Struggling with new job

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Started a new job a few weeks ago, I've gone from working one very long day 12.5hrs plus 3 hour commute to three 9am-5pm days with a 2 hour commute.
I am absolutely shattered. I knew it was going to be a bit tough, but, the realisation I now am 'mum, dropper off to childminder, race to work, work, pick up kids, race home to sort dinner, uniforms, clean house and start all over again (husband works away in the week) it's overwhelming!

Anyone else struggle with work life balance?
I'm aware I only work 3 days a week and others work full time (hats off to you) but it's just new and I'm worried that it won't get easier to cope with.

I’ve just gone back to work 4 days a week in the office, 1 from home and I’ve found it stressful with a 30 minute commute and doing nursery drops. Fortunately DH has flexi-time and his own WFH day that is different to mine. There’s no way I could cope with DH working away along with a 2 hour commute each way, absolutely hats off to you. But with regard to will it get better, you'll get into a routine and that will be easier in part but ultimately the commute won’t change...