my parents came over. They arrived 10 days after Anthony left, and staggered their visit so that I had someone around for the rest of the time DH was away.

However, it must be said that I was on my own with only one baby; I could basically live around Jess's schedule. I couldn't imagine doing it with two like you!

But yeah, it was pretty sucky. We were so glad when he finished that job! So I empathise a lot with what you two are going through!