I can't believe how evil some people are, please don't leave us lorraine! This Ruthy (obviously the product of a bad childhood, or maybe just the spawn of satan) blatantly has nothing better to do with her evenings than go round insulting people. And if you think I'm just a thick young mum, Ruthy, think again. 2 degrees, a diploma, 4 A levels and 10 GCSE's from a single sex grammar school no less, and well on my way to a masters in business. Oh yes, and I will be back to work in April, however, I know for some it is not financially viable. I also do Avon, which happens to be a nice little earner when you have kids, it fits round your life. So get out of people's faces, you miserable, ignorant, UNEDUCATED (yes you read correctly), prejudiced bigot. I think it's you who should be on Jeremy Kyle... maybe some therapy for all the resentment towards those who can have children, as well as your parents, as they obviously tortured you as a child.
Sorry, back to the point now, lorraine, i agree with the posts that have said your plan is a bit of a bad idea. I think you need to take some time out with your DH, just get someone to have the kids for a couple of hours. Plan something, even just a meal at home, it works for me and Craig when we get a bit distant. If things don't work out though, don't do anything rash, as he'll resent you for it and it could make things worse. We're here to support you, ignore Ruthy, she's not worth it. She obviously has no life.