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Old 10-16-2006, 07:04 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Okay, so demoralized again: little man is sick AGAIN

I think that I am going to seriously have to consider hiring an in-home babysitter for him rather than putting him in group care. His immune system clearly cannot handle it.

I can barely afford to work as it is and this might put it over the edge. Currently, we are paying $135/week for two full days. I'm looking at my schedule and I'm not sure I could make it work better. If we hired someone 8-5:30, it would cost at least $190/week. I know that's only $55 more, but that's $55 I don't have right now.

On the other hand, I'm probably paying that in copays and medication as it is.

I think I'll have to call tomorrow to look into a sitter.

I'm also EXTREMELY nervous about someone watching him who is not being watched (if that makes sense). I'd like the person watching him to not work a 9.5 hour day without a break. I'd be scared for his safety.
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Old 10-16-2006, 08:09 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I hope the perfect sitter will appear for you.
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