I am glad I stumbled upon your posts Gto. Well, not glad that any of us are here, but you know what I mean.
It is so tough to take off the mom hat and not let it define us totally. A sitter here and there - but actual set times each week that H will have them? I haven't been able to finish that conversation even tho he has asked. He did have D last night and it was tough. Thanks for posting what your IC said, and seeing what the others have said too has opened my eyes a bit that it needs to happen in order to DB - veterans can tell me if I'm reading this wrong!
Spartan - your comments about control are interesting. Maybe too personal to ask what you figured out as your issue? Guessing just not sure where to start digging on that one.
Has anyone read Let.It.Go. by Karen Ehrman (not sure I have her last name correct)? It's in my list and has great reviews. It's about letting go of control.
I agree with the others about Valentines - decided not to set myself up for disappointment either. D and I have made some did grandparents and daycare. What an awesome idea of the kitten for your family Take care!