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[quote=Anonymous]MAN, people are being harsh. I am really sorry, OP. I am a lawyer in a much lower-paying job because I knew I couldn't handle the big law lifestyle as a mom, but I have a ton of good friends in this situation and have a lot of empathy for it.

You can definitely find some additional household help! Ask friends who have nannies, cleaning ladies, etc. A friend of mine pays her friends' morning nanny to drive her kids around in the afternoon, and together, that is a full-time job for that woman. Is there a trustworthy teen in your neighborhood who could watch your kids for a few hours while you get 1:1 time with another one of the kids or go do something for yourself? You could look for a housekeeper on care.com, local mom groups, etc. I am constantly seeing "my nanny needs more hours!" kind of posts in my neighborhood.

It sounds like you don't want to scale back at work, and I totally get that. To get some immediate relief, take a look at your calendar and plan a few random days off and DO NOT FILL THEM WITH KID STUFF. Do whatever makes you feel human and relaxed. Ask a friend or neighbor to grab your kids after school for a couple of hours. I guarantee you there are people in your network who see you doing everything and want to help. I would love to do this for a friend.

Hang in there, OP! [/quote]

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