To keep my toddler off with chickenpox going round nursery- 38 weeks pregnant

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I'm 38 weeks pregnant. Due to be induced in 12 days. Been informed that chicken pox is going round my toddlers nursery who's never had it before. 5 children in his class. I just don't know what to do for the best. People are looking at me like I have 2 heads at the mere mention of keeping him off. I get he might have already been exposed to it and get it regardless. But when you google chicken pox newborn baby the most awful stuff comes up. Basically if baby catches it as a newborn it sounds horrifically dangerous. I'm so upset and don't know what to do for the best. Filled with guilt as toddler will also be so upset he'll miss his Christmas nativity, pantomime and party etc...

God I genuinely feel like I can't cope anymore I am worried sick. My midwife is rubbish and won't even get back to me, she never does. What would you do in my situation?

Have YOU had chicken pox, OP?

It's worth noting that the incubation period for chicken pox is really long and so the chances are that by the time you've been made aware of it your toddler has already been exposed and so keeping them off nursery won't make any difference to whether they catch it or not.

It's possible that getting your toddler vaccinated pronto will still have a protective effect.

Oh, just seen your updates.

If you're only 38 weeks there's a good chance it'll all be over by the time your baby is born. Fingers crossed!

Perfect timing! Spots should be hopefully crusted over by the time baby is home from hospital :)

Great timing op I'm sure that's a relief for you. I'd try and wash all the bedding and your child's clothes before baby gets here as well, once the spots have crusted over. Hope your son isn't too poorly with it.x