Really worried I'm going to get in trouble with work?

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My mental health is really struggling at the moment. I'm in court proceedings and have a very long statement to write, as well as working at home, all whilst looking after my 17 month old which has to take priority. I am worried I am going to get in trouble with work for not sending my son to childminder as I am a key worker and had this option. I deemed it too high a risk as I live with NHS front line and my son has had some health issues. Ok this was over a year ago but he stopped breathing and I don't want to take any risks. Work have suddenly started sending me extra work because other people are struggling to get theirs done. I feel completely overwhelmed, and also feel entirely static. Like nothing is being done. My house is a mess. I am not eating properly and not finding time to get out of the house at all. I know it could be a whole heap worse but I feel like work will not understand that I didn't want to send my son to the childminder and will not sympathise with how little time I have. Help!

(Your son and her daughter sorry!)

It may be best to send your child to the child minder where they are likely to be happier and then you can continue your vital work at home.

I would only do that if the NHS worker was staying elsewhere and after 14 days of no contact with that person.
Still a risk as childminder's child has asthma.

Oh my luvvie... I could’ve written this myself! I work for Children’s Services and am working from home whilst I hear about people who worked in the service but have sadly died due to this virus...please please be kind to yourself...you are replaceable to your work but not to your family...please talk to your manager...they have a duty of care to you....do what’s best for you, your mental health and your family...you are not alone with this dilemma... I feel for you...give yourself permission to take control and others will follow, talk to your manager, legal department and your gp please, don’t be a hero and then burn out please 💐

I feel the same. I have a one year old and I feel like I’m failing at work and home. Home working and some days in the office. Some days I feel like my head might explode with it all but I keep telling myself it’s not forever and everyone is going through it.
I won’t be logging on tomorrow on my rest day as found out my colleagues don’t log on and I’m the only one with a young child.
It’s hard but your mental health and child are most important.

I am so stressed. My 7 year old managed to climb out the upstairs window. My neighbor called the police. I feel like the worst parent in the world

I'm not getting any work done and my kids are old enough to play by themselves and I have a husband who can take them. I just can't concentrate. Give yourself a break and please tell your manager. A walk in the woods always soothes my anxiety and your son needs it too. Take a break and take care of yourself.