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[quote=Anonymous]I think it can really vary based on the kids and the adults in the situation. My kids are almost 2.5 years apart. Both easy, happy kids and both parents divide duties well. We both work full time outside the home.
Still, the first year was hard for me because I (mom) was always stuck at home with the baby on weekends, and I was also on the hook for night feeds as I was breastfeeding. It was hard on my husband because he was dealing with a 2.5 year old all the time - even the easy ones act up! The first winter as a family of four was hard too because everyone kept getting sick all the time and the adults were basically running on empty.
That said, we always tried to keep lines of communication open and things got easier when the baby stopped napping in the morning, so we could do things as a family once again. They’re now 5 & 2.5 and we are still exhausted a lot, but we give each other a break often where one person takes both kids so the other can sleep in, work out, whatever. Kids are devoted to each other and play well together. 
If you can, outsource some of the stuff like cleaning, laundry etc. Chores have a way of taking your life over otherwise. [/quote]

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