Dealing with partner's work travel?
Edit: Removing the original post because I already got so much great feedback. I really appreciate all of your input. My husband and I have been through harder situations before but managed to work as a team, so I know we can get back there.
- We're going to resume marriage counseling, which helped us a ton with communication before
- I'm going to make sure I get an actual break after the travel, not just resuming 50/50 duties
- We're going to throw some money at the problem too. We don't have room for an au pair and but we CAN do meal delivery, a mother's helper, or both. And yes, we'll absolutely be getting a postpartum doula. Night doulas are literal angels.
- and finally, I love the idea of a pre-travel routine to prep, which honestly never occurred to me. A lot of traveling moms said they leave their husbands with prepped meals and clean laundry. My husband can absolutely leave me with clean baby clothes and some scheduled help!
This is my first time posting here and I really appreciate the community. Thank you all! ❤️