Hives

Heard of hives before, never actually saw them in person. It was on my list of suspects for the polka-dotted kid, but I was really hoping for chicken pox. Bummer.

Received my call back from the pediatrician after 5p, regular doc wasn't in, but as I was trying to describe the rash, and that it had mysteriously faded, the bright idea hit me. The doc did indeed have access to the internet. Posted these pictures you see below for a diagnosis! Gotta love technology.

When you are very hot, our temps here have been 99*, and you have a sudden temperature drop and become cold, getting into a hose filled backyard pool, you can develop hives.

Malachi is a bit gun shy about going back in the pool, but I'm sure eventually he'll go in again.