When to throw in the towel?

Question

I’m 31 weeks and just recently started staying home with our 3-year old. Getting hammered with snow already so probably won’t be getting her outside to burn energy until next week. At what point is it Ok to throw in the towel and stop trying to accomplish it all? I am so over trying to put together dinner every night. Our house is clean, finances taken care of and our daughter is happy but I just do not care about pulling together dinner every night. At this point in pregnancy can I just say f*ck it and let me husband fend for himself?

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Im 35 weeks and I’ve been letting my husband and brother fend for themselves most nights for a few weeks now 😂 I add stuff they can make themselves (they’re HORRIBLE cooks) to my grocery pick up and a bunch of snacks and they’re good. For my toddler I just make enough for him to eat on for a few days and he’s good too. After housework and the over all of being pregnant I think we’re entitled to some laziness 😂 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Ummm yes. I have at least 2 nights a week where I say “fend for yourself or get us takeout”. My house is not always clean either.... sooo you’re ahead of me there. My two year old is well-loved and I do my best, but I’m just not a great homemaker, even though I’ve cherished this time as one.

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Ive been doing that since like week 20. This is bsby#1 for us so i dont even have the excuse that i have a toddler to prioritize. I do work f/t and am exhausted by the time i get home. We’ve had a lot of take out, as well as breakfast (eggs & bagels) and grilled cheeses for dinner.

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I try and cook regularly but at least 2-3 days a week I tell my husband I am too tired and he needs to handle it (for all three of us, not just himself).  He is a very anxious cook but still manages.

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We’ve started to order delivery and takeout a lot lol and this will be our first kid. I think you’re a total badass! It’s definitely okay to stop doing dinner every night!

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Absolutely fine! 
I am pregnant with baby 6 and some days I just don’t feel like cooking a big meal or can’t due to sev nausea/ vomitting still 
So some nights it’s a simple sandwich or French toast 
I do try and do crock pot meals when my mornings are better and come evening there a nice meal

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I make two big meals a week probably. Then it’s leftovers and fend for yourself the rest lol. My husband is very kind and will make nice breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday. Nobody complains about it in my house, and I don’t think anyone should expect you to be the perfect Susie Homemaker, because she don’t exist in reality lol. Or at least in my reality 🤣

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I try to meal prep for the week, at least the protein portion. My husband is awesome too, he'll usually grill our dinners for the week. If that's not enough, I try to cook in the morning when I have more energy.

When to throw in the towel?

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