Adam LaRoche and his son

Well, I had just started a few months before, and we were slooooooow in my group, which still happens from time to time and sends me into a cold sweat panic. And, truthfully, the job is important because of my kids, especially then, when we were in the market for (finally) buying a home. I'm certainly moving away from that mindset now that they are getting a little older - I realize that you never get back a weekend or an evening. But I didn't look at it, at the time, as choosing work over family.

 

My first kid, I was back to work in 4 days. But I had also just started the job a little more than a month earlier, so I didn't feel too good about taking a long time, even though my bosses were all great and told me to take as much time as I needed.

Second kid, I took 3 weeks, and it was awesome.

 

Yeah, my situation to a "T," as well.

 

Today's surgery is just to put in a feeding tube. Next surgery will be in a month or so.

We're holding up well. Thanks to those who have asked.

I should have kept this private, or on another thread.

I let a post bother me when it shouldn't have, and my reply was unfair to the poster. He had no idea what our situation was.

 

She's adorable, YF.

 

Hoping the best for your daughter, you and your wife, YF. Stay strong.

 

Oh, I understand. Wasn't trying to imply you were wrong.

I've often thought what would've happened if I was still a journalist when my kids were born. And I then think of all the time I would miss, including the time I missed being guilted or threatened into not taking any time off when they were born. It's one of the many reasons I hate myself for doing it so long.

Now, I'm lucky enough to be in a situation where most people would think it's strange if I didn't take some time off to be with them.

 

Hey! No outing! Really hoping for the best for Fiona YF.
ETA: hopefully the prognosis going forward is good?

 

Daughters are the best, YF. And what a fine name you and the Mrs. have given her! Congrats. And I pray the best for all of y'all.

 

YF, Sorry to hear your little one is facing some health problems. Prayers and best wishes go out to little Fiona, her mom and dad. Stay strong.

 

LOL. Didn't expect anything less from you, Dick.
I know some disagree with looking at a baseball clubhouse as a workplace setting, but I think it's an apt comparison. If I brought my son to work everyday, my co-workers would get annoyed and rightly so. Same if a co-worker brought their child to work everyday, I'd get annoyed as well. Not because of any dislike toward any co-worker's child, but it simply wouldn't be appropriate to bring a child to work everyday. Especially in this case, when the child is 14.

 

Fart took six weeks for childbirth- should have taken more.
Needed a vacation just after that.
Drake LaRoche's bassinet was probably in a big-league clubhouse.