What Losing Childcare for Just One Week Taught Me About Modern Motherhood

What Losing Childcare for Just One Week Taught Me About Modern Motherhood

My nanny was sick and suddenly out for a week and a half. Just 10 days — but within that small window, things started to crack. I had backup plans. Sort of. A friend took care of my son for two hours. Her friend helped the next day. The rest of the time, my husband and I scrambled — juggling calls during nap time, working late, skipping workouts, sleeping poorly. My mental health slipped. My fuse got shorter. I almost canceled a dentist appoin…