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[quote=Anonymous]Hmmm, it’s interesting. At first, my husband was dealing with a bulging disc in his back and couldn’t really help at all in the newborn days, and that was misery. Luckily, some other family stepped up for awhile when PPA took hold, and when they were done stepping up, I felt justified in getting some part-time help. I work part time, but didn’t need much help beyond preschool with my first. Our helper was a godsend and kind of got our household in working condition again, doing way more for us than childcare. I got so used to being on top of things because of her that once we no longer needed her regularly, I fell into a rhythm and actually enjoy managing our household myself. DH helps where he can, but I actually rely on him less now than I did when we had our one child because I have been forced to adjust a bunch of things and become more capable myself. I am still happy that he’s my DH and my kids’ dad, and we love him, but I have put way less pressure on him lately, so I think he appreciates that. Now, things certainly aren’t perfect and there are times when it’s almost easier when he’s out of town or working late, because I am able to steer the ship, so to speak, but I sense as the kids get older and more capable, this will change.[/quote]

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