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[quote=Anonymous]I think it’s time to wean. I’ve found my mental health improved and I get SO much time back when I weaned my kids. Right now you’re short on time so the benefit of time outweighs breastmilk for a baby who is over 6 months.

Bring back housekeeper. We started a couple months ago (they wear masks and we go outside). I no longer have to stay up until midnight to get household chores done.

Start using a to do list app (our family uses ToDoIst). Sit down with DH and create various lists of tasks that need to get done. We have recurring chores, family-related tasks, house projects, etc. Assign a few items to you both each day. Something reasonable to manage. He should get more because he isn’t working. There is then an expectation that those get done. If a stray item or two doesn’t get done, it should be made up on the weekend.

Keep meal planning ridiculously simple. Like 10-12 mindless meals with a sporadic take out night or two to mix things up. Quesadilla night. Rotisserie chicken and bagged salad. Keep basic items stocked and plan a weekly grocery delivery with perishables as needed.

I feel your pain OP. We have 2 kids 5 and under, so are managing virtual K, a toddler, and two full time jobs. We have a part time sitter finally. It’s hard. I also want to cry some days and then remember I’m part of the lucky ones. And so we just keep muddling through.

Try to find time to journal or do a yoga video at home. DH and I have been prioritizing giving each other breaks here and there.[/quote]

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