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[quote=Anonymous]If she is on maternity leave and you have important presentations you are 100% work and she is 100% family that workday.

You should probably go in person in the future if things are very important. Schedule around in-laws help or hired help (sounds like you can afford this).

I had some freak out moments when kids were younger and DH had to be firm that "I am sorry this is difficult, it is difficult for both of us, if I do not do x/y/z we may lose my income so I am doing this FOR US." He makes 5x more than I do and does a good share of parenting so I have no complaints. These things are hard to hear especially when the gender balance is uncomfortable, but if a high-earning job is on the line it is what it is.

Talk calmly about plans for future travel and your plan for her return work and division of labor. If she needs clarity in the 5pm hour the answer may be SHE is the constant. It sounds to be like if you are around in the AM and free mostly at 5ish (not 8ish) that is pretty flexible on your work's part. [/quote]

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