Anonymous wrote:DH and I are both ER doctors.

We have no family nearby. Our kids (18mo and 3) are moving in with our nanny and her husband. We know we are about to be working non-stop and will most likely contract the virus.

This is a hard choice but the best choice for now.

If we were friends, I would absolutely take your kids.

Dh and I are both letter carriers. Usually, my mom watches preschool dd and teen dd is in HS.

I am socially isolating the preschooler in an effort to keep my parents safe. Hs dd has some babysitting gigs next week (which was our regular spring break) but now that schools are closed for the week after also, maybe she should watch little dd, I don't know...

I'm grateful to have older dd and my folks, since dh and I have to still go to work. I really don't know what we would do otherwise.

Anonymous wrote:SAHM here. I don’t know if you know any stay at home moms but if you so I would each out and ask if they could take your kids for a bit. If a medical professional asked me right now I would do it in a heartbeat, despite the risks.

This. And we are now a 2-teleworking-family. We would make it work.
I do have to say, if you are working AT a hospital we might be asking to just take your kids, keep them with us, you’ll get them back when this is over, though.

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Anonymous wrote:Is the general advice for 65+ people to not be around kids at all??

My 69yo, very active and healthy, mom is planning to babysit. I am extremely grateful for this - but now I'm second guessing whether I should allow it? My kids are 9 and 12, old enough to be pretty independent and careful with germs. They know not to hug/kiss Grandma, not share food or drinks, etc.

Yes it sounds like many doctors are recommending this. Can't 9&12 babysit themselves?

For short periods, yes. But the 9yo - partly due to age and partly due to personality - really can't be left alone all day, day after day, for 4 weeks. And the 12yo cannot be in charge of the 9yo, that's really not fair to either of them.

But mom could easily hang out at arm's distance. She really only needs to keep them somewhat on track, make sure they eat, and handle emergencies.

DH can work from home. DS is 7 so we are structuring his day a bit. He and DS built a computer for him earlier this year and he has some math and science programs on it. Then he can hang out with DH in his home office and read. Then he can be trusted.downstairs to play. I work nights so at that point I'll probably be up anyways.

Our hospital is letting people use PTO if they have to. We also have a program that assists with childcare during mass scale situations.

Anonymous wrote:Our private school and daycare may close. My parents, our usual back-up care, both have lung conditions that make them unable to help. DH and I both work in the hospital.

What is everyone else in our position doing?

Op, I’ve noticed a lot of teachers on my Facebook groups and next door looking for hours. Maybe ask one of the daycare workers?

Anonymous wrote:DH and I are both ER doctors.

We have no family nearby. Our kids (18mo and 3) are moving in with our nanny and her husband. We know we are about to be working non-stop and will most likely contract the virus.

This is a hard choice but the best choice for now.

Oh my goodness. Bless your family and your amazing nanny. It must be so hard to think about being away from your kids for weeks on end, but you will save so many people! You are appreciated! I hope you both stay healthy.

Anonymous wrote:Is the general advice for 65+ people to not be around kids at all??

My 69yo, very active and healthy, mom is planning to babysit. I am extremely grateful for this - but now I'm second guessing whether I should allow it? My kids are 9 and 12, old enough to be pretty independent and careful with germs. They know not to hug/kiss Grandma, not share food or drinks, etc.

Yes it sounds like many doctors are recommending this. Can't 9&12 babysit themselves?

Anonymous wrote:DH and I are both ER doctors.

We have no family nearby. Our kids (18mo and 3) are moving in with our nanny and her husband. We know we are about to be working non-stop and will most likely contract the virus.

This is a hard choice but the best choice for now.

You are both genuinely wonderful human beings. Our country is lucky to have you. I can't imagine having to make that choice, but I deeply respect your kindness, decency, and MASSIVE self-sacrifice.

Anonymous wrote:DH and I are both ER doctors.

We have no family nearby. Our kids (18mo and 3) are moving in with our nanny and her husband. We know we are about to be working non-stop and will most likely contract the virus.

This is a hard choice but the best choice for now.

I am so sorry. What an incredibly difficult position to be in. Thank you so much for your service to the country in this time of need. I hope you are all able to stay healthy, and that your children thrive in their temporary home.

Is the general advice for 65+ people to not be around kids at all??

My 69yo, very active and healthy, mom is planning to babysit. I am extremely grateful for this - but now I'm second guessing whether I should allow it? My kids are 9 and 12, old enough to be pretty independent and careful with germs. They know not to hug/kiss Grandma, not share food or drinks, etc.

You people are amazing. I am so sorry about the other thread talking about how happy people are to have time at home with their kids.

You guys are the heroes.

Anonymous wrote:DH and I are both ER doctors.

We have no family nearby. Our kids (18mo and 3) are moving in with our nanny and her husband. We know we are about to be working non-stop and will most likely contract the virus.

This is a hard choice but the best choice for now.

Bless you both for your choice, this made me cry, thank you <3 lots of love to you and your kids

Anonymous wrote:DH and I are both ER doctors.

We have no family nearby. Our kids (18mo and 3) are moving in with our nanny and her husband. We know we are about to be working non-stop and will most likely contract the virus.

This is a hard choice but the best choice for now.

You are so blessed to have a great nanny. I know it will be so hard for you and DH.

You guys who work in medical field are amazing!! I will stop b*tching about my daycare closing.