help! any suggestions on what to do for childcare for sick little ones?

[Meghan Kornegay]

I've been dreading this moment because I knew it would come but I just didn't know what to do about it. My son is running a fever. Does anyone have any suggestions about what I can do for childcare when the kids are sick? This time it's the 10 year old who isn't feeling well. I'm pretty sure he caught the cold I had last week. The problem is he can't go to school but I still need to ( I just started back to school at Shelton State and sick kids are not considered a "valid" excuse for an absence). Unfortunatley I don't have any family who live close enough to help me out. So I'm wondering how I'm going to get through this week without missing any grades that I can't make up. I think I've cobbled together a plan for tomorrow but I'm afraid this fever might drag on a few days. I'm freaking out a little and just really needed to vent.

[Kristi]

Oh Meghan that's a tough one. I hope you figured something out. I'm not sure what to tell you except I feel for you! I am also here without family and when my kids are sick I have no one to help me out.
I hope by the time you read this, the fever is gone and you can relax a little! How's he feeling?

[Rebecca Ellison]

My mom does babysitting. She is watching my son who is also sick, and another baby at her house in Tuscaloosa. She only charges 20 bucks a day too! I will be there the rest of the day tomorrow to help her out. If you need any help let us know!

[Kandi Langston Turner]

I moved back to Tuscaloosa bc I didn't have any family and I knew that would be an issue if I went back to work but since I found a way to stay home I don't have to worry unless I am sick and then my mom takes off to keep my son. If you need any help I will be glad to help. I live in Northport and you can email me or call me 205-310-6987
Hope the little one is feeling better soon!

[Meghan Kornegay]

Thanks everyone. He's still sick but his Dr. says it's basically a cold virus so hopefully he'll be better soon. He's still not able to go to school yet because of the fever though. My husband and I were able to cobble together a way for us to both take turns keeping an eye on him, since it's my ten year old it's a lot easier because he can stay home alone for a little while. I'm just hoping my 3 year old Satchel isn't next. I have a midterm next week and I don't know what we'll do if he gets sick then. Thanks so much for the offers of help! Can I call you Rebecca and Kandi if he does catch it and I need someone next week? I don't mind paying any reasonable fee. I hope to see some of you tomorrow at the book club meeting.

[Rebecca Ellison]

Yes feel free to give me a call if you need someone. I won't make book club tomorrow because I have to work, but you are more than welcome to stop by and and introduce yourself. I work at Schlotzky's on 15th Street, and will be there everyday but Thurs and Sat from 5-10. My house number is 205-331-4517 and my cell number is 618-830-0309. I feel you on midterms. I just finished mine, and it was a nightmare studying with my son sick. He had an ear infection in both ears and that same cold virus.
My mom's phone number is 205-722-2393 her name is Mary, and I already told her about you and the situation. SHe is more than happy to help, and I usually go over there when I get out of class anyway.


Meghan Kornegay said:

Thanks everyone. He's still sick but his Dr. says it's basically a cold virus so hopefully he'll be better soon. He's still not able to go to school yet because of the fever though. My husband and I were able to cobble together a way for us to both take turns keeping an eye on him, since it's my ten year old it's a lot easier because he can stay home alone for a little while. I'm just hoping my 3 year old Satchel isn't next. I have a midterm next week and I don't know what we'll do if he gets sick then. Thanks so much for the offers of help! Can I call you Rebecca and Kandi if he does catch it and I need someone next week? I don't mind paying any reasonable fee. I hope to see some of you tomorrow at the book club meeting.

[Meghan Kornegay]

Thanks I wrote down your imfo Rebecca. I know that was tough studying for midterms with a sick baby. Ugh...Did they go OK for you?

Rebecca Ellison said:

Yes feel free to give me a call if you need someone. I won't make book club tomorrow because I have to work, but you are more than welcome to stop by and and introduce yourself. I work at Schlotzky's on 15th Street, and will be there everyday but Thurs and Sat from 5-10. My house number is 205-331-4517 and my cell number is 618-830-0309. I feel you on midterms. I just finished mine, and it was a nightmare studying with my son sick. He had an ear infection in both ears and that same cold virus.
My mom's phone number is 205-722-2393 her name is Mary, and I already told her about you and the situation. SHe is more than happy to help, and I usually go over there when I get out of class anyway.


Meghan Kornegay said:

Thanks everyone. He's still sick but his Dr. says it's basically a cold virus so hopefully he'll be better soon. He's still not able to go to school yet because of the fever though. My husband and I were able to cobble together a way for us to both take turns keeping an eye on him, since it's my ten year old it's a lot easier because he can stay home alone for a little while. I'm just hoping my 3 year old Satchel isn't next. I have a midterm next week and I don't know what we'll do if he gets sick then. Thanks so much for the offers of help! Can I call you Rebecca and Kandi if he does catch it and I need someone next week? I don't mind paying any reasonable fee. I hope to see some of you tomorrow at the book club meeting.

[Rebecca Ellison]

They did. I think. I hope. It was extremely tough to study because my son is a momma's boy when he is sick. He only wants me and screams his head off when his daddy tries to take him. Oh well the joys of parenting :)


Meghan Kornegay said:

Thanks I wrote down your imfo Rebecca. I know that was tough studying for midterms with a sick baby. Ugh...Did they go OK for you?

Rebecca Ellison said:

Yes feel free to give me a call if you need someone. I won't make book club tomorrow because I have to work, but you are more than welcome to stop by and and introduce yourself. I work at Schlotzky's on 15th Street, and will be there everyday but Thurs and Sat from 5-10. My house number is 205-331-4517 and my cell number is 618-830-0309. I feel you on midterms. I just finished mine, and it was a nightmare studying with my son sick. He had an ear infection in both ears and that same cold virus.
My mom's phone number is 205-722-2393 her name is Mary, and I already told her about you and the situation. SHe is more than happy to help, and I usually go over there when I get out of class anyway.


Meghan Kornegay said:

Thanks everyone. He's still sick but his Dr. says it's basically a cold virus so hopefully he'll be better soon. He's still not able to go to school yet because of the fever though. My husband and I were able to cobble together a way for us to both take turns keeping an eye on him, since it's my ten year old it's a lot easier because he can stay home alone for a little while. I'm just hoping my 3 year old Satchel isn't next. I have a midterm next week and I don't know what we'll do if he gets sick then. Thanks so much for the offers of help! Can I call you Rebecca and Kandi if he does catch it and I need someone next week? I don't mind paying any reasonable fee. I hope to see some of you tomorrow at the book club meeting.

[Kandi Langston Turner]

Sure.. You can call me anytime. My cell is 205-310-6987
If I don't answer leave me a message and I will call back.I don't answer numbers that I don't know. lol
I sure hope he gets better and the other one doesn't get sick but.... most of the time they do.