I am late to this thread, but I mentioned the Express dupe recently. I am returning it. It was $80 or so but felt very cheap, was not lined (which is ok, as MML’s jardigans are not lined either) but seemed to need a lining as all the inside seams were haphazardly spliced together, and the sleeves were very large, which made it look like I had borrowed someone else’s jacket.

I hired a personal assistant who comes while I’m at work, and one of her jobs is tidying the kitchen, ie, tidying up after my husband and kid. When I get home from work on the days she comes I definitely have less stress when I walk in the door. (Yes, it’s ridiculous that I have to do this; DH should clean up after himself. But back in the real world, this solution has helped me.)

Thank you! I really appreciate the input. I’ve been so snarled up in my ongoing work challenges that it’s gotten hard for me to step back and accurately assess my big picture priorities. Hearing from some folks with a fresh perspective is very helpful and gave me the jolt of clarity that I needed.

I emailed my doctor this morning and we’ve set an appointment for next week to remove my IUD.

I have another two or three decades to finesse my work life, but the baby window is closing and I do need to prioritize that.

Thank you for weighing in!

Seconded. Prioritize. I understand you are passionate about your organization but your life goals come first, ahead of potential differences with a new CEO. Stay with the company for now and begin TTC, reassess in a few months.