Michelle was our first child to really show an allergic reaction to bug bites. She got bit by fire ants at her day care. At first, we thought it was a food allergy. We took her to an allergist and had her tested. She was very allergic to fire ants. Our biggest problem with her is she likes to wear flip flops and play in the grass. She will even take them off. Ants seem to love her. We have shots if she gets bad enough.
Mia has also shown some sign of allergic reaction, but not as bad as Michelle. That also might be because she does not run around in the grass as much. We'll have to keep an eye on her. She did have one contagious allergic reaction. I think the doctor called it Molluscum Contagiosum. It is like pimples that form on the body. When itched, it will expand its coverage. Eventually she grew out of them, but it got close to her eyes.
Now, Elena broke out today. I noticed that her neck was raw from itching. Then I saw bumps starting to form on her body. Angie noticed what looked like a fire ant bite. We will have to keep an eye on that. Also, Angie mentioned the Molluscum Contagiosum.
Michelle revealed this morning that she got bit at the birthday party. Today will be an irritable day for her and us.
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