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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I made it for 4 years in BigLaw one kid.  I left shortly after having my second because it wasn't manageable.

Some tips:

Get more childcare.  Whether it's a nanny our au pair, you need more coverage so you can stay late, answer emails between 5-7 or work on weekends.  Your kid will also eventually start teething or get sick and you won't be able to always count on that 7-12 block.  You will want some weekend coverage   You don't have to use all of that coverage, but you need it in case of a work emergency.

Use that childcare so you don't have to do drop off or pick up.  Coming straight to work and then home will save at least an hour in your day.  You also save all of the mental energy of thinking what to pack for daycare.  Let someone else worry about that.

Daycare is really hard because if the daycare plagues.  Consider switching to a nanny.

Figure out when your Partners/Clients are offline and use that time to see your kid.  Some are late risers, others sign off early.  Match their rhythm.

Set some clear boundaries about when you will be offline, eg 5-7 and make it well known.   Stick to it and be uber responsive at all other times.

Work during naptime and after bedtimes on weekends so you can go to bed earlier on weeknights.  You should be able to bill 6 hours per day without giving up facetime with your kid.

When I got behind at work, I used to got to spend Sunday morning with the family and then go into work around 3 PM and stay until midnight.  That would put me ahead on hours for the week, which would give me more flexibility during the week.

It's hard.  Really hard.  Go easy on yourself.[/quote]

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