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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This thread seems so over the top. So every family with two parents working outside the home has to hire cleaners (plural), nannies, and chefs to function? [/quote]

This is OP and I have to agree.  Seems a bit ridiculous, especially considering that I worked out of the home when my older two kids were toddler age.

Anyway, my DH is very senior and 100% remote and has the flexibility to do all drop offs, pick ups, and doctors visits etc.  He will be the default for that.

I’m very organized and the household runs smoothly in general.  I’m just looking ahead to having to bake more time into the daily schedule for my own getting ready and commuting, which hasn’t been a part of the equation for a few years.

DH and I will be more vigilant about meal planning.  I will also be hiring biweekly cleaners.

So funny how this thread triggered some crazies on this forum.  Lol.[/quote]

I completely agree. I was really shocked to get several pages in and people were still criticizing OP. I could see the criticism if OP's spouse had a "big job" too, but he doesn't, so everyone's sexism is really showing.

OP, I am going to assume that you're being very well-compensated for this extra time. The one thing I will warn you about is that the people I know who left demanding jobs for flexible ones without a corresponding pay bump were very, very, unhappy. I know one couple that nearly divorced over this, and only didn't because the big job had an obvious end date (think political appointee a year before the next election). But assuming that you are getting compensated appropriately, this is do-able. Husband takes over drop-offs, pickups, sick days. Save your limited capital to take time off not for routine kids doctors' appointments but for 1) kid events that you really care about and 2) days when your spouse AND kids are sick and he really needs the backup. Husband "does meals," but tell him he can leverage meal kits, delivery services, grocery delivery, etc.; it's just his responsibility to do it. You probably don't need a nanny but might want one for the baby if you can afford it; it would make your husband's life a lot easier.

Men do this ALL THE TIME and women pick up the slack. You can do it too and your husband can pick up the slack.[/quote]

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