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[quote=Anonymous]I'm sorry, OP.  That sucks.  Your mom was not being very supportive.  I hope you get some support from this forum.

You're saying that working keeps you sane but also that you feel like this situation isn't working for you.  Is it possible a different job with more flexibility would help?  If so, could you look for a job change?  Is it possible you could request a more flexible schedule or something?  Or take a few days off more frequently?  Do you have a spouse?  Could you share duties like doctors' visit more equally or ask your spouse to take more of them for a while so you can catch up at work?

Is being a SAHM feasible for you financially?  If so but you want to continue working, then don't become a SAHM -- instead, look for a job that is PT or offers much more flexibility or lower stress level or responsibility.  If not, then you have to consider pay as a more important element, but you might still be able to find something more flexible.

Kids are hard, and you have to give yourself some slack.  You can't do it all.  And it's okay.  You can't be perfect at work and at home and in your personal life.  Hell, you can't be perfect at any one of those things, much less all of them!  You're human!  This is totally normal and okay.  And honestly, your SIL probably doesn't complain about this stuff to your mom because she's her MIL, not her own mom, so your mom doesn't even know the situations and irritations and problems she deals with.  Don't let that bother you.[/quote]

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