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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DH and I both went out one night a week with friends when kids were small. I didn't nurse so it was simpler for DH. Established the routine early and it worked for us because otherwise we each (extroverts) would have fet lonely. Keeping up friendships is definitely a skill. But for some it's just not a priority. That's OK. i happen to prefer evenings as a way to wind down.[/quote]

We established a routine after each of our kids turned 4-5 months and it made it easy for either parent to do bedtime alone. I had to start traveling for work when my first was 6 months so my husband quickly learned the routine. We also kept a list of sitters that we had interviewed along with our nanny so that we could have date nights/adult outings with friends. It was important to us to maintain a schedule and routine because it made it easy for anyone to come in and do it. My husband travels a lot for work (pre-Covid) and so there are many nights I am on my own putting two kids to bed. It's just something we prioritized. I know not everyone prioritizes this and that's fine but I do get annoyed when people are so shocked that my husband stays home with the kids when I travel for work or for a girls' weekend and then comment on how lucky I am. It's not just luck! It's a combination of many factors and luck is just one piece of it.[/quote]

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