I was kicked by my 1400 lb. cow, by accident of course. I suppose the good news is that my arm doesn't seem broken, but it's still bleeding.
She was trying to kick at her utter to chase the flies and, I just happened to be standing next to her. Her utter and teets cannot be treated with the fly treatment because she's nursing her calf.
I think sitting quietly with my wonderful semps will improve my mood.

Sorry Terri! That sounds very painful. Hope you recover soon.

Oh, Terri! I'm sorry to hear this, and I feel for the poor cow too, about the dern flies.

Take it easy over there.

Thanks, you guys! I honestly have never seen my arm so swolen! Bill said I had to "scrub" the open wound. he's right, I know. Her foot is what made contact, and Lord knows what she's been stepping in!
Okay, I'll scrub it, but I'm not gonna like it!
Gotta push on, always something to do around here.
Stiff upper lip and all that!

Maybe wash out with hydrogen peroxide?

Yes, the hydrogen peroxide would be a good idea. Also if you have a farm store close by go get some Schreiner's Herbal Solution. It is for animals, but we have been using it for years. Works better than anything the pharmacy or doctor has given us over the years. We get the one with the brown label/spray bottle. http://schreiners.com/?gclid=C...

Thank you, girls!
I did scrub twice and applied the hydrogen peroxide twice as well. I'll do that for a few days then see how it looks.
I do know how lucky I am. Could have been a broken arm, stitches or worse.

Lynn, I have seen this line of product at one of the local feed/farm stores. I really would like to try it.
I hate to admit it, but I am a klutz. I think I've fallen one way or another at least a half a dozen times...since spring started.

On a happier note, my Pacific Magic Night, Coronet, Nouveau Pastel and label maker have arrived !

Three cheers for the plants and label maker.

Love my label maker!

It's crazy how easy it is! I'm using the black on white tape now for pantry labels.
Then I'm going to switch to white on black tape (love that look) and print some labels sor my semps!
I think someone like me, with not so great handwriting can really appreciate this awesome little tool!
As a matter of fact, my handwriting is soooo bad, I probably could have been a doctor.
If it wasn't for all that science stuff!

Ah ha, another 'Could have been a doctor'. I fit in that category. That was why I started using the P-touch.

You should see my DH handwriting. Mine is better but not great. Poor sons got that poor handwriting gene from both sides.

Going out to gaze at my semps after a long day pulling weeds!

My kids would never even attempt to forge a note for school!
The school staff would know right away if it wasn't legit.
My signature, forget about it! I can't even duplicate it most of the time.

Terri, just read about your arm. Sure hope you're recovering fine.

Love my label maker too. Too bad the tape is so expensive. Oh well, worth it for me!

Heal well Terri

Thank, guys! It's finally starting to feel better. Could have been sooo much worse.

I heard a story about a local woman that had to be air lifted to a trauma center after being "stomped" by her cow that she was trying to help calve. Yikes, right?
You don't realize how big they really are when you see them from the road.

Of course I continued to work on my semps during my recovery. Yeah, my arm was very sore, but it wasn't amputated! LOL Hey even with a stump, I would find a way.

TerriStanley said: Of course I continued to work on my semps during my recovery. Yeah, my arm was very sore, but it wasn't amputated! LOL Hey even with a stump, I would find a way.

Gee, spoken like a true sempophile...I would be shoving chocolate into my face with my stump...glad to hear you are better!

Bev.

Terri you are such a trooper. It is good to see you are still in good spirits and recovering.

Terri I found the perfect chair for you "sitting quietly with your semps "

what a good consideration !