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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Before we married, I was explicit that I wanted to keep working after kids and DH was on board.  Then we had kids and DH begged me to stay home.  I cut back, then SAH for a year, then went back PT and am now in a FT+ job because my company was acquired and I couldn’t stay PT.  Our lives are hectic and our home is filled with people - nanny, cleaning lady, grandparents helping. Things fall through the cracks, and neither of us is functioning at full capacity in these pandemic times.

I completely understand the simplicity and efficiency of having one parent stay home.  It doesn’t matter which; it’s just more efficient to specialize. And my DH is a full co parent, every bit as bonded and nurturing as I am. [/quote]

If you don't mind me asking, why  did your DH beg you to stay  home?[/quote]

He had a SAHM for a mom and he knew that our lives would be smoother and less stressful if I stayed at home. I would be kinda depressed, though, and my job is super interesting and pays well. We throw money at everything from cooking to childcare to housekeeping.  It takes a lot of arranging and logistics that are utterly foreign to the happy childhood he had. I know he wishes for a simpler arrangement. But we’re in it together and both happy enough.[/quote]

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