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[quote=Anonymous]First of all, I think people who don't have a husband with a chronic condition or lots of appointments do not understand how disruptive it is. In addition to other conditions that require a lot of appointments, my husband has had physical therapy a few times, and at 3 hours/week plus travel that's up to 6+ hours gone during prime work time even if there are no other doctor appointments. (I know OP's husband might not be in PT, but this is an example.) They are never conveniently scheduled, and you have to take what you can get when you can get it.

My best advice is to look at the issues without judgment. Why is he overwhelmed at meals, and what (other than you) would help him not be? Is it making food at the same time as watching the kids? They get videos and/or baby strapped in the high chair at that time. Older one can eat Lunchables so there's less to prep. Is it helping them both cut up stuff? Cut up in advance. Is he trying to eat at the same time and that's too much? He can prep his stuff at night or eat during nap. Have the two kids eat separately. When you look at the issues *and solutions* without judgment (i.e., I know Lunchables aren't the healthiest but so what when we're drowning), then you can begin to solve things. Same for dinner. You are taking all this time off for him to make dinner. He could be making super simple dinners maybe during when you are already nursing even if this means changing dinner time, buying pre-cut veggies, etc.

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