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1) The reason I've needed their help is because I sometimes need to work very early before starts (i.e. work may start at 6am or 7am). My DH usually works from home several days a week and is otherwise flexible to my job requirements when he's home, but it makes it difficult when he's traveling for an entire week which sometimes can happen unexpectedly (and no, he does not have an option to not travel, it's literally his job/career to visit sites sometimes). Money for outside help is tight until we are done paying for daycare, a car, and a student loan (all will be done in a year, very exciting!)

2) I am NOT asking for anyone else to solve this as a "problem," that was not the intent of my post. I was just looking for others who have felt similarly as a little empathy helps when you feel like you're wiped out as I was at the time.  I am very grateful to have in laws who I get along with and have fun with and have a relationship with that seems quite different than many others on DCUM - especially not having living parents. However, yes, I am also mentally and physically exhausted by the time they leave. I might feel similarly if my own family visited for a week at a time too, but I don't have living parents to compare to.
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Its normal for any introvert to feel exhausted by guests, even if they are their own loved ones. However, in this situation, just be grateful they don’t mind helping you, this must be an inconvenience for them as well, no matter how much they love their kid or yours.[/quote]

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