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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wow op isn’t even working right now either? What a wild thread. Op be grateful you’re not trying to both telework on top of all of this [/quote]

Op here - really? I have a 6 week old who was up 6 times last night and two toddlers (one who was also up last night) and dealing with them 24/7. Dh isn’t any help other than an occasional yelling at the kids when they get super unruly and I am trying to put the baby down for nap. I basically spend all day breaking up fights, cooking, cleaning, doing laundry and breastfeeding a baby. But thanks. [/quote]

Then you have a husband problem, not a kid problem.  Perhaps you should be advising engaged couples about the man-child syndrome.[/quote]

This is a challenging time for everyone and that includes OP's husband.  If he is like this outside of the coronavirus/quarantine era, then he is a man-child and rude.  If this out of character, because he is stressed from potential layoffs or running a business and trying to maintain their livelihood while working in a chaotic and noisy home - it's still rude (!) but at least it's understandable.[/quote]

Op here - dh is very hands on when he has time but he is an attorney trying to work from home (not easy with loud children) and worried about layoffs and salary cuts at his firm. Surprisingly he is very very busy right now and is trying to do everything for everybody. Doing a deposition on the phone or an oral argument with a judge on the phone while your young toddlers are screaming in the background is stressful.  [/quote]

OP,

You are basically raising 3 very young  children 24/7 by yourself.

You need live in help.

This is as essential as your DH's job at this point

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No way would I bring in a new live in helper during the middle of COVID-19 with an infant in the home.  Certainly something to consider down the line, but with life returned to normal once this pandemic ends, it may not be necessary.[/quote]

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