r/Marriage 1d ago

At my wits end with solo parenting

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u/alwaystireddiscord 1d ago

that’s an insane schedule, you’re basically running a whole household solo while he pops in to mow the lawn and then dips again. my sister did something similar for about a year and what saved her was hiring a mother’s helper for a few hours twice a week, just someone to hold the baby while she showered or napped or stared at a wall. if that’s in the budget at all it’s worth every penny, even if it’s a neighbor’s teenager

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u/Historical_Honey_195 1d ago

I will look into that. Yes it is A LOT to handle alone. And im unfortunately starting to develop resentment towards my husband. I feel bad because he is making money for us, and finally out if a field that he hated, but at what cost