Heart vs. Head: The work status decision

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Heart vs. Head: The work status decision
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Tue, 01-17-2006 - 1:03pm
Did you make your decision to SAH/WAH/WOH ft/pt based primarily on objective/tangible factors, or with your heart?

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Registered: 06-27-1998
Wed, 02-08-2006 - 2:41pm

Isn't that what I said?

PumpkinAngel

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Registered: 01-18-2006
Wed, 02-08-2006 - 2:43pm
I child that is sick is a totally different story. However unless it is a chronic issue than I don't know what a WOHP would care about being sleep deprived. Children shouldn't be taken to DC or left with other care when they are sick. One parent should stay home that day and care for their sick child. If it is a chronic issue then I would say medical care needs to be addressed. For a child that just wakes at night like my nephew did shouldn't be tolerated. Children need to learn to fall asleep and if they wake know how to go back to sleep on their own.

 

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Registered: 11-18-2005
Wed, 02-08-2006 - 2:43pm
Let me know the secret..lol! It took my dd's until 6 months of age to get into any real pattern. And sleep? Nope. That took a long time with my oldest. My youngest was easier. I am still sleep dperived!
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Registered: 01-10-2006
Wed, 02-08-2006 - 2:44pm

Sure there is. Doctor appointments are just one example. Didnt your kids have frequent well checks? Or if the kids are sick? Sure I could just stay home and ignore my responsibilities, but then, so could the WOH.

Besides, I for one, *need* to get of the house daily with the kids. Especially now in the winter when cabin fever is rampant. I cant *wait* for spring.

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Registered: 06-04-2004
Wed, 02-08-2006 - 2:44pm

***dd practically lived in the baby björn for the first few months. She would still have been too cold in just a onesie.***

Sure she would. I love those Bjorns for older babies, but for warmth you really need more of a side-laying pouch type sling. (Which are also very effective for nursing in as well.) I never cared for my Bjorn until the kids were over 4 months personally...

***We were also outside a lot (usually about 10-20F).***

Brrrrrrr! LOL! I love the cold, but I love to hibernate in my warm house in it- not actually *be* in it LOL! ;) And I certainly wouldn't have taken the kids out in 10-20F if I could've helped it LOL! (Although I'm sure in your climate you probably don't have any choice).

***She also loved being able to move from the very beginning, couldn't wait to figure out how to crawl and walk :-).***

Awww :) That's so cute! :) Mine just wanted to snuggle. They were later rollers, not too interested in crawling, but then went pretty much straight to walking at 9mo. each. LOL! (Now ya just can't stop 'em LOL)

***Ds, otoh, couldn't stand any kind of sling or carrier...it was just too darned hot.***

Yeah- that's understandable. Mine loved the Bjorn (outward facing) in the summers (80-90F) but they'd have preferred to be indoors in it- not out and about. None of us cares for the humidity we have around here ;) I like to do my sweatin in the (air conditioned)gym and that's about it LOL ;)

Wytchy

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Registered: 06-27-1998
Wed, 02-08-2006 - 2:45pm

Oh, I am sure it doesn't....I was just stating my experience, I wasn't making a comment across the board.


PumpkinAngel

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Registered: 08-27-2005
Wed, 02-08-2006 - 2:46pm

Ds and dd are nearly 4 years apart and ds stopped napping when he was around 3.

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Registered: 01-18-2006
Wed, 02-08-2006 - 2:46pm
Well for that matter...driving isn't required to WOH. Ever hear of a cab, or a bus?

 

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Registered: 01-10-2006
Wed, 02-08-2006 - 2:46pm
Yes and no. I only consider my friends to be my "other eyes" for my kids. Not someone I dont know in the park. Anyone else that does look out for them is just a bonus.
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Registered: 06-04-2004
Wed, 02-08-2006 - 2:47pm

So- do you have some studies/evidence or are you just saying you think that's the case? How would more exposure to a greater number of children not equal a greater exposure to germs in general and therefore a greater risk of contracting illness?

Wytchy

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