To be close to tears at the thought

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I'm returning to work next week in a thankless, stressful job. My first maternity leave was marred with the stress of a medical diagnosis for DC1 but this one has been lovely.

There is no chance of part time/being a sahm. I'm the main earner by a long way and we've moved to an older house which is driving me nuts with the dated decor and lack of space downstairs (we moved with the intention of extending- DHs job was insecure so now I'm reluctant to use up our savings and he's booked a big holiday for next year

DH is trying to help more around house but is totally blind to things e.g. Will Hoover but not pick up the toys off the floor first etc. My job is relentless and involves a lot of work at home but I also shoulder most of the housework. Even when he helps with say the cooking it creates more jobs for me.

Just pissed off at it all when I want to stay with my lovely baby.

Poor you, sounds like you have a lot on your plate. Society puts so much pressure on working mother's, I work nights OH works days so i to bare most responsibility around the house and after that I go to work all night the only saving grace is OH does well with bed times and wake ups but I do share some of your feelings. Hope it all works out for you. 💐

Your OH needs to step up, OP. Of course you're tired and stressed if you're working hard and doing most of the housework too. It doesn't matter if he makes mistakes at first, he'll learn!