This picture really doesn't do justice to the swelling in Nikki's leg and foot. She got bit by a fire ant Friday evening just above the ankle on the top leg in the picture. The swelling and redness has spread almost to her knee. Last summer she got a couple of bites on her foot, and JW finally gave her a shot of something because her foot was turning purple from swelling so much. Hannah reacts pretty much the same way. Thankfully, they have never stepped on an ant hill. They have also never been stung by a bee or wasp, but it does make me pretty scared to think about what would happen if they were.
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Poor Nikki!!! And Hannah, too. That's scary to have that kind of reaction. Elise got in a fire ant bed when she was about 3. I just remember her standing out in the yard with her little doll stroller and all of a sudden just screaming. Cory ran and got her, but she was already covered with bites. Fortunately, she doesn't react severely, but 20 or more bites on your feet don't feel good no matter who you are. It was so pitiful. Both my girls have been stung, but not Ian. Quite ironic, it seems to me. :)
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