Here we go again! We heard that chickenpox (also referred to in our house as chickenspots and chickenpops) was going around Ray’s nursery about a month ago. We thought we were safe, Ray and Jay both had it last year. Hooray, no sick kids for us!

Then the spots appeared on Ray’s face, then her body, then inside her eyes, ears and mouth. The more that appeared the more I knew that despite what the doctor had said, this is not what Ray had the year before. I don’t know what that rash was, but it certainly wasn’t chickenpox.

Three sleepless nights later and the spots began to fade, later that week we started to venture out of the house again. then we notice the red spots appearing on Baby D.

Thankfully he got quite mild dose, and didn’t seem to be overly irritated by the illness. He was a bit restless at night and definately woke a lot more, but all in all he stayed his usual happy and placid self. Once again the spots cleared, we began to sleep again.

Wednesday came, Jay undressed himself as soon as he woke up and I noticed the tell tale signs straight away. I hoped he too would get a mild dose, but we have not been so lucky this time round. His spots seem even bigger than those of the other two, the ones on his scalp are the worst. In fact this time I think his may be becoming infected, so its a trip to the doctors for us tomorrow.

Thankfully the chances of any of them getting chickenpox again is very slight. It’s been a tough month with very little sleep. Thank God that the kids get free medication, if we had to pay for all the anti-histamines and painkilling medication that they have taken, our overdraft would be stretched to its limits right now!