Pox Times Four

It all started with E, a few weeks ago. Just a single red spot on her side...the next morning, she was crowned our Polka-dot Princess. Fourteen days later, Princess Two had spots, and within days, both the boys joined the Spot Club! E is back at school, but I've been home all week with three poxed kids. Good times.

Fortunately, I know lots of wonderful mamas with kids hoping for pox exposure, so we've had lots of playdates here.

E's case was pretty mild; C has lots of spots (face and torso mainly), but not much itching or other symptoms...the boys are both running hot (102ish), and poor L has TONS of spots on his face, and lots on his torso. Baby OP fortunately only has ~20 spots, thanks in no small part I'm sure to the magic of mama's milk :) This is a long week, but I'm just thrilled that all four kids will have immunity now, and it will all be over relatively quickly!

Here's poor L, looking hazy-eyed, drowsy and poxy...



Next week: San Diego!