https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:32:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-takes-off-work-more-to-tend-to-sick-baby#post-1098389 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 14:37:22 +0000 lamariniere 1098389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Me I WAH, so I am much more flexible than DH. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-takes-off-work-more-to-tend-to-sick-baby#post-1098343 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 14:29:46 +0000 edelweiss 1098343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH. i'm in the hole for leave because of maternity leave, so i don't have any time to take off unless it's without pay. if i did have leave though, it would probably be me until i threw a fit and we tried to divide it more equally. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-takes-off-work-more-to-tend-to-sick-baby#post-1098240 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 14:13:05 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1098240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have discussed this and DH will likely be the chosen one. I plan to use as much as my PTO to extend maternity leave. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-takes-off-work-more-to-tend-to-sick-baby#post-1098223 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 14:09:49 +0000 2PeasinaPod 1098223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're pretty even. We have both been with our companies for 10+ years, so we've both accumulated some good time off. We'll coordinate with who has meetings when. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-takes-off-work-more-to-tend-to-sick-baby#post-1098207 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 14:05:56 +0000 bpcmarj 1098207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Me. I have PTO and DH doesn't. Plus, he doesn't really deal well with her when she doesn't feel good. It makes him sad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-takes-off-work-more-to-tend-to-sick-baby#post-1098096 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 13:48:16 +0000 lilyann 1098096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-takes-off-work-more-to-tend-to-sick-baby#post-1098089 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 13:47:06 +0000 Alivoo01 1098089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It'll be me because DH runs our shop. Plus, my work is more understanding/flexible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-takes-off-work-more-to-tend-to-sick-baby#post-1098081 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 13:45:47 +0000 mediagirl 1098081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last year, it seemed I was always sick when she was so, I did. Now he takes more time so I can save my PTO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-takes-off-work-more-to-tend-to-sick-baby#post-1098044 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 13:34:37 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 1098044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband. His schedule is much more flexible and he has more time off than I do. Plus I'm a classroom teacher and its a bear to take off time. The sub and making plans - gah I hate it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-takes-off-work-more-to-tend-to-sick-baby#post-1097965 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 13:20:04 +0000 matador84 1097965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Me, dh has never taken off to stay with sick baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-takes-off-work-more-to-tend-to-sick-baby#post-1097603 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:16:32 +0000 LuLu Mom 1097603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>IN the beginning DH because I had no leave available for work, now we split it every other time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-takes-off-work-more-to-tend-to-sick-baby#post-1097573 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:11:38 +0000 banana 1097573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That would be me. Unless it's pre-scheduled (like a doctor's visit or what have you). He does those. But if it's an unexpected daycare/preschool pick up, I'm the one that works closest to school. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-takes-off-work-more-to-tend-to-sick-baby#post-1097569 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:10:59 +0000 MsLipGloss 1097569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-takes-off-work-more-to-tend-to-sick-baby#post-1097563 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:10:10 +0000 GrapeCrush 1097563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH would, because his work is more understanding/flexible. mine would give me attitude.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-takes-off-work-more-to-tend-to-sick-baby#post-1097480 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:55:02 +0000 Rubies 1097480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Me. It's easier and my job is more flexible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-takes-off-work-more-to-tend-to-sick-baby#post-1097396 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:41:22 +0000 littlek 1097396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Me. DH won't miss work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-takes-off-work-more-to-tend-to-sick-baby#post-1097394 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:41:00 +0000 Adira 1097394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hubs is pretty busy at work for a while, so lately I've been the one doing it, but hopefully it'll all even out in the future since he has more vacation time than I do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-takes-off-work-more-to-tend-to-sick-baby#post-1097372 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:36:08 +0000 cascademom 1097372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Me. Before we weaned, it was me no matter what. Part of it depends on meetings, etc. For me, it's easier to take off than DH. I've been hoarding my PTO in general since LO's first year in daycare for him when it's needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-takes-off-work-more-to-tend-to-sick-baby#post-1097370 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:35:51 +0000 mrsjazz 1097370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH and I just had a talk about this. It used to be me all the time because DH is a teacher and I have a desk job + I had 60 sick days, plenty of vacation time, and could work from home on occasion. But this has to change with my new job--I only have 6 sick days and I don't want to take them in the first 3 months of the job since that is a probationary period.</p> <p>DH will have to take time off. I've asked my mom &amp; sister if they would watch her if we really need them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-takes-off-work-more-to-tend-to-sick-baby#post-1097360 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:32:56 +0000 SeptMomma12 1097360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Me. My work is much more flexible/understanding than his, so it makes sense for us. But I admit to having a "you need to stay home once in a while" meltdown a few weeks ago when I was exhausted from watching a sick LO all day and then staying up late to get my work done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-takes-off-work-more-to-tend-to-sick-baby#post-1097341 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:25:52 +0000 MamaMoose 1097341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's pretty even. For short stuff like Dr's appointments I take off more because my work is much closer to daycare so it's easier for me. When she's sick and has to stay home he handles that because he can work from home and I can't. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-takes-off-work-more-to-tend-to-sick-baby#post-1097340 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:25:30 +0000 autumnlove 1097340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Me. DH won't miss work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-takes-off-work-more-to-tend-to-sick-baby#post-1097336 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:24:31 +0000 Bookish 1097336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This year I will be taking off for all of her sick time (knock on wood, not any yet since she started day care). DH used up all his time staying home after her birth, while I still have a week or so left. Next year we will be splitting it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-takes-off-work-more-to-tend-to-sick-baby#post-1097331 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:23:03 +0000 regberadaisy 1097331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are pretty even in that realm. We try to alternate it and if need be ask our ILs. </p>