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06.05.20, 19:24 PM General Topics
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I am losing it at this point being trapped at home with a 5yo, 1yo and DH, trying to work full time, be a teacher, entertainer, chef, housekeeper and everything else. I have ZERO time to myself because there is just no time. DH and I both have very demanding jobs and we are up early before the kids and are working most nights until 11pm to make up for the fact that we get little done during the day. And, it's about to get so much worse when school ends and there is no camp since the kids need very different things. How are others staying sane?! I have been so short with everyone lately and I hate it. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.05.20, 07:24 PM Flag
 

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I am so sorry to hear this! My job is not very demanding and my daughter is old enough to be self-sufficient during the day. No, I don't know how you do it. It really does sound like too much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 07:42 PM Flag
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I'm with you, and feel for you even more, because my youngest is 6. I can't imagine doing this with a baby. Are you comfortable bringing a babysitter in for the summer? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 07:56 PM Flag
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Right there with you. I only have one nearly 6yr old but DH is in the office working 12+ hour days. I work non stop and DC is playing. I try to do one online activity - craft, art, outschool class. But I’m frankly at the end of it and feel like both me and dc will need mental health by the time this is over. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 08:32 PM Flag
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That is just HARD! Was just having a discussion w/ my DD (19) saying that the psychological toll that this has taken on people will never be able to be measured but it is significant. Hang in there and know that this is CRAZY making. I don't know how anyone could do what you're doing and not lose it, really [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 08:36 PM Flag
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I totally feel you and in the same boat but my kids are 9 and 11. I have no patience and and constantly in a bad mood. I keep telling myself this too shall pass but it sucks in the short term. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 08:55 PM Flag
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NP: Thank you for posting this. I see so many people talking about how they're loving their family time, etc. I have been yelling/snapping at everyone nonstop for 11 weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 09:33 PM Flag
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same [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 11:42 PM Flag
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When did you normally spend time with your kids pre-COVID? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 09:52 PM Flag
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how is this question helpful or relevant? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.20, 12:52 AM Flag
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So not often then? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.20, 01:44 AM Flag
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Oof. You have a lot on your plate. Perhaps look in to hiring someone to help with the kids. Someone who will continue to socially distance outside of their immediate circle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 10:00 PM Flag
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Bring back your nanny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 10:56 PM Flag
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+1 We did two weeks ago and it was a game changer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 11:21 PM Flag
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same on a part time basis and it really helped. I think we are at the point now where it is safer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.20, 02:09 PM Flag
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just some solidarity - you have 1yo which is tough! we have 4 and 6 yo boys and ft job and never having time to myself ever is making me insane - and i can't talk to work about it - you prob feel the same - bc i don't want to seem like a bad worker. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.20, 12:53 AM Flag
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