Hi Heather,

I sure can relate. I'm dealing with a lot myself, incuding pet problems.

My dog was in the vet all this weekend. I'm trying desperately to find a home for a stray I picked up before my surgery. She's too hyper to take care of and one of my dogs doesn't care for her. It's got to where I can't keep them in the same room.

I have had a cold or flu 3 times since October and working on a 4th.

I'm sure thankful I don't have to worry about kids in addition to everything else. I wish I could give you some advice on the chicken pox. I remember having it myself as a child. My mom purposely sent me to my grandmothers to get it I think. My grandmother wasn't the best at taking care of me from what I remember though. I don't remember getting a bath or anything though I can't imagine that I didn't. I have some pretty deep scars from having it though. When my two sisters and brother all got chicken pox at the same time I remember seeing them all in the window as I rode past in the school bus. All 3 wearing socks and their hands. I can't remember what my mom used on their chicken pox. I want to say that some use baking soda in the bathwater but of course you say he won't even go in there. I can't blame him for being grumpy. Is there anything he really likes that might change his mind. I can't remember calamine hurting. My mom put it on me for my mosquito bites that really swelled up and itched. I always wanted it because the coolness made it feel better and it was pink lol. Hope you get some good advice for chicken pox soon.

Just wanted you to know you aren't alone with your strain of bad luck lately. >:D<

Sharon