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[quote=Anonymous]1) make lots of mom friends and make lots of plans with them. especially ones that live close so you can do a last minute playdate when you're both bored (i've very aggressive about chatting people up on the playground etc....i'm an introvert overall who doesn't just make random small talk in line, but knew i had to put myself out there to make friends)

2) hire lots and lots of help so you can carry on with your plans no matter what DH does (if you're planning to go out to dinner, hire a baby sitter so you don't have to worry about dh last minute saying he has to work and can't take the kid. yes this is enabling but it also relieves a lot of your stress).  hire help so that the domestic work is manageable for you and so that you get breaks, assume your dh will do nothing and just get what you need

3) work with a therapist on accepting this. only have another kid if you know dh isn't going to do any more just because the family needs are growing (i have 3 partially because i wanted an active family life for my kids even if their dad isn't a part of this, but i only did this b/c i can afford tons of help so its not too stressful)

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