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[the_rck]

I just sent Scott to the ER by cab. He's in pain, and he's scared, and I can't do anything to help him except stay with Delia. I've called his parents, so they know, and I sent him off with two books and two small bottles of gatorade. He was dubious about needing either, but... I couldn't send him empty handed, and I think he may be glad of the books, at least.

He started having trouble with diarrhea yesterday morning. By afternoon, he seemed to be doing better, so he ate some applesauce and maybe some crackers. By the time we went to bed, he was having an awful time again, and when I woke about half an hour ago, he was huddled on the couch, trying to decide what to do. He hasn't got anything left to come out, but his body's still cramping and trying to get rid of things.

His big worry right now is his job. He's called in already (the ER is in a dead zone for our cell phones, so he won't be able to call from there), but he's terrified that this will mean he gets fired. He's been absent three times in the last six months, and that's the limit of what they allow. If he'd made it through this week, one of those absences would be far enough in the past not to count, he thinks. He's terrified that they'll fire him or officially reprimand him. (He's also applied for a different, potentially better job, at the same company, and I suspect he's afraid that this absence will eliminate any chance of his getting it.)

I'm exhausted because I've been low on sleep for several days due to Delia's antics. She's been waking up early in the morning most days, crying for 2-5 seconds, and then going back to sleep for about 20 minutes. When she wakes again, she repeats the process. I can't sleep through the crying (and I don't really want to be able to), but there's also nothing I can do for her.

I suppose I ought to try to sleep now. I'm not sure I *can* though, no matter how exhausted I am.

Comments

[pennypaperbrain.livejournal.com]

Wow I'm perpetually dismayed by the American employment system, it's so harsh. I hope he keeps his health and his job.

[the_rck]

It's a factory job, so it really matters when someone's absent, but still... My mother's theory is that rules like this are an excuse so that they can fire people without much reason. They don't enforce it uniformly.

Fortunately, Scott's home again now. He's not feeling all that well, and he's limited to clear fluids only. We'll see.

[clachan.livejournal.com]

*Hugs tightly and worries*

I hope there's nothing seriously wrong with Scott and that he gets over this unpleasant illness soon.

Also, the employment system in your state sounds really harsh and not remotely tailored for the needs of human beings. I really hope that Scott doesn't lose his job.

*More hugs*

[the_rck]

It's not the state system so much as the company he works for. Some companies around here are much more generous about sick time. It's merely that the state doesn't force any company to treat its employees any better than this.

[alessar.livejournal.com]

His workplace has the most vicious and evil attendance system I've seen yet. >_>

[the_rck]

It is pretty nasty. I don't know how it compares to other manufacturing jobs, though. Very few other people in our circle of acquaintance have that sort of job. I must admit that I keep comparing his situation to working for the U. I much prefered the U.

[sorcycat.livejournal.com]

Let me know what you want to do about our visit. I can take you and Delia to see him if need be.

[the_rck]

I'm not sure what's best to do. He's home now, but he seems to have some sort of flu that I definitely don't want to expose you to that (and wouldn't even if you weren't expecting). Delia and I aren't currently sick, but I can't guarantee that we aren't incubating.

On the other hand, I really want to get the yarn so I can start the afghan. I'm starting to fear that I won't get it done in time as it is.

I do appreciate your offer, and if he were still in the hospital, I might well have taken you up on it.

[anderyn.livejournal.com]

Oh man. I didn't see this earlier, or I would have checked up on you. Sorry this happened. Best of luck with Scott's job -- darn, but that is a really stupid policy. Really really stupid. Just because someone gets sick shouldn't mean they get fired, or let go. Twits.

Anyway, glad he's back home now.

[cherydactyl.livejournal.com]

I really wish I had seen this earlier! We were away on a field trip today, since school starts soon.

I am soooo sorry to hear Scott is sick as well as about your sleep troubles. :( I really hope he's okay, that the job is okay, or better yet he finds another situation without the stupidly high stress factor. (big hugs)

If you're sick, does this mean our playdate for tomorrow is off? No pressure, I just want you guys to have what you need.

[the_rck]

I'm not sick, at least not at the moment. I'm just very, very tired.

But Scott will be home and sick tomorrow. I don't want to expose you all to what he's got.

If Delia and I are still well, would you be interested in going to the park over behind Northside School? It's fairly nice, but there's not a lot of shade on the play equipment. Still, if the weather's like it was today, it should be a pleasant place to be.

Why don't you give us a call in the morning and we can decide then?