Struggling with work and partner away.
I’m currently 21 weeks pregnant with our second and my husband is on a 6 month deployment, we knew when trying that he could be away during the pregnancy but I never thought it would be this hard.
I’m struggling so much just doing basic things and with work on top, I feel exhausted.
I work 4 days a week, 9-5 and I can work from home. Being at home doesn’t exactly help as my job role means I’m in meetings continuously, so struggle to keep on top of housework etc.
I don’t know if I’m being dramatic but has anyone else struggled whilst their husband’s away? I honestly want to ask my manager if I reduce my hours but it means taking a big pay drop.
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@Tasha sadly no, unless I hire a cleaner but then it feels like wasted money especially before maternity leave. I honestly think the only way is to reduce hours at work. Can’t think what else to do when your flying solo for months on end
Are you in the UK? My husband is away for 6 months soon and we've got a 14 month old. I know how you feel
@Tasha yeah, we’re down in Hampshire. Yeah we found out we were pregnant a few weeks before he deployed. Worst timing 😅
I'm in Surrey. Oh no!! That's stress. Also I think as long as you have clean clothes and food house work can wait or do one thing a day
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Is there anyone close that could help around the house when you're not working from home?