How would you handle childcare for this?

[nina_yyc]

I will be working Friday to Monday starting in October. We have a day home space lined up Friday and Monday and DH will be with the kids Saturday and Sunday. The only problem is that DH is a military reservist and will be off on military exercises one weekend a month. I was thinking either of hiring a high school student to babysit or try to rearrange my working hours on those weeks and have the kids stay with their regular day home. On one hand, a consistent caregiver would be way easier for the baby. On the other hand, I don't want to be the p.i.t.a. employee/day home customer. I'm the only part timer in my department and I don't want to be 'that' working mom. WWYD?

[mamaofprincesses]

I would look for a nanny (high school or college student, maybe a friend's nanny who wants to pick up some extra hours) to cover the Saturday and Sunday when you will be working and your DH out of town.

[lyterae]

You might also check with your dayhome provider, she/he may be willing to take the children on those weekends.