wound. Then I called my doctor. They urged me to go to the ER right away. But I couldn't go to any ER I had to go to a specific one- the one that was furthest from my house in Allentown. (This was because my OB office has doctor's on call at the Allentown ER)
I didn't realize being bit by a dog when you're pregnant was such a big deal. Apparently I am more prone to infection. So after cleaning it up and getting the boys into the car again I had to drive 45 minutes to get to the ER. My leg was throbbing and I was attempting to keep my boys occupied as we were waiting and waiting for them to call my name.
After lots of paperwork and questions a nurse examined the wound and cleaned me up. She said that once they got the antibiotic on the wound I should be good to go and it should heal okay. I was also given an oral antibiotic, but would only have to use it if it got worse within the first 24 hours. Thankfully I only had to use the topical antibiotic and did not have to take the oral antibiotic.
Over the next couple weeks I received a couple calls asking if I was feeling well and if the dog was showing any signs of illness. The dog even had to be quarantined for 10 days. (This is law if a dog bites someone.) This is definitely not something I ever thought would happen, but I'm grateful my kids weren't the ones that got bit and I'm grateful it was a dog I knew and had all his shots up to date, so infection was unlikely. The older I get I keep learning that life gets more and more unpredictable!
On this day it was definitely a mix of the good, the bad, and the ugly- hence the picture of the dog bite. UGLY!
