The Killer Splinter

ENOUGH SAID!

It’s comforting to know that the pediatrician’s splinter-removing-tool of choice is still a good old fashion safety pin. 😉

And you can tell Jake that he was lucky with his splinter….I got one in the side of my foot a few weeks ago that was almost one inch long and about a millimeter in diameter at the thickest point.

Kristian said this on October 28, 2008 at 9:11 am | Reply
Safety pin and tweezers – some of the best medical instruments around! Notice also the wardrobe change – this foreign body took 2 visits to remove due to the uncooperative patient.

Ouch, Kristian, that hurts just thinking about it.

jenevangelista said this on October 28, 2008 at 5:28 pm | Reply
I love Jake’s expressions! I am sure he WAS an uncooperative patient. Splinter patients always are…… I remember many a splinter in his daddy. Whoever took the pictures captured the event very well. I just love his big upside down smile…..

Grandy said this on October 28, 2008 at 7:12 pm | Reply
I was the photographer, mom. Being behind the camera seemed the easier place than behind the needle. Plus, Jennifer has a bit more medical training than me. 🙂

Brad said this on October 28, 2008 at 8:22 pm | Reply
Isn’t it wonderful how the tears disappear and the smile comes back so quickly…great job mom and oh good job camera man too!!

Danielle Counts said this on October 31, 2008 at 8:05 am | Reply