I'm devastated

[judydawn]

DD phoned to say GS has chicken pox    Neither Geoff nor I have had them so I cannot risk becoming infected by GS and then taking it to Geoff or the other residents.  So all my plans have now been cancelled ie going down to Middleton with DD, her family + her in-laws for an overnight stay in their holiday home and coming back to town on Christmas morning after watching the GKs open their presents to have lunch with Geoff at the nursing home.  I have been making salads and a dessert to take down there so now hopefully I can get them to DD - far too much for me to get through on my own so she may as well have them to enjoy.

[gertbysea]

Oh Judy I am so sorry. You just can't win sometimes . Hopefully DD's can come and pick up the food. Too risky to go there. Amazing how so many are getting sick . Too much stress when plans go awry.

Gert

[droverjess]

Oh JD I am so very sorry.... How awful. You've made the only decision you can.
Chicken pox is terrible if you get it as an adult. My exH had it he and DD went down the same day, he was so bad he almost went to hospital.

I so hope you have friends nearby who will be pleased to see you over the festivities.
Thinking of you very much, sending love from us all here
DJ xx

[faffa_70]

  sometimes you just can't pull a trick. Hopefully the rest of the season will be fine and fun for you.

[BeezeeBee]

So sorry to hear that, Judy

Would you be able to "join" in the fun via Skype instead?

[Wonder]

Judy I'm so sorry to hear this bad news, as BZB suggested maybe you could be there on Christmas morning via Skype or FaceTime.

[Katiej]

Oh Judy what terrible news.
I know how excited you were about it. Life sucks sometimes.
Big hug xxxxx

[Cornish Cream]

What extremely bad news Judy.You certainly cannot risk getting Chicken Pox.Sending hugs  

[judydawn]

I'm not bothered that much, mind you as soon as someone says something to me I'll probably burst into tears.  I didn't expect to see DD & family on Christmas Day anyway as I knew they'd be away so this is the reason I then organised 8 meals out in 2 weeks so that I didn't feel miserable in the lead up to Christmas.  I figured I'd be ready for a rest after going out so much LOL.  The opportunity then arose that if I went down to Middleton with Jo tomorrow, stayed overnight with everyone else then her FIL would bring me back to Adelaide in time to have lunch with Geoff because he had to come back anyway to pick up his other son to take him down south for Christmas Day.  Poor Fletcher is very sad because he is the cause Grandma can't go but DD promised him they will take me down there as soon as the coast is clear.  DD hasn't had chicken pox either so she is hoping she doesn't become a victim.

We don't Skype BZB and that would probably make me feel even more left out in the cold  I'll be fine, I'm used to these sorts of things happening to me at the last minute.

I won't be needing anyone on Christmas Day, I'll spend a few hours with Geoff then I'm having Mum for tea.  There are plenty of places I could go but I've caught up with everyone over the past couple of weeks and I'll be happy to just stay in my area and have an easy day.

I'm about to take all the food down and Jo will get the kids to wave to me from the balcony. The presents are already down at Middleton, she took mine for them down as well at the weekend.  I'll stay well clear of her too, no hugs or kisses this trip which is good as then I will probably be able to hold it all together.

Thanks again girls, it's good that I can share my miseries with you all 

[goldfish]

Gee, Judy, I can imagine how gutted you must feel now.  BZB's idea sounds a solution! How do you feel about trying that ?  I remember when my two came down with chicken pox.. DS and all his mates from preschool came down with it over Christmas and then DD on New Year's Eve !! It's a miserable thing!!

[astarra]

Oh Judy. 
Don't know what to say other than sending hugs. 

[cookie1]

Judy that is awful. I wished I lived a little nearer as you would be very welcome here. I had chicken pox as an adult and believe me you certainly don't want it. I was rather ill.
Has Fletcher been immunised? Hopefully it will only be a mild case.

Have a sleep in, make something lovely for breakfast, visit Geoff and then have a lovely dinner with your Mum. Or jump on a plane and I will set you a place.

[Itsnotartitsdinner]

I'm sorry

[courton]

Oh dear. But I can definitely attest that you don't want chicken pox as an adult. Have a glass of champagne and enjoy a lighthearted fun movie at the end of the day after spending time with your DH and mum.  Hugs Judy.

[Mama Fergie]

Oh Judy that's awful news as you were so looking forward to seeing the kids opening their presents. Hopefully Fletcher won't have it too badly. Baby Jacksonhad it 2 weeks ago but it wasn't severe.
DH and I are unwell with gastro that has gone through the family in the last few weeks. Maybe we too will be on our own Christmas Day.
Make sure you enjoy a nice glass of Moscato on Christmas Eve and have some with your mum on Christmas Day.
Take care x