Another snow day and sick child post

seanswife · February 2016

I have 2 school-age kids, we are military and have no family in the area. I just went back to work this past week after about 8 years of being a stay-at-home mom. DH and I had agreed that we would switch off taking days when the one or both of the kids were sick, but DS came down with a fever last night, and now I'm thinking about what would happen if we both had a hard time getting time off for this. Anyone have any brilliant ideas for having someone on-call for sick kids? I know people have suggested friends and all that, but I don't know any of those who don't also work or who are very busy and can't be on call....has anyone found someone on care.com or sitter city.com who function in this capacity? Other resources? TIA!

SLGILL1978 · March 2016

I hear you! We are also military and since the end of January it has been one thing or another. Luckily I have a very flexible job, so I just stay home. My husband has a much harder time getting off then I do.
I have never used care.com but have heard great things about it! If you live in a college/university town, you could also advertise for babysitters as well.

NLewis1 · March 2016

Honestly, we just make it work. Whoever can more easily take the time, does. My kiddo wants his momma (or dad) when he feels yucky. I would just discuss this with your employer - they need to understand that you have a family and there will be times when you cannot make it in. Hopefully they understand and if they don't, then maybe find a job that does? Easier said than done, I know.

RachieTK · March 2016

We take turns. It can be stressful but we don't have anyone to ask, and a sick little one wants a comforting and familiar face.

ondabianca · March 2016

I don't have school aged children but if my lil guy gets sick, he would not be able to go to daycare. We haven't crossed this bridge yet (actually I haven't returned to work from maternity leave just yet) but right now I would take the time off (I'm the one that changes the diapers and feeds him and has more patience with fussiness...). I also don't really have problems taking time off. As far as snow days, I'm a teacher o its a perk of the job. I would imagine it would be quite an inconvenient for parents (that plus two hour delays)...here we have a good 5-10 snow days or delay each season.