I Have an almost two year old and work PT three days a week. I have made a very strong effort to take the least amount of time possible when my DD is sick, sent home from nursery we will usually ask my in laws to help or ask for time off annual leave. I have only had to take two separate incidents of sick leave since being back almost a year ago. I’ve pushed through being super ill a few times because I feel bad missing any days of work but the other day I got a really bad sick bug and was stuck running to the toilet so I had to call in. Even though I work from home I felt so dizzy and nauseous I just couldn’t work. Anyway I feel like she’s been very bitchy with me. When I logged on she barely asked me how I was and just sent a link to fill out a sick form. I told her my nursery was now closed for two days because the bug is going around. She didn’t even reply with a message of sympathy. Anyways I’m just fed up, she’s one of those people who doesn’t want kids and I feel like she just judges me for being PT . I don’t expect her to be my friend but just an ounce of sympathy or interest in my life would make me feel more valued in the company. I really try as best as I can to work as hard as I can but it’s just inevitable with a little one I’m going to be ill more often. Am I being unreasonable for expecting a more human response from her? I feel I’ve been giving 110% at work and it’s always like walking on eggshells with her.