Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 weloome u seem to have it hard but it really shouldtn b > > I am a mother of a 6 year-old CHaRGEr and I haven't really worked > outside the home for the past 61/2 years. I worked part-time as Substitute > > teacher and teacher's aide at my son's school for the last two school > years. Though most of his preschool year he missed a lot of school. We > again > misses alot this year and weren't able to go all day or on Fridays. He > is due to have a Cardiac Cath sometime soon. BUT he keeps getting sick, > we have had to have it rescheduled 3 times. > My question is :WHO of all the CHARGE families have two parents that > work? How do you deal with them being sick, out of school,having > surgeries,and being hospitalized. > I guess I am having a hard time wanting to get a job because my > husband is pressuring me to and I just worry constantly what would happen > when I had left for my job. My son has had me around for the firs 61/2 > years of his life and he is so attached. > Also, my mom doesn't think it would be in the best interest of my son > either to have two parents working. > I just can't keep fighting this battle with my husband. He already > works two jobs. > Please leave any suggestions for me. > > Thanks, > > > > --------------------------------- > Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! > FareChase. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 weloome u seem to have it hard but it really shouldtn b > > I am a mother of a 6 year-old CHaRGEr and I haven't really worked > outside the home for the past 61/2 years. I worked part-time as Substitute > > teacher and teacher's aide at my son's school for the last two school > years. Though most of his preschool year he missed a lot of school. We > again > misses alot this year and weren't able to go all day or on Fridays. He > is due to have a Cardiac Cath sometime soon. BUT he keeps getting sick, > we have had to have it rescheduled 3 times. > My question is :WHO of all the CHARGE families have two parents that > work? How do you deal with them being sick, out of school,having > surgeries,and being hospitalized. > I guess I am having a hard time wanting to get a job because my > husband is pressuring me to and I just worry constantly what would happen > when I had left for my job. My son has had me around for the firs 61/2 > years of his life and he is so attached. > Also, my mom doesn't think it would be in the best interest of my son > either to have two parents working. > I just can't keep fighting this battle with my husband. He already > works two jobs. > Please leave any suggestions for me. > > Thanks, > > > > --------------------------------- > Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! > FareChase. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 weloome u seem to have it hard but it really shouldtn b > > I am a mother of a 6 year-old CHaRGEr and I haven't really worked > outside the home for the past 61/2 years. I worked part-time as Substitute > > teacher and teacher's aide at my son's school for the last two school > years. Though most of his preschool year he missed a lot of school. We > again > misses alot this year and weren't able to go all day or on Fridays. He > is due to have a Cardiac Cath sometime soon. BUT he keeps getting sick, > we have had to have it rescheduled 3 times. > My question is :WHO of all the CHARGE families have two parents that > work? How do you deal with them being sick, out of school,having > surgeries,and being hospitalized. > I guess I am having a hard time wanting to get a job because my > husband is pressuring me to and I just worry constantly what would happen > when I had left for my job. My son has had me around for the firs 61/2 > years of his life and he is so attached. > Also, my mom doesn't think it would be in the best interest of my son > either to have two parents working. > I just can't keep fighting this battle with my husband. He already > works two jobs. > Please leave any suggestions for me. > > Thanks, > > > > --------------------------------- > Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! > FareChase. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 many of the parents on here both work mine for one do they get carers and family members and other stuff andschool things to help out hugs ellen in aus > > weloome u seem to have it hard but it really shouldtn b > > > > > > I am a mother of a 6 year-old CHaRGEr and I haven't really worked > > outside the home for the past 61/2 years. I worked part-time as > > Substitute > > teacher and teacher's aide at my son's school for the last two school > > years. Though most of his preschool year he missed a lot of school. We > > again > > misses alot this year and weren't able to go all day or on Fridays. He > > is due to have a Cardiac Cath sometime soon. BUT he keeps getting sick, > > we have had to have it rescheduled 3 times. > > My question is :WHO of all the CHARGE families have two parents that > > work? How do you deal with them being sick, out of school,having > > surgeries,and being hospitalized. > > I guess I am having a hard time wanting to get a job because my > > husband is pressuring me to and I just worry constantly what would > > happen > > when I had left for my job. My son has had me around for the firs 61/2 > > years of his life and he is so attached. > > Also, my mom doesn't think it would be in the best interest of my son > > either to have two parents working. > > I just can't keep fighting this battle with my husband. He already > > works two jobs. > > Please leave any suggestions for me. > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! > > FareChase. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 many of the parents on here both work mine for one do they get carers and family members and other stuff andschool things to help out hugs ellen in aus > > weloome u seem to have it hard but it really shouldtn b > > > > > > I am a mother of a 6 year-old CHaRGEr and I haven't really worked > > outside the home for the past 61/2 years. I worked part-time as > > Substitute > > teacher and teacher's aide at my son's school for the last two school > > years. Though most of his preschool year he missed a lot of school. We > > again > > misses alot this year and weren't able to go all day or on Fridays. He > > is due to have a Cardiac Cath sometime soon. BUT he keeps getting sick, > > we have had to have it rescheduled 3 times. > > My question is :WHO of all the CHARGE families have two parents that > > work? How do you deal with them being sick, out of school,having > > surgeries,and being hospitalized. > > I guess I am having a hard time wanting to get a job because my > > husband is pressuring me to and I just worry constantly what would > > happen > > when I had left for my job. My son has had me around for the firs 61/2 > > years of his life and he is so attached. > > Also, my mom doesn't think it would be in the best interest of my son > > either to have two parents working. > > I just can't keep fighting this battle with my husband. He already > > works two jobs. > > Please leave any suggestions for me. > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! > > FareChase. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 many of the parents on here both work mine for one do they get carers and family members and other stuff andschool things to help out hugs ellen in aus > > weloome u seem to have it hard but it really shouldtn b > > > > > > I am a mother of a 6 year-old CHaRGEr and I haven't really worked > > outside the home for the past 61/2 years. I worked part-time as > > Substitute > > teacher and teacher's aide at my son's school for the last two school > > years. Though most of his preschool year he missed a lot of school. We > > again > > misses alot this year and weren't able to go all day or on Fridays. He > > is due to have a Cardiac Cath sometime soon. BUT he keeps getting sick, > > we have had to have it rescheduled 3 times. > > My question is :WHO of all the CHARGE families have two parents that > > work? How do you deal with them being sick, out of school,having > > surgeries,and being hospitalized. > > I guess I am having a hard time wanting to get a job because my > > husband is pressuring me to and I just worry constantly what would > > happen > > when I had left for my job. My son has had me around for the firs 61/2 > > years of his life and he is so attached. > > Also, my mom doesn't think it would be in the best interest of my son > > either to have two parents working. > > I just can't keep fighting this battle with my husband. He already > > works two jobs. > > Please leave any suggestions for me. > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! > > FareChase. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 My husband and I both work, and have since was born, BUT...and this is a big BUT...we both work from home in a home-based business. We were already working from home before was born, so we had no transitions to make in that regard. I honestly can't imagine how we would have done it, especially in the early years, if we had both worked outside the home. We would had to have had a very understanding employer for all the time off and flexible schedules we would have needed. Even now, it's very difficult fitting everything in sometimes with both of us working at home. We juggle schedules, trade off on appointments and daily care, and sometimes work very crazy hours to get it all done. I think this is a very hard and personal decision for every family, and depends on the individual circumstances with the child, financial needs, etc. Good luck on whatever you decide! , mom to (5) http://kauffmanlak.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 I have stopped working since Eva was born and it has made a big strain on our money situations but we do what we have to do. With all of Eva's therapies and doctors appointments a manager would not be happy with me at all if I had to take so many days off to work. When I was pregnant with her and we knew she had so many issues I had more appointments then the normal soon to be mom has had. My manager made me out to be a horrble person and not a team player, like I had a choice. I did work some seasonal work one winter but it was hard. I am working on starting my own photo business with my own hours and do what I want to do when I want to do it. It can be hard but we just roll with it all. If your husband is working 2 jobs I am sure he is really tired and stressed just as much as you are. If my photo business is not on the go by the time Eva starts school I am thinking of getting a part time job. I dont have many people to help me with Eva so I can work, I do live with the inlaws but they are not much help, I also dont have the whole trust thing with my mother in law yet. I hope you can find a middle point for both you and your husband. Hugs, Crystal and Eva > > I am a mother of a 6 year-old CHaRGEr and I haven't really worked > outside the home for the past 61/2 years. I worked part-time as Substitute > teacher and teacher's aide at my son's school for the last two school > years. Though most of his preschool year he missed a lot of school. We again > misses alot this year and weren't able to go all day or on Fridays. He > is due to have a Cardiac Cath sometime soon. BUT he keeps getting sick, > we have had to have it rescheduled 3 times. > My question is :WHO of all the CHARGE families have two parents that > work? How do you deal with them being sick, out of school,having > surgeries,and being hospitalized. > I guess I am having a hard time wanting to get a job because my > husband is pressuring me to and I just worry constantly what would happen > when I had left for my job. My son has had me around for the firs 61/2 > years of his life and he is so attached. > Also, my mom doesn't think it would be in the best interest of my son > either to have two parents working. > I just can't keep fighting this battle with my husband. He already > works two jobs. > Please leave any suggestions for me. > > Thanks, > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 I had to quit my job after Jillyan was born -- even though my employer offered to hold my job for me for a few months until I was able to return -- I had to decline as I knew it was going to be a while before I could return to work. To add to my quitting and losing my income -- on the day Jillyan came home from the NICU my husband's company sold off his division (after 17 years at one company) to a start up group. Within 6 months his base salary was cut by $20,000 and all bonuses were stopped (norm for him at his level was $25,000 - $50,000 / year). Needless to say the timing could not have been worse but due to Jillyan's therapies, surgeries, checks, scans, etc. there was no way anyone would employ me. Then the eventual reduction in insurance benefits, increased deductibles and copays. I stayed home for two years and at that point we could not afford to remain in our home unless I returned to work as bills were piling up and we were living on credit cards. Pressure mounted to where I had no choice. I was lucky in that a neighbor was looking to babysit and she took on Jillyan and her older sister Hailey. I found a job and was up front about the time off that would be needed to provide for Jillyan with all of her check ups (and eventual 2nd heart surgery). I didn't go back to exec assistant work which I had done for years as I knew they would not tolerate the time out. Honestly, I got lucky with my job (Payroll & Invoicing Mgr) and I'm not forced to take time off without pay for her appointments, IEP's, etc. My husband is home based so if he is not traveling and a child is sick -- he takes care of them. Sometimes he even takes Jillyan to her check ups -- the easy ones though -- has he can't handle needles or anything that inflicts pain on Jillyan. If he is gone I can log in to my computer at work from home and work from home and take care of them. Not all of us are so lucky. I'm not going to tell you it is easy because I have a second child involved in ACROFitness (kids fitness group) and she has class 3 nights per week and performances on weekends -- so when hubby is traveling I'm exhausted when I eventually get home. My sitter does pick up Jillyan from school Mon-Thur and on Friday's after therapy so I don't miss any work. Sometimes when I'm out off and on for various things with her (and with my own dental and doc appts) I feel guilty for missing so much and at times in the past it has caused animosity with other personnel -- but the people who are annoyed -- I hope that they never have to deal with any adversity in their lives -- as they have no idea how hard it is to juggle all of this and stay married too. It can be done -- and honestly -- I now enjoy going to work and speaking to adults and handling issues at work -- It is a nice break from the stresses of taking care of a child with all of Jillyan's needs -- plus she is in school now so my sitter gets a chance to run her errands before she picks her up. Don't get me wrong -- I love both my girls -- but I've worked all my life and had my own income -- and when we were struggling to find money for groceries and diapers the stress was almost more than I could take. Sorry so long. Huggins Mom to Hailey (10) and Jillyan (CHARGE - will be 6 on 5/30!) North Carolina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 We too needed more income but I couldn't work outside the home. I began babysitting my sisters children which grew to having a daycare in my home. I did that for almost 6 years. After Patty was in our home district school I then went to work in special ed. It was like a vacation! You do what you have to. You do what you can. I wish you luck. It's so hard. Bonnie, Mom to a 24, Patty CHARGE 22, and wife to Re: JOBS weloome u seem to have it hard but it really shouldtn b > > I am a mother of a 6 year-old CHaRGEr and I haven't really worked > outside the home for the past 61/2 years. I worked part-time as Substitute > > teacher and teacher's aide at my son's school for the last two school > years. Though most of his preschool year he missed a lot of school. We > again > misses alot this year and weren't able to go all day or on Fridays. He > is due to have a Cardiac Cath sometime soon. BUT he keeps getting sick, > we have had to have it rescheduled 3 times. > My question is :WHO of all the CHARGE families have two parents that > work? How do you deal with them being sick, out of school,having > surgeries,and being hospitalized. > I guess I am having a hard time wanting to get a job because my > husband is pressuring me to and I just worry constantly what would happen > when I had left for my job. My son has had me around for the firs 61/2 > years of his life and he is so attached. > Also, my mom doesn't think it would be in the best interest of my son > either to have two parents working. > I just can't keep fighting this battle with my husband. He already > works two jobs. > Please leave any suggestions for me. > > Thanks, > > > > --------------------------------- > Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! > FareChase. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Great topic; it's so hard! I still struggle with this. My husband and I both work full time; Sam is mildly involved, he does not have a trach or heart issues etc., and it is still so difficult. It started when I went out on maternity leave earlier than planned, with preterm labor. I switched positions within my school (I'm a sped teacher) so my absences would be less disruptive, and I dropped down to 4 days a week, every other week- I have every other Mondays off for doctors appointments etc, and I don't think I've ever had a day off with no appointment to go to! I am still calling out sick when he is sick; in fact just today I left early since he was so sick and will be out tomorrow. I do not have any more paid sick time left, any time out now I am unpaid- which is really hard on the budget, but better than quitting and having no income. In the past, I have rearranged vacation time to get paid on weeks when Sam was in the hospital. I share caring for him on sick days with my husband, but my job is often more flexible than his. AND we are so lucky that I have a great on-site daycare at my work so Sam is right downstairs from me all day, and that way his teachers call me when he seems a bit sick or upset and I can check on him and decide to take him to the pedi (like today!). We are also lucky that he can have all his early intervention services at daycare, with his teachers present when I can't be. Even though Sam is not the most medically challenged of the CHARGE bunch, we have still certainly struggled with this and there have been times when I wonder why I'm still working. I'd rather be home with him- but financially it's impossible. the medical bills don't help.... As with everything, it's nice to know we are not alone in this particular struggle! Take Care, Theresa > I am a mother of a 6 year-old CHaRGEr and I haven't really worked > outside the home for the past 61/2 years. I worked part-time as > Substitute > teacher and teacher's aide at my son's school for the last two school > years. Though most of his preschool year he missed a lot of school. > We again > misses alot this year and weren't able to go all day or on Fridays. He > is due to have a Cardiac Cath sometime soon. BUT he keeps getting > sick, > we have had to have it rescheduled 3 times. > My question is :WHO of all the CHARGE families have two parents that > work? How do you deal with them being sick, out of school,having > surgeries,and being hospitalized. > I guess I am having a hard time wanting to get a job because my > husband is pressuring me to and I just worry constantly what would > happen > when I had left for my job. My son has had me around for the firs 61/2 > years of his life and he is so attached. > Also, my mom doesn't think it would be in the best interest of my son > either to have two parents working. > I just can't keep fighting this battle with my husband. He already > works two jobs. > Please leave any suggestions for me. > > Thanks, > > > > --------------------------------- > Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with > Yahoo! FareChase. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Crystal, As I was reading about you returning to part-time work when Eva starts school, I thought of something. When Kendra was in pre-school, I worked part-time at the pre-school during the hours she was in class. It worked really well because it made me comfortable to be close by in case any breathing or ifeeding ssues came up. Which they didn't. :-) But, she did come down with chicken pox when we were at school, so we just went home. Anyway, working at her preschool worked well. Mom to Kendra, and Camille Re: JOBS I have stopped working since Eva was born and it has made a big strain on our money situations but we do what we have to do. With all of Eva's therapies and doctors appointments a manager would not be happy with me at all if I had to take so many days off to work. When I was pregnant with her and we knew she had so many issues I had more appointments then the normal soon to be mom has had. My manager made me out to be a horrble person and not a team player, like I had a choice. I did work some seasonal work one winter but it was hard. I am working on starting my own photo business with my own hours and do what I want to do when I want to do it. It can be hard but we just roll with it all. If your husband is working 2 jobs I am sure he is really tired and stressed just as much as you are. If my photo business is not on the go by the time Eva starts school I am thinking of getting a part time job. I dont have many people to help me with Eva so I can work, I do live with the inlaws but they are not much help, I also dont have the whole trust thing with my mother in law yet. I hope you can find a middle point for both you and your husband. Hugs, Crystal and Eva > > I am a mother of a 6 year-old CHaRGEr and I haven't really worked > outside the home for the past 61/2 years. I worked part-time as Substitute > teacher and teacher's aide at my son's school for the last two school > years. Though most of his preschool year he missed a lot of school. We again > misses alot this year and weren't able to go all day or on Fridays. He > is due to have a Cardiac Cath sometime soon. BUT he keeps getting sick, > we have had to have it rescheduled 3 times. > My question is :WHO of all the CHARGE families have two parents that > work? How do you deal with them being sick, out of school,having > surgeries,and being hospitalized. > I guess I am having a hard time wanting to get a job because my > husband is pressuring me to and I just worry constantly what would happen > when I had left for my job. My son has had me around for the firs 61/2 > years of his life and he is so attached. > Also, my mom doesn't think it would be in the best interest of my son > either to have two parents working. > I just can't keep fighting this battle with my husband. He already > works two jobs. > Please leave any suggestions for me. > > Thanks, > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 - I haven't read others' responses yet so I hope I'm not repeating. Our situation was very similar to yours. My hubby was feeling very stressed as the main bread winner. I was feeling very stressed as the main caregiver. I couldn't imagine how I'd hold a job that expected me to be there faithfully. For a while, I had my own business-a shop in town open only 2 days a week. I had to close up so many days due to meetings, dr appts, or illness! One summer, I was only open about half the days I should have been. My daughter is healthy as far as CHARGE goes. But one year, she missed nearly 1/3 of all the school days to illness or appts! I knew there was no way I could work a " real " job. My dream was a job that paid me to do the stuff I need to do for Aubrie anyway - some kind of advocacy work. And something that was totally flexible hours and part-time. Working as a substitute teacher was actually one of the options I'd kept in the back of my mind. But when Aubrie had that year of illness, I had to rethink how I'd handle that. How could I say the night before that I'd be the sub and then need to request a sub for myself in the morning? Colleagues in the disability field knew of my situation and when the dream job came up - the job posting found its way to me. I now work as a disability advocate 20 hours a week from my home. I attend meetings in the state capitol and present conferences and attend other meetings all around the state. It requires some travel and some time away from home. Luckily, my teen son and husband are able to hold down the fort while I am gone. My employer is also a parent of a child with disabilities so she understands that Aubrie's stuff comes first - IEPs, drs, surgeries, whatever. I plan my own schedule and can adjust as needed. It's perfect in so many ways. If you can get yourself out there somehow, networking in the world, then you will find those opportunities. Flexible jobs are out there. Hopefully, one will find you. It is a huge challenge to balance work and family when all things are " typical " . Add in our kids' stuff and you have more than huge - enormous maybe :-) Michele W Aubrie's mom 9 yrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 This is a topic I struggled with when was born, too. I felt that it was so important to be with , but there are times when we really need the extra income. I chose to work part time(2 days a week and 1 weekend a month). It really has been the best decision for our family. I do spend quite a lot of my days off shuffling to different doctors visits, not to mention volunteering at my older son's school, but I feel like getting out to work those few days helped save my sanity. It helps if you have family to watch your kids. I was not comfortable with daycare for . I also love what I do(I'm an O.T.) and that makes it easier to go to work. is also on the milder end of the CHARGE spectrum. He no longer has any feeding, breathing or cardiac issues, has never needed a tube feed or a trach, but we still keep mighty busy now that he is in preschool 5 mornings a week. You have to do what is best for your family and only you know what that is. Good luck with your decision! , mom to Ben(6) and (3, CHARGER) > > > I am a mother of a 6 year-old CHaRGEr and I haven't really worked > > outside the home for the past 61/2 years. I worked part-time as > > Substitute > > teacher and teacher's aide at my son's school for the last two school > > years. Though most of his preschool year he missed a lot of school. > > We again > > misses alot this year and weren't able to go all day or on Fridays. He > > is due to have a Cardiac Cath sometime soon. BUT he keeps getting > > sick, > > we have had to have it rescheduled 3 times. > > My question is :WHO of all the CHARGE families have two parents that > > work? How do you deal with them being sick, out of school,having > > surgeries,and being hospitalized. > > I guess I am having a hard time wanting to get a job because my > > husband is pressuring me to and I just worry constantly what would > > happen > > when I had left for my job. My son has had me around for the firs 61/2 > > years of his life and he is so attached. > > Also, my mom doesn't think it would be in the best interest of my son > > either to have two parents working. > > I just can't keep fighting this battle with my husband. He already > > works two jobs. > > Please leave any suggestions for me. > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with > > Yahoo! FareChase. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 This is a topic I struggled with when was born, too. I felt that it was so important to be with , but there are times when we really need the extra income. I chose to work part time(2 days a week and 1 weekend a month). It really has been the best decision for our family. I do spend quite a lot of my days off shuffling to different doctors visits, not to mention volunteering at my older son's school, but I feel like getting out to work those few days helped save my sanity. It helps if you have family to watch your kids. I was not comfortable with daycare for . I also love what I do(I'm an O.T.) and that makes it easier to go to work. is also on the milder end of the CHARGE spectrum. He no longer has any feeding, breathing or cardiac issues, has never needed a tube feed or a trach, but we still keep mighty busy now that he is in preschool 5 mornings a week. You have to do what is best for your family and only you know what that is. Good luck with your decision! , mom to Ben(6) and (3, CHARGER) > > > I am a mother of a 6 year-old CHaRGEr and I haven't really worked > > outside the home for the past 61/2 years. I worked part-time as > > Substitute > > teacher and teacher's aide at my son's school for the last two school > > years. Though most of his preschool year he missed a lot of school. > > We again > > misses alot this year and weren't able to go all day or on Fridays. He > > is due to have a Cardiac Cath sometime soon. BUT he keeps getting > > sick, > > we have had to have it rescheduled 3 times. > > My question is :WHO of all the CHARGE families have two parents that > > work? How do you deal with them being sick, out of school,having > > surgeries,and being hospitalized. > > I guess I am having a hard time wanting to get a job because my > > husband is pressuring me to and I just worry constantly what would > > happen > > when I had left for my job. My son has had me around for the firs 61/2 > > years of his life and he is so attached. > > Also, my mom doesn't think it would be in the best interest of my son > > either to have two parents working. > > I just can't keep fighting this battle with my husband. He already > > works two jobs. > > Please leave any suggestions for me. > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with > > Yahoo! FareChase. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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