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Anyone SAH with a child b/c of a medical condition?
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Henry has asthma. Pretty bad asthma right now. It is triggered by viruses and maybe a few other things. He has been sick 3 times this fall, taken two trips to the ER and stayed overnight at the Chlidren's Hospital.
I stay at home and hoped to until Henry went to school. But money is tight. Right now I take in kids three days a week which helps, but it's not enough.
DH and I both agree that it would not benefit Henry to be in childcare. There are too many unknowns about his asthma right now and too many germs out there that could trigger another attack.
Soon I will look into work options (if any) on nights and weekends. DH will stay at home with Henry and although they live over an hour away I know that the Grandmas will help if asked.
Anyone else stay at home with a little one b/c of a medical condition?
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Re: Anyone SAH with a child b/c of a medical condition?
I'm sorry to hear about your sons asthma.
Yes, I kinda became a sahm because of a medical condition. After I had my first son I went back to work part time (my SIL babysat for free while I was at work...so it worked out perfect!). Then when my 2nd son was born I planned on taking 3 mo off for maternity leave and then go back to working pt. When my son was 4 days old he stopped breathing and my husband had to do CPR to bring him back to life. Long story short he had severe infant apnea and would stop breathing several times a week and had to wear an apnea monitor/alarm for a year to watch his breathing. When my 3 mo leave was over I asked for an extension so that I could be with him for 6 months. They gave me the extention....then after 6 mo I went back to work for a few weeks and just could NOT handle putting my sons life in someone elses hand...even though my SIL is a nurse, I just did not want anyone else to be the one to make sure he kept breathing. After a few weeks I ended up quitting all together and I've been home full time ever since (5 years now). So, yes, after dealing with my sons condition I knew for a fact that I needed to be home... plus it was always a dream of mine. The only reason I had kept working pt was because I actually really liked my job. It was the best of both worlds - I got to do something I love and make money and I also got to be home a lot, but no matter how much I loved my job, my boys are priority and we worked hard to make sure that we could swing it.
Best wishes!
Me! DD has a skin condition called Epidermolysis Bullosa and she would not survive in daycare- literally. We are lucky enough to live in a state that has an excellent Medicare program so we don't pay for any of Parker's medical needs including co-pays, prescriptions and her bandage supplies.
I know not every state is as good about providing for their special needs community but I'd contact your pedi to ask where an appropriate place to start looking for some help is. Obviously it may not be the difference between you getting a job or staying home, but every little bit helps. We were lucky enough to have a great visiting nurse who sent us in the right direction. If your ped isn't any help I'd try maybe calling the VNA.
Also, I haven't looking this morning to see if you posted on the SN board, but they are a great resource as well. I know a lot of the moms over there work as well. Good luck! It's never, ever easy to make these types of decisions, especially when there's a medical concern involved.
Me! DD has a skin condition called Epidermolysis Bullosa and she would not survive in daycare- literally. We are lucky enough to live in a state that has an excellent Medicare program so we don't pay for any of Parker's medical needs including co-pays, prescriptions and her bandage supplies.
I know not every state is as good about providing for their special needs community but I'd contact your pedi to ask where an appropriate place to start looking for some help is. Obviously it may not be the difference between you getting a job or staying home, but every little bit helps. We were lucky enough to have a great visiting nurse who sent us in the right direction. If your ped isn't any help I'd try maybe calling the VNA.
Also, I haven't looked this morning to see if you posted on the SN board, but they are a great resource as well. I know a lot of the moms over there work. Good luck! It's never, ever easy to make these types of decisions, especially when there's a medical concern involved.
I was already considering staying at home when things with my daughter took a not so good turn. My daughter has really bad eyesight. She wears thick glasses and her eyes get dialated every other night and she goes to childrens hospital once a month for therapy and adjustment on her prescription. Its really hard on her because she is constantly bothered by the sun light and always walking into doors and other things. So when things got worse for her, there was no doubt in my mind that she needed her mommy around. Kids grow up soo fast and if you can afford to be at home with them and take care of them, I think its something that no money could ever top.