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No way would I take off. DH would just need to suck it up and do it. I would do the same for him. We always prioritize based on need. Usually that means 50/50, but sometimes one of us has something more important and the other has to cover.

If at all possible DH would have to cover the first week! When he started a new job last December, LO had to be picked up sick from daycare 3 weeks in a row and I sucked it up and did all the sick care since he was establishing new job. (I have flex job so wasn't a big deal but made it hard to feel on top of things.)

I wouldn't feel comfortable taking off during the first two/three weeks if at all possible. That said, you can't control when your kid is sick! I'm sure most employees would be pretty understanding.

In my current job, I wouldn't be permitted to take off in the first three months! But even presuming the employer had a much more reasonable and generous policy, I would be really concerned about taking off in the first 2-3 weeks.

@Corduroy: I would avoid taking days off for my first 90 days since thats usually the unspoken probationary period. What usually happens with us is if i'm new on the job its just assumed that DH will be handling all the sick days til my 90 days is up and vice versa. Ofcourse if its unavoidable they will understand and wont hold it against you.

I really wouldn't want to take any days off in the first month either, to establish a good rapport... I'd just make it clear with DH that he has to make it work, or pre-arrange emergency childcare to get through the first month!