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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Start small - do drop-off on two days, get them ready on two others, cook dinner on two evenings, plan a fun outing on one weekend day, take kid for a walk on another evening. [/quote]

+1  Take one kid out by yourself for mommy time so it's not overwhelming. Baby steps OP.  If staying alone with your kids all week is going to cause you to have a relapse, don't do it.[/quote]

Thanks, PP (OP here). I appreciate the advice on finding a small task and I am throwing in the towel on having the kids alone this week. I called my husband who's coming home to relieve me once they are awake from their naps. I feel like a failure, but I think you're right -- it was too much to just take on. Maybe I should focus on one small thing. Small successes.

And to the others, yes, I am in therapy and on medication. I think there is a bit of depression going on, partially from my own guilt from putting my family in this spot. I am going to be my doctors to see if there's an additional medication that might help with my feeling so overwhelmed the minute I walk in the door (it's strange, but I can feel myself relaxing while I'm driving to work and I'm calm and happy there.). I think there's a bit of shame here too. Most people, looking at my life, would think I have it all together. I don't, though.[/quote]

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