Guest guest Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Hi Everyone! I just want to do a quick informal poll...How many of you with implanted toddlers work outside of the home? How do you manage daycare, therapy appointments, etc? I am a stay-at-home Mom homeschooling our older two and our 1yo has just been implanted. We live in a rural area, and will have to travel away from home (minimum 2 day trip) every other week for aural rehab, audiology appointments, etc. Our pediatrician recently told me (loudly in the hallway with plenty of other patients around to overhear) that he saw no reason why I couldn't get a job, since other parents whose children have chronic disabilities can manage to work and still get their children to doctor appointments. I was rather taken aback, but now am really wondering how this juggling act is accomplished? How well do recently implanted toddlers do in full time group daycare? I am still trying to decide if this boor just hit me in a sore spot-- classic homemaker's guilt that I should be out there " working, " or if there is some merit to his opinion. We have no nearby relatives who could help. My husband works 12 hour shifts 6 days a week, and there isn't much in the way of night shift jobs in this small town that I could do while he is at home. Please let me know how you manage these issues. Thank you, Yve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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