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[quote=Anonymous]Your wife's job is part of the problem. I say this as a mom with a high-powered career. Weekend work and inability to take a week off for an urgent family medical situation is incompatible with having a young family. She should be looking for a different job. However, I wouldn't bring that up right now and add stress; she seems to already be stressed out.

I second the suggestion to hire a nanny to help out while you visit your mom. And yes YOU should hire the nanny and do all the interviewing, setup, logistics, pay discussions, etc. to take that off your wife's plate.

When things are calmer try to talk constructively about work/life balance for both of you, and getting some regular (non-work time) help to go on dates together.

Very sorry about your mom -- going through that in my own family. Please try to make space to be closer to your wife in this situation rather than pushing her away or finding fault with her. Having a <2yo who is mobile is among the toughest stages of parenthood, I hated it, and it can add unimaginable stress to a relationship.[/quote]

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