The Itches on My Ankle

(Please be sure to read update at the end of this post).

So, today I'm apparently having my first allergic reaction to mosquito bites.  This wasn't on my original list of new things to try, but I'd heard such good things about it, I just couldn't resist.

It all started on Saturday when I was attending my mom-in-law's/dog-in-laws birthday party.  It was so nice outside--which is very strange for this time of year, by the way--that we stayed outdoors all night. I didn't even realize mosquitoes were out until the evening was almost over.  I swatted a few away from my bare calves, ankles and feet and went inside.  It wasn't until this morning (Monday) that I realized what had happened.  My feet were burning as the hot water touched them in the shower this morning, and I looked down to see this:

(Trust me, this looks worse in person)

I wasn't wearing my shoes in the shower...I took this photo later.  Anyway, it took all I had to resist scratching all day.  I finally got some anti-itch spray only moments ago and am now basking in the great relief it is bringing.  Both legs/feet/ankles look like the above pictured foot.  I've never had an allergic reaction to anything before, let alone bugs.  I really hope this isn't a new thing that will stick around!

UPDATE:  I WAS ATTACKED BY NOSEEUMS(SANDFLIES)...NOT MOSQUITOES.  THIS TERRIBLE ITCHING COULD STICK AROUND FOR 3 MORE DAYS YET.  READ MORE ABOUT NOSEEUMS HERE.