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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes, OP, hire more help then just what you need to work. Because avoiding the burnout you are feeling now is also critical to your family’s needs. You cannot change your DH and I think you have done what you can to try that avenue, so hire evening and weekend help and do not feel guilty about using that time to take care of yourself and do things that feed your soul.[/quote]

Yes this. Working less doesn’t help if you have less childcare. I work a job you would not think could be part time but I’m very good and as an alternative to quitting asked to take a reduced hour workload. The couple years I did this and had full time childcare were the only ones that felt ok. I was able to take my kid to therapy and manage care and deal with all the school stuff and still have the occasional hour for myself. I don’t have that anymore because of some childcare issues and I am not as patient or good of a mother because I’m often working at night or writing emails or doing care coordination. I’m managing but just barely. Anyway if your husband is not likely to help more do NOT give up any child care. This is a marathon not a sprint.[/quote]

Me again- seriously consider asking your work if you can work 10-20 fewer hours per week, and do something for yourself outside of the home during those hours. Kids do need to see you some so adding on more childcare only takes you so far. [/quote]

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