What Do You All Think?

[countrymom]

I had problems too. So I started to find offices that are open longer. Just because you have been with someone for so long, your needs have changed, there's nothing wrong with going else where.

also, can you hire an assistant to come and help out.

also, I book in advance, and get the latest appointments available. On those days the parents have to pick up early, its usually about a half hour early.

[laundrymom]

I would close early one day every three months and schedule appts on those days.

[MrsB]

Besides changing your personal days like everyone has suggested. Have you checked with other doctors/dentists in the area. We found some in our area who have later evening appointments or an occasional weekend available. Yes you have to schedule several months in advance, but we do.

Like my 3 kids dental checkups we schedule a year in advance so we can get the 3rd Thursday a month where the dentist is open until 7pm. Or like my daughters orthodontist is open at 630am one a week. I always book that appointment. We get home about 7:30am. Most of my parents come at that time anyway but for the ones that come earlier, they really dont mind going in a half our or hour late. They would rather do that then have to ask to get off early.

I am so sorry you are feeling maxed out, I definately have been there. More stress will only lead to more sickness. Luckily for me I have been super healthy (knock on wood). I have gotten the occasional cold, but nothing where I have had to close except for 1 day in the last 4 years. So I can use my personal days for appointments and such.