So, new baby son (no name yet) was born, oh, 40ish hours ago. The morning after he was born, I noticed dd1 had some spots on her neck. I knew immediately it was chickenpox, as she had gone over for a playdate a couple weeks ago at a friend's whose little sister, we later found out, had it. I actually had wanted her to get it, but the timing was a little off. 
: So now she's in the thick of it. I'm just waiting for her sister to get it, too. Dh was supposed to have the week off, but now his boss acts like they never said he could have the week off and want him back at work asap. Dh is afraid they'll fire him if he doesn't go in. MIL could come over to help me if dh does have to work, but now she won't because she can't remember if she had chickenpox and she doesn't want to take the risk of getting it. I have several friends who would usually invite my girls over to play with their kids to give me a break, but, of course, no one wants to be exposed to the chickenpox, so that's out, too. I'm feeling pretty calm through all this, although I am pretty p.o.ed at dh's boss. It's not the first time they've done something similar. Oh, well, I'm feeling like the adjustment to having 3 kids will go well. If I can stay calm through this, then I'll be fine. 
: So now she's in the thick of it. I'm just waiting for her sister to get it, too. Dh was supposed to have the week off, but now his boss acts like they never said he could have the week off and want him back at work asap. Dh is afraid they'll fire him if he doesn't go in. MIL could come over to help me if dh does have to work, but now she won't because she can't remember if she had chickenpox and she doesn't want to take the risk of getting it. I have several friends who would usually invite my girls over to play with their kids to give me a break, but, of course, no one wants to be exposed to the chickenpox, so that's out, too. I'm feeling pretty calm through all this, although I am pretty p.o.ed at dh's boss. It's not the first time they've done something similar. Oh, well, I'm feeling like the adjustment to having 3 kids will go well. If I can stay calm through this, then I'll be fine. 
That does stink but you sound like you are handling it amazingly!! Good and peaceful thoughts coming your way. (It may take a little time to get them all the way to Australia though!
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