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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you can't manage two kids with biweekly cleaners, SAH is not for you. If its so hard, why would you even want to? Don't try to force a square peg into a round hole. [/quote]

Not op but I mean “can” and “want to” are different, right? I’m perfectly capable of managing two kids and a house with no help, but I don’t want to live my life without ever getting solo time to do my own adult things. If I don’t get to exercise, go on dates with my DH, go to doctor’s appointments etc when I need them and have some solo time for hobbies and relaxation, I’m not happy with how I’ve set up my life. If you’re a SAHM, doing those things means paying for some childcare (or having free care from family, or a spouse who will take over for you sometimes). [/quote]

OP said she's "drowning." Sounds like "can't" to me. It doesn't seem like a good fit for her. Its not for everyone and I don't understand why so many who clearly dislike being a SAHM insist on remaining a SAHM. I think they just want to "not work" which is not the same thing.

Oh, and an occasional date night sitter and a part-time nanny are very different, but you knew that. [/quote]

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