A bit wobbly, but still standing over here in MommyCosm. 

A few quick tips if you ever go through a shocking lay off:

1) If at all possible, send the kids for a fun sleep over so that you can work through the initial shock and awe without little eyes watching in horror and bewilderment.  We are so incredibly lucky that my SIL came to take the kids.  She kept them until Sunday night when we were a bit more sane. 
2) DON'T let a company strong arm you into signing away your rights.  They gave my husband a "Separation Agreement" and tried to get him to agree to things that were flat out illegal for them to even ask.  He got it at 3pm on Friday and they said it needed to be signed by noon on Monday.  That's BS...get yourself a lawyer and put in writing that this is an unreasonable request.
3) You don't have to answer your phone every time it rings.  Take a deep breath and listen to your voice mail first.  Call people on your terms.
4) When negotiating, the less you can say verbally, the better.  Get everything in writing.
5) Most lawyers will consult with  you for free.  It does not make you THAT kind of person if you consult with someone.  Learn your rights and fight to protect them.
6) Always act with integrity.  Always.  Remember that people make up a business.  You can't run a business without people.  It's easy to be nice to each other during good times.  It's how you treat people during difficulties and conflict that define your character and integrity.
7) You may spend more time with the people you work with, but when it comes down to it, they are not your family.  You can be replaced by them.  You cannot be replaced by your family.  Keep your priorities in check.
8) Post lay off sex can be pretty damn good...not just for your marriage, but for stress relief. 

Have any other tips?  Please share.

Oh, and please continue to send some positive thoughts/energy/prayers our way.  My tone here might sound optimistic, but I'm actually scared shitless right now.  Fake it until you make it, right?!