My DH is a full time dad, so I basically never take time off on account of the kids being sick.

I did once when DS1 was in and out of hospital (turned out to not be anything too serious, but there was 48 hours of tests and paeds and terrifying unknown) and DH needed me.

I have taken a day or so off too, when DH has been sick and unable to look after the kids.

When DH was working though (for about 9 of the 20 months between babies!) he probably took 10 days leave because DS1 was sick. His work actually gave him a really hard time about it.

Douchebags.