The effects of stress

My weight loss on Paleo got off on a very slow start.  The first couple of weeks were slow going and it actually wasn't until I went on vacation that I dropped a pretty significant amount of weight (about 5 of my 13 lbs).  Since returning home, my weight loss has again slowed.  I'm trying to weigh no more than once each week but I weighed this morning and in the last 5 days, I am down 2/10 of a pound.  Now we all know that could just be the difference in a sneeze when I climbed out of bed.  So, I was thinking that I think part of my problem is stress.  In Robb Wolfe's book, "The Paleo Solution", he says even if you are eating all of the right foods, stress and lack of sleep can prevent weight loss.  I've already spoken to my sleep, which isn't the best.  But, I think I'm doing the best with it that I can right now.  I certainly live in a world of too much stress though.  Unfortunately, most weeks are spent just trying to get through the week.  Monday through Friday are non-stop.  And weekends aren't much better.  I have to work full time to pay the bills, so cutting back on work isn't an option.  As far as home is concerned, I have a wonderful husband who helps me so much.  I'd hate to see what my house would look like without his help, because truthfully, he's the one who sweeps the floor and does the dishes almost every night.  I found myself consistently so unhappy at my last job that I finally made a switch six months ago.  I'm definitely happier with my new job, although there was a serious adjustment period.  Change is never easy (at least I don't think so).  I still put too much into my job.  I really find it hard not to.  I'm an occupational therapist in home health, and I can tell you that the people I see every day are exponentially in worse shape than I am.  So, I know I've got to work on my work balance, my boundaries with patients.  I also know that somehow I need to find some time for myself and some time for me and my husband.  Unlike many others, we don't have close family support.  I think we've had 3 dates since our oldest was born 3.5 years ago.  We are pretty much on our own, always, and it gets hard.  See, everyone tells you about the joys of motherhood, and believe me, there are joys.  But what's seldom talked about are the sacrifices and how difficult motherhood can be.  It is a 24 hour job.  As I'm attempting to type, I have an 18 month old climbing on top o me.  Nothing is simple anymore.  I'm not sure what kind of changes I can make to decrease my stress, but I think it's time to start looking for a solution.