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    What to do for working mom of two that just lost her husband?

    @whydontwe None of the context is in your comment so it comes across as flippant. I'm sure no one intended to dismiss your experience at all, and I'm sorry you went through that
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    Has anyone been a SAHM during the day while husband is at work and then gone to work in the evenings? How did it work out for you?

    @jsj123 Yes! I can't believe all the comments acting like this is a good idea long-term! This schedule leaves absolutely no down time. OP would literally be working from the time the baby wakes up in the morning to 9 pm minimum, and that's not even taking into account night wake ups. It sounds...
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    Long term contraception solutions for OAD

    @nocalove Vasectomy 100%. My husband got one and it was no big deal. Way easier (and less final!) than a tubal ligation. It is very normal for either or both of you to feel some hesitation about taking that step even if you're confidently OAD. Make sure he's not harboring some real doubts, but...
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    Sitting here with my newborn sleeping on my chest and I can’t imagine doing this while having another child too

    @moodymoose77 Hang in there! I exclusively pumped for 8 months and had times when I needed to supplement with formula and times I had a huge oversupply. It gets easier but also remember fed is best and now 2.5 years later, no one knows or cares how my son was fed.
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    Sitting here with my newborn sleeping on my chest and I can’t imagine doing this while having another child too

    @daughteroftheking89 I had an unplanned c section after 19 hours of labor and 3 failed epidurals, and I was diagnosed with mild PTSD. It contributed to my PPD and I had a very rough first couple of months. Everything got a lot better with medication and therapy, so I'd encourage you to look into...
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