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Posted by on Jan. 23, 2013 at 9:00 AM
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What do you do when the kids have a snow day or get sick and can't go to school/daycare?
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preacherskid
by Member on Jan. 23, 2013 at 9:06 AM

Well usually if they have a snow day I do too.  If they are sick and none of my back ups can watch them I have to call in to work, like I did today because my two year old is running a fever and coughing.  Hopefully if she is still sick tomorrow one of my back ups can take care of her.

iansmommy9
by Bronze Member on Jan. 23, 2013 at 11:37 AM

We live in metro Atlanta, so  if it flurries, all the bread and milk are gone and no one comes out for days LOL. If he's sick, it just depends on what it is and what my schedule is for the day. If it's not contageous my retired in laws pick him up from my office. If it's something thye could catch, I will either work from home or take a sick day. There have been times where I've had to bring him into the office for a few hours while I get something done and then take him home for the rest of the day. I'm very fortunate that my husband is a police officer and has days off during the week so he can keep ds when he's sick.

babygomez
by April on Jan. 23, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Bump for working moms! :)

PEEK05
by Kendall on Jan. 23, 2013 at 12:28 PM

I do not work but have been thinking about going back to work the last couple of months. If I was working and did not have back up care, I'd be the one who has to stay home with the kids because my husband's career is priority over my job just to have a job lol.

furbabymum
by Member on Jan. 23, 2013 at 1:01 PM

 My DH and I have vacation days we can take.

VAGal25
by on Jan. 23, 2013 at 1:10 PM
DH and I split it and we have no back ups, and since DH makes twice what I do and his job is demanding and mine is flexible this "split" means I take off more. Like tomorrow for example will be day three I am out of work since DD has strep throat and RSV (yep both together!). Luckily my work is understanding. DH will take off Friday if needed. We don't have family or friends close that can watch her.
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EthanzMom915
by New Member on Jan. 23, 2013 at 2:00 PM

I work full time and have daycare and a great support network and just found a gym with daycare while I work out! Yes, I am pretty psyched about having a place to work out and my son can play. First time in two years that I feel okay about working out and knowing my son is in a safe environment and i can check in on him with the closed caption tv monitor at the work out stations. Happy and healthy :-)

conejoazul
by Member on Jan. 23, 2013 at 2:23 PM

I have to cancel my appointments for the day and adjust my budget to make up for the lost income.

kellymom127
by Member on Jan. 23, 2013 at 2:24 PM

either take of work or hubby or MIL (since she usually watches them anyway)

kerrylee39
by Member on Jan. 23, 2013 at 6:55 PM
I usually am the one who takes off. If i have court or something my mil might watch for the time im in court
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