It is a Lucero Family first: Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease.
Christian had a few "bites" on his hands and wrists ... and we assumed maybe it was a mosquito or a small spider or something. The next day, the "bites" had multiplied. We were concerned that something was in his bedding so I washed all of it, got him new pillows and a new mattress cover. But, the "bites" continued to multiply.
I noticed a few bumps on his feet, and then some redness around his mouth and I just knew it was Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease. Ugh!!
A quick trip to Urgent Care confirmed my suspicions. And unfortunately, nothing can be done about it. The condition just has to run its course. So Christian now walks around 24/7 with gloves on his hands. If I take them off, he complains that his hands hurt.
Actually, I consider our family very fortunate to have only one had to deal with HF&MD. Daycare centers are notorious for passing it around ... and both kids have been in the daycare / preschool setting.
Update: Took a few days, but Christian made it though. And Scarlett didn't get it somehow - whew!!
