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@thimbleberry Totally agree with this! Sometimes, that eat-play-sleep schedule doesn't make sense for other reasons, too. My kid had major eczema and a fairly time-intensive skincare regimen to control it, so by the time we finished that + diaper + feed he would fall right back asleep again. Do...

@deborahl5255 Thanks for the recommendation!

@yjyj Thank you :)

@yjyj I'm sorry you had such a poignant experience growing up, and I appreciate you sharing this story with me. I think being reminded of the experience a child actually goes through is very helpful - we don't always know how to see things through their lens and what they want or need. As...

@disguisedlamb Like everyone else, I am in agreement that you did what you needed. It's more dangerous to push yourself and possibly cause injury to yourself or your kid because you're weak or disoriented. I am curious whether your wife gave any constructive suggestions for what you might have...

@thomasgreentiller Hmm I suppose I'm conflicted because it's not like I completely dislike working or my current job. I've got great colleagues, I've been given many opportunities for growth, I enjoy the challenges and so on. It's hard to let it go. And maybe it's human nature to want the best...

@mijuk95 Thank you for sharing this. I appreciate the points you gave on each concern I raised and also your advice!

@malvina What a rollercoaster! So much happened to your family. I get the sense you're a very resilient person who can roll with the punches, and you found ways to adjust when faced with new situations. We also don't have that coveted "village" that everyone always says is so important and...

@malvina That's an interesting story! It sounds like you took on a lot and settled into the role quite well. Could you maybe elaborate a bit more on what you and your husband did to help make the transition to a SAHW and SAHM easier. I imagine it might have been even tougher as the decisions...

@wendyleanne18 Thank you for sharing this. The part about imagining the opposite case and what you wouldn't be able to do is a really good point - I think I will just have to keep constantly reminding myself of that until it becomes second nature! I also have a friend in nursing who treats a...

@freckles827 Thank you so much for your honesty and talking about the flip side. It is unfortunate how society pushes this narrative that women are "supposed to covet those positions" and the rat race as you put it and those of us who don't pursue paid/professional working lives are somehow...

@charlesbarnes Thank you for your points on all three of my concerns, all this is very helpful and encouraging. Since you mentioned the flexibility when your health is not cooperating, I'd like to touch on that a bit. Everything you wrote resonates with me, but I think I'd also feel guilty...

@ayopaul I am seeing a theme to comments here stating education can be applied/transferable to other areas of life, outside of the work setting, and that is reassuring. I didn't really think that way nor am I able to make that connection well myself, but I will keep trying. Just curious, since...

@analienhere Ahh...having the educational background you do certainly helps! I cannot say the same for what I studied, but I can see value in what you've learned and how it can be put to great use with your little one.

@dhay20 It did help! I am so amazed you can do it all and the days you have with your daughters sound lovely and like so much fun. Thanks!

@dhay20 Healthcare is definitely a tough industry to be in. You leaving is a loss for the OR and a huge gain for your family! And working in the hospital setting is certainly different than managing a household and childcare. From your comment, I gather that you're managing by yourself for...

@evangelistcj Thank you for the reassurance. The idea of my child watching and learning from me while I operate as a SAHM is somewhat unnerving because I'm not exactly the most skilled in certain areas, especially socially and I'm quite the introvert. I worry I won't be the best role model. It...

@annae All the things you can do by staying at home sound so beneficial and I think definitely makes for an overall healthier home environment for all. While I would probably enjoy the flexibility and chill pace, I need to figure out a way to accept that new lifestyle is what is best for our...

@loreec Haha that's quite amusing. I'm sure the judgment certainly won't come across that way, though, and I will admit it would get to me, even though their opinions really shouldn't matter.

@katrina2017 That's an interesting way to look at it. That's a helpful way of viewing things to facilitate letting go of certain phases of life.