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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our child has profound ID and autism. In some ways, this may be easier. She has no ability to really object to anything.

We have always prioritized our marriage. We have always hired help and gone on a date at least once a week. We also cut out a number of incredibly expensive therapies once we realized that her IQ was so low that these things were not going to fundamentally change her trajectory.

The reality is that saving money for her later is more important than spending money now (other than childcare).

If you have never forced the babysitter issue, this is going to be very tough to solve. But, if you think being married matters, you need to solve for it. My husband and I joke that there is no way in hell we want to do this trading off on a 50/50 basis. We need someone to tag team this situation.[/quote]

Let me also add. Medication helped us. Our daughter spent 18 months screaming and crying until we found the right medication. If you are not looking at meds, I would consider it. This is a marathon not a sprint.[/quote]

Well said, pp. I could have written this myself. [/quote]

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