My best friend and I, along with our families have been planning our trip this weekend since Christmas. The original intention was to go camping, but because of the wind, we have had to change the plans a little, albeit we are still all spending the weekend away together.
So, the dilemma. Her 5yo dd is coming to the end of chickenpox, she is all crusted over and I am confident that she is no longer contagious, although she's still a little scabby. Her 2.5yo dd isn't displaying any symptoms as yet, although she may well be in the 'incubation' period and about to erupt with spots.
My 4yo dd has had chickenpox, but my 17mo ds hasn't had it yet. I have major anxiety issues over my dc's health, but I promised dh that if her younger dd wasn't showing any symptoms, we would still go.
But I feel that I am being irresponsible by putting ds at risk of chickenpox. Dh's rationale is that he could come into contact with anyone brewing the virus, at nursery, at playgroups etc.
But I'm still worried. Dd was so poorly when she had chickenpox, and I feel as if I am putting ds in the line of fire, so to speak.
I know he has to get it some time, I would just prefer he was a little older. Dd is looking forward to this trip so much, and I would feel awful (and neurotic) cancelling at this stage.
It'll be OK, won't it?
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Pinkjenny · 27/05/2011 11:23
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