I am sure that was very frightening for you. I am glad things worked out well.
I love bees. I am not afraid of them at all. I suppose that is because I grew up with them. We had numerous hives on our property. They are fairly passive unless they have cause to feel threatened. Then they are a force to be reckoned with (which we learned more than once as children
) and they all get in on the act except the queen and the drones...it's all up to the little guys to take care of the hive. Unless you are talking about killer bees and then you have a real problem on your hands. They attack
without provocation.
We had a swarm in our back yard some years back. I was out there with them and freaked my neighbor out. They were flying everywhere. She was very afraid for me and I told her it was not a problem because they were only interested in where the queen was so they could keep up with her. We called a beekeeper and they came out and got the swarm. The little boys that lived behind us were very foolish as they were shooting at them with their water guns. That could have turned nasty.
Do you know that we are actually having a bee problem in the US? Something is killing them. We really need them to pollinate the crops. Without them, no fruit or veggie from anything that begins with a bloom.... I am hoping this gets resolved soon.
I am sorry. I know your post didn't request information regarding apiarist issues. I guess I just couldn't help myself.
I am glad your baby is okay.
Blessings to her and to you for what you have gone through.