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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I find most of these comments fairly unhelpful to tE fed lawyer.  It's nice to say take time for yourself, but of she's like me, there isn't any time to take.  My only suggestions are to try to take a zen approach where even if it is raging insanity around you, you go to a mental happy place.  And try to double up the time-- eg listen to upbeat music while you pack lunches and fold laundry.  Get a good book for your commute.  And plan for your retirement, when you'll be able to rest a bit.  (said only half in jest).[/quote]

There is time if you make it a non-negotiable priority -just like we do for therapies for our children.  BTDT and had all the excuses in the world.  Make it a priority now before the damage is done - burnout is hard on everyone.   If she is a Fed laywer and her DH works 70-80 hours a week, chances are they have the money to hire out a ton of stuff. DH may have to rethink his career too.  Having children with SN adds to the stress and strain of life and making decisions and acting like you can do it all backfires more often than not.   Hiring out- From house cleaning, laundry and yard work  to meal preparation and food delivery can add minutes back to a schedule.  If she is working full time that means the children are with someone else during the day.  She can extend that time 30 minutes each day for herself.   Couples also have to make time for themselves.  The divorce rate among couples with SN children is astronomical.  [/quote]

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