a day of firsts

So today we had a few firsts for our family and more importantly for Logan, aka. Mr. Stinky-pants.
At about 5pm he got bitten or stung by something that totally tore hime up. Tiffany called me at the station and said his face was swelling up and he had hives all over his body, but that he was acting and breathing fine. Keep an eye on him i told here. About an hour later she called me back and said that the swelling was getting worse. After talking to my LT. it was decided that Logan should be taken to the fire station right down the street.

First number 1. A call come over dispatch for an pediatric patient with an allergic reaction. Then my shift commander called me and told me they were giving Logan meds and transporting him. My heart stopped. There is nothing worse for me then hearing this call and being stuck at the station unable to do anything....sheer helplessness. Fortunately i got relief soon and was able to meet them at the hospital.

First number 2. Logans first IV. which apparently did not go too well. He had to be held down and an arm board was strapped to his arm.

First Number 3. Logans first Ambulance ride.

First number 4. Our first ER visit with one of the kids. Logan is much like his daddy as he doesnt like being in a hospital at all, and does not do well waiting locked up in a hospital room. We were a permanent fixture in the halls.

Needless to say a rough day for us all. Many many thanks to the guys at Four for the great job they did with Logan.