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Baby keeps getting sick, I keep missing work

Just had a baby 5 months ago.. I took a 9 week maternity leave.. I’ve taken off a few sick days. I think this is my fourth total.. but the truth is, my daughter has been really sick each time, and a couple times, I’ve been sick WITH her.. my work place hardcore frowns on being sick.. I’ve got the FMLA to be sick, but I know it’s held against me with being promoted and what not.. today when I called in sick my boss didn’t even reply (it was through text) .. I’m just at a total loss, and am sitting here with a child, with a 102 degree fever - Afraid and guilty for having called in. Anyone else have any similar experiences during the first year after having had a child? Did it get better? And your kid get sick less? And things get better with work ? Or were you forever labelled unreliable and miss out on promotions? Please tell me your experiences
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celine211 · 22-25, F
By any chance did you go to a doctor?
Brassm0nk3y · 36-40, F
Yeah we go every time @celine211
celine211 · 22-25, F
@Brassm0nk3y and you used up all your sick days? can't you extend your maternity leave i mean since you took only 9 weeks?
Brassm0nk3y · 36-40, F
Yes of course I can.. they can’t fire me or anything but they can be rude about it and not promote me pretty much @celine211
celine211 · 22-25, F
@Brassm0nk3y You can't really help it unless you can work from home...if you're getting payed i suggest you extend your leave and take care of you're baby, you are sick too anyway.

If you're not sick do you have an s.o or someone to work it out with?