Every time my dd has a runny tummy, bad cold or conjunctivitis her nursery understandably won't take her. I have no one to fall back on and am unfortunately using up all my holiday entitlement looking after her on her sick days. My DH does his bit but he is a contractor and doesn't get paid if he doesn't work so I am the better option.
I have to admit I've also done sickies when she's been ill and struggled into work when I'm poorly so my sick record isn't too bad.
I know I am entitled to unpaid leave if necessary but don't think the entitlement is intended for the odd day here or there - more for longer chunks off work.
I was wondering, are there any other Mumsnetters in the same situation? Who do you fall back on? Can you offer any advice?
None of the other mums I work with seem to need days off here and there which makes me look worse to my employers.
I am really worried as I don't have much holiday left for this year, what am I going to do if she gets a long illness?
[Obviously, if my dd is really poorly and needs her mum I wouldn't want her to be with anyone else but usually with something like a runny tummy she's as lively as ever!]
Any opinions would be much appreciated.